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  • Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet
    Year: Circa 2013
    Reference No: 26218ST.OO.1000ST.01
    Movement No: 849'539
    Case No: I05456
    Model Name: Royal Oak Offshore
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Automatic, 3126, 59 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Audemars Piguet bracelet, 190 mm. maximum length
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Audemars Piguet concealed double deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 42 mm. bezel width
    Signed: Case, dial and movement signed, case further engraved 19/20
    Accessories: With Audemars Piguet Warranty dated 5 October 2013, instruction manual, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    In 2013, a private dinner was held where 20 collectors were given this limited edition of 20 pieces. This Royal Oak was made to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the first Royal Oak Offshore and is fitted with a sapphire crystal display case back. It is reported that the dials were found in a factory from where the watch was originally introduced in 1993. The watch is furthermore presented in like new condition.

  • Artist Biography

    Audemars Piguet

    Swiss • 1881

    A 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.

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Property of an Important Collector

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Ref. 26218ST.OO.1000ST.01
A fine, rare and heavy stainless steel limited edition chronograph bracelet watch with date, made to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Royal Oak Offshore in 2013

Circa 2013
42 mm. bezel width
Case, dial and movement signed, case further engraved 19/20

Estimate
HK$120,000 - 180,000 
€14,400-21,700
$15,000-23,000

Sold for HK$237,500

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