Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 08, 2020
LOT 524
AUDEMARS PIGUET, REF. 25721, ROYAL OAK
OFFSHORE, THE BEAST, D SERIES, NO. 410,
COLOR-CHANGE DIAL, STEEL
CHF 25,000 - 35,000
HKD 200,000 - 280,000 / USD 25,000 - 35,000
Sold: CHF 43,750
A very fine, early, self-winding, stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with date.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: |
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Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Audemars Piguet
Model Royal Oak Offshore chronograph
Reference 25721ST.00.1000ST.01
Year Sold in April 1994
Case No. D46172/ No. 410
Bracelet Stainless steel Audemars Piguet bracelet with double deployant clasp (T11), approx. overall length 170 mm
Caliber 2226/2840
Dimensions 45 mm
Signature Dial, Case and Movement
Accessories Extract from the archives
Notes
Designed by Emmanuel Gueit, as a more modern version of the design by Gerald Genta, the Royal Oak offshore was launched in 1993, featuring
a more robust case that received a mixed response at first.
The first series were D serials (such as this example) and their dials often aged to various colours of brown due to the brass coming through the dial and the first series of deployant clasp.
These first series have now become sought after, as it has been reflected by their constant price increase at auction.
The first series were D serials (such as this example) and their dials often aged to various colours of brown due to the brass coming through the dial and the first series of deployant clasp.
These first series have now become sought after, as it has been reflected by their constant price increase at auction.