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1950's AUDEMARS PIGUET "Extra-Flat" Vintage Mens Midsize Watch - 18K Gold
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Description Condition: Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Audemars Piguet Band Material: Java lizard Gender: Men's Country of Manufacture: Switzerland Features: Hours, Minutes Warranty: Non-Factory Warranty Movement: Manually Wound Model: Ref. 5672 Year of Manufacture: 1950-1959 Serial Number: 60,354
1950's AUDEMARS PIGUET "Extra-Flat" Vintage Mens Midsize Watch - 18K Gold
Very Fine & Original - Desirable Ultra Thin Movement - 1 Year Warranty Today's auction showcases this mens midsize Audemars Piguet with ultra thin caliber 2003 movement. Its thin gold case and classic simple understated silver dial and hands, give it a fashionable yet elegant vintage style. 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. It is fully original down to its dial, hands, winding crown, and original solid 18K gold AP buckle and in pleasing condition. Our watchmaker has just freshly cleaned and oiled the movement, which is quite pristine. Photos of the inside available upon request. Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.
Timepiece's Finer Points:
Dial: Signed Audemars Piguet and GENEVE, egg shell with black Roman numerals, original and untouched, excellent condition with aging around the periphery Crystal: Mineral glass, mint condition Case: 18K white gold, two-body, polished and brushed, signed Audemars Piguet, 31.5mm diameter by 35mm long lug tip to tip Band: Java lizard, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn Movement: Very high quality, AP Caliber 2003, hand-built, manually wound, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, and 4 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring Functions: Hours and Minutes Crown: Original, correctly unsigned
Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet Country of origin: Switzerland Model: Ref. 5672 Serial no.: 60,354
Year built: c. early 1950's Functions: Hours and Minutes Designed for: Men Case material: 18K white gold Case markings (inside): Audemars Piguet, Swiss, 18K Case condition: Better than near mint Dimensions: 31.5mm diameter by 35mm long lug tip to tip Dial: Signed Audemars Piguet and GENEVE, egg shell with black Roman numerals, original and untouched, excellent condition with aging around the periphery Hands: Original, gold batons topped with black Movement type: Very high quality, AP Caliber 2003, hand-built, manually wound, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" 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: Java lizard, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn Crystal: Mineral glass, mint condition Serviced: Yes, freshly cleaned and oiled.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 warranty. Please see our eBay page for details. Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price. Simply notify us and send it back anytime within 30 days after it has been received. Our goal is to exceed your expectations throughout the buying experience. View our feedback and shop with confidence.
Connoisseur of Time In the News: 12/10/2005 -- CONNOISSEUR OF TIME SELLS SPECIAL TIMEPIECE TO OMEGA MUSEUM
8/16/2006 -- VINTAGE WATCH COMPANY HELPS NEUHAUS MUSEUM FILL NEW PERMANENT EXHIBIT
4/4/2008 -- CONNOISSEUR OF TIME GIVES BACK – WATCH COMPANY DONATES FUNDS TO SUPPORT KENYAN COMMUNITY
Contact us Connoisseur of Time, Inc.
1000 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Suite 6-343
Suwanee, GA 30024U.S.A. 1.866.204.1267
HOURS OF OPERATION MONDAY-FRIDAY
10AM-4PM EST CLOSED
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS PAYMENT SELLING POLICIES 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 30 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience. All items are packaged carefully and mailed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. US, Canadian, and British buyers paying by Paypal must use a confirmed address. The payment of ALL customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer. Please be aware of the cost of these for your country as you enter a bid. The 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
Winning bidders must fully pay within 7 days of the auction. After 7 days the piece will be relisted and appropriate action taken against the non-paying bidder. To be fair to all bidders, we make it our practice never to end an auction early. Because of the high rate of lost items and number of fraudulent payments, we do not sell or ship to Indonesia or Africa. SHIPPING Domestic shipping is by UPS Ground or USPS Express Mail. All shipments are fully insured. An estimate can be obtained by using eBay's shipping calculator found in this listing. International shipments will sent via U.S. International Express Mail fully insured. An estimate can be obtained by using eBay's shipping calculator found in this listing. A $5 (USD) handling fee applies to all international orders. We will e-mail the winning bidder at the end of the auction with the exact shipping cost. Bidder is responsible for all duties and taxes. The shipping cost to most countries not covered by eBay's shipping calculator is $38.95 plus insurance. Insurance charges are $1.55 for every $100 of coverage needed. This includes the following countries:Italy, UK (for some shipments), Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Singapore, Hong Kong, and all other countries for which eBay's shipping calculator does not generate a quote. The insurance fee for certain “high-risk” countries not in the above list is a flat rate of $50. Bidders with less than 10 positive feedbacks or whose feedback rating is less than 98% must contact us before placing a bid.
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Description
| Condition: | Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Audemars Piguet |
| Band Material: | Java lizard | Gender: | Men's |
| Country of Manufacture: | Switzerland | Features: | Hours, Minutes |
| Warranty: | Non-Factory Warranty | Movement: | Manually Wound |
| Model: | Ref. 5672 | Year of Manufacture: | 1950-1959 |
| Serial Number: | 60,354 |
Very Fine & Original - Desirable Ultra Thin Movement - 1 Year Warranty
| Today's auction showcases this mens midsize Audemars Piguet with ultra thin caliber 2003 movement. Its thin gold case and classic simple understated silver dial and hands, give it a fashionable yet elegant vintage style. 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. It is fully original down to its dial, hands, winding crown, and original solid 18K gold AP buckle and in pleasing condition. Our watchmaker has just freshly cleaned and oiled the movement, which is quite pristine. Photos of the inside available upon request. Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate. |
| Timepiece's Finer Points: | |
| Dial: Signed Audemars Piguet and GENEVE, egg shell with black Roman numerals, original and untouched, excellent condition with aging around the periphery | Crystal: Mineral glass, mint condition |
| Case: 18K white gold, two-body, polished and brushed, signed Audemars Piguet, 31.5mm diameter by 35mm long lug tip to tip | Band: Java lizard, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn |
| Movement: Very high quality, AP Caliber 2003, hand-built, manually wound, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, and 4 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring | Functions: Hours and Minutes |
| Crown: Original, correctly unsigned | |
| Detailed Appraisal: |
| Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet Country of origin: Switzerland Model: Ref. 5672 Serial no.: 60,354 Year built: c. early 1950's Functions: Hours and Minutes Designed for: Men Case material: 18K white gold Case markings (inside): Audemars Piguet, Swiss, 18K Case condition: Better than near mint Dimensions: 31.5mm diameter by 35mm long lug tip to tip Dial: Signed Audemars Piguet and GENEVE, egg shell with black Roman numerals, original and untouched, excellent condition with aging around the periphery Hands: Original, gold batons topped with black Movement type: Very high quality, AP Caliber 2003, hand-built, manually wound, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" 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: Java lizard, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn Crystal: Mineral glass, mint condition Serviced: Yes, freshly cleaned and oiled.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 warranty. Please see our eBay page for details. Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price. Simply notify us and send it back anytime within 30 days after it has been received. Our goal is to exceed your expectations throughout the buying experience. View our feedback and shop with confidence. |
| Connoisseur of Time In the News: |
| 12/10/2005 -- CONNOISSEUR OF TIME SELLS SPECIAL TIMEPIECE TO OMEGA MUSEUM 8/16/2006 -- VINTAGE WATCH COMPANY HELPS NEUHAUS MUSEUM FILL NEW PERMANENT EXHIBIT 4/4/2008 -- CONNOISSEUR OF TIME GIVES BACK – WATCH COMPANY DONATES FUNDS TO SUPPORT KENYAN COMMUNITY |
| Contact us |
| Connoisseur of Time, Inc. 1000 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Suite 6-343 Suwanee, GA 30024U.S.A. 1.866.204.1267 HOURS OF OPERATION MONDAY-FRIDAY 10AM-4PM EST CLOSED SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS PAYMENT SELLING POLICIES 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 30 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience. All items are packaged carefully and mailed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. US, Canadian, and British buyers paying by Paypal must use a confirmed address. The payment of ALL customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer. Please be aware of the cost of these for your country as you enter a bid. The 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 SHIPPING Winning bidders must fully pay within 7 days of the auction. After 7 days the piece will be relisted and appropriate action taken against the non-paying bidder. To be fair to all bidders, we make it our practice never to end an auction early. Because of the high rate of lost items and number of fraudulent payments, we do not sell or ship to Indonesia or Africa. Domestic shipping is by UPS Ground or USPS Express Mail. All shipments are fully insured. An estimate can be obtained by using eBay's shipping calculator found in this listing. International shipments will sent via U.S. International Express Mail fully insured. An estimate can be obtained by using eBay's shipping calculator found in this listing. A $5 (USD) handling fee applies to all international orders. We will e-mail the winning bidder at the end of the auction with the exact shipping cost. Bidder is responsible for all duties and taxes. The shipping cost to most countries not covered by eBay's shipping calculator is $38.95 plus insurance. Insurance charges are $1.55 for every $100 of coverage needed. This includes the following countries:Italy, UK (for some shipments), Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Singapore, Hong Kong, and all other countries for which eBay's shipping calculator does not generate a quote. The insurance fee for certain “high-risk” countries not in the above list is a flat rate of $50. Bidders with less than 10 positive feedbacks or whose feedback rating is less than 98% must contact us before placing a bid. |