LOT #54108 |
Sold on Nov 15, 2023 for: Not Sold
Audemars Piguet, Rare Ultra-Thin Gold Watch With Blue Enameled Sides Secured By Screws, circa 1970. ...
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Description
Audemars Piguet, Rare Ultra-Thin Gold Watch With Blue Enameled Sides Secured By Screws, circa 1970Case: 29 mm x 31 mm, 18k yellow gold, four body, snap back, translucent blue enameled shoulders in gold bezels secured to the body by screws, gold bezel, ultra-thin, No. 37023
Dial: silver, black Roman numerals, blued steel baton hands
Movement: AP caliber 2003, manual winding, 17 jewels, No. 92965, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and five positions
Band: leather, plated buckle
Signed: case, dial and movement signed Audemars Piguet
This unique case holds the thinnest watch movement available in 1953 - the caliber 2003. It surpassed the Piguet 21 which was the thinnest existing watch movement at 1.75 mm. The Cal. 2003 is a mere 1.64 mm thick. It was designed in cooperation with LeCoultre and Vacheron Constantin
Condition Report*:
Type: Audemars Piguet, Rare Ultra-Thin Gold Watch With Blue Enameled Sides Secured By Screws, circa 1970
Dial: silver, black Roman numerals
Hands: blued steel baton hands
Metal: 18k yellow gold
Case: #No. 37023
Case Info: four body, snap back, translucent blue enameled shoulders in gold bezels secured to the body by screws, gold bezel, ultra-thin
Case Length: 31 mm
Case Width: 29 mm
Case Thickness: 4.5 mm
Crystal: glass
Watch Movement: AP caliber 2003, manual winding, 17 jewels, No. 92965, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and five positions
Condition: The case presents in good condition. Dial refreshed. Dial retaining screws are loose, one visible on the dial edge. The movement runs and sets as it should. Heritage does not guarantee timekeeping accuracy. We always recommend servicing for daily use and timekeeping accuracy.
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Dial: silver, black Roman numerals
Hands: blued steel baton hands
Metal: 18k yellow gold
Case: #No. 37023
Case Info: four body, snap back, translucent blue enameled shoulders in gold bezels secured to the body by screws, gold bezel, ultra-thin
Case Length: 31 mm
Case Width: 29 mm
Case Thickness: 4.5 mm
Crystal: glass
Watch Movement: AP caliber 2003, manual winding, 17 jewels, No. 92965, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and five positions
Condition: The case presents in good condition. Dial refreshed. Dial retaining screws are loose, one visible on the dial edge. The movement runs and sets as it should. Heritage does not guarantee timekeeping accuracy. We always recommend servicing for daily use and timekeeping accuracy.
Auction Info
2023 November 15 Watches & Fine Timepieces Signature® Auction #5550 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
November, 2023
15th
Wednesday
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