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Audemars Piguet
Reference 26078PO.OO.D018CR.01 Royal Oak Offshore Rubens Barrichello | A limited edition platinum and ceramic automatic chronograph wristwatch with date, Circa 2006 | 愛彼 26078PO.OO.D018CR.01 型號 Royal Oak Offshore Rubens Barrichello | 限量版鉑金及陶瓷自動上鏈計時腕錶備日期顯示，約2006年製
Auction Closed
June 15, 05:21 PM GMT
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
Lot Details
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Property from the X Collection
Audemars Piguet
Reference 26078PO.OO.D018CR.01 Royal Oak Offshore Rubens Barrichello
A limited edition platinum and ceramic automatic chronograph wristwatch with date, Circa 2006
愛彼 26078PO.OO.D018CR.01 型號 Royal Oak Offshore Rubens Barrichello
限量版鉑金及陶瓷自動上鏈計時腕錶備日期顯示，約2006年製
Dial: blue
Caliber: cal. 2326/2840 automatic, 41 jewels
Case: platinum, ceramic bezel, case back secured by eight screws
Case number: F 73895
Closure: platinum Audemars Piguet folding buckle
Size: 42 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Produced as a limited edition of only 150 examples in platinum, the present watch was made honoring the Brazilian Formula One race car champion Ruben Barrichello. The unique design draws on the bezel, crown and chronograph push buttons. Heavily inspired by the racing world, the ceramic bezel mimics the ventilations on a disc brake while the buttons are a reminiscent of cooling ducts. The watch is offered in like new condition.
Born in 1972, Brazilian pilot Rubens Barrichello became a prominent figure in Formula One during the 1990’s and 2000’s. Rubens raced for the Jordan, William’s and Honda F1 teams but is best known for the years he spent at Ferrari in 2000’s, where he partnered up with the Michael Schumacher. He started in 183 Grand Prix races, getting 12 pole positions and winning 16 races total. He was runner-up in the world championships in 2002 and 2004, 3rd in 2001 and contributed to Ferrari’s 5 constructor’s championships during his time with the company.