Audemars Piguet 18K Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch

Technical characteristics

Date

London Import mark for 1957

Dial

Silvered

Size

27mm

Type

Dress wristwatch

Strap

Associated black lizard leather

Movement

17-jewel Cal.2003 manual wind, No.69879

Case Form

Brushed and polished square form

Case Number

No.11821

Place recorded

Switzerland

Maker / attribution

Audemars Piguet

Design

Visible features

• Square yellow gold case with a stepped outer frame and recessed winding crown at 3 o'clock • Silvered dial signed 'AUDEMARS PIGUET GENÈVE' below 12 o'clock • Thin black baton hour indexes with central two-hand indication • Noticeable surface spotting and age-related discoloration on the dial, particularly around the lower and right margins • Tarnishing or discoloration visible along the right outer bezel edge near 4 o'clock • Black textured lizard strap attached via hooded or integrated lugs

Dial and Visual Condition

The dial is described in the listing as silvered and is visibly signed 'AUDEMARS PIGUET GENÈVE' below the 12 o'clock position. The display utilizes two central hands indicating hours and minutes against thin black baton hour markers. Visual observation indicates noticeable surface spotting and age-related discoloration on the dial face, concentrated predominantly along the lower and right margins.

Case Form and Dating Evidence

The catalog lists the watch as an 18K gold timepiece measuring 27mm in a brushed and polished square case, numbered 11821. Direct visual inspection shows a stepped outer frame surrounding the square dial, with a recessed winding crown situated at the 3 o'clock position and an associated lizard strap affixed via hooded or integrated lugs. Dating of the piece relies on a reported London import hallmark for 1957 recorded by the auction house. While slight tarnishing or discoloration is visible along the right outer bezel edge near 4 o'clock, the specific hallmarks and case back engravings are not depicted in the source photograph.

Reported Movement and Accessories

The auction entry reports that the watch is powered by a 17-jewel manual-wind Calibre 2003 movement numbered 69879. The listing notes that the case, dial, and movement are signed, though the movement itself is not visible in the provided image. The watch is fitted with an associated black lizard leather strap and an associated gilt buckle. The listing flags the lot with a CITES notice indicating that the strap is subject to wildlife trade regulations when exported outside the UK.

Identification

Serial number

11821

Source note

Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.

Catalogue references

No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.