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20. Audemars Piguet. An 18K gold manual wind Disco Volante w…
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20. Audemars Piguet. An 18K gold manual wind Disco Volante w…
Estimate €2,000 - €3,000
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Description
20. Audemars Piguet. An 18K gold manual wind Disco Volante wristwatch with 'crosshair' dial
Date: Circa 1980
Movement: 17-jewel Cal.2003 manual wind, adjusted to temperatures and four positions
Dial: Silvered, black baton hour markers, gilt pointed baton hands
Case: Disco volante style, round snap on back, baton hour markers to bezel, No.18321
Strap/Bracelet: Black fabric
Buckle/Clasp: Signed 18K gold buckle
Signed: Case, dial & movement
Size: 32mm
Weight: 26,24g
Dating from circa 1950, this refined wristwatch by Rolex, retailed by Tiffany & Co., reflects the brand's post-war focus on precision time-only wristwatches intended for a growing international clientele.
The sunburst champagne dial, combined with applied gilt baton markers and a central seconds hand, gives the watch a subtle sense of dynamism while maintaining strong legibility. The design is emblematic of mid-century Rolex aesthetics, where simplicity and balance took precedence over complication.
Housed in an 18K yellow gold case of classic round proportions, this "Précision" model illustrates the discreet elegance of Rolex's 1950s production, further distinguished by its dual signature with Tiffany & Co., highlighting its historical retail importance.
Rolex allowed very few retailers to add their name to the dial of their watches. Asprey and Tiffany are some of the most well known and sought after.
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