Audemars Piguet Sapphire-Set Bezel 18k Yellow & White Gold Mid-1950s

$15,990.00

BRAND:                           Audemars Piguet

MODEL:                           Sapphire-set bezel

CASE MATERIAL:            18k yellow & white gold

CASE MEASURES:          29 x 37 mm

MOVEMENT:                   Manual 

FUNCTIONS:                   Time

CONDITION:                    Fine

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A vintage Audemars Piguet watch in 18k yellow and white gold, produced circa mid 1950s. This special piece features a channel-set blue sapphire baguettes for the hours on a broad flat satin finish white gold bezel, encased in a 29 mm yellow gold case. The craftsmanship is particularly exquisite in the way the sapphires appear invisibly set, a technique achieved by cutting grooves to accommodate the sides of the sapphires allowing them to slide in. The white dial has been previously refinished, displaying elongated black hashes for minute marks, gold sword-shaped hands and subsidiary seconds. Quite rare and unique, great conversational piece for a vintage aficionado. This model appeared in an issue of Audemars Piguet Second Edition, 2000 by Brunner et. al., figure 188. 

Older refinished dial.

7 mm thick case.

AP cal. 2002, 18 jewels manual winding to 4 positions.

Case# 470x Movement# 586xx

Sapphire crystal.

New premium non-AP leather strap.

17 mm lug width.

Modeled on 6 inch wrist.

Upon purchase, our watchmaker will perform a routine service of the movement to ensure the watch is properly functioning, and ready to wear for your enjoyment. This process varies, may take up to 4 days. Guaranteed original, please feel free to contact us for additional questions.

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Please note: Texas sales tax will be collected during checkout of 8.25%. For other states, sales tax will be collected according to state regulations.

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Insured Fedex next day or two day with signature required. UPS is optional. Tracking information will be provided.

International shipping will take longer to arrive due to the nature of customs and distance. Straps fabricated from exotic material banned from importation will be removed prior to shipping in accordance to C.I.T.E.S. regulations. Import duties and tax associated with customs is not part of the shipping fee and is the sole responsibility of the buyer.