Audemars Piguet Disco Volante Ultra-thin Dress Watch in 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Dial

Although Audemars Piguet is best known for the Royal Oak, the brand’s legacy of exceptional timepieces extends far beyond. Among its most remarkable achievements are ultra-thin watches, a tradition dating back to 1938 with the legendary Caliber 9ML, measuring just 1.64mm thick. AP had already established itself as a master of slim movements, and this expertise laid the foundation for some of the most elegant and collectible dress watches of the mid-20th century.

 

We are happy to offer an extraordinary example: a 1950s “Disco Volante,” or flying saucer, designed by German designer Gebhard Duve. The design was presented to Jacques-Louis Audemars, grandson of one of AP’s founders, and refined into a masterpiece of mid-century elegance. While other brands experimented with saucer-shaped cases, Duve’s interpretation is distinctive, combining Art Deco roots with the sleek minimalism of the 1950s.

 

This 18k yellow gold version features short, elegant lugs, a crown seamlessly integrated into the case, and a brushed bezel. The champagne-colored dial is pure sophistication, with simple stick markers, stick hands without lume, and a small running seconds sub-dial at 6 o’clock. Powered by the legendary Audemars Piguet Caliber K2001—a movement also prized by Jaeger-LeCoultre and Vacheron Constantin—this Disco Volante is as technically impressive as it has a lovely lay out .

 

Fully serviced by our watchmaker and paired with a Bulang & Sons leather strap, this ultra-thin piece wears beautifully on the wrist. Don’t miss the opportunity to own one of Audemars Piguet’s most refined and iconic mid-century creations—reach out today to make it yours.

 

Specifications:

 

• Audemars Piguet “Disco Volante “ dress watch in 18 k yellow gold

• 33mm 18k yellow gold casing with short lugs

• Case number 971xx dating/ movement no 944xx to the 1950’s

• Champagne colour dial with no lume and small seconds at 6 o’clock

• Calibre K 2001 ultra thin, hand wound movement

• Comes on the pictured Bulang and sons leather strap

• Fully serviced by our watchmaker

• One-year mechanical warranty

• Free worldwide FedEx Priority shipping