Audemars Piguet Disco Volante 5093 Platinum
platinum case - white gold mesh bracelet - unique piece
SoldThe Disco Volante (Italian synonym for a UFO) is a coveted timepiece that was launched in the 1950s and was produced until the end of the 1960s. Versions in yellow and white gold are rare but occasionally appear on the market. This example, however, is almost unique: a Disco Volante in precious platinum combined with a white gold bracelet - a true rarity among the models of this era.
Designed by the visionary Gérald Genta, this Disco Volante was ahead of its time. With its diamond bezel and silver-coloured dial, it still exudes a futuristic charm that makes it hard to believe that it dates from the 1950s. The last two digits on the back of the bezel prove that it is an Audemars Piguet original: they are the last two digits of the case number.
The remarkable slenderness of this model, made possible by Audemars Piguet's ultra-thin Calibre 2003, is particularly appreciated - a true masterpiece of Swiss watchmaking and technical sophistication.
The combination of platinum case and white gold bracelet was also used by other prestigious watch brands of the time. The fact that the bracelet is unsigned adds further authenticity to this watch, as unsigned white gold bracelets for platinum watches were a speciality that was also used by renowned manufacturers such as Piaget.
All in all, this is an extremely rare, if not unique, variant of a coveted vintage model from the renowned house of Audemars Piguet.
Condition report
Dial: great original condition - natural even patina - no scratches - signed "Audemars Piguet Geneve" and "swiss".
Case: platinum case - hardly any signs of wear - mint condition - crisp platinum hallmark and crisp case number on the case back - original Audemars Piguet diamond setting with matching numbers.
Movement: manually wound Audemars Piguet calibre 2003 calibre works perfectly and keeps a precise time.
Bracelet: 18k white gold - integrated bracelet - mint condition - length adjustable between 17 and 17.5 cm.
Serial number: 64xx
Int.Exe.: 3629182
Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet
Model: Disco Volante
Reference: 5093
Functions: hour and minute
Material: Platinum
Dial: silver colored
Watch glass: acrylic crystal
Bracelet: white gold
Type of clasp: Folding clasp
Diameter: 35mm
Height: 6mm
Caliber name: Audemars Piguet 2003, 17 Jewels
Movement type: manual wound
Year of Manufacture: 1956
Overall condition: 9 - has rarely been worn - top condition
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