Hong Kong, May 28, 2022

LOT 52

Audemars Piguet
Ref.26014, self-winding, chronograph, hour and minute counters, date, calibre 2385; “Royal Oak”; limited edition of 150 pieces, “La Boutique 40E.57th New York”; black PVD-coated steel

HKD 238,000 - 396,000

EUR 28,600 - 47,700 / CHF 30,000 - 50,000 / USD 30,300 - 51,000

Black PVD-coated steel (physical vapor deposition), self-winding, “tonneau”-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with case-back screwed by yellow gold eight screws, octagonal bezel screwed by yellow gold eight screws, black colour dial with radial revolving Arabic numerals and four horological complications:
· 1/8 second chronograph (activated by the two round-shaped push-pieces located on the case-band)
· 30-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 3 o’clock)
· 12-hour counter (subsidiary dial at 9 o’clock)
· Date of the month (aperture between 4 and 5 o’clock)


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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 Sentier (Vallée de Joux)

Model “Royal Oak”

Reference 26014SN.OO.D002CR.01

Year circa 2003

Movement No. 529 399

Case No. F 02 766

Material black PVD-coated steel

Bracelet integrated black rubber leather strap

Buckle black PVD-coated steel “Royal Oak” deployant clasp

Diameter 42 mm. (bezel)

Caliber 2385

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories original fitted box, certificate of origin (dated 2012)

Notes

Audemars Piguet, “Royal Oak” “La Boutique 40E.57th New York”, 2003
In celebration of the opening of their first boutique in 2003 in New York on 40 East 57th Street, Audemars Piguet launched the “La Boutique” edition in 150 examples only.
Made in blackened PVD, this “Royal Oak” featured a special engraved case-back depicting the boutique.