Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet Year: Circa 2005 Case No: 3'841 and F07766 Model Name: Royal Oak Offshore Material: Stainless steel Calibre: Automatic Bracelet/Strap: Black Audemars Piguet crocodile leather strap Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Audemars Piguet folding deployant clasp Dimensions: 42 mm. diameter Signed:Case, dial and movement signed
Catalogue Essay
The present chronograph wristwatch features the most iconic elements of the Royal Oak collection. The watch, encased in stainless steel, is fitted with the distinguished octagonal bezel secured by eight hexagonal screws. The dial is further highlighted with the trademark ‘tapisserie’ pattern, making the watch a modern icon.
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.