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The Laurent Picciotto Collection of Contemporary Watches
The Laurent Picciotto Collection of Contemporary Watches
1006Σ
Audemars Piguet
Ref. 26185TI.GG.D002CA.01
Royal Oak Offshore
Laurent Picciotto Collection: A fine and rare sandblasted titanium chronograph wristwatch with date, leather travel bag, paperweight and ballpoint pen, made for Chronopassion, numbered 1 of a limited edition of 50 pieces
- Estimate
- HK$96,000 - 160,000€11,600 - 19,300$12,000 - 20,000
HK$225,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- Circa 2008
- Reference No
- 26185TI.GG.D002CA.01
- Movement No
- 686'961
- Case No
- G43743
- Model Name
- Royal Oak Offshore
- Material
- Titanium
- Calibre
- Automatic, 3126/3840, 59 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Grey <em>Audemars Piguet </em>crocodile leather strap
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel <em>Audemars Piguet</em> buckle
- Dimensions
- 42 mm. bezel width
- Signed
- <em>Case, dial and movement signed, case further signed 1/50</em>
- Accessories
- With <em>Audemars Piguet</em> Warranty dated 8 December 2008, additional rubber strap and stainless steel buckle, book, instruction manual, product literature, leather carry bag, paperweight, ballpoint pen, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
'When this watch was introduced almost ten years ago, the finish of the case is very matte and has been sandblasted to have this look. It has a very masculine look and a real engine underneath the 'waffle' dial. The watch was so ahead of its time that my collector friends would say 'what is it? I'm really not familiar with this look.'
Audemars Piguet
Swiss | 1881A specialist in the manufacture of complications since it was established in 1881, Audemars Piguet never ceases to impress with a rich history of creating bold, even audacious, timepieces underpinned by traditional watchmaking at its finest. This Le Brassus-based Swiss manufacturer is one of only two major manufacturers still owned by the founding family. Since its earliest days, AP is considered a leader in the field of minute repeaters and grande complication pocket and wristwatches. The brand is devoted to preserving the history of watchmaking in the Vallée de Joux, showcased at their superb museum in Le Brassus.
Today, the brand is best known for its Royal Oak models, a revolutionary luxury sports watch launched in 1972. Other key models include early minute repeating wristwatches, vintage chronograph wristwatches, such as the oversized reference 5020, perpetual calendar watches and the Royal Oak Offshore, first introduced in 1993.
Browse MakerToday, the brand is best known for its Royal Oak models, a revolutionary luxury sports watch launched in 1972. Other key models include early minute repeating wristwatches, vintage chronograph wristwatches, such as the oversized reference 5020, perpetual calendar watches and the Royal Oak Offshore, first introduced in 1993.