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1950's AUDEMARS PIGUET Rare Vintage Ladies Backwind Watch - 18K Gold & Diamonds
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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: Solid Gold Gender: Women's Year of Manufacture: 1950-1959 Country of Manufacture: Switzerland Case Material: Diamonds, Solid Gold Warranty: Non-Factory Warranty Model: Special ladies backwind model Features: Hours, Minutes
1950's AUDEMARS PIGUET Rare Vintage Ladies Backwind Watch - 18K Gold & Diamonds
Breathtaking & Refined - All Original - 1 Year Warranty Rare & Luxurious - Backwind Watch - All OriginalAn exceptional, lady's vintage timepiece from the workshops of Audemars Piguet Though its price tag is not in the six-figure range, the gorgeous, vintage Audemars Piguet wristwatch featured in today's auction is one of the very fine ladies vintage watches made and showcases why these masterpieces are sought-after by women of distinction, Hollywood actresses, and any lady desiring to wear a true world-class timepiece. Powering this gem is a very special backwind movement produced by Audemars Piguet in only very limited quantities due to its very high production costs. Rivaling the Jaeger-LeCoultre Caliber 101 as one of the smallest mechanical movements in the world, this mechanism was only used by AP for top-tier examples of their ladies watches. We have included a photo of the movement next to a few grains of rice so its tiny size can be fully understood. Besides representing the state-of-the-art in miniaturization technology, this watch also possesses a very high level of artistic refinement, concealing its winding crowns beneath the case back so as not to disrupt the watch's perfect purity and full symmetry. Embodying the femininity of the times, it exemplifies refined elegance, merging soft sensual curves with the strength of angular sculptured lines. And equipped with a petite backwind mechanism it unites inner and outer beauty. It is in fabulous original condition. Its stunning case, bejeweled with diamonds, is in better than near mint condition, complete with its original gold winding crown. Its complementary light champagne dial is mint. And its fine, miniaturized Audemars Piguet movement is clean. Our watchmaker has freshly serviced this special mechanical work of art. Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function and a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity. To purchase a comparable new Audemars Piguet wristwatch today would cost in the ballpark of $40,000 USD.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 as one of the premier watchmakers in the world.
Timepiece's Finer Points:
Dial: Light champagne, gold baton applique indexes, signed Audemars Piguet, mint condition Crystal: Mineral glass, vintage, excellent condition Case: Stunning, 18K gold, original Audemars Piguet with factory set diamonds, 8mm wide at center, 22.75mm long Band: Original Audemars Piguet, 18K gold, textured, set with 12 high quality diamonds, full factory size, designed to fit a wrist of approx. 6 inches, length can be adjusted by C.O.T.'s master jeweler or customer's preferred jeweler, previously shortened, better than near mint Movement: Very rare, high-grade, Audemars Piguet, special backwind model, 17 jewels, adjusted to four positions and for temperatures Function: Hours and Minutes Crown: Original, gold, back-set
Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet Country of origin: Switzerland Year built: c. 1950's Model: Special ladies backwind model Functions: Time Designed for: Women Case material: 18K gold and diamonds Case condition: Better than near mint Dimensions: 8mm wide at center, 22.75mm long
Dial: Light champagne, gold baton applique indexes, signed Audemars Piguet, mint condition Hands: Gold Movement type: Rare and very high-grade, Audemars Piguet backwind, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement Movement markings: Audemars Piguet, Adjusted to Tempatures and Four 4 Positions, Swiss Jewels: 17 rubies Band: Original Audemars Piguet, 18K gold, textured, set with 12 high quality diamonds, full factory size, designed to fit a wrist of approx. 6 inches, length can be adjusted by C.O.T.'s master jeweler or customer's preferred jeweler, previously shortened, better than near mint Crystal type: Mineral glass, vintage, excellent condition Serviced: Yes, freshly cleaned and oiled.
Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art Microset III watch timer
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. Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please see our eBay page for details. Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity100% 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 30024
U.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 3 days of the auction. After 3 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: | Solid Gold | Gender: | Women's |
| Year of Manufacture: | 1950-1959 | Country of Manufacture: | Switzerland |
| Case Material: | Diamonds, Solid Gold | Warranty: | Non-Factory Warranty |
| Model: | Special ladies backwind model | Features: | Hours, Minutes |
Breathtaking & Refined - All Original - 1 Year Warranty
| Rare & Luxurious - Backwind Watch - All OriginalAn exceptional, lady's vintage timepiece from the workshops of Audemars Piguet Though its price tag is not in the six-figure range, the gorgeous, vintage Audemars Piguet wristwatch featured in today's auction is one of the very fine ladies vintage watches made and showcases why these masterpieces are sought-after by women of distinction, Hollywood actresses, and any lady desiring to wear a true world-class timepiece. Powering this gem is a very special backwind movement produced by Audemars Piguet in only very limited quantities due to its very high production costs. Rivaling the Jaeger-LeCoultre Caliber 101 as one of the smallest mechanical movements in the world, this mechanism was only used by AP for top-tier examples of their ladies watches. We have included a photo of the movement next to a few grains of rice so its tiny size can be fully understood. Besides representing the state-of-the-art in miniaturization technology, this watch also possesses a very high level of artistic refinement, concealing its winding crowns beneath the case back so as not to disrupt the watch's perfect purity and full symmetry. Embodying the femininity of the times, it exemplifies refined elegance, merging soft sensual curves with the strength of angular sculptured lines. And equipped with a petite backwind mechanism it unites inner and outer beauty. It is in fabulous original condition. Its stunning case, bejeweled with diamonds, is in better than near mint condition, complete with its original gold winding crown. Its complementary light champagne dial is mint. And its fine, miniaturized Audemars Piguet movement is clean. Our watchmaker has freshly serviced this special mechanical work of art. Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function and a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity. To purchase a comparable new Audemars Piguet wristwatch today would cost in the ballpark of $40,000 USD.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 as one of the premier watchmakers in the world. |
| Timepiece's Finer Points: | |
| Dial: Light champagne, gold baton applique indexes, signed Audemars Piguet, mint condition | Crystal: Mineral glass, vintage, excellent condition |
| Case: Stunning, 18K gold, original Audemars Piguet with factory set diamonds, 8mm wide at center, 22.75mm long | Band: Original Audemars Piguet, 18K gold, textured, set with 12 high quality diamonds, full factory size, designed to fit a wrist of approx. 6 inches, length can be adjusted by C.O.T.'s master jeweler or customer's preferred jeweler, previously shortened, better than near mint |
| Movement: Very rare, high-grade, Audemars Piguet, special backwind model, 17 jewels, adjusted to four positions and for temperatures | Function: Hours and Minutes |
| Crown: Original, gold, back-set | |
| Detailed Appraisal: |
| Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet Country of origin: Switzerland Year built: c. 1950's Model: Special ladies backwind model Functions: Time Designed for: Women Case material: 18K gold and diamonds Case condition: Better than near mint Dimensions: 8mm wide at center, 22.75mm long Dial: Light champagne, gold baton applique indexes, signed Audemars Piguet, mint condition Hands: Gold Movement type: Rare and very high-grade, Audemars Piguet backwind, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement Movement markings: Audemars Piguet, Adjusted to Tempatures and Four 4 Positions, Swiss Jewels: 17 rubies Band: Original Audemars Piguet, 18K gold, textured, set with 12 high quality diamonds, full factory size, designed to fit a wrist of approx. 6 inches, length can be adjusted by C.O.T.'s master jeweler or customer's preferred jeweler, previously shortened, better than near mint Crystal type: Mineral glass, vintage, excellent condition Serviced: Yes, freshly cleaned and oiled. Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art Microset III watch timer 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. Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please see our eBay page for details. Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity100% 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 30024 U.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 3 days of the auction. After 3 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 Bidders with less than 10 positive feedbacks or whose feedback rating is less than 98% must contact us before placing a bid. |