In 2004, Juan Pablo Montoya became the brand ambassador of Audemars Piguet with the launch of the highly coveted Royal Oak Offshore named after the racecar icon. Gaining immediate traction from F1 fans and collectors all over the globe, this phenomenal timepiece was produced in only two precious metal: titanium in a limited series of 1000 pieces, and like the present example 18K pink gold in a limited series of just 500 pieces. Each individually numbered and fueled with immense racecar driven concept, the Royal Oak Offshore Juan Pablo Montoya edition is simply astonishing. With eight cylinder head screws, carbon fiber armor, clutch disk shaped rotor and pedal like pushers, this hefty timepiece is craft and built like a true motorsport machine. Audemars Piguet also took a stepped further into the dial design, the grand tapisserie dial has an added flair with a subtle motif of a checkered flag as drivers speed pass the finish line. Furthermore, the strap is anything but mundane, pattern stitched, the black strap takes inspiration of padded race suits worn by F1 superstars.

Sublime in mechanics down to every nut and bolt, the present timepiece definitely deserves the podium. Numbered 351 out of a limited series of only 500 pieces, this engine is offered in an attractive condition with its original accessories, a true capsule piece and perfect to be worn by collectors during the showdown of the next race week.