Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jan 18, 2022
LOT 137
Audemars Piguet.
Ref. 26560IO.OO.D002CA.01.A Royal Oak Concept Gmt Tourbillon, Titanium
EUR 100,000 - 200,000
USD 114,000 - 226,000 / HKD 890,000 - 1,770,000 / CHF 104,000 - 208,000
Fine and very rare tonneau shaped titanium manual winding wristwatch, with tourbillon and Gmt indicator. With original box and papers.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 1 |
As new |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |
Brand Audemars Piguet, Le Brassus (Vallée de Joux)
Model Royal Oak Concept Gmt Tourbillon
Reference 26560IO.OO.D002CA.01.A
Year 2016
Movement No. 881346 - caliber 2913
Case No. I43453-0181
Bracelet Black leather bracelet with titanium deployant clasp - length 185 mm.
Dimensions 47 mm.
Weight 138,22 gr. (approx.)
Signature case, dial and movement
Accessories with original box, outfitted box, additional bracelet, key, warranty and booklet
Notes
The story of the Royal Oak is well known: born in 1972 from the genius designer, Gerald Genta, it became the most emblematic luxury sport wristwatch by Audemars Piguet. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the launch of this icon, Audemars Piguet produced in 2002 the Royal Oak Concept, a limited edition of 150 pieces. While the first Royal Oak Concept did feature a tourbillon, it didn't come with a GMT function. In 2011, the manufacture developed the collection by creating the Royal Oak Concept GMT Tourbillon ref. 26560IO.OO.D002CA.01, using titanium and ceramic, which are lighter materials, with a bold design for the case. There was a clear and established desire to modernize the initial model with high-tech materials (titanium, ceramic and the rubber band) and extreme complications, both Tourbillon and GMT.