A very fine and classic mid-century dress watch from Audemars Piguet in very pleasing original condition.

Today's offering showcases this classic original mid-century thin Audemars Piguet mens dress watch in beautiful original condition.

Featuring an elegant case with wide concentric circle bezel and downward turned lugs and a classic dial (face), it possesses mid-century 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, adjusted to five positions.

As a mens midsize it measures 31.5mm in diameter without the crown.

Its case presents in excellent condition. Its dial is original and untouched - excellent condition with light surface aging.

One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it.

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

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

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.: 72,628
• Year built: c. 1950's
• Functions: Hours, Minutes
• Designed for: Men
• Case material: 18K white gold
• Case markings (inside): Audemars Piguet & Co., Swiss, 18K
• Case condition: Excellent with light wear to the back. Presents beautifully on the wrist.
• Dimensions: 31.5mm diameter (excluding crown) by 33mm long lug tip-to-tip
• Dial: Silver, signed Audemars Piguet, applied white baton gold indexes, original and untouched - excellent condition with light surface aging
• Hands: Original, gold "batons"
• Movement markings: Audemars Piguet, Swiss, 18 Jewels, Adjusted to Four Positions and Temperatures
• Movement type: Extremely high quality, Audemars Piguet, manually wound, rhodium-plated, “fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjustment to five positions and temperatures, index regulator
• Jewels: 18 rubies
• Band: Teju lizard, fully stitched, padded, 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.
• Width between lugs: 18mm
• Crystal type: Acrylic, excellent condition
• Serviced: One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it.
• Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. 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