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A Starry Night.
Another statement by Audemars Piguet.
Small diamond clusters sit across the dial like anchors, each one sending out engraved lines that branch and repeat in every direction. Somewhere between a woven textile and a tiled ceiling inside a historic building. The more time you spend with it, the more you smile.
Throughout the 80s, Audemars Piguet was explorative. The Royal Oak had already done its job shifting perceptions, and what followed was a wave of shaped cases and fully integrated bracelets that leaned into craft in a different way. The Ellipse sits right in that pocket, and pieces like this are a big reason collectors are circling back today with fresh interest. We can't keep enough in stock.
The diamonds are used strategically in the right places. Across the dial, they feel abundant like a cluster of land mines. Along the bezel, they run only along the sides, acting like a frame that emphasizes the shape of the case. It’s a smart decision. A full diamond surround would have flattened the watch visually.
Moving to the bracelet, the fun and craftsmanship continues.
Each link carries a braided, almost hand-woven appearance, alternating between raised ribbed sections and smoother, flatter surfaces. It drapes on the wrist and doesn’t sit stiff. It settles, like fabric. It can comfortably fit a wrist up to 7 inches and sized down if needed.
Pieces like this are becoming harder to come by in this kind of condition, especially with a dial this intricate. Integrated bracelet Audemars Piguet models have moved from being overlooked to becoming a category people actively chase. Staring at a piece like this, it’s easy to understand why.
Overall, the watch presents in excellent vintage condition with strong definition across all surfaces.
The 18k yellow gold case shows minimal signs of wear with crisp edges.
The dial is exceptionally well preserved with sharp engraving and evenly set diamonds, showing no visible degradation.
The caseback retains clear Audemars Piguet engravings with a C serial confirming late 1980s production.
The hands and sapphire crystal are clean and free from any notable imperfections.
The integrated bracelet remains tight with excellent structure and no stretch, fitting up to approximately a 7-inch wrist.
The movement is functioning as expected and keeping time.
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