Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet Year: Circa 2005 Reference No: 25721TI Movement No: 460'733 Case No: No. 143, 460'733 Model Name: Royal Oak Offshore Material: Titanium Calibre: Automatic, cal. 2226/2840, 54 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Titanium Audemars Piguet bracelet, max. length 200mm Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Audemars Piguet concealed double deployant clasp Dimensions: 42mm diameter Signed:Case, dial and movement signed Accessories: With undated Audemars Piguet Warranty.
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In like new condition, this Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore is a wonder to behold. The case has strong bevels to the lugs, and crisp factory finish to both the case and the bracelet. It retains the aesthetic code of the collection.
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.