Great vintage watches from Audemars Piguet do not come up for sale often. They are rarer than vintage Vacherons or Pateks, especially in modern sizes and aesthetics. There are a few vintage AP's that do well at auction - obviously the early Royal Oaks (we'll get to chose later today) - but also the traditional chronographs like this that pulled down $386,000 and this triple-date moonphase chrono that made almost $90,000. Next month, there is a great chance to buy some really special watches from Audemars Piguet that date to the brand's formative years, and are unlike the watches offered from them today.
Below, we take a look at five vintage AP's coming up for sale in May from Antiquorum and Christie's, and there is not a single hexagonal screw in sight.