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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 26290IO.OO.A001VE.01
Royal Oak Offshore Grand Prix
A fine and attractive forged carbon, titanium and ceramic limited edition chronograph wristwatch with date, guarantee, hang tag and presentation box, numbered 1408 of a limited edition of 1750
- Estimate
- HK$150,000 - 250,000€16,900 - 28,200$19,200 - 32,100
HK$200,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- Circa 2011
- Reference No
- 26290IO.OO.A001VE.01
- Movement No
- 792’826
- Case No
- G99864-1406
- Model Name
- Royal Oak Offshore Grand Prix
- Material
- Forged carbon, titanium and ceramic
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 3126/3840, 59 Jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Clasp/Buckle
- Titanium Audemars Piguet pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 44mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial and movement signed
- Accessories
- Further accompanied by Guarantee retailer stamped Audemars Piguet Boutique Kuwait dated 29 June 2011, instruction manual, hangtag, timepiece life & care card, slip case, outer packaging and fitted presentation box
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The Royal Oak Offshore Grand Prix limited edition series with forged carbon and titanium is limited to 1,750 pieces. Also offered in pink gold and forged carbon and limited to 650 pieces, this makes this series a slightly rare and sought after by Royal Oak Offshore lovers, due to its appealing case aesthetics and innovative use of case materials.
The present example is a timepiece of pure, unadulterated energy. Complemented by its original accessories, this watch is, by all means, a victorious trophy to crown any collection.
The present example is a timepiece of pure, unadulterated energy. Complemented by its original accessories, this watch is, by all means, a victorious trophy to crown any collection.
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.