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Audemars Piguet Cobra - 18K White Gold Black Diamond Dial

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Before The Oak, There Was Gold
Before the Royal Oak changed the landscape, Audemars Piguet was a master of the precious metal dress watch. The Cobra is a pure expression of this era, a time when the brand operated as much as a jeweler as a watchmaker. This is not a sports watch adapted for formal wear. It is a piece of jewelry that also tells time, designed with an integrated bracelet and a case that flows seamlessly together. It represents a level of design conviction that is core to the brand's identity.
A Study In White Gold And Black Diamonds
This example stands out for its white gold construction and black diamond dial. While many integrated bracelet watches from this period were produced in yellow gold, the white metal gives the Cobra a cooler, more restrained presence. The black dial, set with diamonds for indices and hands, provides a sharp contrast. It is a confident and less common configuration that feels both of its era and remarkably modern.
Excellent, With A Minor Note
This watch is in excellent condition. The intricate finish on the integrated 18K white gold bracelet is in great shape. The factory diamond setting on the dial and hands is original and secure. The only fault to note is some light oxidation on a few of the small metal housings for the diamond hour markers. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.
The Ritual Of Winding
This watch is for someone who appreciates the craft of vintage Audemars Piguet. It wears like a piece of high jewelry, with a weight and texture that modern watches rarely achieve. As a manual-wind piece, it also offers a direct connection to the machine. The daily ritual of winding the crown is a quiet reminder of the mechanical soul inside the gold and diamonds. It is a statement of taste from a different era of luxury.
Key Specs
Model: Cobra
Year: 1980s
Movement: Manual
Case Size: 26x32mm
Bezel: 18K White Gold Integrated
Bracelet: 18K White Gold Integrated
Bracelet Length: 7-7.4in
Dial: Black Diamond with Diamond Hands
Metal: 18K White Gold
Weight: 81.2g
SKU: 1414