Audemars Piguet 'Disco Volante' Dress Watch

This slim and elegant piece couldn't be any further removed from the bulky brute of the Royal Oak Offshore line that the brand is perhaps most commonly known for amongst today's collectors.  Hearkening back to a simpler time, it’s representative of an era in which the maison made so few timepieces per year that many were unique pieces, or part of incredibly limited series. This one, however, is unique not only for its integrated design, but for the multitude of decorative techniques that went into its construction. Housed in a 35mm white gold case, it features a striking hobnail and engine-turned finishing, a silver crosshair dial with a pencil handset, and a wildly cool black pebble leather strap with a steel pin buckle. Powered by a hand-wound movement and dating to the 1960s, it’s an incredible testament to the amazing risks AP was taking in the designs of its mid-20th century dress pieces. What’s more, it’s in excellent condition despite its age. But don’t take our word for it — ch