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Audemars Piguet Cobra 5403 - 18K White Gold Blue Diamond Dial

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A Masterpiece Of Integrated Design

Before the Royal Oak, Audemars Piguet built its reputation on producing watches of exceptional complexity and elegance. The Cobra is a pure expression of that heritage. It comes from an era when the brand operated as both a high-horology manufacture and a master jeweler, blurring the lines between the two disciplines. The fully integrated, woven white gold bracelet is not an accessory, it is the watch itself. This kind of seamless design required a level of craft and engineering that few competitors could even attempt to replicate.

The Retailer's Touch

This example carries an interesting piece of its history stamped directly on the caseback. The "J. Ete" mark suggests it was originally sold by a prominent jeweler who applied their own serialization, a practice seen with other high-end retailers like Chaumet or Tiffany & Co. This detail adds a layer of specific provenance, separating it from other examples. It is a tangible link to the way luxury watches were sold in the 1980s, anchoring this specific piece in time.

Honest Vintage Character

This piece is in very good condition. The blue sunburst dial is set with factory diamond hour markers. It shows some light, age-related spotting with small coppery-brown speckles visible near the periphery and around the center, which is consistent for a dial from this period. The 18K white gold case and integrated woven bracelet are in excellent shape, showing the substance and quality of the original construction. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.

A Statement In White Gold

This is a watch for someone who appreciates the deeper history of Audemars Piguet's design language. While 35mm, the integrated case wears with a much larger presence on the wrist, amplified by the significant weight of the solid gold. It is a piece of jewelry that tells time, a confident choice from the 1980s that feels just as bold today. It represents a level of artistry and material conviction that has become increasingly rare.
Key Specs
Reference: 5403
Model: Cobra
Year: 1980s
Movement: Automatic
Case Size: 35mm
Bezel: 18K White Gold Integrated
Bracelet: 18K White Gold Integrated Woven Mesh
Bracelet Length: Fits 7.75-8in
Dial: Blue Sunburst with Diamond Hour Markers
Metal: 18K White Gold
Weight: 152.9g
SKU: 1163
Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Cobra 5403 18K WG Blue Diamond Dial Auto 35mm
Audemars Piguet Cobra 5403 - 18K White Gold Blue Diamond Dial Sale price$42,500.00 USD

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Dan Young
4 months ago

I knew I was gonna like Danny, based on his name, but nothing could’ve prepared me for how great of an experience this was. He had the most beautiful 70s Seamaster Cosmic on his website and I was set to be married 2 days later - I arranged to buy it but before leaving we both realized it needed to be serviced. I panicked, because I was literally buying this for my wedding, and Danny being the legend he is, loaned me a nearly identical Seamaster to make sure I could get through the event Never have I had someone go so above and beyond for me, especially while purchasing one of the lesser priced items in their inventory. He serviced my watch and exchanged it with me after the wedding on a super fast turnaround timeline. I would sincerely recommend you visit this guy, you will not be disappointed Edit: adding a pic of the loaner (two tone) and the owner (crosshair)

Patrick Farella
5 months ago

Great service and shop. Danny and his team were incredibly accommodating, professional, and kind. Great selection of vintage watches. Their store is the hidden gem in the diamond district.

Zee06
2 months ago

This was my first real luxury watch purchase, a Rolex 15200 Date 34mm, I own Tissots and a Laco, but those are entry level luxury watches. I found Danny’s Vintage Watches online, and had great feedback both on Google, Chrono24 and the Reddit watch community. So decided to give him a shot as buying online can be a crap shoot. Ordered Monday night, was at my doorstep Friday morning. Despite the watch being over 30 years old, serial number says it’s from 91, the watch looked new. Didn’t come with box or papers, and was shipped in a plastic sleeve wrapped in bubble wrap. Danny was always available to answer questions. I’ll be buying from Danny again for the next purchase…saw a couple of Speedmasters on his site I liked….

Mohammed Islam
4 months ago

Can't recommend Danny's vintage watches enough!!! My first Omega ever and im in love have been wearing every day since I purchased it. Danny's shop is a must visit if you are in NYC looking for a watch!!!