Featuring an elegant case with thin bezel and a royal blue 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 - 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, 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 presents is in beautiful mint condition with a crisp hallmark and sharp lines. The royal blue dial has been meticulously restored - the printing could pass as Audemars Piguet factory done to the naked eye. It is a rich, even royal blue.
As part of the restoration a Master Watchmaker has freshly overhauled it. It is keeping running strong and very true, keeping time on par with a new AP in our testing recording position.
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.
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 special 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.: 139,948
- Year built: 1971
- Functions: Hours, Minutes
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: 18K gold
- Case markings (inside): Audemars Piguet & Co., Swiss, 18K
- Case markings (outside): Original case number 79453
- Case condition: Beautiful mint condition with a crisp hallmark and sharp lines
- Dimensions: 33.5mm diameter (excluding crown) by 39.5mm long lug tip-to-tip
- Dial: Royal blue, signed Audemars Piguet, applied baton white gold indexes, restored to mint condition
- Hands: Original, whitened white gold "batons"
- Movement markings: Audemars Piguet, Swiss, 18 Jewels, Adjusted to Five Positions and Heat, Cold, Isochronism
- 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, Teju grain, remborde, brand new and unworn. We also stock lizard and 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: As part of the restoration a Master Watchmaker has freshly overhauled it.
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is keeping running strong and very true, keeping time on par with a new AP in our testing recording position.
- Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email [email protected] 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 special 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
