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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 26030RO.OO.D001IN.01
Royal Oak Offshore Juan Pablo Montoya Chronograph
A fine and attractive limited edition pink gold chronograph wristwatch with carbon fiber inserts, date, and presentation box, numbered 201 of 500 pieces
- Estimate
- $18,000 - 36,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- Circa 2001
- Reference No
- 26030RO.OO.D001IN.01
- Case No
- No. 201/500, F24947
- Model Name
- Royal Oak Offshore Juan Pablo Montoya Chronograph
- Material
- 18K pink gold and carbon fiber
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 2226, 54 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K pink gold Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 42mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by an Audemars Piguet presentation box and hang tag.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
In 1992 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Royal Oak model, Audemars Piguet introduced the Royal Oak Offshore line. The brand sought to update the iconic Royal Oak with a sporty, more masculine aesthetic. The new Offshore featured a chronograph and calendar mechanism, along with a prominent rubber gasket sandwiched between the bezel and case, and therban – a type of rubber - coated chronograph pushers and screw down crown.
In 2004, Juan Pablo Montoya became a brand ambassador for Audemars Piguet with the launch of the highly coveted Royal Oak Offshore named after the famed Columbian Formula One racer. Produced in a limited series of 1000 examples in titanium, and like the present watch, 500 examples in pink gold, the 42mm diameter chronographs have a distinctive racing vibe from the eight cylinder screw heads to the carbon fiber inserts and clutch disk shaped rotor, and pedal like pushers. The typical Tapisserie dial motif has been modified to resemble the flow of the checkered flag waved at the finish line. Also, paying attention to detail, Audemars Piguet’s black strap takes its inspiration from the padded suits worn by F1 drivers.
Montoya has had a long and distinguished racing career competing at all levels of international racing and alongside Mario Andretti the only driver to win at Formula One, Indianapolis 500, and 24 Hours at Daytona. This Royal Oak Offshore is a tribute to his skills and excellence in motorsports.
In 2004, Juan Pablo Montoya became a brand ambassador for Audemars Piguet with the launch of the highly coveted Royal Oak Offshore named after the famed Columbian Formula One racer. Produced in a limited series of 1000 examples in titanium, and like the present watch, 500 examples in pink gold, the 42mm diameter chronographs have a distinctive racing vibe from the eight cylinder screw heads to the carbon fiber inserts and clutch disk shaped rotor, and pedal like pushers. The typical Tapisserie dial motif has been modified to resemble the flow of the checkered flag waved at the finish line. Also, paying attention to detail, Audemars Piguet’s black strap takes its inspiration from the padded suits worn by F1 drivers.
Montoya has had a long and distinguished racing career competing at all levels of international racing and alongside Mario Andretti the only driver to win at Formula One, Indianapolis 500, and 24 Hours at Daytona. This Royal Oak Offshore is a tribute to his skills and excellence in motorsports.
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.