Audemars Piguet Landscape Ellipse - 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Concord Watch

Audemars Piguet Landscape Ellipse - 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Concord WatchA Study In Seamless Integration In the era before the Royal Oak, Audemars Piguet was a master of high concept dress watches executed in solid gold. This piece from the 1960s is a prime example of that design ethos. The "Landscape Ellipse" format was a canvas for the brand to explore how a watch case and bracelet could become a single, flowing object. Here, the bracelet isn't just attached to the case, it extends and merges directly with the bezel

Sub seconds at 6 o'clock

it’s about the weight of the gold

The grey sunburst dial shows its age with a visible mark near the 8:30 marker and some degradation to the luminous plots

the material density is immense

Honest Condition From Its Era

Measurements include a 34mm steel case and 19mm lug width

All parts are original including the signed crown

This specific example

This example from 1974 highlights one of the most timeless pairings in watch design: a solid gold case on a simple leather strap

it carries the calm

a rich and earthy tone that creates a monochromatic aesthetic when paired with the gold fluted bezel and Italian leather strap

It works perfectly as a dedicated formal watch but is also subtle enough for daily wear if the situation calls for it