1971 AUDEMARS PIGUET Vintage Mens Thin Dress Watch – 18K White Gold. A very fine and classic thin dress watch from Audemars Piguet in gorgeous restored condition. Our photos couldn’t even begin to do it justice! Featuring an elegant case with thin bezel and a royal blue dial (face), it possesses timeless elegance and class. And equipped with an extremely fine, original Audemars Piguet movement, it showcases top tier Swiss watchmaking. It has the same look as the ultra thin dress watches but without a caliber 2003 movement – this one is the slightly thicker and higher grade caliber 2001. Like only the very finest watches in the world – select watches from the likes of Patek, AP, and V & C, it is adjusted to five positions, heat, cold, and even isochronism. Isochronism is the amount of wind left in the movement. Most watches slow down slightly as their power reserve moves toward empty. That is not the case with this watch – it is very high-grade. It measures 33.5mm in diameter without the crown. Epitomizing the essence of “‘the classic watch” remembered today, watches like this 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. We were fortunate to acquire it with all of its original parts down to the hands and winding crown. It has just finished a true expertly done restoration. The case is in gorgeous mint condition with a crisp hallmark and sharp lines. The royal blue dial has been meticulously restored – the printing could pass as Audemars Piguet factory done to the naked eye. Despite what the photos seem to suggest, it is a rich, even royal blue. As part of the restoration a Master Watchmaker has freshly overhauled it. It is keeping very accurate time. For the finishing touch we have installed a new band making it ready for immediate enjoyment. 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 on the top echelon of premier watchmakers in the world. Timepiece’s Finer Points. Dial: Royal blue, signed Audemars Piguet, applied baton white gold indexes, restored to mint condition. Crystal: Acrylic, excellent condition. Case: 18K white gold, signed Audemars Piguet, round, two-body, polished and brushed, downward turned lugs, 33.5mm diameter (excluding crown), 39.5mm long lug tip-to-tip. Bands: Leather, remborde, 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. Movement: Extremely high quality, Audemars Piguet caliber 2001, manually wound, rhodium-plated, fausses cttes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjustment to five positions and temperatures, index regulator. Crown: Original, white gold, correctly unsigned (this watch was made before AP signed all of their crowns). Country of origin: Switzerland. Case material: 18K gold. Case markings (inside): Audemars Piguet & Co. Case markings (outside): Original case number 64908. Case condition: Gorgeous mint condition with a crisp hallmark and sharp lines. Dimensions: 33.5mm diameter (excluding crown) by 39.5mm long lug tip-to-tip. Hands: Original, whitened white gold “batons”. Movement markings: Audemars Piguet, Swiss, 18 Jewels, Adjusted to Five Positions and Heat, Cold, Isochronism. Movement type: Extremely high quality, Audemars Piguet caliber 2001, manually wound, rhodium-plated, fausses cttes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjustment to five positions and temperatures, index regulator. Bands: Leather, remborde, brand new and unworn We also stock a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Width between lugs: 18mm. Crystal type: Acrylic, excellent condition. Serviced: As part of the restoration a Master Watchmaker has freshly overhauled it. Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. 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. Please message us for details. 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- Department: Men
- Case Color: Silver
- Gender: Mens
- Country of Manufacture: Switzerland
- Case Material: 18K White Gold
- Warranty: Non-Factory Warranty
- Serial Number: 124,779
- Movement: Manually Wound
- Type: Wristwatch
- Customized: Yes
- Bezel Color: Silver
- With Papers: No
- Year Manufactured: 1970-1979
- Vintage: Yes
- Indices: Baton Indexes
- Dial Color: Royal Blue
- Band Color: Black
- Display: Analog
- Brand: Audemars Piguet
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
- Style: Classic
- Band Material: Leather
- Features: Hours, Minutes
- With Original Box/Packaging: No