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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 26218ST.OO.1000ST.01
Royal Oak Offshore
A fine, rare and heavy stainless steel limited edition chronograph bracelet watch with date, made to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Royal Oak Offshore in 2013
- Estimate
- HK$120,000 - 180,000€14,400 - 21,700$15,000 - 23,000
HK$237,500
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- Circa 2013
- Reference No
- 26218ST.OO.1000ST.01
- Movement No
- 849'539
- Case No
- I05456
- Model Name
- Royal Oak Offshore
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Automatic, 3126, 59 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Stainless steel <em>Audemars Piguet</em> bracelet, 190 mm. maximum length
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel <em>Audemars Piguet</em> concealed double deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 42 mm. bezel width
- Signed
- <em>Case, dial and movement signed, case further engraved 19/20</em>
- Accessories
- With <em>Audemars Piguet</em> Warranty dated 5 October 2013, instruction manual, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
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Catalogue Essay
In 2013, a private dinner was held where 20 collectors were given this limited edition of 20 pieces. This Royal Oak was made to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the first Royal Oak Offshore and is fitted with a sapphire crystal display case back. It is reported that the dials were found in a factory from where the watch was originally introduced in 1993. The watch is furthermore presented in like new condition.
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.