Just as fine on the inside as it is on the outside, the watch is powered by Audemars Piguet's legendary extra-flat movement, co-developed with Vacheron & Constantin.
Released in 1946 the minuscule movement was a true feat of technical engineering. It is the thinnest movement ever created for a normal size watch, measuring a mere 1.64mm!
To honor the achievement Vacheron & Constantin presented personalized examples to several key Heads of State including President Dwight Eisenhower. Only a few luxury watches in the following decades would lay claim to this movement earning them reputations as masterpieces of twentieth-century watch making.
As a mens midsize it is well-suited for someone who doesn't have a large wrist.
It has all original parts down to its hands and winding crown. Its case presents as near mint with one very small slight indention on the case back and wear to the prying are where the back comes off. On the wrist it presents as mint. Its dial has been previously professionally restored.
Our Master Watchmaker, our highest level watchmaker, has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components in new balance parts with genuine AP replacements, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (an $895 value).
For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a new leather 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, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.
- Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Model: "Extra Flat"
- Serial no.: 82,269
- Year built: c. 1963
- Functions: Hours and Minutes
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: 18K Gold
- Case markings (inside): Audemars Piguet, Swiss, 18K
- Case condition: Presents as near mint with one very slight indention on the case back, slight signs of having been polished, and wear to the prying area where the back comes off. On the wrist it presents as mint.
- Dimensions: 25mm diameter by 30mm long lug tip to tip
- Dial: Silver, signed Audemars Piguet and GENEVE, black painted baton indices, previously professionally restored. Please inquire if you would like a fresh expertly done restoration.
- Hands: Original, gold batons
- Movement type: Very high quality, AP Caliber 2003, hand-built, manually wound, rhodium-plated, "fausses cttes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, and 4 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring
- Movement markings: Audemars Piguet, Swiss, Seventeen Jewels, Adjusted to temperature and 4 positions, 2003
- Band: Leather, fully stitched, 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.
- Crystal: Mineral glass, vintage, excellent condition
- Serviced: Our Master Watchmaker, our highest level watchmaker, has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components in new balance parts with genuine AP replacements, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (an $895 value). 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.
- Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email [email protected] 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
