From the Origin of Audemars Piguet Circa 1870. Extremely Rare Auguste Piguet 18k Gold Pocket Watch Circa (Approximately) 1870. This watch precedes, and is of the  origin of Audemars Piguet & Cie, Le Brassus, Switzerland. Audemars Piguet was establish in 1875 when Jules Louis Audemars and Edward Auguste Piguet began working together. The Audemars Piguet name was first used in 1881. This watch with movement marked Aug Piguet was manufactured prior to 1881. It comes with a solid 14k gold chain. Watch case tests 18k. Watch Diameter 35 mm, Watch Weight 57.3 grams, 14k Chain Weight 21.3 grams. Running.