Royal Oak Chronograph Alinghi
A rare and attractive limited-edition chronograph wristwatch of the famous Swiss watch brand Audemars Piguet, founded in 1875. Limited edition launched in 2003 to mark the 30th anniversary of the birth of the Royal Oak watch and the brand’s sponsorship of the Alinghi team , winner of the 2003 Louis Vuitton Cup and a challenger in the 2003 America’s Cup. Case in 18k rose gold , diameter 39mm, thickness 11mm, solid 18k rose gold caseback with engraved “Royal Oak 30th Anniversary City of Sails Limited Edition ” inscription, case number, and medallion with regatta image in relief. White dial with enlarged ‘tapisserie’ relief pattern, flat grey chapter ring, silvered sunken sub-dials with fine circular grooves, luminous rose gold hour and minute hands, luminous hour markers. Self-winding caliber 2385 with an inertial segment in 18k yellow gold, thin, with a power reserve of up to 40 hours. Functions – indication of time in hours and minutes, small seconds hand at 6 o’clock, chronograph with central seconds hand, 30-minute and 12-hour counters, and date between 4 and 5 o’clock. Original black Royal Oak rubber strap, Audemars Piguet ‘AP’ 18k rose gold double folding clasp. Limited edition of 200 pieces .
