Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 25970ST.OO.1010ST.01

Ref. 25970ST.OO.1010ST.01A fine and very rare limited edition stainless steel dual-time wristwatch with salmon dial, date, power reserve indication, bracelet and presentation box, numbered 80 of a limited edition of 100 pieces, made to commemorate Hong Kong’s handover to China in 1997

Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet Year: 1997 Reference No: 25970ST.OO.1010ST.01 Movement No: 451’470 Case No: D92358, No.080 Model Name: Royal Oak Offshore Dual Time Hong Kong Edition Material: Stainless steel Calibre: Automatic, cal. 2229/2845, 37 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Audemars Piguet bracelet, max length 190mm Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Audemars Piguet deployant clasp Dimensions: 38mm diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed Accessories: Accompanied by Audemars Piguet fitted presentation box and outer packaging. Further delivered with Audemars Piguet Extract from the Archives confirming its date of manufacture of the present timepiece on 19th November 1997.The present Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore ref. 25970ST is the celebratory edition to commemorate the Hong Kong hangover to the People Republic of China during July 1st, 1997. A day significant to many, the brand pays homage to this milestone with their most iconic luxury sports watch of all time. Featuring a comfortable 38mm diameter case and a desirable salmon tappiserie dial with the modern convenience of a dual-time function, the reference was produced in a limited edition of only 100 pieces. Numbered 80 engraved on the Royal Oak Offshore caseback, one will also find a rare sight of a Chinese engraving of the brand name as well as the sale date of this very example. More than 24 years since its launch, the present rare example is highly collectible and remains in an amazing pristine condition and has barely seen any wrist.