{"product_id":"1950s-audemars-piguet-extra-flat-vintage-mens-midsize-watch-18k-gold","title":"1950's Audemars Piguet \"Extra-Flat\" Vintage Mens Midsize Watch - 18K Gold","description":"Today's offering showcases this mens midsize Audemars Piguet with ultra thin caliber 2003 movement. Its thin gold case and classic simple understated silver dial and hands, give it a fashionable yet elegant vintage style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Just as fine on the inside as it is on the outside, the watch is powered by Audemars Piguet's legendary extra-flat movement, co-developed with Vacheron \u0026amp; Constantin. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Released in 1946 the minuscule movement was a true feat of technical engineering. It is the thinnest movement ever created for a normal size watch, measuring a mere 1.64mm!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e To honor the achievement Vacheron \u0026amp; Constantin presented personalized examples to several key Heads of State including President Dwight Eisenhower. Only a few luxury watches in the following decades would lay claim to this movement earning them reputations as masterpieces of twentieth-century watchmaking. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It is fully original down to its dial, hands, winding crown, and original solid 18K gold AP buckle and in pleasing condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Our watchmaker has just freshly cleaned and oiled the movement, which is quite pristine. Photos of the inside available upon request.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Audemars Piguet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/b\u003e Switzerland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e Ref. 5672\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSerial no.:\u003c\/b\u003e 60,354\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYear built:\u003c\/b\u003e c. early 1950's\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/b\u003e Hours and Minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDesigned for:\u003c\/b\u003e Men\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase material:\u003c\/b\u003e 18K white gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase markings (inside):\u003c\/b\u003e Audemars Piguet, Swiss, 18K\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase condition:\u003c\/b\u003e Better than near mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 31.5mm diameter by 35mm long lug tip to tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDial:\u003c\/b\u003e Signed Audemars Piguet and GENEVE, egg shell with black Roman numerals, original and untouched, excellent condition with aging around the periphery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHands:\u003c\/b\u003e Original, gold batons topped with black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMovement type:\u003c\/b\u003e Very high quality, AP Caliber 2003, hand-built, manually wound, rhodium-plated, \"fausses côtes\" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, and 4 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMovement markings:\u003c\/b\u003e Audemars Piguet, Swiss, Seventeen Jewels, Adjusted to temperature and 4 positions, 2003\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBand:\u003c\/b\u003e Java lizard, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/b\u003e Mineral glass, mint condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eServiced:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes, freshly cleaned and oiled. 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTiming:\u003c\/b\u003e Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/b\u003e 1-year warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBox\/Papers:\u003c\/b\u003e BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReturns:\u003c\/b\u003e 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31385187267,"sku":"5191","price":2295.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1302\/9351\/products\/908490668_o.jpg?v=1479190852","url":"https:\/\/connoisseuroftimewatches.myshopify.com\/products\/1950s-audemars-piguet-extra-flat-vintage-mens-midsize-watch-18k-gold","provider":"connoisseuroftimewatches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}