Audemars Piguet

• cal. 2326/2848 automatic nickel lever movement, 59 jewels, mono-metallic balance • anthracite Tapisserie dial, applied baton indexes, 3 subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers, magnified aperture for date, tachometer scale • 18k pink gold Royal Oak Offshore case, cermet bezel secured by 8 screws, sapphire crystal case back secured by 8 screws • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k pink gold Audemars Piguet buckle

Automatic movement and chronograph function in working order during time of cataloguing. Dial is clean and intact. A very light hairline on the crystal top between 10 and 11 o'clock. Bezel, case and buckle in very good condition, only a few minor hairlines, one very light scratch to the side near 10 o'clock, otherwise very clean in general. Overall in excellent condition. Please note the number of jewels is 59 instead of 50. *Please note the movement has not been tested for time keeping and a service might be required at the buyer's expense.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

As homage to Schumacher's legendary motor racing career, the Royal Oak Offshore Michael Schumacher was launched as Schumacher announced his retirement in 2012. The seven stars in red and blue on the dial, representing his seven years of being the world champion, as well as his name and signature on the black automatic rotor at the back are the subtle tributes to the phenomenal driver himself. The use of material is particularly innovative; the bezel of the watch is made of cermet, a composite material composed of ceramic and metallic materials, which has better deformation and shock resistance properties than ceramic and seven times the shock resistance than steel. 

Produced in limited edition, this creation of the timepiece is no doubt a perfect demonstration of Audemars Piguet's innovation and Schumacher's meticulousness.