895
Audemars Piguet
Ref. 25721BA.OO.1000BA.02
Royal Oak Offshore "The Beast"
A very heavy, well-preserved and attractive yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with blue dial, date and bracelet
- Estimate
- HK$320,000 - 640,000€37,800 - 75,500$41,000 - 82,100
HK$406,400
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- 2001
- Reference No
- 25721BA.OO.1000BA.02
- Movement No
- 495'582
- Case No
- E31617 and 151
- Model Name
- Royal Oak Offshore "The Beast"
- Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 2226/2840, 54 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- 18K yellow gold Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 190mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K yellow gold Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 42mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Audemars Piguet travelling pouch. Further accompanied by Extrait de Registre confirming the register date of the watch on 8th June 2001.
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Catalogue Essay
The Royal Oak was already a disruptive and revolutionary design in the world of horology at its launch in 1972. However, in the early 1990s, Audemars Piguet tasked its in-house designer Emmanuel Gueit with the challenge of reinventing this classic collection and infusing it with new life and power.
The result was the introduction of the Royal Oak Offshore in 1993, a model whose design and attitude were so rambunctious that it caused controversy even within Audemars Piguet itself. The first Offshore reference 25721 was shortly thereafter nicknamed "The Beast" due to its astonishing 42mm case size, which was considered massive at the time.
The present example of "The Beast" is without a doubt a masterpiece of lavish suaveness. Its hefty yellow gold case and bracelet create a potent formula when combined with the royal blue dial, which is the most attractive and sought-after combination above all. Exclusive and opulent, the timepiece bears the philosophy in which the original Beast was designed. Furthermore, this example is particularly collectible as it was preserved in very crisp and impressive condition, with sharp hallmarks and a gleaming yellow gold bracelet.
The result was the introduction of the Royal Oak Offshore in 1993, a model whose design and attitude were so rambunctious that it caused controversy even within Audemars Piguet itself. The first Offshore reference 25721 was shortly thereafter nicknamed "The Beast" due to its astonishing 42mm case size, which was considered massive at the time.
The present example of "The Beast" is without a doubt a masterpiece of lavish suaveness. Its hefty yellow gold case and bracelet create a potent formula when combined with the royal blue dial, which is the most attractive and sought-after combination above all. Exclusive and opulent, the timepiece bears the philosophy in which the original Beast was designed. Furthermore, this example is particularly collectible as it was preserved in very crisp and impressive condition, with sharp hallmarks and a gleaming yellow gold bracelet.
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.