CHF 11'000 .-

The present Audemars Piguet Coin Watch, double-signed Türler, dating to the 1970s, is a refined and historically evocative example of one of the most discreet and intellectually playful genres in 20th-century Swiss watchmaking. Executed in 18K yellow gold and measuring 34 mm in diameter, this watch reflects Audemars Piguet’s mastery of ultra-thin construction and elegant concealment. Coin watches emerged primarily during the 1950s–1970s, a period when several high-end manufactures—including Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, Piaget, and Vacheron Constantin—experimented with watches hidden inside genuine gold coins. Typically crafted from coins such as 20-dollar Double Eagles or European gold pieces, these watches were designed to appear entirely innocuous when closed, revealing their true nature only when hinged open. Beyond their novelty, coin watches were feats of technical ingenuity, requiring exceptionally thin movements and precise case engineering to preserve the coin’s original appearance and proportions. Audemars Piguet was among the most respected producers of such pieces, often supplying them to prestigious retailers like Türler, whose double signature on the dial adds an extra layer of collectability and provenance. Türler, based in Zurich, was known for commissioning discreet, high-quality complications for a refined clientele who valued understatement over ostentation. This example is fitted with a black leather strap (non-Audemars Piguet) and a gold-tone buckle (non-AP). No service history accompanies the watch. Nonetheless, it remains a charming and historically significant object, illustrating a fascinating chapter in Swiss watchmaking where technical sophistication was deliberately hidden behind the guise of everyday objects. Elegant, discreet, and rich in horological lore, this double-signed Audemars Piguet Coin Watch offers a rare opportunity to acquire a piece that perfectly encapsulates the playful ingenuity and refined discretion of haute horlogerie in the mid-20th century.

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