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AUDEMARS PIGUET. A VERY FINE AND IMPORTANT ALACRITE 602 AND TITANIUM LIMITED EDITION TONNEAU-SHAPED SEMI-SKELETONIZED TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH POWER RESERVE AND DYNAMOGRAPH INDICATION
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AUDEMARS PIGUET. A VERY FINE AND IMPORTANT ALACRITE 602 AND TITANIUM LIMITED EDITION TONNEAU-SHAPED SEMI-SKELETONIZED TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH POWER RESERVE AND DYNAMOGRAPH INDICATION

SIGNED AUDEMARS PIGUET, ROYAL OAK CONCEPT MODEL, REF. CW 1, MOVEMENT NO. 543’779, CASE NO. E88223, CIRCA 2004

Closed19 March 2017

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AUDEMARS PIGUET. A VERY FINE AND IMPORTANT ALACRITE 602 AND TITANIUM LIMITED EDITION TONNEAU-SHAPED SEMI-SKELETONIZED TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH POWER RESERVE AND DYNAMOGRAPH INDICATION
SIGNED AUDEMARS PIGUET, ROYAL OAK CONCEPT MODEL, REF. CW 1, MOVEMENT NO. 543’779, CASE NO. E88223, CIRCA 2004
Movement: Manual, Caliber 2896, 36 jewels
Dial: Grey semi-skeletonized, baton numerals, fan-form dynamographe indication, linear power reserve indicator calibrated for the number of barrel turns, subsidiary seconds, RNH indication for winding, neutral and hands setting
Case: Alacrite 602 and titanium tonneau-shaped, octagonal bezel secured by eight screws, glazed display back secured by eight screws, screw down crown, screw down pusher in the band for RNH indication, 44 mm bezel width
Strap/clasp: Black Audemars Piguet alligator strap, stainless steel Audemars Piguet deployant clasp

Specialist note

Manufactured in 2002 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the iconic Royal Oak collection, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept was considered a radical re-interpretation of the original designs of Gerald Genta.

Developed in only 150 examples, the timepiece features a skeletonized dial encompassing a complex tourbillon mechanism with a vertical in-line power reserve and dynamograph indicator. The case was the first ever to require the use of Alcarite 602, a very durable cobalt and chrome alloy form the aeronautical industry ensuring the resistance and light-weight of the timepiece.

Through its surprising design, groundbreaking case materials and strong heritage, the present timepiece represents a rare opportunity for collectors to acquire one of the most sought-after and exclusive timepiece of the Audemars Piguet manufacture.