1973 Audemars Piguet Vintage Mens Thin Dress Watch - 18K White Gold

Audemars Piguet

Item No. 8048

Today's offering showcases this handsome and classic thin Audemars Piguet mens dress watch in gorgeous restored condition.

Featuring an elegant case with thin bezel and a classic 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 cal. 2001 movement - this one is slightly thicker and higher grade.

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 (the amount of wind left in the movement).

It measures 33.4mm 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 has a crisp hallmark and sharp lines. It has had light restoration work done on the underside of the lugs. It presents as mint on the wrist. The dial has been meticulously restored - the printing could pass as Audemars Piguet factory done to the naked eye.

A Master Watchmaker has freshly overhauled it. The movement is running strong and true and is near pristine!

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.

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.: 143,056
  • Year built: 1973
  • Functions: Hours, Minutes
  • Designed for: Men
  • Case material: 18K gold
  • Case markings (inside): Audemars Piguet & Co., Swiss, 18K
  • Case markings (outside): Original case number 87060
  • Case condition: Just short of mint with slight solder on underside of lugs where they attach to the case. Crisp hallmark and lines. On the wrist it presents as mint.
  • Dimensions: 33.4mm diameter (excluding crown) by 36mm long lug tip-to-tip
  • Dial: Matte black, 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 Temperatures
  • 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, remborde, brand new and unworn
  • Width between lugs: 18mm
  • Crystal type: Acrylic, excellent condition
  • Serviced: A Master Watchmaker has freshly overhauled it. The movement is running strong and true and is near pristine!
  • Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running strong and true. 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 experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
  • Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details.
  • 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

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide

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