Vintage 18k WG Linen Dial AP

Some time ago, I was burdened by the enviable prospect of buying a timepiece with a budget of a few thousand dollars. And it so happened that I was scheduled to attend a business meeting with a certain titan of industry. The details are of little importance, and for our intents and purposes, let’s just take it as granted that this successful person could afford and attain any Patek Philippe he desired. The question I found myself asking was: What watch could I possibly find, for under ten thousand USD, that wouldn’t make me feel inferior when sitting across from the owner of our national Patek AD? The answer I arrived at is the watch before you.

I was so pleased with my answer that, given the chance, I bought two examples of this watch. This version with the linen dial has fine, subtle, yet charming lugs and is truly a delight to wind.

Details
Brand: Audemars Piguet
Style: Dress
Year: 1970s
Movement: Manual Wind

Dimensions
Top to Bottom: 32mm
Side to side (excl. crown): 33.5mm
Diagonally: 38.5mm
Lug to Lug: 39.5mm
Between the Lugs: 18mm
Thickness: 6mm
Weight (inc. movement, excl. strap): 35.5g