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Chadridv · 16 March 2016, 02:15 PM

Had some fun the other day with a 10X loupe and my iPhone. Got me thinking...

Who would like to educate me on the significance of these symbols, so beautifully crafted on the gold oscillating weight?

Chadridv · 16 March 2016, 02:19 PM

Here's one more... Didn't even need the loupe for this shot...

subtona · 16 March 2016, 02:27 PM

very nice!

eonflux · 16 March 2016, 02:51 PM

Beautiful pics!

Hairdude1 · 16 March 2016, 03:43 PM

AWESOME Pics!

csquared317 · 16 March 2016, 03:43 PM

Amazing pics, I believe, if I remember correctly, those are the family crest of the Audemars and Piguet families?

singe89 · 17 March 2016, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by csquared317

Amazing pics, I believe, if I remember correctly, those are the family crest of the Audemars and Piguet families?

That is correct. They are carved/ingraved by hand. For certain models AP will even make custom rotors with the owner's family crest and initials.

Abdullasaif · 17 March 2016, 12:38 AM

Great pics!

csi-n · 17 March 2016, 12:55 AM

You can find very good information (by our own Mr. H) regarding the "coat of arms" in the following link:

http://www.watchcollectinglifestyle....t-caliber-3120

Sam

PS: Nice pictures.

Chadridv · 17 March 2016, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csi-n

You can find very good information (by our own Mr. H) regarding the "coat of arms" in the following link:

http://www.watchcollectinglifestyle....t-caliber-3120

Sam

PS: Nice pictures.

Quote:

Originally Posted by singe89

That is correct. They are carved/ingraved by hand. For certain models AP will even make custom rotors with the owner's family crest and initials.

Quote:

Originally Posted by csquared317

Amazing pics, I believe, if I remember correctly, those are the family crest of the Audemars and Piguet families?

Yes, yes, yes... all look about right! Thank you.

Here is an excerpt from the website...
"This beautiful and precise calibre, is fully decorated with Côtes de Genève on all bridges and comes with a stunning bi-directional 22k gold rotor. The rotor features the coats of arms for the Audemars and Piguet families, all done with immaculate attention to detail."

B. Doggy · 17 March 2016, 04:46 AM

Crispy goodness!

Chadridv · 17 March 2016, 06:12 AM

Ok so did a little more research here and this is what I've come up with for meanings...

Audemars Coat of Arms:
Dove - Loving constancy and peace; the Holy Spirit; with an olive branch in its bill, it signifies a harbinger of good tidings
Star(s) - Celestial goodness; noble person; Excellence
Tower and Flag - (Tower) Safety and grandeur (Flag) Refers to special action in which bearer was captured, or a reward for valiant service

Piguet Coat of Arms:
Horse and cross is definitely the most difficlut to research. There's meanings for a dozen different horse symbols and there's also a dozen meanings for different crosses. I'm kind of guessing here but here goes...
Cross that the horse is holding - Looks like an Ankh to me which is a design resembling a cross but having a loop instead of the top arm, used in ancient Egypt as a symbol of life.
Horse - Readiness for all employments for king and country
Star(s) - Celestial goodness; noble person; Excellence

I'd hope these specific meanings can be updated further as some more info is researched and discovered.

Thanks!

AK797 · 17 March 2016, 09:00 AM

I'm designing a coat of arms now for a project, all the escutcheons, supporters, rampant lions and passant Griffins, would be amazing to have them on the rotor of your watch. A good Motto for a horologist would be Esse Quam Videri, To be and not to seem. No fakes here.

16 March 2016, 02:15 PM	#1
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	The Horse, Bird, Castle and Stars Had some fun the other day with a 10X loupe and my iPhone. Got me thinking... Who would like to educate me on the significance of these symbols, so beautifully crafted on the gold oscillating weight?

16 March 2016, 02:27 PM	#3
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,596	very nice! __________________

16 March 2016, 03:43 PM	#5
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	AWESOME Pics! __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

17 March 2016, 04:46 AM	#11
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Crispy goodness! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

17 March 2016, 06:12 AM	#12
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	Some more meanings... Ok so did a little more research here and this is what I've come up with for meanings... Audemars Coat of Arms: Dove - Loving constancy and peace; the Holy Spirit; with an olive branch in its bill, it signifies a harbinger of good tidings Star(s) - Celestial goodness; noble person; Excellence Tower and Flag - (Tower) Safety and grandeur (Flag) Refers to special action in which bearer was captured, or a reward for valiant service Piguet Coat of Arms: Horse and cross is definitely the most difficlut to research. There's meanings for a dozen different horse symbols and there's also a dozen meanings for different crosses. I'm kind of guessing here but here goes... Cross that the horse is holding - Looks like an Ankh to me which is a design resembling a cross but having a loop instead of the top arm, used in ancient Egypt as a symbol of life. Horse - Readiness for all employments for king and country Star(s) - Celestial goodness; noble person; Excellence I'd hope these specific meanings can be updated further as some more info is researched and discovered. Thanks!

16 March 2016, 02:19 PM	#2
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	Here's one more... Didn't even need the loupe for this shot...

16 March 2016, 02:51 PM	#4
eonflux "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SNA Posts: 3,637	Beautiful pics!

16 March 2016, 03:43 PM	#6
csquared317 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: HK Posts: 114	Amazing pics, I believe, if I remember correctly, those are the family crest of the Audemars and Piguet families?

17 March 2016, 12:38 AM	#8
Abdullasaif "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Dubai Watch: bipolar Posts: 2,854	Great pics!

17 March 2016, 12:55 AM	#9
csi-n "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,042	You can find very good information (by our own Mr. H) regarding the "coat of arms" in the following link: http://www.watchcollectinglifestyle....t-caliber-3120 Sam PS: Nice pictures.

17 March 2016, 09:00 AM	#13
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I'm designing a coat of arms now for a project, all the escutcheons, supporters, rampant lions and passant Griffins, would be amazing to have them on the rotor of your watch. A good Motto for a horologist would be Esse Quam Videri, To be and not to seem. No fakes here.

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