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Full Set Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Off Shore Gran Prix Carbon Watch 26290IO |
Full Set Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Off Shore Gran Prix Carbon Watch 26290IO
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The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Grand Prix Ref. 26290IO.OO.A001VE.01 was introduced around 2010 as one of the most technically expressive Royal Oak Offshore chronographs of its generation, produced in a strictly limited series of 1,750 pieces worldwide. This particular example is individually numbered 1543/1750, adding an important element of provenance and collectibility to an already distinctive reference. Its motorsport character extends far beyond the Grand Prix name, combining a lightweight 44 mm forged-carbon case, titanium components and an elaborate black-and-red racing-inspired dial with contrasting chronograph registers and a tachymeter scale. From a watchmaking perspective, the automatic AP Caliber 3126/3840 represents an interesting marriage of Audemars Piguet’s manufacture movement architecture with a chronograph mechanism, while the exhibition caseback allows the mechanical construction and specially designed oscillating weight to remain visible. The use of forged carbon, titanium and other high-performance materials was particularly significant during this period, demonstrating how Audemars Piguet was pushing the Royal Oak Offshore beyond traditional steel and precious-metal construction. Equally important for a collector, this example is accompanied by its original Audemars Piguet presentation box and original papers/booklets, preserving the integrity of the set. With its numbered limited production, original documentation, unconventional material construction and unmistakable racing aesthetic, the Grand Prix remains one of the most recognizable high-performance Offshore executions of its era.
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| Item Information |
| Manufacturer |
Audemars Piguet |
| Category |
Royal Oak Off Shore |
Reference Number
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26290IO.OO.A001VE.01 |
Band
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Leather |
Band Color
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Black With Red Details |
Band Style
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Black leather strap with red stitching |
Band Type
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Rubber |
Bezel
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8 Screw Bezel |
Bezel color
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Forged Carbon |
Box
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Yes |
Caliber
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AP Caliber 3126/3840 |
Case Lock
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Sapphire porthole |
Case Mes
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44 mm |
Clasp Type
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Folding clasp |
Color
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Forged Carbon |
Crystal
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Scratch Resistant Sapphire |
Description
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No. 1543 of 1,750 Pieces |
Dial Color
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Red and Black |
Dial Special
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“Méga Tapisserie” pattern |
Dial Type
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Faceted Baton Dial |
Function
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Day Date Single Quick |
Gender
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Mens |
Gral Condition
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Very Good Condition |
Hands
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Baton hands |
Jewels
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59 |
Material
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Titanium |
Movement Type
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Automatic |
Papers
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Yes |
Shape
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Round |
Signed Band
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Yes |
Signed Case
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Yes |
Signed Dial
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Yes |
Signed Mov
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Yes |
Size
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44 M |
Type
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Luxury |
Year
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2010 |
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