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.
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