Audemars Piguet - Phillips Watches Online Auction: The Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 2023 Hong Kong Thursday, September 21, 2023 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet
    Year: 2012
    Reference No: 26400AU.OO.A002CA.01
    Movement No: BB8’599
    Case No: H66’490, No. 1,628
    Model Name: Royal Oak Offshore
    Material: Forged carbon, ceramic and titanium
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 3126/3840, 54 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Rubber
    Clasp/Buckle: Titanium Audemars Piguet pin buckle
    Dimensions: 44mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Audemars Piguet Extract from the Archives confirming the date of register of the present timepiece on 6th September 2012, and service invoice dated 8th Sep 2017.

  • Catalogue Essay

    - This bold incarnation of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore pushes the boundaries of materials and design. The 44mm case is crafted from forged carbon, an innovative composite material that is extraordinarily light yet highly rigid and scratch-resistant. The sandblasted ceramic bezel adds further lightweight durability while amplifying the octagonal geometry that defines the Royal Oak.

    - The present example sports an anthracite “Méga Tapisserie” dial, with red accents on the sub-registers that further accentuate its personality. Inside beats the self-winding cal. 3126, a 365-part chronograph movement finished to the highest haute horlogerie standard.

    - With a perfect fusion of pioneering materials and mechanisms, this Royal Oak Offshore continues the lineage of rule-breaking innovation that has defined the Offshore sub-collection since 1993. Paired with a durable yet stylish white rubber strap, the present timepiece preserved in excellent condition is a great addition for the connoisseur who values performance, precision and distinctive design in equal measure.

  • 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. 26400AU.OO.A002CA.01
A fine and attractive ceramic, titanium and forged carbon chronograph wristwatch with date

2012
44mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$120,000 - 200,000 
€14,200-23,600
$15,400-25,600

Sold for HK$165,100

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Phillips Watches Online Auction: The Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 2023

21-28 September 2023