Even for someone who has never set foot there, the mere mention of the Las Vegas Strip immediately evokes a sense of glitz, of glittering neon lights, and illuminated fountains that so many associate with Las Vegas itself. In 2012, Audemars Piguet sought to capture that essence and transmute it into a watch – and thus, the Royal Oak Offshore Limited Edition “Las Vegas Strip” was born.

Part of a gendered pair of limited edition releases, the present reference 26271BC is one of only sixty pieces manufactured at the time. Set with 369 brilliant-cut diamonds on a substantial 18K white gold case, it exudes luxury and opulence unlike anything else. The diamonds are of immensely high quality, even in color and size and fit harmoniously throughout the case, which at 37mm, is actually of a size that is not too brash, but not too petite. The black crocodile strap with red contrast stitching plays off the colors in the dial, and the therban rubber coated chronograph pushers harken to the original Royal Oak Offshore, “The Beast”. The colors of the dial draw a clear line to the imagery of the Las Vegas Strip – a dark desert sky illuminated by twinkling stars and neon lights, or a black grand tapisserie dial with neon red accents and brilliant-cut diamond indexes.

Consigned by the original owner and preserved in beautiful, unpolished condition, and with its full suite of Vegas-themed accessories – including a set of Audemars Piguet playing cards and a Vegas themed presentation box – this is an exceptionally rare opportunity to obtain an ultra-cool iteration of the Royal Oak Offshore.

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