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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 26268SN.OO.D003CU.01
Royal Oak Las Vegas Strip Tourbillon
A rare and attractive limited edition black PVD-coated stainless steel tourbillon chronograph wristwatch with Arabic numerals and box, numbered 8 of a limited edition of 35 pieces
- Estimate
- HK$620,000 - 1,245,000€68,600 - 138,000$79,500 - 160,000
HK$831,600
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- Circa 2005
- Reference No
- 26268SN.OO.D003CU.01
- Movement No
- 720’649
- Case No
- G57548, 08/35
- Model Name
- Royal Oak Las Vegas Strip Tourbillon
- Material
- Black PVD-coated stainless steel
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 2889, 25 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Clasp/Buckle
- Black PVD-coated stainless steel Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 44mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied with Audemars Piguet associated instruction manual, box and outer packaging.
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Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The Royal Oak is one of today’s most sought-after luxury sports timepieces by collectors. Since its introduction, the model has evolved into numerous configurations in colour and design, as well as limited rare examples that highlights its collectability. The present example is one of such, a rare tourbillon chronograph variant of the Royal Oak named the Las Vegas Strip. Similar to its sibling the Royal Oak Offshore “Las Vegas Strip, the present example sports devil look in black PVD coated stainless steel featuring fiery red accents with an elevated touch. Limited to only 35 pieces as a homage to the iconic destination. The tourbillon in red anchors at 6 o’clock with elongated Arabic numerals fanned out like a roulette wheel. Numbered with the lucky number 8, the present example is preserved in excellent overall condition with incredible masculine appeal. Rare to come by, the Royal Oak Las Vegas Strip tourbillon chronograph is definitely the perfect companion for the high roller at a game of poker.
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.