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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 26325TS.OO.D005CR.01
Royal Oak Chronograph "Leo Messi"
A vibrant tantalum and stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with guarantee and box, number 383 of a limited edition of 500 pieces
- Estimate
- CHF15,000 - 30,000€16,000 - 32,000$18,600 - 37,300
CHF27,940
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- 2013
- Reference No
- 26325TS.OO.D005CR.01
- Case No
- H72817 caseback further engraved with limited edition number 383/500
- Model Name
- Royal Oak Chronograph "Leo Messi"
- Material
- Tantalum and stainless steel
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 2385, 37 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Rubber
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 41mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed.
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Audemars Piguet fitted box and Guarantee dated August 2013
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
- The Royal Oak chronograph "Leo Messi" was launched in 2012 and designed with football icon Leo Messi. The watch was made in 100 pieces in tantalum and platinum, 400 pieces in tantalum and pink gold and 500 pieces in tantalum and stainless steel like the present example.
- The model does without the signature tapisserie dial of the Royal Oak models and opts instead for a clean slate grey dial mirroring the color of the tantalum bezel and a silver subdial outer rings mirroring the color of the steel case.
- Elegant, refined yet athletic the present timepiece once again underlines Audemars Piguet's unappareled approach in mixing metals.
- The model does without the signature tapisserie dial of the Royal Oak models and opts instead for a clean slate grey dial mirroring the color of the tantalum bezel and a silver subdial outer rings mirroring the color of the steel case.
- Elegant, refined yet athletic the present timepiece once again underlines Audemars Piguet's unappareled approach in mixing metals.
Provenance
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.