Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph . A VERY RARE AND IMPRESSIVE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES AND BRACELET

Year of production 1998 | No original box | No original papers
Estimated price $36,451
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Detailed information about this Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph watch – Year of production 1998

Basic Info
Listing code NVBCV0
Brand Audemars Piguet
Model Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph
Reference number ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE QUANTIEME PERPETUEL MODEL
Dealer product code 6534045
Movement Automatic
Case material Steel
Year of production 1998
Scope of delivery
No original box, no original papers
Location Switzerland, Geneva
Price CHF30,000 (= $36,451)
Availability Item is in stock

Caliber
Movement Automatic

Case
Case material Steel
Case diameter 42 mm
Dial Blue

Bracelet/strap
Bracelet color Steel
Bracelet length 190 mm
Clasp Double-fold clasp

Functions
Moon phase, Chronograph, Perpetual calendar

Description
AUDEMARS PIGUET. A VERY RARE AND IMPRESSIVE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES AND BRACELET
ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE QUANTIEME PERPETUEL MODEL, REF. 25854ST, CASE NO. E8086, NO. 008, CIRCA 1998
Movement: Automatic
Dial: Blue
Case: 42 mm. wide
With: Stainless steel Audemars Piguet bracelet and double deployant clasp, overall length approximately 190 mm., Extract from the Archives


Lot Essay:

Created to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Royal Oak, the Offshore was designed by Emmanuel Gueit with adventure-seekers in mind. Crafted with a stainless steel case of 42 mm. diameter and imposing thickness, the model shocked the industry when introduced during Baselworld in 1993. Nicknamed 'The Beast', the Royal Oak Offshore gradually gathered interest from collectors, reaching today popularity levels that were initially unexpected.

The present timepiece is a more intricate edition of 'The Beast', boasting a distinguished perpetual calendar and moon phases alongside its chronograph feature. The sheer volume of information this timepiece provides is impressive: rather than a basic 30-minute chronograph, it offers a comprehensive 12-hour version, with the hour counter positioned at 6 o’clock.

Certain design elements reveal the meticulous care Audemars Piguet invested in the dial and movement structure, achieving a highly detailed layout while preserving symmetry and harmony. All functions are neatly organized within sub-dials, with the 9 o’clock counter notably housing three hands: one for the month, one for chronograph minutes, and a small rotating disc at the center to mark the leap year cycle.
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On all lots we charge 26% of the hammer price up to and including US$1,000,000, 21.0% on that part of the hammer price over US$1,000,000 and up to and including US$6,000,000, and 15.0% of that part of the hammer price above US$6,000,000.

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New York, United States of America
English, German
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