From the very threshold when larger, interesting, mechanical watches started to emerge from the sea of dull quartz watches of the 1980s, this stylish Audemars Piguet 'Jules Audemars Huitieme Chronograph' cuts a dash with its large 40mm case, pin-sharp engraved name on the bezel and silvery-white dial.

The inner tachymetric scale lends a nod to the gentleman racer while the simple lines of the solid 18ct yellow gold case make it equally wearable at dinner as on the track. The dial's typeface is clear whilst discreetly retaining the serifed font of Audemars' greatest traditional pieces. Applied gold hour markers, and date aperture at 3 with concealed magnifying lens. Powered by the beloved Jaeger LeCoultre-based AP automatic calibre 2126. 

Presented with its Audemars Piguet Certificate de Guarantie and a green leather boxette.