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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 26331ST
Royal Oak Chronograph
A virtually brand-new, factory-stickered stainless steel chronograph with date, bracelet, warranty, and presentation box
- Estimate
- $20,000 - 40,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- Circa 2021
- Reference No
- 26331ST
- Movement No
- AX2887
- Case No
- XC2714U
- Model Name
- Royal Oak Chronograph
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 2385, 37 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Stainless steel Audemars Piguet bracelet, max overall length 210mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Audemars Piguet hidden deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 41mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, and bracelet signed.
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Audemars Piguet numbered hang tag, guarantee card, product literature, fitted presentation box, and outer box.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The first Royal Oak Chronograph was introduced in 1997. The reference 25860 housed the caliber 2385 based on the ultra-slim, Frederic Piguet caliber 1185, with the new movement being the thinnest self-winding chronograph movement made at the time, permitting the classic thin profile of the original Royal Oak to be maintained.
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph was a commercial success, and to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the model, the firm released the successor reference 26331. Introduced at SIHH 2017, the 01 variant of the model features a wonderful blue tapisserie dial, while retaining all the hallmarks of the original Royal Oak with the hexagonal bezel secured by eight screws.
The present example is preserved in virtually brand-new condition with its original factory stickers and plastic protective casing still present. It is accompanied by all of its original accessories.
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph was a commercial success, and to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the model, the firm released the successor reference 26331. Introduced at SIHH 2017, the 01 variant of the model features a wonderful blue tapisserie dial, while retaining all the hallmarks of the original Royal Oak with the hexagonal bezel secured by eight screws.
The present example is preserved in virtually brand-new condition with its original factory stickers and plastic protective casing still present. It is accompanied by all of its original accessories.
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.