Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 25721BA.OO.1000BA.02

Audemars Piguet Ref. 25721BA.OO.1000BA.02 A very heavy, well-preserved and attractive yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with blue dial, date and bracelet

Manufacturer : Audemars Piguet Year : 2001 Reference No : 25721BA.OO.1000BA.02 Movement No : 495'582 Case No : E31617 and 151 Model Name : Royal Oak Offshore "The Beast Material : 18K yellow gold Calibre : Automatic, cal. 2226/2840, 54 jewels Bracelet/Strap : 18K yellow gold Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 190mm Clasp/Buckle : 18K yellow gold Audemars Piguet deployant clasp Dimensions : 42mm diameter Signed : Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed Accessories : Accompanied by Audemars Piguet travelling pouch. Further accompanied by Extrait de Registre confirming the register date of the watch on 8th June 2001 The Royal Oak was already a disruptive and revolutionary design in the world of horology at its launch in 1972. However, in the early 1990s, Audemars Piguet tasked its in-house designer Emmanuel Gueit with the challenge of reinventing this classic collection and infusing it with new life and power. The result was the introduction of the Royal Oak Offshore in 1993, a model whose design and attitude were so rambunctious that it caused controversy even within Audemars Piguet itself. The first Offshore reference 25721 was shortly thereafter nicknamed "The Beast" due to its astonishing 42mm case size, which was considered massive at the time. The present example of "The Beast" is without a doubt a masterpiece of lavish suaveness. Its hefty yellow gold case and bracelet create a potent formula when combined with the royal blue dial, which is the most attractive and sought-after combination above all. Exclusive and opulent, the timepiece bears the philosophy in which the original Beast was designed. Furthermore, this example is particularly collectible as it was preserved in very crisp and impressive condition, with sharp hallmarks and a gleaming yellow gold bracelet.