Property from an Important Asian Collector
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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 262901O
Royal Oak Offshore Grand Prix
A fine and rare titanium, forged carbon and ceramic limited edition chronograph wristwatch with date
- Estimate
- HK$160,000 - 220,000€18,800 - 25,800$20,000 - 28,000
HK$200,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- Circa 2011
- Reference No
- 262901O
- Movement No
- 781'832
- Case No
- G89520-0997
- Model Name
- Royal Oak Offshore Grand Prix
- Material
- Titanium, forged carbon and ceramic
- Calibre
- Automatic, 3126/3840, 59 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Black <em>Audemars Piguet</em> leather strap
- Clasp/Buckle
- Titanium <em>Audemars Piguet</em> buckle
- Dimensions
- 44 mm. bezel width
- Signed
- <em>Case, dial and movement signed</em>
- Accessories
- With <em>Audemars Piguet</em> Warranty dated 27 May 2011, instruction manual, sales tag, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Presented at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie in 2010, the present watch was made in a very limited edition and incorporates forged carbon and ceramic with titanium. This present Grand Prix model features many racing inspired elements, such as the 30 minute register evoking the dashboard instruments and the bezel stimulating air ventilation. The present watch is numbered 997 of a limited edition of 1750 pieces only and complete with original accessories.
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.