Property of an Important Rocky Mountain Collector
Audemars Piguet
Reference 26030RO.OO.D001IN.01 Royal Oak Offshore 'Juan Pablo Montoya' | A limited edition pink gold automatic chronograph wristwatch with carbon fiber inserts and date, Circa 2004
Live auction begins on:
December 8, 03:00 PM GMT
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: black, Tapisserie
Caliber: cal. 2226/2840 automatic, 54 jewels
Movement number: 579'597
Case: 18 pink gold with carbon fiber bezel insert, sapphire crystal display back secured by eight screws
Case number: 132/500, F 24'878
Closure: 18k pink gold Audemars Piguet folding clasp
Size: 42 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Audemars Piguet Limited Edition presentation box with carbon fiber inserts and outer packaging, Certificate of Origin and Warranty booklet dated January 12th, 2004, Operating Instructions booklet, booklet, and two additional pairs of straps
Juan Pablo Montoya Roldán is a Colombian racing legend whose career spans Formula One, IndyCar, NASCAR, and endurance racing. Renowned for his versatility and fierce competitiveness, he is the only driver to win a CART Series title, the Indianapolis 500 and the 24 Hours of Daytona, all in his first attempt.
Montoya made his Formula One debut with Williams in 2001, replacing Jenson Button. In a remarkable rookie season, he secured his first Grand Prix victory at Monza in the Italian Grand Prix, starting from pole in the Williams FW23. That year, he achieved one win, three pole positions, and three fastest laps, firmly establishing himself as a formidable talent on the F1 grid.
In 2003, with Williams' FW25-BMW upgraded for performance, Montoya delivered one of his most memorable seasons. He claimed victory at the Monaco Grand Prix, his sole win at the iconic circuit and Williams’ first in two decades. That summer, Montoya mounted a serious championship challenge, finishing on the podium in seven consecutive races, including a dominant win at the German Grand Prix, finishing over a minute ahead of his rivals.
Although tensions within the team began to surface, most notably during the 2003 French Grand Prix, Montoya concluded his time with Williams on a high, winning the 2004 Brazilian Grand Prix. He then moved to McLaren, where he added wins at the British, Italian, and Brazilian Grands Prix, along with several additional podiums.
Montoya’s legacy extends beyond Formula One. His broad success across disciplines and continued role as mentor to his son, Sebastián Montoya, affirm his enduring impact on global motorsport.
The present lot is offered in beautiful condition complete with its full suite of accessories, a tribute to one of racing’s most iconic figures, encapsulated in a timepiece of refined and sophisticated design.