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Audemars Piguet

Ref. 5183BA

A fine yellow gold ultra-thin skeletonized wristwatch with small seconds

Estimate
HK$40,000–60,000
€4,400–6,500
$5,100–7,700
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Manufacturer
Audemars Piguet
Year
1962
Reference No
5183BA
Movement No
76’879
Case No
23’578
Material
18K yellow gold
Calibre
Manual, cal. 2001, 18 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Leather
Clasp/Buckle
Plated stainless steel buckle
Dimensions
28mm diameter
Signed
Movement signed
Accessories
Delivered with Audemars Piguet digital Extract from the Archives confirming the register date of the present timepiece on 14th August 1962.
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Good To Know:

- Confirmed by the Extract from the Archives from 1962
- Ultra-thin skeletonized movement calibre 2001
- Key 1 Wenger case

Audemars Piguet debuted many of the world’s first including the first skeletonized pocket watch in 1934 followed by the thinnest wristwatch in 1946. Soon after during the 50s, the historical calibre 2001 was born. Ultra-thin and manual wound, this movement was also seen as JLC calibre 818 and Vacheron Constantin calibre 1001. Featuring a time-only small seconds movement, the present calibre 2001 is skeletonized and fitted into the reference 5183BA. Cased in yellow gold, this watch is from 1962 confirmed by the Audemars Piguet Extract from the Archives. Sized at an elegant 28mm diameter case with straight lugs and painted hour markers, the calibre 2001 can be admired to the fullest, from front to back. Furthermore, the case is stamped with Key 1 stating its maker as Wenger whom also created the case for the Patek Philippe ref. 2499.

Audemars Piguet

Swiss | 1881

A 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.

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