An attractive vintage piece, this time-only Audemars Piguet dress watch is an elegant addition to any collection, focusing on simplicity. Powered by an ultra-thin movement, the design speaks to a time when the Audemars Piguet aesthetic was not yet clearly defined, allowing for surprising pieces like this to emerge.
Possessing an elegant and restrained mid-century design, this vintage Audemars Piguet piece bears all the hallmarks of a classic dress watch, combined with an ultra-thin movement and corresponding slim profile. Though it was produced several decades ago, it remains preserved in wonderful condition, from the sharp case to the deep blue of the dial.
An intriguing representative of the period, this watch demonstrates how different variations on the dress watch can be found across vintage examples. The piece is distinguished by long, slim hour markers and baton hands, with a deep-blue dial that possesses a texture reminiscent of denim. If you look closely, the dial features an intriguing “Audemars, Piguet” signature at 12 o’clock which reminds us of signing conventions during the early 20th century, when the comma was a reminder that brand names were the combination of two family names, usually those of the founders of the brand.
In many ways, this watch represents the end of truly handmade watchmaking, before the industry transitioned to industrialisation. From the case to the dial, you can see the care and attention to detail, which marks the end of this hand-made period, arguably embodying an interesting combination of traditional and modern. Whereas this is not the watch that most people would think of when one mentions a white metal Audemars Piguet with a blue dial, it a welcome reminder of what the manufacture produced in its past.
If sold within the United Kingdom, this Audemars Piguet Ultra-thin Dress Watch will be subject to 20% VAT.
Closer look
| Brand: |
Audemars Piguet |
| Model: |
Ultra-thin dress watch |
| Movement: |
Manual-winding Audemars Piguet calibre |
| Functions: |
Hours, minutes |
| Case material: |
White gold |
| Case diameter: |
33.5mm |
| Crystal: |
Plexiglass front |
| Strap: |
Grey textured calf strap, white gold Audemars Piguet buckle |
| Lug width: |
18x14mm |
| Year: |
c. 1960 |
| Box & papers: |
- |
This Audemars Piguet dress watch is in excellent overall condition. Superficial marks can be seen throughout the case and lugs, relative with consistent wear. There are crisp, well-defined hallmarks and engravings on the caseback. The brushed blue dial shows consistency throughout with little signs of age.
The watch comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man, alongside a lifetime guarantee of authenticity.
