Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet Year: Circa 2010 Reference No: 26152AU Movement No: 732'928 Case No: H08803 Model Name: Millenary Carbon One Material: Forged carbon and black ceramic Calibre: Mechanical, 2884, 30 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Black Audemars Piguet crocodile leather strap Clasp/Buckle: Blackened titanium Audemars Piguet folding deployant clasp Dimensions: 47 mm. width Signed:Case, dial and movement signed Accessories: With Audemars Piguet undated Warranty, instruction manual, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Catalogue Essay
Inspired by the field of motor sports and its emphasis on material performance and durability, the present Millenary Carbon One tourbillon chronograph wristwatch has an impressive presence on the wrist. The watch is visually very handsome and has a sleek and complicated appearance. Encased in ultra lightweight forged carbon, the watch is fitted with a titanium case back and polished black ceramic bezel that stands out beautifully against the matte case.
The tourbillon carriage and chronograph mechanism are beautifully showcased through the skeletonized dial enhanced with a touch of red and white that is a reminiscent of racing car dashboard instruments.
Limited to 120 pieces only and extremely exclusive, the present watch is in unused condition and complete with original warranty and fitted presentation box.
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.
Ref. 26152AU A very fine and rare forged carbon limited edition skeletonised tourbillon chronograph cushion-shaped wristwatch with power reserve and black ceramic bezel
Circa 2010 47 mm. width Case, dial and movement signed