Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Monaco, Jan 19, 2023

LOT 99*

AUDEMARS PIGUET
REF. 25863 TI, SELF-WINDING, CHRONOGRAPH, MINUTE AND HOUR COUNTERS, DATE; "ROYAL OAK" "OFFSHORE T3", LIMITED EDITION OF 1 000 PIECES; TITANIUM

EUR 20,000 - 40,000

USD 21,500 - 42,900 / HKD 168,000 - 336,000 / CHF 19,800 - 39,600

Fine and very rare, titanium, self-winding, "tonneau"-shaped, gentleman's wristwatch, water-resistant with case-back screwed by eight screws, octagonal ship's porthole-shaped bezel screwed by eight hexagonal "nuts" screws, black dial, 30-minute counter, 12-hour counter and date of the month; made in a limited edition of 1 000 pieces.

This Lot is submitted to commissions and taxes :
If the lot is delivered within the EU:
a 20% import VAT is due on the hammer price with buyer’s premium, plus 120€ for termination of temporary export, at buyer’s expense.
If the lot is delivered outside EU:
120€ for termination of temporary export is due,at buyer’s expense
Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

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, Le Brassus (Vallée de Joux)

Model "Royal Oak" "Offshore T3"

Reference 25863TI.OO.A001CU.01

Year circa 2003

Case No.  F 00617

Material titanium

Bracelet leather AP strap

Buckle titanium AP deployant clasp

Diameter 48 mm.

Caliber 2226/2840

Weight 135.1 gr. (approx.)

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories leather pouch

Notes

Made in 1 000 examples, this chronograph has been specially designed in collaboration with Arnold Schwarzenegger for the movie Terminator 3 "Rise of the machines".