Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet Year: 1963 Reference No: 5207BA Movement No: 88'370 Case No: 29148 Material: 18K yellow gold Calibre: Manual, cal.2003, 17 jewels Bracelet/Strap: 18K yellow gold mesh bracelet, max length 185mm Clasp/Buckle: 18K yellow gold deployant clasp Dimensions: 32mm diameter Signed: Case, dial and movement signed Accessories: Delivered by Audemars Piguet Extract from the Archives confirming its date of register of the present timepiece on 22nd August 1963.
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Decorated with diverse finishing throughout, the present time-only wristwatch in yellow gold is fuelled with incredible vintage charm. Masterfully decorated with a linen textured dial contrasting with the lean profile of a bark finished coin edge case, the timepiece is further paired with a ultra-light mesh bracelet that enables maximum comfort on the wrist. Reminiscent of a golden era in time, the present specimen is furthermore delivered with its Extract from the Archives confirming the production of the timepiece.
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.