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.
It has just finished a true expertly done restoration. It has all its original parts down to the hands and winding crown.
It presents in stunning condition! It has very slight marks on the edge of the back from previous opening - otherwise it is an over half-century old watch that truly looks like new. The case edges are sharp and the hallmark is crisp. And the restoration is perfect.
Our photos couldn't do it justice.
The striking gloss black dial has been meticulously refinished - the printing could pass as Audemars Piguet factory done to the naked eye.
A Master Watchmaker has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled the movement. It is running well. Photos of the inside available upon request.
For the finishing touch we have equipped it 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.: 111,319
- Case no.: 55,408
- Year built: 1969
- Functions: Hours and Minutes
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: 18K gold
- Case markings (inside): Audemars Piguet, Swiss, 18K
- Case condition: Mint. Very slight wear around the edge of where the case gets pried open for servicing. The case, lugs, and hallmark is very crisp.
- Dimensions: 32mm diameter by 36mm long lug tip to tip
- Dial: Gloss black, signed Audemars Piguet and GENEVE, gilt painted Roman indices, expertly restored
- Hands: Original, 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 4 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 overhauled 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 four watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five 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
