Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet
Year: 2010
Reference No: 26262OK.OO.D002CA.01
Case No: 11/25
Model Name: Limited Edition "Restivo" Perpetual Calendar Chronograph
Material: 18ct Rose Gold & Rubber
Calibre: Automatic AP Calibre 226/2839 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph
Bracelet/Strap: Rubber
Clasp/Buckle: 18ct Rose Gold Folding Clasp
Accessories: Original AP Winding Box, Warranty Book, Instructions and Stylus
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. 26262OK.OO.D002CA.01
In the early 2000s, Audemars Piguet's seemingly small update to the Royal Oak Offshore unexpectedly created the hottest watch of the decade. Sporting rugged, rubber-wrapped bezels, these models became known as the 'Rubber Clads.' The most sought-after variant was the rose gold version, which for nearly ten years, sold out almost immediately after arriving in retailers' windows. Few collectors are aware that AP quietly launched a run of only 25 Grand Complication Rose Rubber Clads with the unique reference 26262OK, for their Sicilian partner, Restivo. With the sleek good looks of the classic model, this ultra-exclusive run boasted a Perpetual Calendar and Moonphase, in addition to the chronograph synonymous with the Offshore family. The deep grey dial with rose gold highlights (most noticeable on the moonphase) is simply breathtaking. Rare as hens' teeth, this is one for the true AP cognoscenti. Found in superb condition, showing few signs of wear, the case has started to oxidise beautifully, and comes complete with the original AP winding box, warranty book, instructions and stylus.

2010

Price £79,500