Important Watches
Important Watches
Royal Oak 'Kasparov', Reference 25860ST.OO.1110ST.03 A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with date and bracelet Circa 2001 | 愛彼 | Royal Oak 'Kasparov' 型號 25860ST-OO.1110ST.03 精鋼計時鍊帶腕錶備日期顯示,製作年份約 2001
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November 9, 01:29 PM GMT
Estimate
25,000 - 50,000 CHF
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Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak 'Kasparov', Reference 25860ST.OO.1110ST.03
A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with date and bracelet
Circa 2001
愛彼
Royal Oak 'Kasparov' 型號 25860ST-OO.1110ST.03 精鋼計時鍊帶腕錶備日期顯示,製作年份約 2001
Dial: black
Calibre: cal. 2385 automatic, 37 jewels
Movement number: 520'284
Case: stainless steel, case back secured by 8 screws
Case number: E49'420, 3585
Closure: stainless steel Audemars Piguet bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 39 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 190 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Audemars Piguet Certificate of Origin and presentation case with outer packaging
The Royal Oak is unanimously viewed as one of the most significant wristwatch designs to ever see light. Since 1972, the legendary sport-chic watch saw a multitude of variations come to life, including an elegant chronograph version such as the present piece.
The Royal Oak Chronograph was introduced in 1998, under the reference 25860ST. The timepiece was available with various dial colors and could be purchased in precious metals. This example stays true to the Royal Oak origins with its blue tapisserie dial, showcasing the trademark boxed guilloché pattern the Royal Oak has been acclaimed for since its inception. The F. Piguet-based movement incorporates a date and a chronograph, adding both practical and sporty features to the watch.
This specific reference gained considerable popularity as the legendary chess Grandmaster Garry Kasparov wore one during his professional games, and would always remove it from his wrist prior to his last, winning moves. The watch has since been nicknamed "Kasparov" by collectors.