Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Apr 25, 2021
LOT 89
AUDEMARS PIGUET REF. 26284RO,
“ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE, RUBENS BARRICHELLO III" PINK GOLD, LIMITED EDITION OF 257 PIECES
“ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE, RUBENS BARRICHELLO III" PINK GOLD, LIMITED EDITION OF 257 PIECES
HKD 350,000 - 450,000
USD 45,000 - 58,000 / CHF 41,900 - 53,940
Very fine, limited, and heavy 18K pink gold, titanium self-winding chronograph wristwatch with ceramic bezel. The dial has a white tachymeter ring, a red inner ring, and a skeletonized center. Made in a limited edition of 257 pieces in 2008 as the third Offshore collection inspired by the F1-driver Rubens Barrichello.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
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, Rubens Barrichello III, Limited edition in 257 pieces
Reference 26284RO
Year Circa 2008
Case No. G 59515
Buckle 18k pink gold deployant clasp.
Caliber AP 2326/ 2840
Dimensions Ø 46mm
Signature Case, Dial and Movement
Accessories Original fitted box, certificate of origin, instruction booklet
Notes
Audemars Piguet, “Royal Oak Offshore” “Rubens Barrichello” models
A grand prix driver since 1993, Rubens Barrichello had been associated with Audemars Piguet for nearly two years when Audemars Piguet produced a very special chronograph. The special “Royal Oak Offshore” “Rubens Barrichello” is designed to pay homage to the high- tech world of Formula One engineering and performance.
“Rubens Barrichello I”, 2006
· Limited edition of 150 pieces in stainless steel.
“Rubens Barrichello II”, 2006
Made as a limited edition of 1 650 pieces in total; three versions are available:
· Limited edition of 150 pieces in platinum (950);
· Limited edition of 500 pieces in 18K pink gold;
· Limited edition of 1 000 pieces in titanium (grade 5).
“Rubens Barrichello III”, 2008
· Limited edition of 257 pieces 18K pink gold, titanium and cerami
· Limited edition of 500 pieces in 18K pink gold;
· Limited edition of 1 000 pieces in titanium (grade 5).
“Rubens Barrichello III”, 2008
· Limited edition of 257 pieces 18K pink gold, titanium and cerami
Biography
Barrichello, Rubens
Rubens Gonçalves Barrichello (b. May 23, 1972) is a Brazilian Formula One race driver, born in Sao Paulo. Barrichello, who shares his first name and birthday with his father, grew up idolizing the late Ayrton Senna. Senna, in turn, considered Barrichello to be his protégé. As of the 2008 Formula One season Barrichello is the only driver still competing in Formula One to have raced against Senna. He has scored the fifth greatest drivers’ points total in the history of the Formula One. Between 2000 and 2005 Barrichello drove for Ferrari as a teammate of Michael Schumacher, and enjoyed great success. When Schumacher retired at the end of 2006, Barrichello became the most experienced driver on the grid. Barrichello and his wife Silvana have two sons, Eduardo (b. 2001) and Fernando (b. 2005). He supports the Brazilian football team the Corinthians.