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  • Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet
    Year: Circa 2016
    Reference No: 26512ST
    Movement No: 882’278
    Case No: No. 0024, I92’377
    Model Name: Extra-Thin Royal Oak Tourbillon
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 2924, 25 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Audemars Piguet bracelet stamped 1220, overall length 200mm
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Audemars Piguet double deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 41mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Audemars Piguet warranty dated May 23, 2016, fitted presentation box, product literature and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is one of the most iconic wristwatch designs of the 20th century. Designed in one night by Gerald Genta, it was introduced in 1972, during the depths of the quartz crisis, and was the most expensive steel watch ever offered to the public. So audacious was its concept, Audemars Piguet’s competitors were sure the watch would bankrupt the company, however the model has become an icon and fan favourite for its rugged, masculine, and sporty aesthetic. Since its introduction, the brand has produced many iterations of the Royal Oak, experimenting with different case sizes, materials, dial treatments, and complications.

    The Royal Oak Tourbillon Extra-Thin was released in 2012 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the model, and is one of the few Royal Oaks with a manually wound movement. The present example is an extremely rare special edition made only for the Japanese market. With less than 50 examples believed to have been produced, it’s fitted with a black dial featuring a very fine “petite tapisserie” pattern – as found on original Royal Oak “Jumbo” dials from the 1970s.

    The 41mm diameter case features a sapphire caseback engraved with “Special Edition”, and permits a view of the extremely well-finished caliber 2924 within. Offering 70 hours of power reserve, the prestigious, ultra-thin movement and extra flat tourbillon carriage are visible through the aperture at 6 o’clock on the dial.

    Offered in excellent condition, and accompanied by all of its original accessories including warranty and presentation boxes, it is a rare opportunity to own a rare and exceptional Royal Oak with tourbillon.

  • 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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Ref. 26512ST
A very rare and attractive limited edition stainless steel tourbillon wristwatch with power reserve, warranty, and presentation box

Circa 2016
41mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement, clasp signed

Estimate
$80,000 - 160,000 
CHF72,000-144,000
€74,000-148,000
HK$625,000-1,250,000
S$108,000-215,000

Sold for $152,400

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The New York Watch Auction: EIGHT

New York Auction 10 - 11 June 2023