Lot 2526
  • 2526

AUDEMARS PIGUET | A FINE LIMITED EDITION YELLOW GOLD AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND REGISTERSCASE F01284 ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER CIRCA 2003

Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 HKD
bidding is closed

Description

  • A FINE LIMITED EDITION YELLOW GOLD AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND REGISTERSCASE F01284 ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER CIRCA 2003
  • yellow gold; alligator
  • diameter 42 mm
• cal. 2226/2840 automatic movement, 54 jewels • brown Tapisserie dial, applied luminous white Arabic numerals, 3 subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers, aperture for date, outer tachometer scale • 18k yellow gold Royal Oak Offshore case, two rubber chronograph pushers to the band, case back engraved with the signature of Arnold Schwarzenegger and secured by 8 screws • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k yellow gold Audemars Piguet folding clasp

Condition

Movement in working order when cataloging. Chronograph and date are in working condition and set. Dial and hands are in very good condition. Case in very good condition, with very light hairlines and scuff from wear, with very light signs of tarnishing to the bands near the buttons and case back. Overall in very good condition. * Please note that the movement has not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and a service might be required at the buyer's expense. **The strap of this wristwatch is made from an endangered species, please refer to important notices for further information.**
"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."

Catalogue Note

Accompanied by an Audemars Piguet certificate, instruction manual and presentation box. In 2003, Audemars Piguet launched a special edition of the Offshore chronograph with actor Arnold Schwarzenegger's signature engraved on the case back. Available in a very limited edition of 400 examples, these models are extremely rare and are considered very collectible and desirable in the market.