Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet Year: Circa 2006 Case No: 3293 and G32046 Model Name: Royal Oak Offshore Material: Stainless steel Calibre: Automatic Bracelet/Strap: Black Audemars Piguet rubber 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 watch features a white dial engraved with the trademark ‘tapisserie’ pattern. Contrasting in texture, the dial is further fitted with applied black Arabic numerals. With its sizable 42 mm. diameter stainless steel case, this present watch has a masculine, sporty appearance.
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.