The Audemars Piguet Ellipse Vintage 22mm in 18K White Gold represents the quieter, dress-focused side of vintage Audemars Piguet — an era when the manufacture produced exceptionally refined precious-metal watches beyond the Royal Oak for which it is best known today.

Dating to the C-series, circa 1980s, this example is distinguished by its petite 22mm elliptical case, braided grooved detailing and fully integrated 18K white gold bracelet. Paired with a manual-winding movement and silver-grey dial, it sits at the intersection of traditional Swiss watchmaking and fine jewellery — particularly relevant today as collectors rediscover smaller, sculptural vintage dress watches.

Vintage Audemars Piguet extends far beyond the Royal Oak, and pieces like this are precisely why we continue looking into the Maison’s earlier archives.

What makes this example compelling is the sheer amount of 18K solid white gold craftsmanship involved — from its sculptural elliptical case to the integrated bracelet and original-style AP clasp. The braided, grooved construction gives the watch texture and dimension without relying on diamonds or overt ornamentation.

The silver-grey dial has also aged remarkably gracefully, retaining a clean appearance with only minimal signs of age. Combined with its manual-winding movement and petite 22mm proportions, it wears less like a conventional watch and more like a piece of vintage fine jewellery.

At SGD 9,888 against a vintage-market aggregate of approximately SGD 13,500–18,000, this is a compelling entry into precious-metal vintage Audemars Piguet.

An understated AP collectible for those who appreciate integrated gold craftsmanship, vintage proportions and references that exist far outside today’s mainstream Royal Oak conversation.

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