Audemars Piguet

• cal. 2326/2840 automatic lever movement, 50 jewels • black dial with open-worked centre, applied luminescent indexes, subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers, aperture for date, silvered outer tachymeter scale calibrated for 300 units • titanium Royal Oak Offshore case, octagonal ceramic bezel secured by 8 screws, screw-down crown, back secured by 8 screws • case, dial and movement signed • with a titanium Audemars Piguet folding clasp

The movement is in working condition at the time of cataloguing. The dial is in great condition. There is a visible surface scratch on the top of the case between the links where the bracelet is attached and a thin surface scratch going along the whole height of the the left band. The rest of the case has very minor surface scratches, as it seems like the watch was not frequently used. Overall the watch is in great condition. The watch has not been tested to determine the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Accompanied by an Audemars Piguet certificate of authenticity, instruction manual and presentation case.  Introduced in the beginning of 2000, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore model propelled the legendary all-purpose sports watch into a new arena thanks to research into the use of new technologies and materials such as titanium and ceramic.  

The Royal Oak Offshore Rubens Barichello Chronograph’s construction takes its inspiration from racing cars, hence the construction of the case with its added elements in titanium and ceramic to the chronograph pushers and layers to the bezel.

The strong and bold aesthetic with clear edges and geometric shapes combined with the use of these futuristic materials together make for a characterful and avant-garde watch.