yes, funny enough I called Audemars in London yesterday as I had a rare day off and the very lovely young Stephanie told me its from 1983 and it has a quartz movement. I like it and I hear 80's style is back in fashion!
I need to give it to them and they will bring it back to "best possible condition" that could be sore!
thanks for the replies guys and making me feel part of your community.
Craig