Audemars Piguet, Rare Ultra-Thin Gold Watch With Blue Enameled
Sides Secured By Screws, circa 1970.
Audemars Piguet, Rare Ultra-Thin Gold Watch With Blue Enameled Sides Secured By Screws, circa 1970 Case: 29 mm x 31 mm, 18k yellow gold, four body, snap back, translucent blue enameled shoulders in gold bezels secured to the body by screws, gold bezel, ultra-thin, No. 37023 Dial: silver, black Roman numerals, blued steel baton hands Movement: AP caliber 2003, manual winding, 17 jewels, No. 92965, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and five positions Band: leather, plated buckle Signed: case, dial and movement signed Audemars Piguet This unique case holds the thinnest watch movement available in 1953 - the caliber 2003. It surpassed the Piguet 21 which was the thinnest existing watch movement at 1.75 mm. The Cal. 2003 is a mere 1.64 mm thick. It was designed in cooperation with LeCoultre and Vacheron Constantin Condition Report*: Type: Audemars Piguet, Rare Ultra-Thin Gold Watch With Blue Enameled Sides Secured By Screws, circa 1970 Dial: silver, black Roman numerals Hands: blued steel baton hands Metal: 18k yellow gold Case: #No. 37023 Case Info: four body, snap back, translucent blue enameled shoulders in gold bezels secured to the body by screws, gold bezel, ultra-thin Case Length: 31 mm Case Width: 29 mm Case Thickness: 4.5 mm Crystal: glass Watch Movement: AP caliber 2003, manual winding, 17 jewels, No. 92965, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and five positions Condition: The case presents in good condition. Dial refreshed. Dial retaining screws are loose, one visible on the dial edge. The movement runs and sets as it should. Heritage does not guarantee timekeeping accuracy. We always recommend servicing for daily use and timekeeping accuracy. *Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS".
