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Audemars Piguet

Ref. 25960BC

Royal Oak Chronograph

A very well-preserved, attractive and rare white gold chronograph wristwatch with salmon grande tapisserie dial, date and bracelet

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Royal Oak in 1992, Audemars Piguet introduced a limited-edition time-only Royal Oak with a distinctive salmon dial, a first for this vibrant color within the Royal Oak family. In the early 2000s, the manufacture reintroduced the coveted and alluring salmon dial in two new models: a platinum perpetual calendar and the present white gold chronograph.

On the wrist, the watch has a certain glorious heft that only the wearer will witness. In superb condition, this present Royal Oak Chronograph is an early specimen numbered 005, which will surely delight the avid collector with its ultimate rarity and sheer beauty. A true testament to the manufacture's unerring commitment to excellence, this exceptional timepiece represents a standout offering within the distinguished Royal Oak lineage.

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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