AUDEMARS PIGUET | A FINE STAINLESS STEEL TOURBILLON CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH REGISTERS AND BRACELET CASE F21081 ROYAL OAK CIRCA 2006

• cal. 2889 manual winding movement, 25 jewels, one-minute tourbillon • black Tapisserie dial, outer scale calibrated for 60 units, 2 subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30-minute register, tourbillon carriage revealed through an aperture at 6 o'clock • stainless steel Royal Oak case, two chronograph pushers to the band, sapphire crystal display back secured by 8 screws • case, dial and movement signed • with a stainless steel Audemars Piguet bracelet and folding clasp

Movement in working order when cataloging. Chronograph sets. Dial and hands are in very good condition. Case in very good condition, with very light surface wear, with very light sign of polishing. Overall in very good condition. * Please note that the movement has not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve 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."

Accompanied by an Audemars Piguet certificate, instruction manual, a loupe and presentation box. In 1972 Audemars Piguet presented the first ever Royal Oak. Its octagonal case with 8 screws was designed by the legendary watchmaker Gérald Genta. Audemars Piguet chose the name from a series of British Royal Navy ships which in turn had taken the name from the story of King Charles II who hid in the hollow of an Oak tree following the Battle of Worcester in 1651 against the Roundheads. The tree later became known as the "Royal Oak" a symbol of protection, reliability, and strength. The robust and masculine design of the watch coincides with its origin and Royal Oak has then been hailed by collectors as the ultimate icon of modern sports watch.  

Impeccably contained within the classic Royal Oak case is the meticulously crafted in-house movement which powers both the tourbillon and chronograph functions, and both of which Audemars Piguet is admirably equipped to show off their skills and expertise.