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The Laurent Picciotto Collection of Contemporary Watches
The Laurent Picciotto Collection of Contemporary Watches
1007
Audemars Piguet
Ref. 26041TI.GG.1110TI.01
Royal Oak Chronograph
Laurent Picciotto Collection: A fine and rare sandblasted titanium special edition chronograph bracelet watch with date, cufflinks, keychain, penknife, paperweight, leather travel bag and bracelet made from spare links, made exclusively for the Paris boutique, limited to 50 pieces
- Estimate
- HK$120,000 - 180,000€14,400 - 21,700$15,000 - 23,000
HK$300,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- Circa 2005
- Reference No
- 26041TI.GG.1110TI.01
- Movement No
- 574'627
- Case No
- F40420
- Model Name
- Royal Oak Chronograph
- Material
- Titanium
- Calibre
- Automatic, 2385, 37 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Titanium <em>Audemars Piguet </em>bracelet, 185 mm. maximum length
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel <em>Audemars Piguet</em> concealed folding deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 39 mm. bezel width
- Signed
- <em>Case, dial and movement signed</em>
- Accessories
- With <em>Audemars Piguet</em> Certificat d'Origine et de Garantie dated 8 February 2005, bracelet made from spare links, cufflinks, keychain, penknife, instruction manual, product literature, paperweight, leather carry bag, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
'In collaboration with Audemars Piguet, the present watch is numbered 1 and can be considered the first watch with a sandblasted case in Audemars Piguet's history. I love the look so much that I even created a bracelet out of spare links. If we consider what contemporary watchmakers or customizers are doing today, AP was light years ahead with a matte finish that makes this watch an absolute beauty.'
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.