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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 5093
"Disco Volante"
A rare white gold extra flat wristwatch with four-tone dial
- Estimate
- CHF5,000 - 8,000
CHF13,750
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- 1958
- Reference No
- 5093
- Movement No
- 70'276
- Case No
- 12'656
- Model Name
- "Disco Volante"
- Material
- 18k white gold
- Calibre
- Manual, 2003
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18k white gold buckle
- Dimensions
- 35mm. Diameter
- Signed
- <em>Case, dial and movement signed</em>
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Audemars Piguet vintage watches are widely recognized by collectors as rare and remarkable timepieces which stand out by their unique but classic designs, and highly sought-after movements.
The present example features the ultra-thin caliber 2003 with a record breaking thickness of only 1.64 mm. Calibre 2003 was introduced in 1953 as a replacement of 9’’’ML.
Another very appealing element of the present watch is its very original and unpolished overall condition; the case shows hardly any sign of wear and still retains very crisp numbers stamped on the back, the engine-turning on the bezel does not show any sign of polishing and is still very sharp.
The highly elegant and sophisticated look renders this watch timeless.
The present example features the ultra-thin caliber 2003 with a record breaking thickness of only 1.64 mm. Calibre 2003 was introduced in 1953 as a replacement of 9’’’ML.
Another very appealing element of the present watch is its very original and unpolished overall condition; the case shows hardly any sign of wear and still retains very crisp numbers stamped on the back, the engine-turning on the bezel does not show any sign of polishing and is still very sharp.
The highly elegant and sophisticated look renders this watch timeless.
Audemars Piguet
Swiss | 1881A specialist in the manufacture of complications since it was established in 1881, Audemars Piguet never ceases to impress with a rich history of creating bold, even audacious, timepieces underpinned by traditional watchmaking at its finest. This Le Brassus-based Swiss manufacturer is one of only two major manufacturers still owned by the founding family. Since its earliest days, AP is considered a leader in the field of minute repeaters and grande complication pocket and wristwatches. The brand is devoted to preserving the history of watchmaking in the Vallée de Joux, showcased at their superb museum in Le Brassus.
Today, the brand is best known for its Royal Oak models, a revolutionary luxury sports watch launched in 1972. Other key models include early minute repeating wristwatches, vintage chronograph wristwatches, such as the oversized reference 5020, perpetual calendar watches and the Royal Oak Offshore, first introduced in 1993.
Browse MakerToday, the brand is best known for its Royal Oak models, a revolutionary luxury sports watch launched in 1972. Other key models include early minute repeating wristwatches, vintage chronograph wristwatches, such as the oversized reference 5020, perpetual calendar watches and the Royal Oak Offshore, first introduced in 1993.