Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak Offshore 'Red', Reference 25770ST.OO.D009XX.04 | A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with date | Circa 2005
Auction Closed
May 10, 02:36 PM GMT
Estimate
10,000 - 20,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Dial: red petite Tapisserie
Calibre: cal. 2226 automatic, 50 jewels
Movement number: 561'493
Case: stainless steel, case back secured by 8 screws
Case number: E94'392, 2'073
Closure: stainless steel Audemars Piguet folding clasp
Size: 42 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Audemars Piguet Certificate of Origin, instruction manual and presentation box with outer packaging
Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore, introduced in 1993 as a more robust and contemporary evolution of the original Royal Oak, quickly established itself as a cornerstone of the brand’s modern identity. Reference 25770ST, produced in the early 2000s, belongs to a generation of Offshore models that explored bolder color variations and enhanced wrist presence.
The present example, distinguished by its vibrant red “petite Tapisserie” dial, is emblematic of this creative period, during which Audemars Piguet experimented with more expressive aesthetics while retaining the collection’s signature design codes. The combination of a stainless steel case, chronograph functionality, and striking dial configuration reflects the model’s dual appeal as both a technical instrument and a statement piece.
Offshore references from this era have increasingly attracted collector interest, particularly those featuring uncommon dial colors. As such, the present watch offers an opportunity to acquire a well-preserved example of a distinctive and increasingly sought-after variation within the Royal Oak Offshore lineage.