Audemars Piguet Huitième – 1990s Haute Horlogerie Classic
Audemars Piguet Huitième is a model that perfectly represents a less obvious side of the Le Brassus manufacture. Away from the sporty aesthetic of the Royal Oak, the Huitième embodies elegant watchmaking from the late 1980s and early 1990s — an era that is attracting increasing interest among collectors of neo-vintage timepieces.
The name Huitième, meaning “eighth” in French, referred to a collection created by Audemars Piguet as an elegant mechanical watch with a more contemporary and everyday character. One of the collection’s defining features is its wide, polished bezel engraved with AUDEMARS PIGUET — a discreet detail that immediately identifies the model.
Case and Dial
This example features a classic round yellow-gold case, paired with a light-coloured dial with a subtle radial finish. Slender gold hour markers and hands give the watch a clean and refined appearance.
A particularly distinctive detail is the outer minute track with Arabic numerals positioned at five-minute intervals, lending the dial a characteristic period aesthetic.
The date aperture is positioned at 3 o’clock, accompanied by the historic AP logo and AUDEMARS PIGUET AUTOMATIC signature.
Movement
The watch is powered by a mechanical self-winding movement, reflecting Audemars Piguet’s tradition of fine Swiss watchmaking.
Strap
The watch is fitted with a brown crocodile leather strap, which complements the warm tone of the yellow gold and reinforces its classic character.
The Character of the Huitième
The Huitième has a particular appeal today. It is neither ostentatious nor immediately obvious — its character lies in its quality of execution, harmonious proportions and distinctive period design.
It is an Audemars Piguet for the collector who appreciates the manufacture beyond the Royal Oak. The model fits naturally into the growing interest in neo-vintage watches from the 1980s and 1990s, when classic design was combined with a more contemporary approach to mechanical watchmaking.
Condition
No condition information has been provided.
Set
The watch is supplied with a box and purchase invoice.
Full Specification
- Brand: Audemars Piguet
- Collection: Huitième
- Type: Mechanical watch
- Winding: Automatic
- Case material: Yellow gold
- Case shape: Round
- Bezel: Wide, polished, engraved “AUDEMARS PIGUET”
- Dial: Light-coloured, with radial finish
- Hour markers: Gold
- Hands: Gold
- Minute track: Arabic numerals at five-minute intervals
- Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date
- Strap: Brown crocodile leather
- Set: Box and purchase invoice
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