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Royal Oak '50th Anniversary', reference 26240OR.OO.D315CR.01 Montre bracelet chronographe en or rose avec date | Pink gold chronograph wristwatch with date Vers 2022 | Circa 2022
Lot Closed
September 29, 12:14 PM GMT
Estimate
50,000 - 100,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak '50th Anniversary', reference 26240OR.OO.D315CR.01
Montre bracelet chronographe en or rose avec date |
Pink gold chronograph wristwatch with date
Vers 2022 |
Circa 2022
Cadran: grande tapisserie bleue
Calibre: cal. 4401 automatique, 40 rubis
Boîtier: or rose 18K (750°/00), fond verre saphir sécurisé par 8 vis
Fermoir: bracelet Audemars Piguet en alligator et double boucle déployante en or rose 18K (750°/00)
Dimensions: 41 mm
Signé: boîtier, cadran et mouvement
Ecrin: oui
Papiers: oui
Accessoires: certificat d'origine, écrin de voyage, manuel d'utilisation et écrin avec surboîte Audemars Piguet
Dial: blue grande tapisserie
Calibre: cal. 4401 automatic, 40 jewels
Case: 18k pink gold, sapphire crystal display back secured by 8 screws
Closure: Audemars Piguet alligator strap and 18k pink gold double folding clasp
Size: 41 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Audemars Piguet certificate of origin, travel pouch, instruction manual and presentation box with outer packaging
Poids brut 160.30 g |
Gross weight 160.30 g
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the celebrated Royal Oak, Audemars Piguet released a series of new pieces. These watches were highly anticipated and the demand was so high that it was nearly impossible to purchase them from the boutiques.
The new Royal Oak chronograph 41mm in particular, the Reference 26240, exemplified by the present lot, is considered as one of the most beautiful creations of this highly exclusive series.
The 41mm diameter case elevates the original design to contemporary expectations while preserving the harmony of the masterpiece of Gerald Genta.
The new case has enlarged bevels to increase the contrast and play of light between the satin and polished surgaces. The sapphire display back is perfectly integrated to the case for a greater comfort. Its dial has the new Audemars Piguet signature, without the logo. The letters are are made of thin layers of 24ct gold and are all linked together. The minute track is now on a flat base, as opposed to be on the tapisserie as it was previously the case. The dial on this example has a most delightful nuance of blue. Extremely difficult to capture, this beautiful colour changes depending on the light, ceaselessly providing pleasure and satisfaction to the wearer. Furthermore, the luminescent indexes and hands are made in white gold.
The watch is powered by the calibre 4401 which was first introduced in 2019 with the Code 11.59. This extremely high-quality column wheel movement with flyback function is made of 381 parts and offers 70 hours of power reserve. Its rotor is decorated with the 50 years engraving.
Preserved in superb condition and accompanied by its original accessories, this example is a great opportunity to acquire a stunning contemporary iteration of the first and the most famous luxury sport watch in the world.