{"product_id":"1990s-audemars-piguet-disco-volante-in-yellow-gold-ref-14591ba","title":"1990s Audemars Piguet Disco Volante in Yellow Gold (Ref. 14591BA)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWorth A Read\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eHistory and Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough Audemars Piguet is most commonly associated with the Royal Oak, the manufacturer's history extends far beyond its celebrated sports watch. Throughout the twentieth century, Audemars Piguet produced an extraordinary variety of complicated and unusually shaped dress watches, frequently experimenting with case architecture, decorative finishing, and unconventional proportions. Some of the most interesting examples emerged from a willingness to challenge the traditional relationship between the dial and the surrounding case. Rather than treating the case as a simple housing for the movement, Audemars Piguet often made the exterior construction an essential part of the design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Italian expression \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisco Volante\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e translates to \"flying saucer,\" a nickname inspired by the broad, circular cases and prominent bezels associated with several vintage Audemars Piguet designs. The reference 14591BA is a particularly attractive interpretation of this aesthetic, featuring an 18k yellow gold case with a series of concentric stepped rings surrounding the dial. These individual steps catch and reflect light differently, creating remarkable depth across the broad gold bezel. At 35mm, the watch retains traditional dress watch proportions while achieving a considerably more substantial appearance through its unusual case construction. The restrained white dial, black Roman numerals, and applied gold markers provide a beautiful contrast against the elaborate exterior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe preservation of the case is especially important on a design such as the reference 14591BA. Because so much of the watch's identity depends on the definition of the concentric steps, polishing can significantly soften the original architecture and diminish the contrast between the individual surfaces. This example remains unpolished, retaining the sharpness and definition that make the Disco Volante so distinctive. The manually wound movement and original Audemars Piguet black leather strap further reinforce its traditional character. As an alternative to the more familiar Royal Oak, the reference 14591BA offers a fascinating look at the manufacturer's experimental approach to precious metal dress watches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003eWriter’s Thoughts\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reference 14591BA is a wonderful example of Audemars Piguet's more unconventional dress watch designs. Its concentric gold bezel gives the watch a remarkable presence, while the restrained white dial provides a beautiful contrast. The unpolished case is especially appealing, retaining the sharp definition of each individual step. Combined with the original Audemars Piguet strap, this is a particularly attractive and well-preserved example of the Disco Volante.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2184\"\u003eOur Promise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2462\"\u003eEvery watch is thoroughly vetted, carefully described with complete transparency, and guaranteed authentic. Each piece is offered in honest condition, ensuring collectors receive a timepiece that reflects both originality and integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSpecifications\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Audemars Piguet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Disco Volante\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14591BA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1990s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 18k Yellow Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 35mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White Dial with Black Roman Numerals, Applied Gold Hour Markers, and Black Hands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Manual-Winding Mechanical Movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrap\/Buckle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original Audemars Piguet Black Leather Strap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuckle\/Clasp:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOriginal Audemars Piguet Buckle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContents:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Watch only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCondition\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unpolished yellow gold case remains in excellent vintage condition with sharp, well-defined concentric steps and preserved original geometry. Light surface wear is consistent with age and careful use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White dial remains in excellent condition with crisp Roman numerals, well-preserved printing, and clean applied gold markers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHands:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black hands remain in excellent condition with consistent finishing and no notable visible imperfections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Crystal remains in excellent condition with no notable visible wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrap\/Buckle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original Audemars Piguet black leather strap remains in good vintage condition with light signs of wear consistent with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuckle\/Clasp:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOriginal Audemars Piguet buckle remains in good condition with normal surface wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57992370159799,"sku":null,"price":18900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/8391\/6727\/files\/DSF7713-Duplicate.jpg?v=1793839648","url":"https:\/\/huntingtoncompany.com\/products\/1990s-audemars-piguet-disco-volante-in-yellow-gold-ref-14591ba","provider":"Huntington Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}