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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 26474TI.OO.1000TI.01
Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph, QEII Cup 2018
An attractive, rare and "new-old-stock" limited edition titanium chronograph wristwatch with date, bracelet, warranty and presentation box, limited edition of 200 pieces made to commemorate the Queen Elizabeth II Cup
- Estimate
- HK$150,000 - 320,000€19,100 - 40,800$19,200 - 41,000
HK$403,200
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- Circa 2018
- Reference No
- 26474TI.OO.1000TI.01
- Case No
- J94778
- Model Name
- Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph, QEII Cup 2018
- Material
- Titanium
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 3126/3840, 59 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Titanium Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 200mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- Titanium Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 42mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Audemars Piguet International Warranty card, instruction manual, additional rubber straps with pin buckle, outer packaging and fitted presentation box.
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Catalogue Essay
Made as a limited edition of 200 pieces to celebrate the Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II Cup 2018 in Hong Kong, the firm released a Royal Oak Offshore chronograph in titanium featuring a grande tappiserie grey dial with blue registers and accents. With its first run dating back to 1975 at the Happy Valley Racecourse in Hong Kong to commemorate the visit of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Audemars Piguet began their very first commemorative timepiece in 1999. Being the main sponsor of the important event, Audemars Piguet QEII Cup limited edition timepieces has always retained its importance for Audemars Piguet collectors based in Hong Kong.
The present example Audemars Piguet Royal Oak chronograph QEII Cup 2018 ref. 26474TI is offered in “New Old Stock” condition with no signs of use and wear, still protected by its original factory stickers. Complete with its full set of accessories, this is a great chance for collectors to acquire this handsome timepiece.
The present example Audemars Piguet Royal Oak chronograph QEII Cup 2018 ref. 26474TI is offered in “New Old Stock” condition with no signs of use and wear, still protected by its original factory stickers. Complete with its full set of accessories, this is a great chance for collectors to acquire this handsome timepiece.
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.