Today's offering showcases this handsome and classic Audemars Piguet mens Golden Ellipse watch in gorgeous condition.

It features the renowned ellipse design that Patek Philippe helped popularize.

With its elegant and slender case and strong and luxurious black (face), it exudes timeless class.

It possesses a very high level of artistic refinement with beautiful original AP textured case original hand-hammered repeating design. The hands on it are one of the most beautiful designs we've seen. Each has two textures - half of each hand vertically has a high polish finish and half has a stardust texturing. It's a wonderful detail, and our photos couldn't quite capture how it looks.

It is equipped with an illustrious Audemars Piguet caliber 2090 movement, among the finest ultra-thin movements ever built.

Like only the very finest engines 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 has 100% original parts and has just finished a true expertly done restoration. It presents as about a 9.7 out of 10. Its distinctive 18K gold case presents as mint with clear stamping. Its dial has been meticulously restored - its printing could pass as AP factory done. Its Audemars Piguet mechanism is very clean.

A Master Watchmaker has freshly overhauled the movement, which is keeping very accurate time.

For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new leather strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function and a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.

Photos of the inside available upon request.

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.: B20295
• Movement no.: 181,284
• Year built: c. 1980's
• Functions: Hours, Minutes
• Designed for: Men
• Case material: 18K gold
• Case markings (inside): Audemars Piguet, Swiss Made, 18K
• Case condition: Presents as mint
• Dimensions: 30mm diameter (excluding crown) by 36mm long lug tip to tip
• Dial: Gloss black with gilt printing, signed Audemars Piguet, gilt painted Roman indexes, expertly restored
• Hands: Original, gold "lances" - the hands on it are one of the most beautiful designs we've seen. Each has two textures - half of each hand vertically has a high polish finish and half has a stardust texturing. It's a wonderful detail, and our photos couldn't quite capture how it looks.
• Movement type: High grade Audemars Piguet Cal. 2090, manually wound, shock protection, balance system maintains accuracy across various positions, temperatures, and amounts of wind, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement, beryllium bronze escape wheel, self-compensating flat balance-spring
• Jewels: 20 rubies
• Band: Leather, embossed alligator grain, remborde, brand new and unworn. We also stock a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
• Crystal type: Sapphire, mint condition
• Servicing: A Master Watchmaker has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it making it ready for immediate enjoyment. 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.
• Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. Keeping very accurate time.
• 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