Why This Watch Matters

This sleek Audemars Piguet gold dress watch is the epitome of elegance featuring the legendary, ultra-slim movement, caliber 2003.

The Full Story

When we think of Audemars Piguet today, the ever-so-popular and sporty Royal Oak immediately comes to mind. That's not quite fair, however, because Audemars Piguet has a long history in the realm of dressy and ultra-thin watchmaking. This present example has an ultra-slim square case with softly curved edges, representing the best of the mid-century modern design language that was popular throughout the 1960s. The soft ivory-colored dial is tastefully adorned with a touch of gold through the svelte baton hands and linear hour markers. Inside the square case is Audemars Piguet’s ultra-slim caliber 2003. The movement was introduced in November of 1953 and was based on the brand's earlier ultra-thin 9ML caliber. This updated movement consisted of fewer bridges in order to simplify and create a more resilient movement. Caliber 2003 continued to be part of Audemars Piguet's regular movement production for approximately 50 years, and to this day, it remains the flattest conventionally constructed hand-wound movement in the world.

The Fine Print

Maker: Audemars Piguet 
Model: N/A
Reference: N/A
Year: 1960s
Case No: 34042
Material: 18k gold 
Dimensions: 26.5mm x 26.5mm (Height x Width); 5mm thickness 
Crystal: Plexiglass 
Lume: No 
Caliber: Audemars Piguet Manual-winding Caliber 2003 
Bracelet/Strap: HODINKEE Calfskin Strap in Sea Blue  
Lug Width: 17mm 
Box/Papers: No

What we Love and What You Should Know

The case is in good condition with a few scratches and light nicks. The case appears to have been lightly polished. The hallmark on the side of the case at five o’clock is strong. The dial has a few scratches and shows signs of wear around the edge. The crown is unsigned.