Lot 0430 - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak
Estimate: 
150,000 - 300,000
Highest Bid:
181,000
This auction has ended
Auction End: 3:45 pm 11 Aug 2026
110,000
Min Bid Increment: 500
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Key Features
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Steel "The Beast" (Ref. 26238ST)
A spectacular tribute to a revolutionary icon: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph in Stainless Steel (Reference 26238ST.OO.2000ST.01). Famously released to celebrate the heritage of the original 1993 Offshore, affectionately dubbed "The Beast", this 42mm masterpiece reintroduces the raw, muscular power of the collection on a massive, integrated steel bracelet. Equipped with a stunning blue "Petite Tapisserie" dial and a next-generation in-house flyback movement, this timepiece delivers an ultimate, commanding wrist presence for elite collectors.
Key Features:
- The Return of "The Beast": A brilliant modern execution that respects the design DNA of the original 1993 Offshore, preserving its iconic 42mm proportions, blue accents, and heavy metal aesthetic.
- Petite Tapisserie Dial: A magnificent night-blue dial adorned with the traditional, tightly spaced "Petite Tapisserie" pattern, contrasted perfectly by three clean chronograph sub-dials and a magnifying date window at 3 o'clock.
- Massive Steel Integrated Bracelet: Fitted with the highly coveted, fluid stainless steel integrated bracelet featuring alternating satin-brushed and mirror-polished surfaces, secured by an AP folding clasp.
- Thermosetting Rubber Accents: Features the signature blue rubber-clad pushpieces and screw-locked crown, adding a bold, sporty contrast and tactile feel to the robust steel case.
- In-House Calibre 4404: Powered by Audemars Piguet's state-of-the-art integrated automatic chronograph movement, featuring a high-performance column wheel and a 70-hour power reserve.
- Flyback Chronograph Function: Allows the running chronograph hand to be instantly reset and restarted with a single push of the lower button, essential for rapid continuous interval timing.
Technical Specifications:
- Brand: Audemars Piguet
- Reference: 26238ST.OO.2000ST.01
- Model: Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph
- Case Diameter: 42 mm
- Case Thickness: 15.2 mm
- Material: Stainless Steel
- Crystal: Glareproofed scratch-resistant sapphire crystal front and caseback
- Water Resistance: 100 meters (10 bar) with a screw-locked crown
