56Σ
Audemars Piguet
Ref. 26176FO.OO.D101CR.03
Royal Oak Offshore, “Bumblebee”
A rare and attractive forged carbon chronograph wristwatch with black ceramic bezel, date, warranty and presentation box
- Estimate
- HK$100,000 - 150,000€11,700 - 17,600$12,800 - 19,200
HK$214,200
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A visual dynamite packed with technological innovation and performance, the Royal Oak Offshore Bumblebee strikes the market in 2009. Proprietary to be the first Swiss manufacture to innovate a carbon fiber material in watchmaking, Audemars Piguet with the Royal Oak Offshore Alinghi Team ref. 26062F released in 2007. Suited up in a 42mm black and yellow appearance, the timepiece is fitted with a ceramic bezel and made in forged carbon fiber known to be used in F1 racecars for the ability to absorb shock, lightness and strength. Early examples of the Bumblebee had non-luminous markers, later examples with CR02 engraved on the caseback are fitted with luminous markers. Paired with a Hornback alligator strap with yellow stitching, the timepiece is complete with its piercing good looks.
The present example is delightfully preserved in an attractive overall condition with its full accessories. With a perfect balance of strength and weight, the present Bumblebee is without a doubt a stunning statement timepiece that ticks all the boxes with the perfect ratio of collectability, wearability and durability.
The present example is delightfully preserved in an attractive overall condition with its full accessories. With a perfect balance of strength and weight, the present Bumblebee is without a doubt a stunning statement timepiece that ticks all the boxes with the perfect ratio of collectability, wearability and durability.
Audemars Piguet
Swiss | 1881A 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.
Browse MakerToday, 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.