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Audemars Piguet

Ref. 26221FT

Royal Oak Concept Laptimer Michael Schumacher

An extremely fine and rare ceramic, carbon, titanium and pink gold flyback laptimer chronograph wristwatch, numbered 82 of a limited edition of 221 pieces

Estimate
CHF75,000 - 150,000
$75,100 - 150,000
€77,200 - 154,000
CHF170,100
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Audemars Piguet
Year
2016
Reference No
26221FT
Movement No
973'235
Case No
I44698 and 82
Model Name
Royal Oak Concept Laptimer Michael Schumacher
Material
Titanium, forged carbon, ceramic and 18K pink gold
Calibre
Manual, cal. 2923, 34 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Rubber
Clasp/Buckle
Titanium Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
Dimensions
44mm Width
Signed
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
Accessories
Accompanied by Audemars Piguet Warranty booklet dated December 17, 2016, product literature, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Catalogue Essay
A true “first” in the watch world, the laptimer complication is an evolution of the split seconds chronograph. When activating the pusher at 9 - while the chronograph is running - one hand flies back to zero and starts timing a new lap, the other instead stops its motion so that the time of the previous lap can be recorded. A second push will reset and start the stopped hand, and stop the running hand, thus effectively allow for infinite lap recording capabilities.

Named after Formula One legend Michael Schumacher, the functionality of the watch is an important tool for racing as it allows the timekeeper to keep track of the time of two race cars at the same time.

In order to achieve such a feat, the movement under the case of this watch is a true behemoth of horology, featuring 413 components, 3 column wheels and developed over a course of 5 years.

The case is as superlative as the movement, realized with race-car inspired materials: the main body is forged carbon, the bezel and caseback titanium, the pushers’ ceramic - with the addition of pink gold for crown, and start and reset buttons. This watch is also offered in excellent condition and complete with its original accessories.

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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