Important Watches Part II

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Audemars Piguet

'THE BEAST' ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE, REF 25721ST STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH DATE, TROPICAL DIAL AND BRACELET CIRCA 2001

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Lot Closed

November 12, 09:33 AM GMT

Estimate

20,000 - 40,000 CHF

Lot Details

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Audemars Piguet

'THE BEAST' ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE, REF 25721ST

STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH DATE, TROPICAL DIAL AND BRACELET

CIRCA 2001

Dial: tropical tapisserie dial

Calibre: cal. 2226/2840 automatic, 54 jewels

Movement number: 511'686

Case: stainless steel, back secured by 8 screws

Case number: E39'808, 2537

Closure: stainless steel Audemars Piguet Royal Oak bracelet and folding clasp

Dimensions: 42 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 200 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

Accessories: Audemars Piguet Extract from the Archives and presentation case

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In 1993 Audemars Piguet introduced the Royal Oak Offshore, a new version of the classic Royal Oak model. Designed by Emmanuel Gueit, the reference 25721ST was quickly nicknamed “The Beast” mainly due to its impressive case size of 42mm.

This present "E series" version, presents a mesmerising dial with an unusual additional effect. The colour of the tapisserie dial - originally blue when the watch was made – has naturally faded into a caramel brown. This phenomenon – referred to as “tropical” by collectors – is caused by the materials used in the manufacture of the dial discolouring over time after being exposed to certain elements such as the sun and other forms of light. The stunning effect creates an attractive patina on the surfaces affected, making these dials incredibly appealing.