Audemars Piguet Ref. 3233

Audemars Piguet, founded in 1875 by Jules-Louis Audemars and Edward-Auguste Piguet, belongs to the holy trinity of Swiss watchmaking, alongside Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin. Since its inception, the brand has been renowned for its unrivaled attention to detail and its ability to unite beauty and precision in perfect harmony.

That legacy is beautifully captured in the Ref. 3233. The 34 mm case, crafted from 18k white gold, radiates a discreet sense of luxury. The dial features the refined Clous de Paris pattern ,a geometric relief of tiny pyramid-shaped motifs that play gently with the light, giving the surface a rhythmic, living texture. Even the lugs carry this intricate decoration, a testament to Audemars Piguet’s dedication to perfection and beauty in every detail.

Inside beats a manual-winding movement, a tribute to traditional watchmaking where artistry and precision meet. Each turn of the crown breathes life into the mechanical heart , a small ritual that connects the wearer to the essence of time itself. The silver-toned dial and classic brown leather strap form a harmonious combination that exudes elegance without excess: pure, timeless, and refined.

The Audemars Piguet Ref. 3233 is not a watch that demands attention; it whispers , with grace, heritage, and sophistication. It’s a lifelong companion, equally at home in formal settings as it is in moments of quiet, personal style.

At AWCo, we are proud to present this exceptional timepiece. Visit our boutique at Reestraat 3 in Amsterdam and discover for yourself why Audemars Piguet has been synonymous with timeless beauty, technical excellence, and the art of restraint for nearly a century and a half.

Year

1970

€ 7.600

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Brand Audemars Piguet
Movement Hand-wound
Model Dress watch
Diameter 34 mm
Reference 3233
Bracelet/strap: Leather
Year of production (circa) 1970
Lug Width 18 mm
Material 18K White gold
Set Content Watch only
Crystal Acrylic
Warranty 2 year (AWCo)
Dial color Silver

Audemars Piguet was founded by Jules Louis Audemars and Edward Auguste Piguet in 1875. The name Audemars Piguet & Cie was registered in 1881. AP is regarded as one of the holy trinity watchmakers, together with Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin.

Audemars Piguet has a rather impressive list of innovations to its name. From the world’s first minute-repeater wristwatch movement (1892), to the first jump-hour wristwatch (1921) and the first skeletonized watch (1934).

AP is particularly skilled at making thin movements. In 1946, they set the record for the worlds thinnest watch caliber at 1,64mm’s. They would later repeat their thinness-record-breaking habit with a tourbillon movement and later with the world’s thinnest automatic perpetual calendar.

Audemars Piguet is well known for its formal watches. From the Calatrava style watches of the early 20th century, to the elaborate haute-horology marvels of today. Their single most successful watch is something else entirely though: the Royal Oak.

The Royal Oak singlehandedly saved Audemars Piguet and much of the high-end Swiss watchmaking industry in 1972, by providing an answer to cheap quartz watches: the luxury steel sports watch. A design by Gerald Genta that would set a template for everyone. Since then, every watchbrand strives for a hit sports watch in steel. It is the horological equivalent to the Christmas hitsong.

AP has been particularly successful with the Royal Oak’s many variations since. From precious metal and complicated variants, to the more brutalist Royal Oak Offshore line. But even if you look beyond the sports models, there are many highly refined gems in both the current lineup as well as throughout the house’s illustrious history.

If a Rolex is like a Porsche, then an Audemars is like a Rolls Royce. It is every bit of luxury dialed up to eleven in an elegant, old-world kind of way. It is equal parts tradition and craftsmanship. If that speaks to you, look no further!

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