875
Audemars Piguet
Ref. 5403BC
Cobra
A rare and attractive white gold wristwatch with diamond-set indexes, date and integrated bracelet
- Estimate
- HK$160,000 - 240,000€18,700 - 28,100$20,500 - 30,800
HK$330,200
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- 1978
- Reference No
- 5403BC
- Movement No
- 159’903
- Case No
- B22’401
- Model Name
- Cobra
- Material
- 18K white gold
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 2121, 36 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- 18K white gold Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 195mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K white gold Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 34.5mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Audemars Piguet Certificate of Authenticity confirming the date of sale of the present timepiece on 13th of March 1978, service invoice, Timepiece Life & Care card and travel case.
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Catalogue Essay
An eclectic era, the seventies never cease to amaze where beautiful, stand out designs populate the decade. From the Patek Philippe Nautilus, the Vacheron Constantin 222 and the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak that dominates the modern taste of sports luxury watches, to the extravagant designs like the Piaget Polo, Rolex King Midas all with one thing in common, integrated bracelets. And perhaps for a few of those icons the household name Gerald Genta, including the present Audemars Piguet ‘Cobra’.
Coined with the venomous nickname by collectors with its flashy design, the Audemars Piguet ref. 5403 was introduced in 1971, a sibling of the Royal Oak ref. 5402 that transformed into a scale-like appearance. Flawlessly comfortable, Genta took integrated bracelet to the next level. Designed with seamlessness and single entity in mind, Genta described it as “magnificent and perfect integration”. The bracelet is composed of ten, very thick polish-braided links gradually widened to embrace the dial.
The present ‘Cobra’ is born in white gold and features an iconic sunburst blue dial bedazzled with diamond-indexes. Preserved in stunning condition, this beauty was born in 1978 confirmed by the Audemars Piguet Certificate of Authenticity. Fatally attractive and fitting for those who welcomes attention on the wrist, this would be a must have in your collection.
Coined with the venomous nickname by collectors with its flashy design, the Audemars Piguet ref. 5403 was introduced in 1971, a sibling of the Royal Oak ref. 5402 that transformed into a scale-like appearance. Flawlessly comfortable, Genta took integrated bracelet to the next level. Designed with seamlessness and single entity in mind, Genta described it as “magnificent and perfect integration”. The bracelet is composed of ten, very thick polish-braided links gradually widened to embrace the dial.
The present ‘Cobra’ is born in white gold and features an iconic sunburst blue dial bedazzled with diamond-indexes. Preserved in stunning condition, this beauty was born in 1978 confirmed by the Audemars Piguet Certificate of Authenticity. Fatally attractive and fitting for those who welcomes attention on the wrist, this would be a must have in your collection.
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.