Audemars Piguet White Gold Cobra Aventurine Dial Watch Ref. 5403

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Brand: Audemars Piguet
Model: Vintage
Reference: 5403
Year: 1970s
Material: 18k WG
Dial Color: Aventurine with Diamond Markers
Dimensions: 35 mm
Watch Movement: Self-Winding
Bracelet/Strap: White Gold
Box/Paper: Watch Only
Condition: Excellent
SKU: 196145

A breathtaking blend of sculptural design and celestial beauty, this Audemars Piguet Ref. 5403, known as the Cobra, represents one of the most distinctive expressions of 1970s watchmaking. Crafted in 18k white gold, the case and integrated bracelet flow seamlessly in a serpentine form sleek, fluid, and unmistakably of its era embodying Audemars Piguets bold departure from traditional design during this creative period. What truly sets this example apart is its extraordinarily rare aventurine dial, a surface that shimmers with microscopic flecks of copper suspended in deep midnight-blue glass. Under light, it evokes the sparkle of a starry night sky, offering endless depth and movement. Few examples of the 5403 were ever fitted with this dial, making it one of the most elusive and visually striking executions of the Cobra series. The interplay of white gold and aventurine creates an almost cosmic elegance restrained yet undeniably opulent. Beneath its sculptural exterior, the watch houses a finely finished automatic movement by Audemars Piguet, underscoring the maisons technical excellence during this golden age of design. Seldom seen and impossible to forget, this White Gold Cobra Ref. 5403 with Aventurine Dial is a remarkable synthesis of form, rarity, and texture a masterpiece that bridges jewelry, architecture, and horology in a way only Audemars Piguet could achieve.

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