It has all its original parts down to the hands and winding crown. It has just finished a true expertly done restoration and presents in gorgeous condition!
The case is mint - the lugs are crisp and it has a crisp hallmark. The striking gloss royal blue dial has been meticulously refinished - the printing could pass as Audemars Piguet factory done to the naked eye. At certain angles of light it takes on a bright electric tone.
It is an over half-century old watch that truly looks like new. It is a perfect restoration. Our photos couldn't do it justice.
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 watchmaking.
Epitomizing the essence of "'the classic watch" remembered today, watches with this styling 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."
As a mens midsize it is well-suited for someone who doesn't have a large wrist.
A Master Watchmaker has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it. It continues to keep very accurate time. Photos of the inside available upon request.
For the finishing touch it comes equipped with a new leather band 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.: 113,746
- Case no.: 58,558
- Year built: c. 1968
- Functions: Hours and Minutes
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: 18K white gold
- Case markings (inside): Audemars Piguet, Swiss, 18K
- Case condition: Mint. The case and lugs are extremely crisp and the hallmark is crisp.
- Dimensions: 31.5mm diameter by 36.2mm long lug tip to tip
- Dial: Gloss royal blue, signed Audemars Piguet and GENEVE, silver painted baton indices, at certain angles of light it takes on a bright electric tone, expertly restored
- Hands: Original, white gold batons, mint condition
- 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 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring
- Movement markings: Audemars Piguet, Swiss, Seventeen Jewels, Adjusted to temperature and 5 positions, 2003
- Band: Leather, remborde, brand new and unworn
- Crystal: Mineral glass, vintage, excellent condition
- Serviced: A Master Watchmaker has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled the movement. Photos of the inside available upon request. 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 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
