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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 26062FS.00.A002CA.01
Royal Oak Offshore Alinghi Team
A fine and rare carbon automatic regatta chronograph wristwatch with box, numbered 387 of a limited edition of 1300 pieces
- Estimate
- HK$94,000 - 140,000€10,600 - 15,800$12,100 - 17,900
HK$150,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- 2007
- Reference No
- 26062FS.00.A002CA.01
- Case No
- G03783, lim. ed. no.387/1300
- Model Name
- Royal Oak Offshore Alinghi Team
- Material
- Forged carbon
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 2326/2848, 50 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Rubber
- Clasp/Buckle
- Titanium Audemars Piguet pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 44mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, strap and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Audemars Piguet fitted presentation box and Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch on July 10, 2007
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Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
In 2002, Audemars Piguet began sponsoring Swiss sailing team Alinghi. Soon, a first Alinghi timepiece was release (2005), followed in 2007 by the present Royal Oak Offshore Alinghi Team. Realized in three versions in platinum, pink gold and the present forged carbon one, this last iteration represents the first watch with forged carbon case to appear on the market and was made in 1300 pieces, this being number 387.
The regatta chronograph complication was devised specifically for the nautical sport, and features a 10 minutes countdown window at ten. At the first gunshot ten minutes before the start of the race, the chronograph is activated, and the remaining minutes before the start can be instantaneously seen through the 3 o’clock window.
The regatta chronograph complication was devised specifically for the nautical sport, and features a 10 minutes countdown window at ten. At the first gunshot ten minutes before the start of the race, the chronograph is activated, and the remaining minutes before the start can be instantaneously seen through the 3 o’clock window.
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.