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Audemars Piguet Mercedes-Benz motif skeleton watch

Partially verified

This Audemars Piguet dress watch, reference 14677, belongs to a series produced during the 1990s featuring automotive-themed motifs. The watch is presented in a 34mm 18K yellow gold case with a transparent display caseback. It is powered by the Caliber 2021/1, a skeletonized and hand-engraved automatic movement. The dial is characterized by an openworked design incorporating a gold-engraved scene depicting a Mercedes-Benz vehicle. Because the dial lacks a standard logo application, the Audemars Piguet name is printed directly onto the underside of the crystal. The watch is completed by its original leather strap and an 18K yellow gold pin buckle featuring the brand's logo. The watch was maintained through a mechanical service by the vendor. This example is noted for its automotive motif, which the vendor identifies as a 1930s Mercedes-Benz 500 K Special Roadster.

Close-up view of the dial featuring the hand-engraved Mercedes-Benz motif and the brand name printed on the crystal.
Close-up view of the dial featuring the hand-engraved Mercedes-Benz motif and the brand name printed on the crystal. — Bulang & Sons. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.bulangandsons.com
Category
Wristwatch · Skeletonized automatic wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Audemars Piguet
Reference
14677
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
mid-1990s
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
D71XX

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Dial and Case Construction

The watch is housed in a 34mm case crafted from 18K yellow gold, featuring a display caseback that allows for the observation of the internal mechanics. The dial design is skeletonized, incorporating an intricate, hand-engraved golden motif of a Mercedes-Benz automobile integrated into the structure.

Due to the open nature of the skeletonized dial and the presence of the car engraving, the manufacturer opted to display the brand name by printing it directly onto the underside of the watch crystal. This design choice results in a clear view of the movement while maintaining branding visibility.

Evidence for this section
  • “34mm 18K yellow gold case with display caseback”
  • ““Mercedes-Benz" hand-engraved/skeletonized dial with painted black Audemars Piguet logo on the glass”

Movement and Technical Features

The timepiece is equipped with the Audemars Piguet Caliber 2021/1, which is a skeletonized, ultra-thin automatic movement. This caliber is visible from both the front of the watch, through the openworked dial, and from the rear, through the exhibition caseback.

The movement incorporates hand-engraved elements, consistent with the automotive theme of the dial. According to the vendor, the watch has undergone a full service by their watchmaker to ensure mechanical function.

Evidence for this section
  • “Audemars Piguet Cal. 2021/1 ultra-thin automatic movement”
  • “display caseback offering a cool view of the hand-engraved and skeletonized automatic Caliber 2021/1 movement”

Provenance and Series

This watch is part of an automotive-themed series created by Audemars Piguet in the 1990s. The vendor states that the series included approximately five versions, with other models paying tribute to brands such as Ferrari and Rolls-Royce.

The vendor identifies the specific car depicted on the dial as a 1930s Mercedes-Benz 500 K Special Roadster,

Evidence for this section
  • “In the 1990s, Audemars Piguet created a striking series of dress watches inspired by the automotive world.”
  • “Our particular piece displays a Mercedes-Benz, which we believe to be a 1930s Mercedes-Benz 500 K Special Roadster”

Open research questions

  • What was the production volume for the reference 14677 Mercedes-Benz variant?
  • Are there specific archival records from Audemars Piguet detailing the automotive design series of the 1990s?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Audemars Piguet Mercedes-Benz motif skeleton watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerAudemars Piguet“Audemars Piguet”
Reference14677“Ref. 14677”
Case material18K yellow gold“34mm 18K yellow gold case”
MovementCaliber 2021/1“Caliber 2021/1 movement”
Case numberD71XX“Case No. D71XX”
Movement number339XXX“Movement No. 339XXX”
Dial featuresEngraved Mercedes-Benz scene““Mercedes-Benz" hand-engraved/skeletonized dial”

Visible details

  • Automotive motif engraved on the dial
  • Audemars Piguet logo printed on the crystal
  • Hand-engraved skeletonized movement visible through the caseback
  • 18K yellow gold buckle with AP & Co stamp

Research qualifications

  • The identification of the car model as a 1930s Mercedes-Benz 500 K Special Roadster is the vendor's belief
  • The total number of versions in the series is based on information the vendor has gathered

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت مچی Audemars Piguet اسکلتون با نقش خودرو مرسدس بنز رفرنس 14677

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 89c459e4a1

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