Hello all! For sale today is a rare and elegant Audemars Piguet Ultra-Thin Dress Watch (Ref. 5259) from the 1970s, featuring a stunning blue hobnail-patterned dial and an 18k white gold hobnail case. This piece exemplifies AP’s craftsmanship in ultra-thin watchmaking, with a refined, minimalist design that is both timeless and sophisticated. This reference is an exceptionally refined vintage dress watch, perfect for collectors who appreciate Audemars Piguet’s pre-Royal Oak era designs. The blue hobnail dial is highly distinctive and rarely seen on the market, adding a unique touch to an already elegant piece. Whether you’re looking for a discreet luxury timepiece or a valuable collector’s item, this AP is an understated yet prestigious choice. The watch runs well and keeps time within a few seconds per day based on wear over multiple days. There are some visible scratches on the case back and the back of the watch. Please get in touch if you have any questions. Happy to chat over facetime/video call to give you a view of the watch and talk about any details. PRICE: $8,999 incl. worldwide shipping from the UK. \-------------- Key Details: Brand: Audemars Piguet Reference: 5259 Year: 1970s Case: 18k White Gold, ultra-thin profile Case Size: \~34mm Dial: Blue hobnail texture with elegant applied indices Movement: Ultra-thin manual-winding mechanical movement Crystal: Acrylic (original) Strap: High-quality Molequin leather strap Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor signs of wear consistent with age, please see photos of caseback where there are visible scratches.