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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 26591Ti.OO.1252TI.03
Royal Oak “Minute Repeater Supersonnerie”
An exceptional and very rare limited edition titanium minute-repeating “Supersonnerie” wristwatch with smoked grey grande tapisserie dial, bracelet, warranty, and presentation box
- Estimate
- $200,000 - 400,000
$330,200
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- Circa 2021
- Reference No
- 26591Ti.OO.1252TI.03
- Case No
- NJ4361R
- Model Name
- Royal Oak “Minute Repeater Supersonnerie”
- Material
- Titanium
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 2953, 32 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Titanium Audemars Piguet bracelet, stamped 1252, max overall length 205mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- Titanium Audemars Piguet double deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 42mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Audemars Piguet International Warranty, fitted presentation box, product literature and outer packaging
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak “Minute Repeater Supersonnerie” is the ultimate in luxury wristwatches with the sporty Royal Oak case and the refined complication of a minute repeater, all housed in lightweight and robust titanium. The watch can be considered a true gem of Audemars Piguet's technical proficiency as well as the ultimate paragon of their definition of sport luxury.
The original “Concept Supersonnerie” was released in 2014 and displayed Audemars Piguet’s exceptional mastery of complications. The timepiece was a new take on a historic design, the ability to create a loud and sonorous tone from a minute repeater. Repeating timepieces have a long tradition in horology, from the earliest town clocks to 19th century gentlemen’s pocket watches, to the 21st-century as a display of excellence in craftsmanship. The “Concept Supersonnerie” set a new standard in the ability of the timepiece to chime. Designed as a musical instrument, three patents were granted, one for the gongs, one for a refined regulator, and the third for a caseback with apertures, which does not obstruct the tone as is typically seen in most repeaters. This allows for the watch to have a louder chime when worn on the wrist than off.
The Royal Oak “Minute Repeater Supersonnerie” was released in 2019 in a limited edition of twenty example in titanium, and updated in 2021 like the present watch. Housed in the traditional Royal Oak 42mm diameter case with minute repeater slide at 9 o’clock, the dial layout is simple yet elegant, with a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock. The timepiece has an elegant monochromatic design with the smoked grey grande tapisserie dial. The caseback is engraved with sound waves and “Supersonnerie” similar to other editions. Consigned by the original owner, the present watch is in nearly new condition, and is offered complete with its warranty card and presentation box.
CONSIGNED BY THE ORIGINAL OWNER
The original “Concept Supersonnerie” was released in 2014 and displayed Audemars Piguet’s exceptional mastery of complications. The timepiece was a new take on a historic design, the ability to create a loud and sonorous tone from a minute repeater. Repeating timepieces have a long tradition in horology, from the earliest town clocks to 19th century gentlemen’s pocket watches, to the 21st-century as a display of excellence in craftsmanship. The “Concept Supersonnerie” set a new standard in the ability of the timepiece to chime. Designed as a musical instrument, three patents were granted, one for the gongs, one for a refined regulator, and the third for a caseback with apertures, which does not obstruct the tone as is typically seen in most repeaters. This allows for the watch to have a louder chime when worn on the wrist than off.
The Royal Oak “Minute Repeater Supersonnerie” was released in 2019 in a limited edition of twenty example in titanium, and updated in 2021 like the present watch. Housed in the traditional Royal Oak 42mm diameter case with minute repeater slide at 9 o’clock, the dial layout is simple yet elegant, with a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock. The timepiece has an elegant monochromatic design with the smoked grey grande tapisserie dial. The caseback is engraved with sound waves and “Supersonnerie” similar to other editions. Consigned by the original owner, the present watch is in nearly new condition, and is offered complete with its warranty card and presentation box.
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.