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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 26007BA.OO.D088CR.01
Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph “Arnold Schwarzenegger”
A fine and attractive limited edition yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with date, one of a limited edition of 400 pieces made in collaboration with Arnold Schwarzenegger
- Estimate
- HK$170,000 - 240,000€20,200 - 28,500$21,800 - 30,800
HK$277,200
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- 2003
- Reference No
- 26007BA.OO.D088CR.01
- Movement No
- 561'907
- Case No
- F01131
- Model Name
- Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph “Arnold Schwarzenegger”
- Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 2226/2840, 54 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Alligator
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K yellow gold Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 42mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Delivered with an Audemars Piguet Extract from the Archives confirming the register date of the present timepiece on 21st October 2003.
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Catalogue Essay
Released in 2003, the present Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph encased in a hefty 42mm diameter 18K yellow gold case was made as a special limited edition of 400 pieces in collaboration with famed Hollywood actor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, an Audemars Piguet fan himself. Paired tastefully with a chocolate brown tapisserie dial with matching gold registers, it also features oversized luminous Arabic numerals offering legibility and aesthetical excellence. For Arnold Schwarzenegger fans, the present Royal Oak is a great homage to the legendary actor perfect for daily wear.
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.