Audemars Piguet Manual Wind BA5895 - 18ct Gold - Ultra Slim - RARE -Exeptional SET!!

Specifications

Year: 1978-1979
Box/Papers: Yes/No    
Reference: BA5895

Serial: B4XXXX
Case size: 24 x 26.5mm 
Movement: Audemars Piguet Calibre 2052
Crystal: Mineral
Strap Size: Full length

Condition 

This is an exceptional and extremely rare vintage geometric avant-garde Audemars Piguet luxury dress piece. Made between 1978 and 1979, this solid 18ct gold hexagonal shaped watch is paired with its original and signed, crocodile leather strap with its solid 18ct gold signed buckle, which still has its original tag attached. The watch is presented in its original Audemars Piguet leather case and outer box, and with its original AP papers inside its AP leather wallet, which make this special piece a wonderfully preserved and highly collectible set.

This watch is in exceptional condition for its age and with its original ultra-thin manual wind movement this piece is working very well and keeping excellent time.  The Calibre 2052 is a historically important, ultra-thin mechanical movement. Because it is tiny and oval-shaped, Audemars Piguet custom-selected it specifically to power their most high-end dress pieces during the 1970s. Whilst high-end mechanical watches of this era typically used 17 or 18 jewels, this tiny movement was upgraded to 22 jewels. This count reflects AP’s tier-one status, ensuring even the smallest gear pivots are shielded by synthetic rubies, reflecting AP’s extraordinary attention to precision, reduced friction and long-term durability.

Rarely does a piece so distinctive appear in such complete and original condition. With no comparable examples currently offered for sale, this is an opportunity to acquire a genuinely elusive Audemars Piguet: a beautifully preserved statement of 1970s design, craftsmanship and individuality.

Dial - Mint/Near-mint

Case - The solid 18ct yellow gold case is unpolished, in fantastic original condition and shows only very light signs of wear. The stunning side profile brushwork is untouched and perfectly preserved.

Crown - The plain, unsigned crown is original and remains in excellent condition, working perfectly. 

Movement - This model houses its original AP manual wind movement which is brilliant in every way. The watch is keeping excellent time. 

Case back - The solid 18ct gold case back is original with all of its markings and finish clearly defined. It shows light signs of wear. 

Crystal - Mint/Near-mint

All of our watches are fully examined and deemed to be 100% authentic before sale. Please see our authenticity guarantee below. An authenticity guarantee card will be provided with the watch. 

For a watch of this age, this piece is in spectacular order and is ready to wear!

If you have any further questions about this piece please don’t hesitate to contact us via email or Instagram.

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Terms of sale

Please note these are vintage timepieces and their timekeeping abilities will never be the same as modern equivalents. We ensure that all of our watches are keeping time within vintage specification.

We are a registered limited company and can be found on companies house and therefore are legally required to accept returns within 14 days and provide our customers with fully authentic timepieces.

We guarantee the full authenticity of all out of timepieces. Each piece is fully tested and inspected by our watchmaker to ensure both full functionality and authenticity.

International customers are responsible for customs charges when receiving a purchase.

We cannot guarantee any water resistance due to the age of these watches.

Returns

Customers may return their purchased item within 14 days of delivery date as long as the item(s) are returned in the same condition as received.

International buyers are responsible for customs charges that apply when returning an item.

T2829

B49780

m. 209051