New and Preowned Audemars Piguet Watches

Introduction to Audemars Piguet

Founded in 1875 by Jules Louis Audemars and Edward Auguste Piguet in the Swiss village of Le Brassus, Audemars Piguet represents the mastery of Swiss watchmaking. Since the beginning, every Piguet watch has been identified by its technical innovation and artistic excellence. Alongside Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin, Audemars Piguet forms the "Holy Trinity" of Swiss watchmaking.

With the introduction of their Royal Oak in 1972, the brand started a trend in luxury watchmaking for sports design elements. There are several distinctive characters in AP watches that make them instantly recognizable. The exceptional hand-finishing grabs attention first, and then there are the movement components decorated to the highest standards of traditional Swiss watchmaking, such as hand-beveled bridges, polished screw heads, and Côtes de Genève striping. Under the hood, Audemars Piguet watches have pioneering complications like the minute repeater chronograph and ultra-thin perpetual calendars.

The Royal Oak Collection

The brand's hallmark, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, was introduced in 1972 and called one of the most revolutionary designs in watchmaking history. A brainchild of legendary designer Gérald Genta, the steel luxury sports watch is instantly recognizable for its distinctive octagonal bezel. The bold design challenged every convention of the era when most luxury watches were typically small, gold, and worn on leather straps; the Royal Oak watch was introduced in a stainless steel case with an integrated bracelet and at an unprecedented price point for a steel timepiece.

Royal Oak Offshore Collection

The Royal Oak Offshore made statements in 1993 for its bold take on classic Royal Oak design. It was introduced to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Royal Oak. Designer Emmanuel Gueit added more muscles with a more aggressive and sporty aesthetic to the Royal Oak's DNA. Several key distinctions exist between the standard Royal Oak and the AP Royal Oak Offshore. Compared to the original model, the Offshore features a substantially larger 42mm case versus the Royal Oak's traditional 39mm. Also, this collection has increased water resistance, making it eligible for more serious sporting applications. Larger pushers and crown guards on the chronograph are some other changes that make the AP Royal Oak Offshore collection unique. AP has collaborated with celebrities, athletes, and designers to offer limited releases such as the Schwarzenegger models, the Rubens Barrichello chronographs, the Alinghi Team editions, and various country-specific limited watches.

Royal Oak Chronograph Models

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph is a significant step up, fusing the iconic Royal Oak design with Ap's most practical and popular complications. The first Royal Oak Chronograph was introduced in 1997; the collection offers the same style of Genta's design with precision chronograph functionality. Current AP Royal Oak Chronograph models have evolved over several generations, and they are available with a 41mm case (though 38mm versions are also available). They have the signature octagonal bezel and integrated bracelet. AP chronograph collection offers 50 meters of water resistance, which makes them great for everyday wear. From a collection perspective, an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph holds a spot as it is more accessible than the perpetual calendar or tourbillon models yet more sophisticated than time-only pieces.

Royal Oak Concept

An experimental library for Audemars Piguet, the Royal Oak Concept collection is defined by its futuristic case designs, avant-garde materials, and innovative complications. This model is recognized by its oversized proportions, angular architecture, and cutting-edge materials like titanium, ceramic, and forged carbon. This collection's two most notable references are the Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon GMT (Ref. 26589IO) and the Concept Tourbillon Chronograph (Ref. 26587TI.OO.D067CA.01).

Code 11.59

Introduced in 2019, the AP Code 11.59 collection is contemporary based on the brand's decision to maintain traditional craftsmanship while offering modern design. These watches offer an architecturally complex round case with an octagonal middle section, double-curved sapphire crystal, and floating lugs. Some popular Code 11.59 references include the three-hand automatic (Ref. 15210OR) and the Tourbillon Openworked (Ref. 26600OR).

Millenary

Popular models like the Millenary 4101 (Ref. 15350ST) and the Millenary Hand-Wound (Ref. 77266OR) with a frosted gold finish stand out with their distinctive oval case and off-center dial. These are the distinctive features of AP Millenary apart from its three-dimensional depth, elliptical shape, and visible balance wheel.

Jules Audemars

The Jules Audemars collection features elegant round cases, refined dials, and sophisticated complications. These watches retain the traditional finishing techniques with restrained aesthetics and focus on horological craftsmanship.  The Jules Audemars Extra-Thin (Ref. 15180OR) and the Jules Audemars Minute Repeater (Ref. 26153OR) are widely recognized Jules Audemars models.

Haute Joaillerie

The Haute Joaillerie collection is a true luxury where Audemars Piguet flaunts their expertise in combining fine watchmaking with exceptional gem settings. These extraordinary watches can command a price as high as $1.2 million depending on the stone selection, intricate setting techniques, and artistic compositions. The Diamond Fury bracelet watch with over 4,800 diamonds and the Diamond Outrage with snow-set and baguette-cut diamonds are some apt examples.

Audemars Piguet Watch Price Guide

AP watch price is affected by several factors. Due to the versatility of the brand's extensive collection, every aspect plays a crucial role. From case materials (steel models serving as entry points to premium gold and platinum models) to complications, the end price of new or preowned AP watches is affected by every factor. Time-only watches are the most accessible, with chronographs being more competitive in pricing. At the same time, the high-end grand complications like perpetual calendars, tourbillons, and minute repeaters reach six and even seven figures.

An entry-level Audemars Piguet price, such as steel Royal Oak models, starts at around $7,000 at retail. Still, the secondary market price of these watches can exceed a lot depending on demand and availability. Royal Oak Offshore models generally start around $30,000. The "Jumbo" reference usually commands approximately $35,000-40,000. In secondary markets, complicated Royal Oak models, like perpetual calendars and tourbillons, typically start at around $100,000.

Master Luxury Audemars Piguet Collection

Master Luxury offers a curated selection of Audemars Piguet watches that are handpicked by our expert staff. We bring our customers the brand's most sought-after models, from the iconic Royal Oak and Royal Oak Offshore to limited productions and complicated pieces. If you are looking for Audemars Piguet watches for sale, you will find both contemporary and vintage AP timepieces selected for their condition, authenticity, and investment potential with us.

Every AP for sale in our collection is put through rigorous authentication and assessment, which includes verification of all serial numbers, movement examination, and performance testing. When you buy used Audemars Piguet watches with us, you buy with confidence with documents and boxes. We only list watches that meet our exacting standards for authenticity and quality.