Audemars Piguet Edward Piguet Tank

And now for something completely different. This slim and elegant piece couldn't be any further removed from the bulky brute of the Royal Oak Offshore line that Audemars Piguet is perhaps most commonly known for amongst today's collectors. Hearkening back to a simpler time, it’s representative of an era in which the maison made so few watches per year that many were unique pieces, or part of incredibly limited series. Measuring 29mm in diameter, this piece features a beautiful, 18k yellow gold rectangular case with with an exceptional Breguet dial. This piece is completed with beautiful cathedral hands and a six o'clock subsidiary seconds dial. Powered by a manual winding movement, this piece comes paired to a tan strap that complements the dial and the metal. Elegant and understated, it's Tank-style piece is a work of horological art of the most conservative type, and is proof positive of AP's versatility as a watchmaker. Pair it with a suit, tux, or tee — it's going to thrive.