Audemars Piguet
Reference 25940OK/O/0002CA/01 Royal Oak Offshore | A pink gold automatic chronograph wristwatch with date, Circa 2005
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15,000 - 25,000 USD
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19,000 USD
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Description
Dial: grey, Méga Tapisserie
Caliber: cal. 2226/2840 automatic, 54 jewels
Case: 18k pink gold, case back secured by eight screws
Case number: 069, E 81'468
Closure: 18k pink gold Audemars Piguet folding clasp
Size: 42 mm diameter, strap circumference is approximately 200 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Audemars Piguet presentation box with outer packaging, Certificate of Origin and Warranty booklet (undated), and Operating Instructions booklet
Introduced in 1993, the Royal Oak Offshore marked a decisive turning point for Audemars Piguet. Rather than simply revisiting the celebrated Royal Oak design, the brand chose to amplify it, enlarging the proportions, enhancing its presence, and embracing a distinctly sportier character.
Bold in both scale and concept, the Offshore challenged the conventions of traditional luxury watchmaking. Its assertive architecture and forward-thinking use of materials signaled a new era for the manufacture, ultimately redefining and modernizing the brand’s identity for a new generation of collects ors.
The present example showcases a refined grey dial adorned with the signature Méga Tapisserie pattern, whose pronounced texture adds depth and visual dynamism. This subtle tonality is beautifully contrasted by the robust yet elegant pink gold case, creating a harmonious interplay between strength and sophistication.