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Audemars Piguet Ultra Thin - White Roman Dial

This is what a dress watch was supposed to be

This ultra thin Audemars Piguet sits firmly in the classical dress watch tradition. Slim, restrained, and built around proportion rather than presence. At 31mm, it wears exactly the way a formal watch from this period should. Light on the wrist, balanced, and quietly confident.

The white Roman spider execution immediately puts it in a smaller, more interesting category of AP production. The fine cracking that develops over time is part of the appeal and part of why collectors chase them.

Why this configuration matters

Ultra thin APs from the 1980s represent a point where elegance and practicality overlapped. Quartz allowed the case to stay exceptionally slim, preserving the design language that defined traditional dress watches before size inflation took over.

The white Roman dial reinforces that intent. Clear, legible, and unmistakably formal, it anchors the watch in classic watchmaking rather than fashion driven design. This is the kind of piece that looks correct with tailoring and never feels out of place.

The spidering present on the dial is part of its history, but it is not the headline. It adds character without overwhelming the watch and sits naturally within the overall presentation.

What you need to know before wearing it

Condition is good overall. The case shows tarnishing and patina consistent with age. The dial has visible spidering that should be expected and understood. The watch is running well and keeps time. The watch has a brand new strap and the original buckle from AP.

Why this watch still makes sense

This is a proper dress watch in the traditional sense. Slim, understated, and designed around proportion rather than scale. The kind of watch that does not need explanation and does not try to be more than it is.

It works for someone who values classic watchmaking and understands that elegance is often about restraint. A refined, period correct Audemars Piguet that still does exactly what it was built to do.

Every watch we offer has been authenticated and mechanically looked over to ensure immediate usability.

Bracelet extension, cutting, or sizing is available upon request through our professional in-house jewelers.

Key Specs

Model: Ultra Thin

Year: 1980s

Movement: Quartz

Case Size: 31mm

Bezel: 18k gold, stepped

Bracelet: Leather strap with original Audemars Piguet buckle

Dial: White Roman spider dial

Box & Papers: Papers only (no box)

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4 months ago

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5 months ago

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2 months ago

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4 months ago

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