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Erik & Max explore the lesser-known vintage watches from Audemars Piguet's back catalogue.

Erik & Max venture into the side of the AP back catalogue far too often forgotten and overlooked: non-RO vintage. From the Clover to the 1533 or Star Wheel Repeaters and restomod Cartier, the depth of value that exists in AP’s posterity is immense. If you’ve ever wondered what the first Tuscan ref is, who A l’Emeraude is, or what a Disco Volante has in common with today’s independents—listen in. Plus an only wrist for a Patek AD. Links Mentioned: 5516: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/vintage-audemars-piguet-reference-5516-perpetual-calendar John Shaeffer Collecting Guide: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/buying-selling-collecting-john-shaeffer-repeaters 25881 Explainer: https://singaporewatchclub.com/blogs/articles/john-shaeffer-ap-s-best-kept-secret 25881 Purple Dial: https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2024/fine-watches-7/repetition-minutes-john-schaeffer-reference-25881 Ceramic-Link Bamboo ref. 66192 & 66172: https://apchronicles.audemarspiguet.com/adobe/dynamicmedia/deliver/dm-aid--cd79969e-bfab-495f-8049-3a18d16e361a/ap-chronicles-image.webp…

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