No Reserve
8042
Audemars Piguet
Ref. 26170ST.OO.1000ST.08
Royal Oak Offshore
A fine and large stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with date, military dial, bracelet, guarantee and presentation box
- Estimate
- HK$80,000 - 120,000•€9,600 - 14,400$10,300 - 15,400
HK$152,400
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- Circa 2011
- Reference No
- 26170ST.OO.1000ST.08
- Movement No
- 782’194
- Case No
- H16561, No. 10984
- Model Name
- Royal Oak Offshore
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 3126/3840, 59 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Stainless steel Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 210mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 42mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by unstamped Audemars Piguet guarantee dated April 2011, instruction manual, hang tag, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
- 2023 marks the 30th Anniversary of the Royal Oak Offshore. Following the success of the original Royal Oak, Audemars Piguet introduced the first iteration in 1993. The model was delivered in stainless steel at first, featuring a rubber crown and chronograph pushers. Many variations of case materials and dial configurations were introduced after its initial release.
- The present stainless steel Royal Oak Offshore chronograph is from 2011 and features an attractive military dial in black with the iconic Mega Tapisserie pattern. Bold yet easy on the eyes, the monochromatic canvas is adorned with oversized lume-filled Arabic numerals and matching white gold hands.
- This example adheres strongly to its predecessor with a rubber crown and chronograph pushers, rather than the ceramic crown and pushers in later examples from 2015 onwards. Further complimented with an integrated stainless steel bracelet, the watch wears comfortably on the wrist despite its generous case size.
- Concealed behind its solid caseback is the powerful automatic cal. 3126/3840. In comparison to the previous generation ref. 25721ST, the present movement is equipped with a 50-hour power reserve rather than the original 38 hours.
- Staggering in proportions and presence, the current ref. 26170ST is offered in excellent overall condition and is complete with its full set of accessories. This example is a fantastic opportunity for Royal Oak collectors to acquire an attractive variant of the famed model.
- The present stainless steel Royal Oak Offshore chronograph is from 2011 and features an attractive military dial in black with the iconic Mega Tapisserie pattern. Bold yet easy on the eyes, the monochromatic canvas is adorned with oversized lume-filled Arabic numerals and matching white gold hands.
- This example adheres strongly to its predecessor with a rubber crown and chronograph pushers, rather than the ceramic crown and pushers in later examples from 2015 onwards. Further complimented with an integrated stainless steel bracelet, the watch wears comfortably on the wrist despite its generous case size.
- Concealed behind its solid caseback is the powerful automatic cal. 3126/3840. In comparison to the previous generation ref. 25721ST, the present movement is equipped with a 50-hour power reserve rather than the original 38 hours.
- Staggering in proportions and presence, the current ref. 26170ST is offered in excellent overall condition and is complete with its full set of accessories. This example is a fantastic opportunity for Royal Oak collectors to acquire an attractive variant of the famed model.
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.