Technical Details & Model History

• Case: 18kt yellow gold, “Tank Normale” shape, with beautiful natural oxidation, 25 mm × 33 mm
• Dimensions: classic proportions from the 1950s
• Movement: manual winding Audemars Piguet caliber K2001
• Dial: original two-tone dial with applied indexes and peripheral minute track
• Crystal: plexiglass
• Strap: black crocodile leather with gold-plated buckle
• Reference: 5008
• Year of production: 1950s
• Condition: excellent, completely original, with dial and case of rare integrity

Key Features

• Extremely rare model from Audemars Piguet’s 1950s production
• “Tank Normale” case — a timeless and classical shape, today almost impossible to find
• Natural case oxidation that testifies to the watch’s authenticity
• Two-tone dial, elegant and perfectly proportioned
• In-house movement finished with the artisanal care characteristic of Audemars Piguet

Historical Context

During the 1950s, Audemars Piguet produced a very limited series of rectangular watches inspired by the classical “tank” design school. Reference 5008 is today one of the rarest and most coveted examples from that era, admired for its clean lines, formal elegance, and high-quality manufacture movement. This example, in 18kt yellow gold with a beautifully preserved two-tone dial and natural case oxidation, is a top-tier collectible piece, extremely difficult to find in such intact condition.