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Audemars Piguet "Cobra"
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Audemars Piguet "Cobra" - (Ref. 40993183 AS12187) Product Details
Overall Condition: Great overall condition showing some signs of light wear for its age. The case and bracelet have some minor surface wear while the crystal and dial are in excellent condition.
There was a time when Audemars Piguet's creativity extended far beyond the Royal Oak.
During the 1970s and 1980s, the Le Brassus manufacture produced a remarkable collection of jewelry watches that combined high watchmaking, precious metals, and bold design in ways that feel increasingly distinctive today. Among the most recognizable is the Cobra, a model whose fluid, integrated bracelet and sculptural profile perfectly capture the era's glamour and optimism.
Crafted entirely in 18K white gold, this Cobra is a study in texture, light, and form. The softly curved case flows seamlessly into a signed white gold bracelet, creating a unified design that wraps elegantly around the wrist. Like the finest integrated-bracelet watches of the period, the bracelet is not merely an accessory but an essential part of the watch's identity, lending the piece a remarkable sense of cohesion and comfort.
The true star of the show, however, is the dial. Executed in a dazzling 'pavé' pattern, its diamond-set surface radiates outward from the center in a striking tiny 'sunburst' motif that transforms with every wrist movement. The intricate geometry catches and reflects light from every angle, creating an effect that is both architectural and undeniably luxurious. Applied sapphire hour markers at three, six, and nine o'clock introduce subtle flashes of deep blue, providing a beautiful contrast against the brilliant white gold backdrop.
Powered by a reliable manually wound movement and fitted with its original signed white gold bracelet and foldover clasp, this Cobra exemplifies a period when Audemars Piguet approached watch design with extraordinary freedom. Equal parts jewelry, design object, and timepiece, it remains a compelling reminder that some of the manufacture's most fascinating creations exist well beyond the Royal Oak family tree.
Elegant, unconventional, and unmistakably Audemars Piguet, the Cobra is vintage luxury at its most expressive.
General
Condition
Pre-owned
Brand
Audemars Piguet
Reference
40993183 AS12187
Year
1980s
Family
Cobra
Product Code
40993183
Watch Display
Analog
Case
Case Size
26 mm
Case Material
White Gold
Dial
Dial Color
Silver
Movement
Type
Manual-winding
Bracelet
Bracelet Material
Metal
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