Audemars Piguet - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: SEVEN Hong Kong Monday, November 26, 2018 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet
    Year: Circa 2000
    Reference No: 25770ST
    Movement No: 494’111
    Case No: E40374, no. 1303
    Model Name: Royal Oak Offshore
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 2226/2840
    Bracelet/Strap: Leather
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel buckle
    Dimensions: 42 mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial and movement signed
    Accessories: Accompanied with Certificate of Origin stamped Audemars Piguet & Cie in July 2002, Audemars Piguet wooden fitted presentation box, product literature and outer packaging

  • Catalogue Essay

    Exuding an eye-catching and arresting flair, the present Royal Oak Offshore, fitted with a flashy yellow patterned dial, is as uplifting as a midsummer sun. Housed in an exquisitely crafted 44-mm. stainless steel case, the timepiece contains an automatic caliber 2226/2840. The case features a signature octagonal bezel made of polished stainless steel and adorned with 8 screws on the vertices of the octagonal case. Accompanied with Certificate of Origin and box, the present watch is an exquisite timepiece that will please every watch lover.

  • 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. 25770ST
A fine and attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with yellow dial, date, Certificate of Origin and presentation box

Circa 2000
42 mm diameter
Case, dial and movement signed

Estimate
HK$130,000 - 200,000 
€14,400-22,100
$16,700-25,600

Sold for HK$137,500

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: SEVEN

Hong Kong Auction 27 November 2018