{"product_id":"audemars-piguet-jules-audemars-18k-white-gold","title":"AUDEMARS PIGUET '18K WHITE GOLD' QUARTZ GREY DIAL","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE ESSENTIALS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAKE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e AUDEMARS PIGUET\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMODEL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e14894BA\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYEAR:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e c1985\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOX\/PAPERS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e NO\u003c\/span\u003e\/NO\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCASE DIAMETER:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 31MM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCASE MATERIAL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e18K WHITE GOLD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBRACELET MATERIAL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e LEATHER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMOVEMENT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e QUARTZ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWhile the Royal Oak is undoubtedly one of the most iconic watches of all time — and arguably saved Audemars Piguet, shaping the brand after Gérald Genta's legendary design in 1972 — the manufacture had already produced an incredible range of watches both before and after the Royal Oak's debut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eFast forward to today, and the Royal Oak continues to dominate the brand's image and demand. But as a result, some truly fantastic 20th-century APs with exceptional craftsmanship fly under the radar and still offer remarkable value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eContinuing that theme, the present example dates to the 1980s, and is a wonderful product of its time. The 1970s–80s were an incredibly difficult time for the Swiss watchmaking industry. The controlled vibration of quartz in a wristwatch made the practical functionality of a mechanical movement nearly obsolete overnight. As a result, even the biggest brands scrambled to \"adapt\" to this new technology (well, some brands didn't even have a chance to before going extinct).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThankfully, AP just about made it through — and a few decades later, it's fascinating to study and collect quartz APs from this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis example features a 31mm 18k white gold stepped case with a beautiful grey dial. Thankfully, the two-hand design means we do not have to witness the ticking of a second hand on a quartz watch. The watch was rarely worn during its lifetime and is unpolished. The hallmarks on the caseback are as sharp as day one, with the original leather strap and 18k buckle both intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA new battery has been fitted, and if Jake doesn't buy this for himself, I'm sure this watch will make the next owner very happy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56749126058370,"sku":null,"price":4250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/9201\/0882\/files\/AUDEMARSPIGUETJULESAUDEMARS18KWHITEGOLD.jpg?v=1783167862","url":"https:\/\/falco-watches.com\/products\/audemars-piguet-jules-audemars-18k-white-gold","provider":"Falco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}