Audemars Piguet Yellow Gold Skeleton Aperture Tank
Audemars Piguet Skeleton Aperture Tank (1980s)
The Audemars Piguet Skeleton Aperture Tank is a quietly daring expression of 1980s design—an era when the brand explored geometry, restraint, and movement architecture beyond the Royal Oak. Framed by an elegant 18K yellow gold case, this piece fuses classical proportion with a subtle reveal of its inner mechanics, offering just enough to intrigue without overexposure.
Its 25 × 34 mm profile wears with refined understatement, the polished rectangular form softened by rounded edges and a minimal white dial punctuated by a partial skeleton aperture. Through this window, the hand-finished movement—meticulously beveled and engraved—offers a glimpse into the mechanical poetry beneath. The applied “AP” emblem at twelve anchors the design with timeless signature flair.
Fitted with a manual-wind movement and sapphire crystal, this Audemars Piguet exemplifies a period when the maison experimented with elegance and transparency, balancing the purity of line with the fascination of craft. The design notes—tapered hands, thin applied markers, and geometric minute track—reflect a distinctly architectural sensibility, one that rewards a lingering gaze.
This example remains in excellent condition and is accompanied by its original strap, matching buckle, and box with watch pouch—rare survivors that complete the ensemble. For the collector attuned to nuance and quiet originality, it represents a sophisticated chapter of Audemars Piguet’s creative history.
Specifications:
- Model: Audemars Piguet Skeleton Aperture Tank
- Case: 25 × 34 mm, 18K Yellow Gold
- Dial: White with Skeleton Aperture, applied indices
- Crystal: Sapphire
- Movement: Manual winding
- Bracelet: Original Leather Strap with Original Gold Buckle
- Year: 1980s
- Accessories: Original Strap, Buckle, Box, and Watch Pouch
- Shipping: Free worldwide insured FedEx / DHL
- Warranty: Comes with 12-month mechanical warranty