Today's offering showcases this handsome and classic thin mens dress watch, a wonderfully pure expression of mid-century Audemars Piguet watchmaking: a vintage ref. 5259 ultra-thin in 18K yellow gold.

It is in beautiful condition accompanied by its original AP band and original 18K gold AP buckle.

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 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. And like certain Patek Philippe watches from the era, its balance is free-sprung. 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, and slender hands. 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 in such beautiful condition. It has all of its original parts down to it hands, winding crown, band, 18K gold buckle,and even the crystal!

Its case is in better than near mint condition with only light wear. It has not been recently polished. Please inquire if you would like us to. It has a crisp hallmark and sharp lines.

Its silver dial is bright and clean, showing only very slight toning on the left side.

One of our Master Watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it. It is very clean and running very strongly.

For the finishing touch, we have meticulously detailed it 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 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.: 95,324
Year built: 1965
Functions: Hours, Minutes
Designed for: Men
Case material: 18K gold
Case markings (inside): Audemars Piguet & Co., Swiss, 18K
Case markings (outside): Original case number 36364
Case condition: Its case is in better than near mint condition with only light wear. It has not been recently polished. Please inquire if you would like us to. It has a crisp hallmark and sharp lines.
Dimensions: 33.5mm diameter (excluding crown) by 36mm long lug tip-to-tip
Dial: Silver, signed Audemars Piguet, black painted Roman indexes, bright and clean, showinh only very slight toning on the left side Please inquire if you would like it restored.
Hands: Original, gold "batons"
Movement markings: Audemars Piguet, 2001, 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, free-sprung Gyromax balance
Jewels: 18 rubies
Band: Original leather band with semi-suede type top, signed Audemars Piguet. Previously worn but very serviceable condition with watch's original 18K gold buckle. 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, original, excellent
Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it. It is very clean and running very strongly.
Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is very clean and running very strongly. 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. 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 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

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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