Audemars Piguet - The Geneva Watch Auction: XIII Geneva Saturday, May 8, 2021 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet
    Year: 2018
    Reference No: 26331OR
    Movement No: 996'199
    Case No: J52'435
    Model Name: Royal Oak
    Material: 18K pink gold
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 2385, 37 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: 18K pink gold Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 190mm
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K pink gold Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 41mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Audemars Piguet guarantee dated April 25, 2018, hang tag, presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Heavy, luxurious and incredibly sought after, reference 26331OR is the modern day iteration of the cult classic Royal Oak, clad in pink gold livery. While still available at Audemars Piguet boutiques, this model is very sought after and hard to obtain at retail. Housing an automatic chronograph movement, the case boasts a generous 41mm diameter, giving it an impressive presence on the wrist. The classic codes, such as the tapisserie dial and octagonal case are ever present, firmly echoing the Royal Oak's design ethos.

    Preserved in excellent and barely worn condition, it is further accompanied by its original accessories such as the Audemars Piguet guarantee dated April 25, 2018, hang tag, presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Artist Biography

    Audemars Piguet

    Swiss • 1881

    A 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.

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Ref. 26331OR
A heavy, rare and attractive pink gold chronograph wristwatch with chocolate dial, bracelet, guarantee and presentation box

2018
41mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed

Estimate
CHF30,000 - 60,000 
€27,200-54,400
$32,700-65,300

Sold for CHF100,800

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The Geneva Watch Auction: XIII

Geneva Auction 8 - 9 May 2021