Today's offering showcases this handsome and classic thin Audemars Piguet mens dress watch in gorgeous original condition.
It isn't just all-original... it is untouched down to the original band and AP 18K buckle. A true barn find. We purchased five watches from the daughter and wife of the original owner, including two IWCs in comparable condition. It appears to have been stored for many, many years.
Featuring an elegant case with Florentine bezel and downward turned lugs 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, adjusted to five positions.
It measures 34mm in diameter without the crown, pleasingly larger than most similar AP's dress watches from this era.
One of our watchmakers has just fully disassembled the movement down to its last screw and freshly cleaned and oiled it - it is near pristine. It's gorgeous!
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.
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Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet
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Country of origin: Switzerland
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Serial no.: 95,154
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Year built: c. 1960's
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Functions: Hours, Minutes
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Designed for: Men
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Case material: 18K white gold
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Case markings (inside): Audemars Piguet & Co., Swiss, 18K
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Case condition: Just short of perfect mint original condition with the slightest bit of wear - it has never been polished
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Dimensions: 34mm diameter (excluding crown) by 36mm long lug tip-to-tip
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Dial: Silver, signed Audemars Piguet, applied white baton gold indexes, original, mint condition
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Hands: Original, blackened white gold "batons"
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Movement markings: Audemars Piguet, Swiss, 18 Jewels, Adjusted to Four Positions and Temperatures
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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
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Jewels: 18 rubies
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Band: Original to the watch, Audemars Piguet, alligator, previously worn but still wearable, equipped with watch's original 18K white gold AP buckle. We also stock a variety of new straps in various prints, skins, colors, and price ranges. Please ask us if you're interested.
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Width between lugs: 17mm
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Crystal type: Mineral glass, original, excellent condition
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Serviced: One of our watchmakers has just fully disassembled the movement down to its last screw and freshly cleaned and oiled it - it is near pristine and had been serviced one time prior since leaving the AP factory
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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.
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Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details.
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Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
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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.