Description:
This rare and elegant Audemars Piguet timepiece draws inspiration from one of the maison’s most historically significant creations: a unique cushion-shaped minute repeater made in the early 1900s for American businessman John Schaeffer. Echoing that design heritage, this 1990s reinterpretation embodies the Art Deco spirit and timeless sophistication of the original.
While the John Schaeffer Triple Date is more commonly found in yellow gold, this version in 18k white gold is significantly rarer and more sought-after among collectors. With only approximately 100 pieces produced across metals, this particular configuration stands out for both its scarcity and subtle elegance.
The 33 mm cushion-shaped case in 18k white gold frames a clean white dial, punctuated by applied yellow gold radial Roman numerals and dot indexes, outer minute divisions, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the date, days of the week and the months. A sapphire crystal ensures clarity and durability, while the manually wound Caliber 2085 powers a full triple date calendar laid out in an elegant, balanced configuration. A deployant clasp in matching white gold completes the piece, which stands as a quiet but powerful statement of Swiss watchmaking excellence.