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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 26238ST.00.2000ST.01
Royal Oak Offshore
A virtually new stainless steel flyback chronograph wristwatch with date, additional stainless steel bracelet, warranty, hang tag, and presentation box
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• Attractive stainless steel flyback chronograph
• Property of the original owner and in virtually new condition
• Complete set
-First released in 1993, the Offshore was the modern and sporty interpretation of the iconic Gerald Genta-designed Royal Oak model. Produced to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Royal Oak, The original Offshore featured an automatic chronograph movement in an impressive 42mm diameter case, which while today is the norm, it was considered massive in 1993 and was quickly nicknamed “The Beast”.
-The reference 26238ST was introduced in 2021 and brought a return to the proportions and spirit of the original Royal Oak Offshore “The Beast” in a 42mm diameter case. It features a blue “Petite Tapisserie” dial with a similar 6-9-12 subsidiary dial layout, but significantly upgraded the movement to AP’s in-house caliber 4404 flyback chronograph with 70 hour power reserve. The case has been modernized with a sapphire crystal back and innovative interchangeable strap system to accommodate the rubber strap or the additional stainless steel bracelet.
-The present watch is offered by the original owner in virtually new condition and complete with its accessories.
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.