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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 26518ST
Royal Oak Tourbillon Extra-Thin Openworked
An intricate and rare stainless steel tourbillon wristwatch with skeletonized dial and bracelet, part of a limited edition of 100 pieces
- Estimate
- CHF100,000 - 200,000€107,000 - 213,000$111,000 - 221,000
CHF203,200
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- 2017
- Reference No
- 26518ST
- Movement No
- 973'794
- Case No
- J56619
- Model Name
- Royal Oak Tourbillon Extra-Thin Openworked
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 2924, 25 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Stainless steel Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 205mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 41mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Audemars Piguet certificate of authenticity, Guarantee dated 7th September 2017, purchase invoice, product literature, fitted presentation box and outer box.
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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.