Audemars Piguet introduces an intriguing rectangular timepiece inspired by one of the manufacture’s distinctive creations from 1929 – a design that stands apart from the visual DNA most commonly associated with the Swiss watchmaker today.
There are no conventional hands, exposed screws or other familiar elements associated with modern Audemars Piguet watches. Instead, the Neo Frame Jumping Hour draws inspiration from the Streamline Moderne style that flourished during the 1930s.
The case features eight decorative grooves running along its sides and seamlessly flowing into the lugs, reinforcing its streamlined architectural appearance.
Crafted from 18-karat pink gold, the rectangular case has an exceptionally slim profile of approximately 8.8 mm. Rather than using a conventional metal bezel at the front of the watch, Audemars Piguet employs a sapphire crystal plate with a black PVD coating, creating a striking contrast with the warm tone of the pink-gold case.
Two apertures framed in matte gold display the time. Instead of traditional hands, the watch uses an unusual combination of a jumping-hour display and trailing minutes, emphasizing the model’s distinctive mechanical character.
The result is a fascinating dialogue between past and future: a contemporary Audemars Piguet creation that revisits the elegance and experimentation of late-1920s watchmaking through a modern lens.
Price: approximately €61,100.
