Audemars Piguet - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVI Hong Kong Wednesday, May 24, 2023 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet
    Year: Circa 2021
    Reference No: 26420IO.00.A009CA.01
    Movement No: BC5006
    Case No: RG1435P
    Model Name: Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph
    Material: Titanium and ceramic
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 4401, 40 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Rubber
    Clasp/Buckle: Titanium Audemars Piguet pin buckle
    Dimensions: 43mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Audemars Piguet international warranty, additional rubber straps, instruction manual, purchase invoice, outer packaging and fitted presentation box.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Introduced in 2021, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph ref. 26420IO features a 43mm diameter two-tone case constructed of titanium with an attractive ashen grey ceramic bezel. Defying the traditional appeal of the Royal Oak Offshore chronograph with vertical chronographic registers, the new reference features the classic chronograph registers at 3,6 & 9 o’clock. Complimenting the case, the dial features the firm’s signature mega tappiserie dial in grey matching harmoniously with the ceramic bezel and blue registers that elevates the appeal to another level. Powered by the firm’s new cal. 4410, with a flyback chronograph mechanism, the movement is finished to the highest standards with rhodium plating. Featuring another practical feature, the strap is equipped with an easy and much appreciated quick change function allowing the wearer to change straps at ease with no tools required.

    The present example Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph ref. 26420IO is preserved in excellent overall condition with extremely minimal use and wear and further complete with its full set of accessories.

  • 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. 26420IO.00.A009CA.01
A fine and attractive titanium flyback chronograph wristwatch with date, grey ceramic bezel, warranty and presentation box

Circa 2021
43mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$150,000 - 250,000 
€17,500-29,200
$19,200-32,100

Sold for HK$304,800

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVI

Hong Kong Auction 24 - 25 May 2023