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Audemars Piguet - 1970s Audemars Piguet Ultra Slim White Gold

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History & Significance
While Audemars Piguet is most often associated today with the Royal Oak, the brand’s mastery of haute horlogerie dates back long before its iconic sports watch. For much of the 20th century, Audemars Piguet was renowned for its ultra-slim dress watches, intricate calendars, and meticulously finished movements.
Before the Royal Oak, Audemars Piguet was already producing exquisite, solid gold cocktail and evening watches, elegant, slim, and designed to represent discreet excellence. These pieces showcase the brand’s refined case work, precise finishing, and in-house mechanical calibers, reminding collectors that AP’s greatness extends well beyond the realm of sports watches.
Writer’s Thoughts
There’s something inherently satisfying about a simple, well-made dress watch. The warmth of the aged silver dial, the clean typography of the Roman numerals, and the thin case profile give it a sophistication that doesn’t need to announce itself. This is the kind of watch that quietly impresses, both for what it is and for what it represents, the refined side of Audemars Piguet that some collectors often overlook.
Our Promise
Every watch is thoroughly vetted, carefully described with complete transparency, and guaranteed authentic. Each piece is offered in honest condition, ensuring collectors receive a timepiece that reflects both originality and integrity.
Specifications

Brand: Audemars Piguet
Model: Ultra Slim
Year: 1970s
Case Material: 18k White Gold
Case Size: 34mm, 18mm lug width
Bezel: Smooth white gold bezel
Dial: Warm silver dial with black Roman numerals
Crystal: Acrylic crystal
Movement: Manual wind
Strap: New suede strap
Buckle: Generic steel buckle
Contents: Watch only
Condition

Case: Unpolished with typical signs of wear; retains sharp hallmarks.
Crystal: Acrylic crystal in excellent condition, free of chips or cracks.
Dial: Original silver dial aged to a warm tone; small mark near 4 o’clock.
Hands: Original black-painted hands showing light aging.
Strap: New suede strap with minimal handling wear from storage.
Buckle: Generic steel buckle in new condition.



USD $4,600