Audemars Piguet Ultra Thin 5043 - 18K Yellow Gold, White Dial
The Original Audemars Piguet
Before the Royal Oak, Audemars Piguet built its reputation on elegant, ultra-thin dress watches. This piece from the 1960s is a pure expression of that legacy. It comes from an era when the brand focused entirely on precious metals and refined case design, operating as both a watchmaker and a jeweler. The reference 5043 showcases the core principles that established AP as one of the world's finest manufactures: perfect proportions, a slim profile, and an unwavering commitment to precious metal.
A Study In Mid Century Goldwork
This watch wears with a distinctly modern presence, larger than many of its contemporaries. The case is crafted from 18K yellow gold, with clean lines and an integrated bezel. The clean white dial is simple and legible, allowing the quality of the metalwork to speak for itself. It represents a confident and understated approach to luxury, focused on material and form over complexity.
Solid Gold, Honestly Presented
The 18K yellow gold case is in very good condition, consistent with its age. This example is fitted to a period-correct aftermarket bracelet that has been tested and confirmed as solid 18K gold, preserving the intended full-gold aesthetic of the era. The watch can also be easily fitted to a leather strap for a more traditional look. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.
Beyond The Obvious Choice
This is for the collector who understands Audemars Piguet's deeper history. It offers the quality and prestige of a top-tier brand without the hype associated with its more famous sports models. The manual-wind movement requires a daily interaction, a quiet ritual that creates a real connection between the owner and the machine. It is an intelligent way to acquire a significant piece from one of the "big three" that remains timeless, elegant, and full of character.
At Danny's Vintage Watches, we rigorously authenticate and inspect every watch to guarantee both its authenticity and exceptional quality. Your complete satisfaction is our utmost priority. We are dedicated to guiding you to the ideal timepiece that meets your desires. Should you have any inquiries, our team is ready to provide swift and comprehensive assistance.
Our Guarantee:
- Each timepiece is thoroughly evaluated, authenticated, and approved by our expert team before it is offered for sale.
- We guarantee the period-correctness of all components unless otherwise stated.
- The authenticity of each watch is guaranteed in perpetuity.
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What Our Clients Say About Us
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)
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.
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….
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