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Audemars Piguet Cobra - 18K Yellow Gold Pave Sun Diamond Dial Ruby Indices

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The Other Side Of Audemars Piguet
Before the Royal Oak became the brand's icon, Audemars Piguet was a master of the precious metal dress watch. The manufacture built its reputation on elegant forms, complex case and bracelet engineering, and a willingness to operate as both a watchmaker and a jeweler. This "Cobra" model is a perfect expression of that heritage. It is a piece designed to blur the lines, where the watch itself is an integrated part of a solid gold bracelet, executed with a level of craft that few others could match.
A Study In Texture And Light
This example stands out for its exceptionally rare dial configuration. The surface features a pave etched sun pattern, a complex finish that plays with light from every angle. In place of standard markers, Audemars Piguet has set faceted rubies, adding a deep red contrast against the gold and the factory diamond-set bezel. The entire piece flows into the integrated "Cobra" bracelet, a design known for its intricate, scale-like texture that makes it wear more like jewelry than a traditional watch.
A Well Preserved Example
This piece is in very good condition. The 18K yellow gold case and integrated bracelet are in great shape, showing the complex finishing clearly. The original pave ruby dial and the crystal are well preserved. It is a clean and honest example of a watch that was clearly cared for. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.
Wearable Art From A Golden Era
This is not a watch for someone looking for a simple timekeeper. It is a statement piece for a collector who appreciates the artistry of pre-Royal Oak AP and the conviction of 1980s design. The manual wind movement requires a daily interaction, a quiet moment to power the machine that anchors this piece of wearable sculpture. It is a confident choice that represents a high point in the fusion of watchmaking and high jewelry.
Key Specs
Model: Cobra
Year: ~1980-1986
Era: 1980s
Movement: Manual Wind
Case Size: 31mm
Bezel: Factory Diamond Set
Bracelet: Integrated 18K Yellow Gold "Cobra"
Bracelet Length: Fits 7.75-8in
Dial: Pave Etched Sun Pattern with Ruby Indicies
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
Weight: 83g
SKU: 926