Audemars Piguet Mercedes-Benz motif skeleton watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
mid-1990s
Maker / issuer
Audemars PiguetThis Audemars Piguet dress watch, reference 14677, belongs to a series produced during the 1990s featuring automotive-themed motifs. The watch is presented in a 34mm 18K yellow gold case with a transparent display caseback.
It is powered by the Caliber 2021/1, a skeletonized and hand-engraved automatic movement. The dial is characterized by an openworked design incorporating a gold-engraved scene depicting a Mercedes-Benz vehicle. Because the dial lacks a standard logo application, the Audemars Piguet name is printed directly onto the underside of the crystal. The watch is completed by its original leather strap and an 18K yellow gold pin buckle featuring the brand's logo.
The watch was maintained through a mechanical service by the vendor. This example is noted for its automotive motif, which the vendor identifies as a 1930s Mercedes-Benz 500 K Special Roadster.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Skeletonized automatic wristwatch
- Maker
- Audemars Piguet
- Movement
- Caliber 2021/1
- Reference
- 14677
- Case number
- D71XX
- Case material
- 18K yellow gold
- Dial features
- Engraved Mercedes-Benz scene
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement number
- 339XXX
- Maker / attribution
- Audemars Piguet
Design
- Visible features
- • Automotive motif engraved on the dial • Audemars Piguet logo printed on the crystal • Hand-engraved skeletonized movement visible through the caseback • 18K yellow gold buckle with AP & Co stamp
- Provenance and Series
- This watch is part of an automotive-themed series created by Audemars Piguet in the 1990s. The vendor states that the series included approximately five versions, with other models paying tribute to brands such as Ferrari and Rolls-Royce. The vendor identifies the specific car depicted on the dial as a 1930s Mercedes-Benz 500 K Special Roadster,
- Dial and Case Construction
- The watch is housed in a 34mm case crafted from 18K yellow gold, featuring a display caseback that allows for the observation of the internal mechanics. The dial design is skeletonized, incorporating an intricate, hand-engraved golden motif of a Mercedes-Benz automobile integrated into the structure. Due to the open nature of the skeletonized dial and the presence of the car engraving, the manufacturer opted to display the brand name by printing it directly onto the underside of the watch crystal. This design choice results in a clear view of the movement while maintaining branding visibility.
- Movement and Technical Features
- The timepiece is equipped with the Audemars Piguet Caliber 2021/1, which is a skeletonized, ultra-thin automatic movement. This caliber is visible from both the front of the watch, through the openworked dial, and from the rear, through the exhibition caseback. The movement incorporates hand-engraved elements, consistent with the automotive theme of the dial. According to the vendor, the watch has undergone a full service by their watchmaker to ensure mechanical function.
Identification
- Reference
- 14677
- Serial number
- D71XX
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The identification of the car model as a 1930s Mercedes-Benz 500 K Special Roadster is the vendor's belief
- Research required: The total number of versions in the series is based on information the vendor has gathered