Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak Offshore 'Juan Pablo Montoya', Reference 26030RO.OO.D001IN.01 | A limited edition pink gold and carbon fibre chronograph wristwatch with date | Circa 2005
Auction Closed
November 9, 12:39 PM GMT
Estimate
24,000 - 48,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Dial: black
Calibre: cal. 2226 automatic, 54 jewels
Movement number: 582'563
Case: 18k pink gold and carbon fibre, sapphire crystal display case back secured by 8 screws
Case number: F25'072, 326/500
Closure: Audemars Piguet rubber strap and DLC-coated stainless steel
Size: 45.5 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Audemars Piguet Certificate of Origin, Certificate of Authenticity, instruction manual, service booklet and presentation case with outer packaging
Columbian born Juan Pablo Montoya was introduced to the world of motorsports at an early age by his father, who taught him the basics of go-karting and mentored him in the beginning of his career. Montoya began his career in F300 and Formula One testing in 1997, before making his Formula One debut in 2001. He competed in Formula One until 2006, when he made the switch to compete in the NASCAR circuit. In 2007, Montoya won the Rolex 24 at the Daytona International Speedway, and again in 2008 and 2013. He remains one of only two race car drivers, alongside Mario Andretti, to achieve victory in Formula One, the Indianapolis 500, and the 24 Hours of Daytona.
In 2004, Juan Pablo Montoya teamed up with Audemars Piguet and launched a limited edition of the famous Royal Oak Offshore the Reference 26030RO.OO.D001IN.01.
Inspired by its namesake icon, the Juan Pablo Montoya Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph was produced in titanium in a limited series of 1000 pieces, and in 18k pink gold in a limited series of 500 pieces, one of which is our present example.
This lot comes complete with its set of accessories, and is the perfect accompaniment to any motorsports enthusiast.