Audemars Piguet’s 120th Anniversary

One category that stands out in todays collecting world is the Neo Vintage range, the transitional era between the true vintage and contemporary watchmaking. These watches capture a unique intersection of traditional craftsmanship and the first wave of modern manufacturing, offering distinct appeal to collectors and enthusiasts seeking a strong brand DNA, value, and the wearability of contemporary watches.

Before the modern era of bold, oversized luxury sports watches, Audemars Piguet quietly produced a range of elegant, slim, and mechanically refined dress watches that today represent one of the most compelling values in neo-vintage collecting. Spanning from the late 1970s through the early 2000s, this era of AP’s dress watchmaking is characterized by restrained design, exceptional finishing, and a commitment to traditional Swiss watch making idealsoften housed in precious metal cases and powered by ultra-thin mechanical calibers.

The Audemars Piguets Ref. 14995ST blends perfectly into this range and stands as a rare chapter in the brands modern legacyan elusive stainless steel piece, produced in a strictly limited series of just 120 examples worldwide commemorating the 120th Anniversary of the brand. Issued during a period of quiet creativity in Le Brassus, this reference embodies the brands commitment to blending elegant design with mechanical excellence.

Crafted exclusively in stainless steel, the case measures large 36mm with refined proportions that sit comfortably on the wrist, exuding a balance between sport and sophistication. At its heart beats the iconic Cal.2121 that was the heart of Audemars Piguets most iconic watch, the Royal Oak for almost 50 years. The sapphire case back grants a view to the beautifully finished movement with a meticulously engraved 21k gold rotor featuring the unique running number of this piece.

What makes this example especially compelling is its “Super Full Set” accompanied by its original box, papers, booklets, hang tags, and accessoriesa rarity in itself given the reference’s age and low production. For collectors, completeness of this level is almost as important as the watch itself, offering both security and long-term value.

Rarely seen on the market, the Ref. 14995ST has become something of a cult classic among discerning enthusiastssought after not only for its scarcity, but also for its quietly confident design and the period of APs history it represents.

A discreet and distinguished addition to any serious collection.