{"product_id":"audemars-piguet-star-wheel-as09507","title":"Audemars Piguet Star Wheel","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/collections\/featured-audemars-piguet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAudemars Piguet\u003c\/a\u003e is more than the Royal Oak. Period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe more elegant and eccentric displays of timekeeping couldn't be any further removed from sporty nature of the Royal Oak line the brand is perhaps most commonly known for amongst today's collectors. Harkening back to a time of innovation in many respects, it represents an era in which the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emaison\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e took a plethora of risks, and resulted in several fabulous pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn 1991, AP released the Reference 25720, or more affectionately known as the ‘Star Wheel.’ Its unique dial configuration was an unconventional design for the time period given the popularity of robust, stainless steel sports watches. Its precious metal case paired with a dancing disc display has served as an inspiration for modern watchmaking within the\u003cem\u003e maison's \u003c\/em\u003ecatalog, as well as other contemporary design houses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Star Wheel was truly ahead of its time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis piece, a Reference 25720OR, dates to the 1990s and features a 36mm 18K rose gold case with a stepped bezel, a sapphire crystal, a correct unsigned crown and a sapphire exhibition caseback framing the JLC-based, Calibre 2124 automatic movement. At just 9mm in case thickness and sporting a 36mm lug to lug, this piece is incredibly wearable for most wrist sizes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe magic however, is in the dial. Featuring three separate sapphire discs with printed numerals, this configuration mechanically dances so that each disc rotates to display the corresponding hour as it makes its orbit across the minute minute track located between 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock. In addition to the unique time display, this piece features a beautifully engraved rose gold dial plate within the southern dial hemisphere and a central exhibition aperture that presents its 'Star Wheel' mechanics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePaired with a brown suede strap with a signed, 18K rose gold pin buckle, this piece is accompanied by a signed, suede-lined, inner box as well as its corresponding outer box.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWith its sleek design coupled with a striking dial, this piece is a remarkable embodiment of the daring risks taken by Audemars Piguet in the early 90s!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGoodbye\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e to the integrated stainless steel sports watch craze and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ehello \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eto the weird and interesting pieces clad in gold!\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40771684008023,"sku":"40991874","price":49900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS09507_40991874_AUDEMARSPIGUET_STARWHEELRG_25720OR-16.jpg?v=1713277055","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/audemars-piguet-star-wheel-as09507","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}