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c. 1970 AUDEMARS PIGUET Very Rare Mens Gerald Genta Designed Ref. 5369 Steel Watch - 200 Movements Made
Gorgeous Restored Condition - Very Rare

Designed by Gerald Genta - Only 200 Examples of Movement Made - Gorgeous Restored Condition

Today's Watch of the Week showcases this very rare and desirable classic Audemars Piguet mens TV shaped dress watch in gorgeous restored condition. Our photos couldn't begin to do it justice.

The distinctive aesthetic of this watch was crafted by the renowned designer Gerald Genta, widely acknowledged as the most famous and preeminent luxury watch designer of the last century. His collaborations with AP are particularly renowned.

Starting in 1970, Gerald Genta conceived some of the most iconic and high-end watch designs, including the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, the Patek Philippe Nautilus, select versions of the Omega Constellation, the Bvlgari Bvlgari, and the reinvention of the IWC Ingenieur, among his most notable projects.

With a portfolio boasting such prestigious labels, it comes as no surprise that Gerald Genta seamlessly blended the sophistication of elite brands with daring and ultra-sophisticated designs. Hailing from the heart of Switzerland's watchmaking epicenter, Genta is celebrated for pushing technical boundaries while honoring the rich heritage of his homeland's master craftsmen.

This present reference 5369 features an elegant stainless steel "TV" shaped case, and ours has a royal blue dial (face) with thin whitened steel baton makers. It presents with a timeless class.

This tonneau-shaped wristwatch stands out distinctly from the manufacturer's usual offerings. It represents a pioneering approach to case design, as it forgoes the conventional screw back in favor of placing the movement in its own compartment that sits between between the crystal and main case body and its back. This innovative construction not only boosts the watch's ability to resist moisture and dust but also contributes to its appealing aesthetic.

Powering the watch is AP's very rare transitional caliber 2002, with a total production of only 200 units. The two rarities of the Gerald Genta design and extremely low production movement combine to form a highly distinctive and interesting watch. We believe these watches are underappreciated and undervalued right now. They simply tick too many boxes to still be selling at this price point.

Like only the very finest watches in the world - select watches from the likes of Patek, AP, and V & C, it is adjusted to five positions, heat, cold, and even isochronism. And like Pateks from the era and following it has a free-sprung balance with gold Microstella screws on the balance for regulating it - it is extremely high-grade.

IIt has all of its original parts and has just finished a true expertly done restoration. It presents in gorgeous condition.

Its case presents as mint. Its dial has been meticulously restored - its printing could pass as Audemars Piguet factory done to the naked eye.

As part of the restoration a Master Watchmaker has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $695 value).

It is running very true, keeping time on par with a new AP in our testing recording position.

For the finishing touch it comes equipped with a brand new calfskin leather strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Included with the purchase is a one-year international warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.

Kindly note that the photo of the watch on the wrist was shot on a larger-wristed man.

Price - $5,695

Timepiece's Finer Points:
Dial: Royal blue, signed Audemars Piguet, applied whitened steel baton indices, expertly restored to mint condition The color is a deep rich true royal blue.	Crystal: Acrylic, original, excellent condition
Case: Stainless steel, signed Audemars Piguet, tonneau, two-body, polished and brushed, downward turned lugs, 33.5mm diameter (excluding crown),40mm long lug tip-to-tip	Band: Calfskin leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn We also stock a variety of new straps in various prints, skins, colors, and price ranges. Please ask us if you're interested.
Movement: Extremely high quality caliber K2002, Audemars Piguet, manually wound, rhodium-plated, “fausses côtes" decoration, shock-protected, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjustmented to five positions, temperatures, and isochronism, microstella regulation	Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds
Crown: Original, correctly unsigned (this watch was made before AP routinely signed their crowns)

Detailed Appraisal:

Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet
Country of origin: Switzerland
Case no.: 55,059
Year built: c. early 1970's
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds
Designed for: Men
Case material: Stainless steel
Case markings (inside): Audemars Piguet & Co., Swiss
Case condition: Mint. Slight aging hidden underneath the back as is common. Presents on the wrist as beautiful mint.
Dimensions: 33.5mm diameter (excluding crown) by 40mm long lug tip-to-tip
Dial: Royal blue, signed Audemars Piguet, applied whitened steel baton indices, expertly restored to mint condition

The color is a deep rich true royal blue.
Hands: Original, whitened steel "batons"

Movement markings: Audemars Piguet, Swiss, 26 Jewels, Adjusted to Heat, Cold, Isochromism, and Five Temperatures, K2002
Movement type: Extremely high quality caliber K2002, Audemars Piguet, manually wound, rhodium-plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, shock-protected, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjustmented to five positions, temperatures, and isochronism, microstella regulation
Jewels: 26 rubies
Band: Calfskin leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn

We also stock a variety of new straps in various prints, skins, colors, and price ranges. Please ask us if you're interested.
Width between lugs: 18mm
Crystal type: Acrylic, original, excellent condition
Serviced: As part of the restoration a Master Watchmaker has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $695 value).
Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running very true, keeping time on par with a new AP in our testing recording position.

Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center and also has done authorized work for the Richemont brands including Cartier, Vacheron & Constantin, IWC, JLC and others.

Warranty: 1-year C.O.T. international warranty. Please see our eBay About Me page for details.
Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate

100% satisfaction guarantee. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price. Simply notify us and send it back anytime within 14 days after it has been received. Our goal is to exceed your expectations throughout the buying experience. View our feedback and shop with confidence.

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Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet

Country of origin: Switzerland

Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds

Designed for: Men

Case material: Stainless steel

Case markings (inside): Audemars Piguet & Co., Swiss

Case condition: Mint. Slight aging hidden underneath the back as is common. Presents on the wrist as beautiful mint.

Dimensions: 33.5mm diameter (excluding crown) by 40mm long lug tip-to-tip

Dial: Royal blue, signed Audemars Piguet, applied whitened steel baton indices, expertly restored to mint condition The color is a deep rich true royal blue.

Movement markings: Audemars Piguet, Swiss, 26 Jewels, Adjusted to Heat, Cold, Isochromism, and Five Temperatures, K2002

Movement type: Extremely high quality caliber K2002, Audemars Piguet, manually wound, rhodium-plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, shock-protected, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjustmented to five positions, temperatures, and isochronism, microstella regulation

Jewels: 26 rubies

Band: Calfskin leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn We also stock a variety of new straps in various prints, skins, colors, and price ranges. Please ask us if you're interested.

Width between lugs: 18mm

Crystal type: Acrylic, original, excellent condition

Serviced: As part of the restoration a Master Watchmaker has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $695 value).

Warranty: 1-year C.O.T. international warranty. Please see our eBay About Me page for details.

Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate

Dial: Royal blue, signed Audemars Piguet, applied whitened steel baton indices, expertly restored to mint condition

The color is a deep rich true royal blue.

Band: Calfskin leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn

We also stock a variety of new straps in various prints, skins, colors, and price ranges. Please ask us if you're interested.