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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 26221FT
Royal Oak Concept Laptimer Michael Schumacher
An extremely fine and rare ceramic, carbon, titanium and pink gold flyback laptimer chronograph wristwatch, numbered 82 of a limited edition of 221 pieces
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Named after Formula One legend Michael Schumacher, the functionality of the watch is an important tool for racing as it allows the timekeeper to keep track of the time of two race cars at the same time.
In order to achieve such a feat, the movement under the case of this watch is a true behemoth of horology, featuring 413 components, 3 column wheels and developed over a course of 5 years.
The case is as superlative as the movement, realized with race-car inspired materials: the main body is forged carbon, the bezel and caseback titanium, the pushers’ ceramic - with the addition of pink gold for crown, and start and reset buttons. This watch is also offered in excellent condition and complete with 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.