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Audemars Piguet
Ref. 26568IM.OO.A004CA.01
Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Michael Schumacher
A fine and rare titanium limited edition chronograph wristwatch with date
- Estimate
- HK$200,000 - 300,000
HK$325,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Audemars Piguet
- Year
- Circa 2012
- Reference No
- 26568IM.OO.A004CA.01
- Case No
- H 81'055
- Model Name
- Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Michael Schumacher
- Material
- Titanium
- Calibre
- Automatic, 3126/3840, 59 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Grey <em>Audemars Piguet</em> rubber strap
- Clasp/Buckle
- Titanium <em>Audemars Piguet</em> buckle
- Dimensions
- 44 mm. diameter
- Signed
- <em>Case, dial and movement signed</em>
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
In 2010, Audemars Piguet appointed Michael Schumacher as its brand ambassador. Two years later, the company released the Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph in collaboration with and in honor of the racing legend.
The present model truly reflects Michael Schumacher’s passion and tastes – the tachymeter scale displays seven stars that represent Schumacher’s seven Formula 1 world champion titles. The blue stars represent the years he drove for Benetton and the red stars for Ferrari. The outer minute track also alludes to the checkered racing flag.
The present titanium watch was released in 1000 examples with the iconic Audemars Piguet Cermet bezel. It contains the AP Calibre 3126/3840.
The present watch is in like new condition.
The present model truly reflects Michael Schumacher’s passion and tastes – the tachymeter scale displays seven stars that represent Schumacher’s seven Formula 1 world champion titles. The blue stars represent the years he drove for Benetton and the red stars for Ferrari. The outer minute track also alludes to the checkered racing flag.
The present titanium watch was released in 1000 examples with the iconic Audemars Piguet Cermet bezel. It contains the AP Calibre 3126/3840.
The present watch is in like new condition.
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.