Audemars Piguet 5072ST VZSSC 37mm 1955

Audemars Piguet 5072ST VZSSC Stainless Steel Screw Back 37mm
Serial: 1827 / mvt 63004
Circa: 1955
Reference: 5072ST

DIAL: Silver opalin dial with applied hour markers

CASE: 37mm, stainless steel (CRS - Spillmann) screw back, acrylic crystal

MOVEMENT: Caliber 13VZSSC, manual wind, 19 jewels

BRACELET: Leather strap with vintage stainless steel buckle

CONDITION REPORT: The case appears unpolished. The dial is pristinely preserved and there is only a very light halo around the center of the dial visible faintly at a certain angle. Overall, excellent example.

NOTES: This watch comes with a digital pdf archives extract confirming reference, steel case, year and caliber

This Audemars Piguet timepiece houses the renowned Audemars Piguet 13VZSSC caliber movement, originally derived from the Valjoux 13-ligne blank (13VZ), known for its use in more complex watches like perpetual calendars (See Patek Philippe 1518). Despite its chronograph origins, the movement's efficiency improves when used in a time-only display, enhancing overall precision. The watch boasts a 37mm case with a screwback design, a rarity for Audemars Piguet of the era, along with a dust cover for added movement protection. The silvered dial with a modest "Audemars Piguet" signature, and exquisite côtes de Genève decoration on the movement. The famous casemaker showcasing known for their craftsmanship C. R. S. (Spillman S.A.) later became renowned for crafting cases for Rolex Daytonas and other prestigious houses.

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