Audemars Piguet Cobra 5403BC

Audemars Piguet Ref. 5403BC A rare and attractive white gold wristwatch with diamond-set indexes, date and integrated bracelet

Manufacturer : Audemars Piguet Year : 1978 Reference No : 5403BC Movement No : 159’903 Case No : B22’401 Model Name : Cobra Material : 18K white gold Calibre : Automatic, cal. 2121, 36 jewels Bracelet/Strap : 18K white gold Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 195mm Clasp/Buckle : 18K white gold Audemars Piguet deployant clasp Dimensions : 34.5mm diameter Signed : Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed Accessories : Accompanied by Audemars Piguet Certificate of Authenticity confirming the date of sale of the present timepiece on 13th of March 1978, service invoice, Timepiece Life & Care card and travel caseAn eclectic era, the seventies never cease to amaze where beautiful, stand out designs populate the decade. From the Patek Philippe Nautilus, the Vacheron Constantin 222 and the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak that dominates the modern taste of sports luxury watches, to the extravagant designs like the Piaget Polo, Rolex King Midas all with one thing in common, integrated bracelets. And perhaps for a few of those icons the household name Gerald Genta, including the present Audemars Piguet ‘Cobra’. Coined with the venomous nickname by collectors with its flashy design, the Audemars Piguet ref. 5403 was introduced in 1971, a sibling of the Royal Oak ref. 5402 that transformed into a scale-like appearance. Flawlessly comfortable, Genta took integrated bracelet to the next level. Designed with seamlessness and single entity in mind, Genta described it as “magnificent and perfect integration”. The bracelet is composed of ten, very thick polish-braided links gradually widened to embrace the dial. The present ‘Cobra’ is born in white gold and features an iconic sunburst blue dial bedazzled with diamond-indexes. Preserved in stunning condition, this beauty was born in 1978 confirmed by the Audemars Piguet Certificate of Authenticity. Fatally attractive and fitting for those who welcomes attention on the wrist, this would be a must have in your collection.