07 Mar Sell an Audemars Piguet Watch
Seen Above: A Rose Gold Royal Oak Watch by Audemars Piguet. Recently Bought by C. Blackburn Jewelers.
C. Blackburn Jewelers is not only a San Diego watch buyer of vintage Rolex timepieces. We also purchase previously-owned watches by Audemars Piguet. Local sellers choose us because we are a La Jolla watch dealer who specializes in collectable luxury timepieces with a resale value upwards to 5 or 6 figures.
Our owner Carl Blackburn has been buying and selling used luxury watches in San Diego for over a decade. He will gladly provide you with a free cash appraisal of your Audemars Piguet timepiece. And if you like his appraisal offer, he’ll buy your expensive timepiece outright. Call 858-251-3006 to schedule an appointment.
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About Audemars Piguet
Audemars Piguet is a Swiss luxury watch manufacturer that was founded in 1875 by Jules-Louis Audemars and Edward-Auguste Piguet in the village of Le Brassus in the Vallée de Joux region of Switzerland. The two watchmakers started the company as a small workshop that specialized in crafting high-quality complicated timepieces.
The company quickly gained a reputation for its innovative designs and complicated movements, and by the turn of the 20th century, it had established itself as one of the leading watchmakers in the world. In 1891, Audemars Piguet developed its first minute repeater watch, which could chime the time in hours, quarters, and minutes at the push of a button.
In the early 20th century, Audemars Piguet continued to innovate, creating some of the world’s thinnest pocket watches and introducing the first skeleton watch in 1934. During World War II, the company shifted its focus to producing military watches for the Swiss Army.
In the 1950s, Audemars Piguet introduced the iconic Royal Oak watch, designed by Gérald Genta. The Royal Oak was the first luxury sports watch, and its octagonal bezel and exposed screws set it apart from traditional luxury timepieces.
Throughout the latter half of the 20th century, Audemars Piguet continued to develop new complications and innovative designs, including the world’s thinnest automatic movement in 1967 and the first self-winding tourbillon watch in 1986.
Today, Audemars Piguet remains one of the most respected and prestigious watchmakers in the world, with a rich history of innovation and craftsmanship. Its watches are highly sought-after by collectors and watch enthusiasts, and the company continues to push the boundaries of horological design and engineering.
At C. Blackburn Jewelers (La Jolla), you can sell an Audemars Piguet watch, while also learning information about your timepiece that you may not have known. Our luxury watch dealers buy all of the iconic models produced by Audemars Piguet. For example, you can visit our La Jolla jewelry store to:
Sell a Royal Oak Watch – Introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak is Audemars Piguet’s most iconic watch model. It was designed by Gérald Genta and features an octagonal bezel with exposed screws, a hallmark of the model. The watch was originally made of stainless steel, which was a departure from traditional luxury watch materials. The Royal Oak has since become a symbol of luxury sports watches.
Sell a Royal Oak Offshore – Introduced in 1993, the Royal Oak Offshore is a larger, more rugged version of the original Royal Oak timepiece. It was designed to appeal to a younger, more sporty clientele and features a bold and chunky design with chronograph and other complications.
Sell a Jules Audemars – The Jules Audemars collection pays tribute to one of the company’s founders, Jules-Louis Audemars. These watches feature classic and elegant designs with complications such as perpetual calendars, tourbillons, and minute repeaters.
Sell a Millenary Watch – The Millenary collection is a modern take on traditional watchmaking. It features an elliptical case and an off-centered dial, allowing the wearer to view the watch’s inner workings. The collection is known for its innovative designs and complications.
Sell a Code 11.59 – Introduced in 2019, the Code 11.59 collection represents a departure from Audemars Piguet’s traditional watch designs. It features a round case with a unique octagonal mid-case and a complex, multi-layered dial. The collection is notable for its innovative design and craftsmanship.
Contact C. Blackburn Jewelers to sell an Audemars Piguet, sell a Rolex watch, sell a Patek Philippe, or sell other luxury timepieces. Tell us about the expensive watch that you would like to sell in the contact form below.
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The Most Expensive Audemars Piguet Timepieces
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Royal Oak Grande Complication – This is one of the most complex watches made by Audemars Piguet. It features a minute repeater, perpetual calendar, and split-seconds chronograph. The watch is made of platinum and costs around $1.2 million.
Royal Oak Offshore Grande Complication – This watch is similar to the Royal Oak Grande Complication but is designed for a more sporty look. It features a chronograph, minute repeater, and perpetual calendar. The watch is made of 18k rose gold and costs around $869,000.
Jules Audemars Grande Complication – This watch features a perpetual calendar, minute repeater, and split-seconds chronograph. The watch is made of 18k white gold and costs around $750,000.
Royal Oak Concept GMT Tourbillon – This watch features a GMT function, tourbillon, and 10-day power reserve indicator. The watch is made of 18k white gold and costs around $246,000.
Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar – This watch features a perpetual calendar with moon phase indicator. The watch is made of 18k rose gold and costs around $85,000.
