A popular timepiece originating in the 1950s and remaining in production until the late '60s, the Audemars Piguet Disco Volante ("Flying Disc" in Italian) is a casual take on the luxurious designs that had dominated the wristwatch market for the better part of 50 years. A desirable timepiece in its day, the AP Disco Volante ref. 5093 was beloved by collectors for its unique aesthetic and lean profile. Thanks to the ultra-thin AP cal. 2003 powering it, the Disco Volante measures in at around 4mm thick – a truly remarkable achievement for the time. This slim profile, combined with its thick saucer-like multi-textured bezel, gave the Disco Volante a futuristic design that proved to be wonderfully popular with collectors at the time. Whilst it is an incredible piece of horological engineering, the Disco Volante's most vital asset is perhaps its presence on the wrist. With its multi-textural bezel, Cartier-signed golden dial, and integrated crown, this Disco Volante is as aesthetically pleasing as they come and wears fantastically as it hugs your wrist.

Completely unprecedented and a true marvel for its time- Audemars Piguet's Disco Volante ref. 5093 was the thinnest watch ever produced in the early 1950's. To this day, it maintains its position as one of the narrowest movements ever manufactured. This specific example is in stellar original condition, and boasts an exceedingly rare dial. All in all, this example is just as elusive as it is exquisite.