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  • Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet
    Year: 2013
    Reference No: 26210OI.OO.A109CR.01
    Movement No: 882’458
    Case No: I04234, no. 212/600
    Model Name: Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph LeBron James
    Material: 18K pink gold, titanium, ceramic, and diamonds
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 3126/3840, 59 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Grey rubber Audemars Piguet strap
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K pink gold Audemars Piguet buckle
    Dimensions: 44mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, and buckle signed.
    Accessories: Accompanied with original guarantee dated 12/2013, and signed Audemars Piguet Boutique S.P. A., Milano, grey leather Royal Oak Offshore Limited Edition Lebron James fitted presentation box, product literature, addition grey rubber Audemars Piguet strap, two grey crocodile Audemars Piguet straps and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Like its namesake, the limited edition LeBron James Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph by Audemars Piguet is a trendsetter that defines style, sophistication, and overall good taste. First released in 1993, the Offshore was the modern and sporty interpretation of the iconic Gerald Genta-designed Royal Oak model. Produced to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Royal Oak, The original Offshore featured an automatic chronograph movement and came in an impressive 42mm diameter case, which while today is the norm, it was considered massive in 1993 and was quickly nicknamed “The Beast”. The limited edition LeBron James, made in 600 examples, celebrates the famed basketball player who in his first year of play with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003 was named NBA Rookie of the Year.

    The LeBron James Offshore chronograph has style and personality. The pink gold case is topped with a brushed titanium bezel, and oversized ceramic chronograph pushers, with the start/stop button uniquely set with diamonds. The grey tapisserie dial has applied pink gold Arabic numerals and blue hands for the chronograph’s sweep seconds, 30 minute, and 12 hour registers. The sapphire crystal display back features James’s signature in blue and provides a window to the highly finished movement featuring an open-worked 22K gold rotor with anthracite galvanic treatment and raised AP logo. Presented in unused condition, and complete with guarantee and LeBron James presentation box, the present chronograph is a dynamic watch that pays tribute both to a stellar brand and one of their most famous ambassadors.

  • 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. 26210OI.OO.A109CR.01
An exceptional, attractive, and large limited edition pink gold, titanium, ceramic and diamond-set chronograph wristwatch with date, guarantee, and presentation box

2013
44mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement, and buckle signed.

Estimate
$30,000 - 50,000 
CHF29,900-49,800
€26,100-43,400
HK$235,000-392,000

Sold for $65,000

Contact Specialist
Paul Boutros
Head of Watches, Americas
+1 212 940 1293
pboutros@phillips.com

STYLED. Timeless Watches & How to Wear Them

New York Auction 5 December 2018