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8041

Audemars Piguet

Ref. 25721ST.OO.1000ST.08.A

Royal Oak Offshore

A fine and attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with date, tachymeter scale, military dial and integrated bracelet

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- The present stainless steel Royal Oak Offshore belongs to the initial 25721ST references family, launched in 1993. Thanks to its outlandishly big-at-the-time proportions, it was nicknamed ‘The Beast’ when it was first exhibited at Basel World.

- Framed in an iconic octagonal bezel, this hefty sports watch from 2006 features a black Mega Tapisserie dial with contrasting oversized lume-filled Arabic numerals that can be spotted miles away. Staggering in proportions, this military dial perfectly complements the bold, muscular physique of the case. With three chronograph counters positioned at 6, 9 and 12 o’clock, the rounded canvas is harmonised with a date aperture at 3 o’clock.

- As 2023 marks the 30th birthday of ‘The Beast’, this will be the perfect year for collectors with large wrists to add this handsome timepiece to their collection. The present example is further completed with a hefty integrated bracelet and is preserved in excellent overall condition.

- Brothers not twins, the successor of the present reference is also available in this online auction. Do not hesitate to refer to Lot 8040 for a side-by-side comparison of the original and the next generation, ref. 26170ST, both presented with the same dial configuration.

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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