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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 26240ST.OO.1320ST.04
Royal Oak Chronograph “50th Anniversary”
A highly attractive, brand new stainless steel flyback chronograph wristwatch with green khaki dial, date, and bracelet, with certificate of origin, hang tag and presentation box, made to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Royal Oak
- Estimate
- $60,000 - 120,000
$88,200
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- 2022
- Reference No
- 26240ST.OO.1320ST.04
- Movement No
- BD3490
- Case No
- TP528oG
- Model Name
- Royal Oak Chronograph “50th Anniversary”
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Automatic, caliber 4401, 40 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Stainless steel Audemars Piguet bracelet
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Audemars Piguet double deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 41mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Audemars Piguet Certificate of Origin dated February 2, 2022, International Warranty Card, green wooden presentation box, hang tag, product literature and outer packaging.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Launched in 1972, the Royal Oak reference 5402 was the world’s first stainless steel luxury sports watch with a fully integrated bracelet. Designed overnight in response to an urgent request for an ‘unprecedented steel watch’, it was at the same time the most expensive stainless steel watch ever made. Today the Royal Oak is a legend, accounting for over 70% of the brand’s sales. The brand sought famed designer Gerald Genta, who developed a brilliantly engineered, monobloc case, with a distinctively maritime feel, featuring an octagonal bezel secured by eight hexagonal, white gold screws, and a dial with tapisserie motif.
The present example was released in 2022 to honour the 50th Anniversary of this landmark line of wristwatches. The reference 26240 was the first Royal Oak chronograph to feature Audemars Piguet’s new in-house automatic caliber 4401 with flyback chronograph function. The dial symmetry, with equally sized subsidiary dials, and the date window closer to the dial edge is complimented by the lovely green khaki dial colour. The stainless steel case is a robust 41mm diameter, and has a lovely appeal and bold look on the wrist.
This brand new watch is consigned by the original owner and offered complete with its accessories. As a coveted 50th anniversary timepiece, it is a wonderful tribute to the historic Royal Oak collection.
All proceeds exceeding the cost for the consignor will be donated to charities supporting access to medical care for families in need and orphanages.
CONSIGNED BY THE ORIGINAL OWNER
The present example was released in 2022 to honour the 50th Anniversary of this landmark line of wristwatches. The reference 26240 was the first Royal Oak chronograph to feature Audemars Piguet’s new in-house automatic caliber 4401 with flyback chronograph function. The dial symmetry, with equally sized subsidiary dials, and the date window closer to the dial edge is complimented by the lovely green khaki dial colour. The stainless steel case is a robust 41mm diameter, and has a lovely appeal and bold look on the wrist.
This brand new watch is consigned by the original owner and offered complete with its accessories. As a coveted 50th anniversary timepiece, it is a wonderful tribute to the historic Royal Oak collection.
All proceeds exceeding the cost for the consignor will be donated to charities supporting access to medical care for families in need and orphanages.
CONSIGNED BY THE ORIGINAL OWNER
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.