Audemars Piguet "John Schaeffer" 14994BC White "Breguet Numerals" Dial in 18k White Gold 1996 The lume plots at the

The lume plots at the hour markers have taken on a rich patina that matches the hands

The Swiss company produced the Super Compressor cases for roughly two decades before going out of business in 1975

18 k Yellow gold case 23x30mm

The watch boasts a 38mm steel case with a stepped bezel and screw-down case back marked with military engravings and a mill serial number

In the early 60s

Audemars Piguet "John Schaeffer" 14994BC White "Breguet Numerals" Dial in 18k White Gold 1996 The lume plots at theThe Audemars Piguet John Schaeffer collection dates back to the 1990s, when AP launched its cushion shaped line, embodying the spirit of haute horlogerie. John Schaeffer was a wealthy American entrepreneur and art collector with a strong appreciation for Audemars Piguet in the early 20th century. He holds historical significance for commissioning one of the very first wristwatches with a minute repeater, made by AP in 1907at a time when pocket watches