Audemars Piguet - The Geneva Watch Auction: XVI Geneva Saturday, November 5, 2022 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet
    Year: 2013
    Reference No: 15707CE.00.A002CA.01
    Case No: I'01084, 0015
    Model Name: Royal Oak Offshore
    Material: Ceramic
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 3120, 40 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Rubber
    Clasp/Buckle: Titanium Audemars Piguet pin buckle
    Dimensions: 42mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement bracelet and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Audemars Piguet digital Extract confirming production on September 24, 2013, instruction manual, hang tag, product literature, fitted presentation box and outer packaging

  • Catalogue Essay

    Officially released in 2012, The Royal Oak Offshore Diver has gradually become an iconic and acclaimed timepiece in the realm of Audemars Piguet sports watches.

    The 42mm diameter case, forged in matt black ceramic renders the timepiece extremely stealthy and comfortable to wear. For the first time in the Diver's collection, Audemars Piguet has opted for an open caseback, finally revealing the automatic in-house caliber 3120 with its beautifully finished 22ct gold rotor.

    The movement boasts a 60-hour power reserve and the timepiece itself has a water resistance depth rating of 300m. The black ceramic pusher at 10 o'clock controls the inner rotating aluminum bezel, allowing divers to record with precision and ease the time elapsed during their immersions. Furthermore a 15-minute scale has been painted orange, immediately standing out and easing legibility.

    The dial, being in harmony with the ceramic case is also black coloured and features the sporty “Méga Tapisserie” pattern with white gold applied hour-markers.

    Overall, this ceramic Diver truly encapsulated the concepts of stealth, sportiness, and masculinity with an "all-black" look with orange accents on the inner rotating bezel and minutes hands. In excellent condition the timepiece is a definite must have for those "stealthy" collectors out there.

  • 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. 15707CE.00.A002CA.01
A fine and attractive ceramic wristwatch with a 15-minute orange scale and minute hand, date and center seconds, Extract and presentation box

2013
42mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement bracelet and clasp signed

Estimate
CHF15,000 - 30,000 
€15,400-30,900
$15,000-30,000

Sold for CHF35,280

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The Geneva Watch Auction: XVI

Geneva Auction 5 - 6 November 2022