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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 26240CE.OO.1225CE.02
Royal Oak Chronograph Automatic
A highly attractive and cutting-edge black ceramic chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, warranty and presentation box
- Estimate
- CHF70,000 - 140,000€74,500 - 149,000$81,400 - 163,000
CHF101,600
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- Circa 2023
- Reference No
- 26240CE.OO.1225CE.02
- Case No
- LM3936F
- Model Name
- Royal Oak Chronograph Automatic
- Material
- Black ceramic
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 4401, 40 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Black ceramic Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 205mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- Black ceramic Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 41mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Audemars Piguet Warranty card, product literature, box and outer packaging.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph has seen many iterations and evolutions since its launch in 1997-1998 under reference 25860. Perhaps, the most significant one was in 2014 when the Royal Oak Chronograph reference 26300 went from a 39mm case to a 41mm as reference 26320.
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Royal Oak in 2022, the Chronograph once again benefitted from an influx of new materials and combinations. One of the seventeen new iterations introduced to commemorate the occasion was the introduction of the present watch entirely crafted in black ceramic, in 41mm diameter.
Endowed with the line’s latest design evolution, this new chronograph adorns a stunning all-black 41mm case with satin-brushed and polished surfaces with a black "Grande Tapisserie" dial contrasting perfectly with pink gold applied hour-markers and hands. More than just a good looking watch, the present chronograph is powered by the new in-house chronograph movement, the automatic calibre 4401, offering a flyback function and 70 hours of power reserve.
First reference 26240CE to appear on the auction market, the present example is complete with its full set of original accessories, and is presented in like-new overall condition.
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Royal Oak in 2022, the Chronograph once again benefitted from an influx of new materials and combinations. One of the seventeen new iterations introduced to commemorate the occasion was the introduction of the present watch entirely crafted in black ceramic, in 41mm diameter.
Endowed with the line’s latest design evolution, this new chronograph adorns a stunning all-black 41mm case with satin-brushed and polished surfaces with a black "Grande Tapisserie" dial contrasting perfectly with pink gold applied hour-markers and hands. More than just a good looking watch, the present chronograph is powered by the new in-house chronograph movement, the automatic calibre 4401, offering a flyback function and 70 hours of power reserve.
First reference 26240CE to appear on the auction market, the present example is complete with its full set of original accessories, and is presented in like-new overall condition.
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.