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Audemars Piguet Ref. 29954 18k White Gold

The White Gold Whisper: A ‘Baby AP’ from 1972.

In 1972, an era of bold design, Audemars Piguet chose to capture luxury in its most delicate form. The Audemars Piguet Ref. 29954 is so rare and small that it has been nicknamed the “Baby AP.”

Crafted from pure 18-karat white gold, this vintage women’s watch is a subtle statement of timeless luxury. Measuring only 18 x 22 mm on the wrist, it resembles an elegant piece of jewelry more than a traditional instrument.

The design is deliberately minimalist and sleek. The straight lines and relatively sharp angles contribute to an understated elegance, perfect for a dress watch. This is a watch for the refined wrist, one that doesn’t scream for attention, but whispers of the wearer’s exceptional taste. On the sleek silver dial, time is reduced to its essence, highlighting the purity of the design and the rich texture of the white gold.

Despite its compact size, the watch embodies the expertise of Audemars Piguet. While the exact caliber number is typically hidden from view, the AP is known for its exceptionally thin movements from that period. It is highly likely that a small, hand-wound mechanical caliber, possibly related to the renowned Caliber 2003, one of the thinnest in the world, powers this jewel. This underscores the technical precision required to create such a refined and compact mechanism.

This “Baby AP” comes complete with its original 18K white gold buckle, guaranteeing authenticity and the complete luxury experience. It is a rare find and a magnificent expression of luxury in its most delicate and elegant form.

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Brand Audemars Piguet
Diameter 18 x 22 mm
Model Dress watch
Bracelet/strap: Leather
Reference 29954
Buckle/clasp Original white gold
Year of production (circa) 1972
Lug Width 13 mm
Material 18K White gold
Set Content Watch only
Crystal Acrylic
Warranty 2 year (AWCo)
Dial color Silver
Movement Hand-wound

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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