Audemars Piguet Skeleton Skeleton Openwork 18k Gold — Ref. 4232BA Family
Audemars Piguet Skeleton Skeleton Openwork 18k Gold — Ref. 4232BA Family
Price varies by material and stone selection.
A rare and exceptionally jewelry-like Audemars Piguet skeleton timepiece from the golden era of haute horlogerie, circa 1983. This piece is powered by the celebrated Calibre 2120/1 — AP's ultra-thin automatic movement, hand-engraved and fully openworked to reveal 36 jewels and a 21k gold rotor segment through an architectural bridge layout that defines the genre.
The distinctive large openworked circular element at 1–2 o'clock, the jewel positioning, and the bridge architecture align precisely with documented 2120/1 skeleton references, consistent with Christie's-catalogued examples from the same period. The closest reference family is the Audemars Piguet ref. 4232BA / 14232BA, though the exact reference has not been confirmed definitively.
The bracelet elevates this piece into wearable sculpture: an elaborately integrated herringbone/chevron woven gold bracelet — a hallmark of AP's jewelry-watches of this era — paired with an engraved case edge that underscores its handcraft pedigree. This is not a dress watch. It is a collector's object.
- Brand: Audemars Piguet
- Reference Family: 4232BA / 14232BA (closest match — exact ref. unconfirmed)
- Movement: Calibre 2120/1 — Ultra-thin automatic skeleton, hand-engraved
- Jewels: 36
- Rotor: 21k gold segment
- Case & Bracelet: 18k gold, integrated herringbone/chevron woven bracelet
- Case Detail: Hand-engraved edge
- Circa: 1983
- Condition: Pre-owned — signs of wear