[2024 Edition] Audemars Piguet "Top 5 recommended models by price range" <Up to 5 million yen>

Today we will be bringing you the 2024 edition of Audemars Piguet's "Top 5 Recommended Models by Price Range - 5 Million Yen Edition ."

Audemars Piguet is one of the three major watch brands in the luxury watch industry. In recent years, many models with various variations have been sold, but the distribution volume of each model is basically small, so it is difficult to compare the actual models and consider which model is best, whether at an official store or a secondary distributor. Therefore , from the perspective of a professional who has handled many models, I would like to introduce the models that I really recommend by price range!

This time, we have selected watches in Audemars Piguet's entry price range, with a budget of up to 5 million yen, so please enjoy until the end!

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① "Jules Audemars Extra Thin "Ref.15180OR.OO.A002CR.01 "

The collection is named after the brand's founder, Jules-Louis Audemars, and is a simple two-hand dress watch with a classical case and only hour and minute hands: the Jules Audemars Extra-Thin (Ref. 15180OR.OO.A002CR.01).

The movement is the Cal.2120, which is based on the Cal.920 made by Jaeger-LeCoultre, developed in 1967, and the case is extremely thin, with a thickness of just 6.7mm. The crown is also designed to be small, highlighting the beauty of the mirror-finished bezel. This is a model that is popular among connoisseurs of Audemars Piguet, but it is a highly recommended dress watch, including the excellent movement and design. The Jules Audemars collection has already been discontinued, but the secondary market price is relatively stable, so it is recommended for those looking for a simple dress watch .

② Millenary Frosted Gold Philosophical "Ref.77266BC.GG.A326CR.01"

The Millenary Frosted Gold Philosophique (Ref. 77266BC.GG.A326CR.01) was released in 2019 and features a mechanism in which the hour hand moves in an elliptical orbit around the dial.

The hour hand is attached to a transparent disc on the dial that works in tandem with the hour wheel, allowing the hour hand to move in a trajectory independent of the oval case, making this a unique watch. The combination of the hammered blue dial and the frosted gold case designed by Carolina Bucci is extremely beautiful and sure to catch your eye. This was originally conceived as a mechanical watch for women, but the case size is large at 39.5 x 35.4 mm, making it a model that is also very popular with men. It is said to have inspired the dial design of the Royal Oak Flying Tourbillon "Ref. 26730BC.GG.1320BC.01" released in 2022, which may also be one of the reasons for its popularity.

3. CODE 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Automatic, Ref. 15210BC.OO.A002KB.01

We would like to introduce the Ref. 15210BC.OO.A002KB.01 from the CODE11.59 collection, which was announced at SIHH in 2019 as the first new collection in approximately 26 years, following the Royal Oak, Jules Audemars, and Royal Oak Offshore.

This ambitious work by Audemars Piguet took about five years to develop, but when it was announced, there were mixed opinions among watch enthusiasts, such as "Why a dress watch now, when luxury sports models are at their peak?" However, as the actual watch became available in the secondary market, the reviews became more favorable. This beautiful combination of smoked blue lacquer dial and 18KWG (white gold) case is one of the most popular models in the CODE11.59 series due to its elegance. With the Royal Oak still difficult to obtain, this model is recommended for those who are interested in a dress watch with a different feel, as it has a less premium feel than it once was .

④ "Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph" "Ref.25721ST.OO.1000ST.01"

[Rolex] The Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph, Ref. 25721ST.OO.1000ST.01, is one of the works by Emmanuel Guillet, who also designed the Cellini.

The first Royal Oak Offshore, which was released in 1993 with an astonishingly large 42mm case diameter and a case thickness of about 15mm , was nicknamed "The Beast" due to its size. Since then, the case has become larger, and it is now recognized as a natural size, but at the time, there is an anecdote that Gerald Genta stormed into the booth, and there were mixed opinions within Audemars Piguet that it was too big and would not sell. Another interesting point about this model is that there are some models whose dials have become tropical due to aging. Along with the "Ref.26237ST.OO.1000ST.01", which was announced at SIHH in 2018 and is said to be a faithful reproduction of Emmanuel Guillet's original design, this is a particularly recommended model among the Royal Oak Offshore models.

⑤ "Royal Oak Automatic" "Ref.15450ST.OO.1256ST.02"

The last watch we would like to introduce is the Ref. 15450ST.OO.1256ST.02, which was announced at SIHH in 2012 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the birth of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak.

The case diameter is a little small at 37mm, so it fits well on the wrist and is highly recommended for those who find the 41mm Royal Oak too large. The dial variations of the "Ref.15450ST" are blue, gray, and silver, but the calm gray dial is sure to be useful in business situations. Since the model was changed to "Ref.15550ST" in 2022, the price in the secondary market has stabilized compared to a while ago, so it is highly recommended.

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In addition to the popular standard models, we have selected models that are popular among connoisseurs, but even though they are entry-level models, they may not be in a price range that many people can afford . However, we believe that there are many people who would like to own a watch as a lifetime item someday, so we hope that this list will be helpful in choosing a model.

Also, if you own one of the models introduced here and are considering selling it, we would be happy to have you take advantage of our store's storage and purchase services.