1972 Audemars Piguet Vintage Mens Thin Dress Watch - 18K White Gold
Today's offering showcases this handsome and classic thin Audemars Piguet mens dress watch in gorgeous restored condition. Our pictures couldn't begin to do it justice!
Featuring an elegant case with thin bezel and a royal blue dial (face), it possesses timeless elegance and class. And equipped with an extremely fine, original Audemars Piguet movement, it showcases top tier Swiss watchmaking. It has the same look as the ultra thin dress watches but without a caliber 2003 movement - this one is the slightly thicker and higher grade caliber 2001.
Like only the very finest watches in the world - select watches from the likes of Patek, AP, and V & C, it is adjusted to five positions, heat, cold, and even isochronism. Isochronism is the amount of wind left in the movement. Most watches slow down slightly as their power reserve moves toward empty. That is not the case with this watch - it is very high-grade.
It measures 33.5mm in diameter without the crown.
Epitomizing the essence of "'the classic watch" remembered today, watches like this made by Patek, Vacheron & AP feature a manually wound movement, round gold cases, understated dial, slender hands, and simple baton markers. As one writer aptly stated, "The extra-slim watch, whose style embraces only the strict essentials, has continued to seduce for its elegance and discretion."
We were fortunate to acquire it with all of its original parts down to the hands and winding crown. It has just finished a true expertly done restoration.
The case presents as mint condition with a crisp hallmark and sharp lines. The reflection of the textured surface made the watch difficult to photograph - the sides of the case are mint despite what the photos seem to suggest.
The royal blue dial has been meticulously restored - the printing could pass as Audemars Piguet factory done to the naked eye. It is a rich, even royal blue.
As part of the restoration, one of our Master Watchmaker has freshly overhauled it. It is keeping running strong and very true, keeping time on par with a new AP in our testing recording position.
For the finishing touch, we have installed a new band making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase is a one-year international warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.
Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.
Audemars Piguet:
As one of the finest names in watchmaking, Audemars Piguet commitment to quality and technical superiority is legendary. Long known for their highly-complicated watches, Audemars Piguet stands alongside Patek Philippe on the top echelon of premier watchmakers in the world.
Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet
Country of origin: Switzerland
Serial no.: 132,672
Year built: 1972
Functions: Hours, Minutes
Designed for: Men
Case material: 18K gold
Case markings (inside): Audemars Piguet & Co., Swiss, 18K
Case markings (outside): Original case number 79453
Case condition: Presents as mint condition with a crisp hallmark and sharp lines. One lug has previously been discretely restored. It has the slightest bit of wear in the spot where it is designed to be pried open for servicing.
Dimensions: 33.5mm diameter (excluding crown) by 39.5mm long lug tip-to-tip
Dial: Royal blue, signed Audemars Piguet, applied baton white gold indexes, restored to mint condition
Hands: Original, white gold "batons"
Movement markings: Audemars Piguet, Swiss, 18 Jewels, Adjusted to Five Positions and Heat, Cold, Isochronism
Movement type: Extremely high quality, Audemars Piguet caliber 2001, manually wound, rhodium-plated, fausses cttes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjustment to five positions and temperatures, index regulator
Jewels: 18 rubies
Bands: Leather, Teju grain, remborde, brand new and unworn. We also stock lizard and a variety of other straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
Width between lugs: 18mm
Crystal type: Acrylic, excellent condition
Serviced: As part of the restoration one of our Master Watchmaker has freshly overhauled it.
Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system.
Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.
Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
