Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak Offshore 'Yellow', Reference 25770ST.OO.D050BU.02 | A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with date | Circa 2002
Auction Closed
May 10, 02:36 PM GMT
Estimate
10,000 - 20,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Dial: yellow petite Tapisserie
Calibre: cal. 2226/2840 automatic, 50 jewels
Movement number: 494'601
Case: stainless steel, case back secured by 8 screws
Case number: E40'323, 1'252
Closure: stainless steel Audemars Piguet folding clasp
Size: 42 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: no
Accessories: Audemars Piguet digital Extract from the Archives, instruction manual and presentation box with outer packaging
Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore “Yellow”, reference 25770ST.OO.D009XX.02, is a striking example of the collection’s early 2000s bold color explorations. Its vivid yellow “petite Tapisserie” dial immediately commands attention, exemplifying Audemars Piguet’s adventurous approach to design while maintaining the signature robustness of the Offshore line.
Housed in a stainless-steel case with chronograph functionality and a date display, the watch combines technical sophistication with a sporty, contemporary aesthetic. The octagonal bezel with exposed screws reinforces the model’s distinctive architectural presence.
Preserved in very good overall condition, this exceptional example offers collectors a rare opportunity to acquire a vibrant and highly desirable iteration of the Royal Oak Offshore.