3082 - AUDEMARS PIGUET · “COBRA”

AUDEMARS PIGUET · “COBRA” Ref. 5403BC · ca. 1970s · 18K white gold · 35 mm Genta turned steel into an icon. With the “Cobra,” he let white gold flow like scales; deep blue and eleven diamond hour markers add accents. Inside, the same ultra-thin Caliber 2121 powers the watch as in the first Royal Oak. The same designer, a completely different instinct. The scaly band shows its full relief; the watch is in exceptionally fine condition. A fine collector’s piece. Weight: 154.6 g · Case number: B22384 · Movement number: 196911 Case: Flat, round white gold case with a narrow polished bezel, almost seamlessly embedded in the scaly bezel. Sapphire crystal and satin-finished caseback. Dial: Deep blue with eleven diamond hour markers, slender baton hands, and a date window at 3 o’clock. Signed “Audemars Piguet Automatic.” Movement: Automatic, ultra-thin Audemars Piguet Caliber 2121 with a 21K gold rotor Functions: Two-hand watch, date Bracelet: Supple, integrated scale bracelet in 18K white gold; wrist circumference approx. 180 mm Clasp: Audemars Piguet folding clasp in 18K white gold Box: Yes – Audemars Piguet service case · Papers: AP card Condition: Very well preserved with minor signs of wear, distinct bracelet relief, and a well-maintained blue dial. Condition: *