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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 26331IP
Royal Oak Chronograph “20th Anniversary”
A fine, rare and attractive limited edition titanium and platinum chronograph wristwatch with date, bracelet, warranty and presentation box, made in a limited edition of 500 pieces to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Royal Oak Chronograph
- Estimate
- CHF30,000 - 60,000€30,400 - 60,900$32,300 - 64,700
CHF95,250
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- Circa 2017
- Reference No
- 26331IP
- Case No
- J59019
- Model Name
- Royal Oak Chronograph “20th Anniversary”
- Material
- Titanium and Platinum
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 2385, 37 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Titanium and Platinum Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 205mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- Titanium Audemars Piguet double deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 41mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, bracelet and deployant signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Audemars Piguet International Warranty Card, green wooden presentation box, product literature and outer packaging.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
- Produced in a limited edition of 500 pieces, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph, reference 26331IP was released to celebrate and pay tribute to the model’s 20th anniversary. Luxurious and sporty, the model was released in an unusual combination of titanium and platinum. The bezel and center links are most notably in platinum.
- Featuring design improvements, like the reduced sub-dial for the the small seconds at 6 o’clock, the powerful aesthetics of the slate grey grand tapisserie dial paired with deep blue registers and outer track give to the timepiece a modern and elegant look.
- Encased in a 41mm diameter case, the platinum octagon bezel firmly contrasts against the more opaque case.
- Well-preserved and in excellent overall condition, the present Audemars Piguet reference 26331IP comes with its full set of accessories.With a surging demand for Royal Oak chronograph timepieces, this is a rare opportunity for collectors to acquire this highly sought-after and attractive limited edition example with an impressive presence on the wrist.
- Featuring design improvements, like the reduced sub-dial for the the small seconds at 6 o’clock, the powerful aesthetics of the slate grey grand tapisserie dial paired with deep blue registers and outer track give to the timepiece a modern and elegant look.
- Encased in a 41mm diameter case, the platinum octagon bezel firmly contrasts against the more opaque case.
- Well-preserved and in excellent overall condition, the present Audemars Piguet reference 26331IP comes with its full set of accessories.With a surging demand for Royal Oak chronograph timepieces, this is a rare opportunity for collectors to acquire this highly sought-after and attractive limited edition example with an impressive presence on the wrist.
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.