Audemars Piguet 5205

Audemars Piguet Automatic Date 5205 18k WG

A rare timepiece hailing from the 1960s, the Audemars Piguet ref. 5205 speaks to the popular design choices of its era regarding classical dress watch aesthetics thanks to its elegant and refined construction. A larger watch than normal at the time, the ref. 5205’s 35mm case is notable for its unusual C-Shape case, a signature characteristic of Gerald Genta, the prolific designer who worked with AP quite often at the time and went on to design the Royal Oak and plenty of other iconic watches. With its sunburst dial featuring a date function and elegant index hour markers, the ref. 5205’s design is wonderfully cohesive and totally functional. Powered by the automatic cal. K2072, the ref. 5205 is a thin watch that wears comfortably and easily, as was the fashion in the day and increasingly so in contemporary times, as the demand for thick watches wains and elegantly designed pieces like the ref. 5205 have become the norm. Brand : Audemars Piguet Dimensions : 35mm Model : Automatic Date Movement : Automatic cal. K2072 Reference : 5205 Bracelet : Leather strap Year : Circa 1960s Condition : Excellent Material : 18k white gold Included : Watch only Dial Color : Silver THE DIAL Fitted with a sunburst silver dial, the example we have here features larger than normal index hour markers at 12, 6, and 9, which balance with the date aperture bringing a sense of symmetry to the overall aesthetic. THE CONSTRUCTION Famed for its distinctive profile, the 18kt white gold C-Shape case is identified by its barrel shape, short lugs, and typically thin profile. TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.