{"product_id":"audemars-piguet","title":"Audemars Piguet Cobra 18K White Gold Diamond Dial \u0026 Diamond Hands Manual-Wind Bracelet Watch 25mm","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCollector Introduction\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Audemars Piguet Cobra belongs to one of the most fascinating corners of the manufacture’s design history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong before integrated-bracelet watches became a dominant luxury category, Audemars Piguet was already experimenting with watches conceived as continuous pieces of precious-metal architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis white-gold Cobra captures that philosophy beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe approximately \u003cstrong\u003e25mm case\u003c\/strong\u003e dissolves almost seamlessly into a broad, intricately articulated 18K white-gold bracelet, creating the impression of a piece of fine jewelry with a watch hidden at its center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial is remarkably delicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pale silvery surface is punctuated by twelve diamond hour markers, while the hands themselves are also diamond-set, introducing brilliance without turning the entire watch into a conventional pavé piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe effect is cool, restrained and unmistakably luxurious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately \u003cstrong\u003e77.5 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e, the watch carries substantial precious-metal weight despite its compact dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is vintage Audemars Piguet operating simultaneously as watchmaker, jeweler and industrial designer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDescription\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Audemars Piguet Cobra is crafted in \u003cstrong\u003esolid 18K white gold\u003c\/strong\u003e and fitted with an integrated white-gold bracelet whose tightly articulated construction gives the watch its distinctive serpentine character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e25.0mm across\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the current bracelet fit is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e15.5 to 16cm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal weight is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e77.5g\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial is exceptionally clean in composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwelve individually positioned diamond hour markers form the chapter ring, while the center remains largely free of ornamentation aside from the Audemars Piguet signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hands introduce another layer of jewelry work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than conventional polished hands, both principal hands are set with diamonds, creating a subtle line of light across the otherwise restrained dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case transitions directly into the bracelet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRows of overlapping white-gold elements form a flexible, scale-like structure that gives the Cobra its visual identity. Rather than appearing as a separate attachment, the bracelet seems to grow directly from the watch head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement is \u003cstrong\u003emanual winding\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving the slim dimensions associated with many of Audemars Piguet’s vintage jewelry watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch is offered after mechanical servicing and presents in attractive vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eIdentification\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer TyagGW_tableContainerWithTableOfContents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudemars Piguet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCobra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage Integrated Bracelet Jewelry Watch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCase Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18K White Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBracelet Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18K White Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCase Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong\u003e25.0mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWrist Fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong\u003e15.5–16cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong\u003e77.5g\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePale Silver-Toned\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHour Markers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiamond-Set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiamond-Set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisplay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHours and Minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMovement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManual Winding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBracelet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated Articulated White-Gold Bracelet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBracelet Sizing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCut-to-Fit Construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eService Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMovement Serviced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccessories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent Vintage Pre-Owned Presentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Cobra Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cobra is one of Audemars Piguet’s most distinctive integrated-bracelet designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts identity comes less from the case than from the way the entire watch behaves as one continuous piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bracelet is broad, supple and densely articulated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual white-gold sections overlap and interlock in a way that creates both texture and movement, producing an almost scale-like appearance when wrapped around the wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat fluid construction gave the model its enduring collector nickname.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the Royal Oak, whose identity is built around hard geometry and exposed industrial details, the Cobra feels softer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore organic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore jewelry-driven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch does not sit on the wrist so much as wrap around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDiamond Dial and Hands\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe diamond treatment is unusually restrained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than covering the dial completely, the stones are used as points of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwelve diamond markers circle the dial and replace conventional numerals or baton indexes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hands receive the same treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir diamond setting produces a delicate shimmer that moves across the center of the watch as the time changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is particularly effective against the cool white-gold case and pale dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no unnecessary color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo heavy contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire composition remains within a narrow palette of silver, white gold and diamond brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat restraint gives the watch its elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eIntegrated White-Gold Bracelet\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bracelet is the visual and structural heart of the watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultiple rows of sculpted white-gold links create a broad woven surface that remains flexible despite the density of metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach link catches light independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the bracelet curves around the wrist, those reflections move continuously across the surface, creating an effect that photographs cannot fully reproduce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bracelet also contributes significantly to the approximately \u003cstrong\u003e77.5g total weight\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is therefore not merely a petite white-gold watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a substantial precious-metal bracelet piece with an integrated horological center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the bracelet uses a cut-to-fit construction, resizing should be approached carefully and undertaken only by an experienced specialist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eManual-Wind Movement\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch is powered by a traditional manual-winding mechanical movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManual winding was particularly appropriate for this category of Audemars Piguet watch because it allowed the manufacture to maintain a slim profile without the additional thickness of an automatic rotor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement has received mechanical servicing prior to offering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors accustomed to modern automatic watches, the daily act of winding a vintage Cobra adds an appealing tactile dimension to ownership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCondition\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch presents in \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent vintage pre-owned condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 18K white-gold case and integrated bracelet retain a bright and attractive appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe diamond hour markers and diamond-set hands remain visually complete and well balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial presents cleanly, while the bracelet retains its characteristic articulated structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs expected with a vintage precious-metal watch, minor handling traces or microscopic surface marks may be visible under close inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement has been serviced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo modern water-resistance guarantee should be assumed for a vintage watch of this type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 25.0mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Wrist Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 15.5–16cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 77.5g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the compact case dimensions, the substantial white-gold bracelet gives the watch notable physical presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result wears much more like fine jewelry than a conventional small-format wristwatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatch only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo presentation box, warranty documentation or additional accessories are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCollector Perspective\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cobra represents a side of Audemars Piguet that remains far less familiar than the Royal Oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is precisely why it is becoming increasingly interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese watches were created during a period when Audemars Piguet treated the bracelet as part of the watch itself rather than as an accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a category of vintage AP that sits somewhere between horology and high jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is particularly attractive because of the combination of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18K white-gold construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ediamond hour markers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ediamond-set hands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esubstantial 77.5g weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emanual mechanical movement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eintegrated articulated bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eclean monochromatic presentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not a watch that relies on immediate recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts appeal comes from discovering what it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a collector already familiar with conventional Audemars Piguet references, that obscurity can be one of its greatest pleasures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eJaponista Concierge\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJaponista specializes in locating unusual and difficult-to-source watches through Japan’s specialist watch, collector and private acquisition networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor clients seeking vintage Audemars Piguet, Cobra references, unusual integrated-bracelet watches, Charleston models, precious-metal Royal Oaks, factory jewelry watches or other discontinued configurations, the Japonista Curation Team can assist with private sourcing, acquisition coordination, inspection arrangements, export preparation and international 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