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Audemars Piguet Cobra - 18K Yellow Gold Ferrite and Diamond Dial

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A Legacy Beyond The Royal Oak
Before Audemars Piguet became synonymous with the integrated steel sports watch, it was a master of high-craft dress pieces that blurred the line between watchmaking and jewelry. This Ferrite Cobra is a stunning example of that legacy. Produced in the 1980s, it represents a period of bold design where precious metals, rare stones, and complex case work were the norm. The use of ferrite, a seldom-seen and difficult material, marks this as a piece from a very limited and special production run, made for a client who valued true exclusivity.
A Dial Of Structured Light And Shadow
The centerpiece of this watch is its extraordinary dial. It is not a simple slab of stone. Instead, it features alternating diagonal stripes of dark, textured ferrite and brilliant diamond-set gold bands. This complex construction creates a visual depth and play of light that a monolithic dial could never achieve. The design is unified by a factory diamond-set bezel and a fully integrated 18-karat yellow gold bracelet, forming a seamless piece of wrist sculpture that is as much a bracelet as it is a timepiece.
Excellent And Uncracked
This example is in excellent overall condition. The 18-karat gold case is in very good shape, and the integrated bracelet is excellent. Most importantly, the fragile ferrite elements of the dial are uncracked and perfectly preserved, which is the primary consideration for any serious collector of stone-dial watches. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.
A Statement Of True Craft
This is a watch for someone who appreciates the deeper history of Audemars Piguet. It is a confident and powerful statement piece that feels substantial on the wrist, a relic from an era of unapologetic luxury. The manual-wind movement requires a daily interaction, a quiet moment to power the machine that connects you directly to this piece of 1980s high craft. It is a wearable work of art for a collector who understands that the brand's true strength has always been its mastery of design and material.
Key Specs
Model: Cobra
Year: 1980s
Movement: Manual
Case Size: 27x29mm
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold with Brilliant Diamonds
Bracelet: 18K Yellow Gold Integrated
Bracelet Length: Fits 7.25-7.5in
Dial: Ferrite and Diamond Dial
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
Weight: 80.2g
SKU: 1003