Product Description

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Tour Auto 2008
Ref# 26184ST.00.D003CU.01

This is a numbered Special Edition out of only 100 individual pieces.

To mark the third year of its partnership as “Official Timekeeper” of the Tour Auto Lissac, the prestigious watch Manufacture Audemars Piguet has unveiled its Royal Oak Offshore Tour Auto 2008 Chronograph. With only 100 numbered timepieces made, this new limited edition symbolizes the successful alliance between the worlds of automobile racing and fine watchmaking. In 1972, as the “Tour de France Automobile” wound its way across France for the 73rd year, Audemars Piguet created the very first stainless steel luxury sports watch, the Royal Oak, typified by its octagonal bezel and pure, timeless lines. Twenty years later, in 1992, Peter Auto re-launched the automobile challenge in its original form and Audemars Piguet created a new version of the Royal Oak with a true sporting pedigree – the Offshore Chronograph.

In tribute to this acclaimed timepiece, the limited edition designed by the Manufacture for the Tour Auto 2008 is full of references to automobile racing. The black dial decorated with white counters evokes the checkered flag and the bright-red hands bring to mind the instruments of racing cars. The perforated leather strap is reminiscent of typical 70s motoring upholstery. Even the presentation case, in the form of a competition-standard air filter, captures the motor-racing feel. ..

The Tour Auto Lissac is not simply one of the most illustrious automobile rallies; it is also a grueling competition that puts mechanics to the test. The mechanism beneath the octagonal case of the Royal Oak Offshore Tour Auto 2008 Chronograph is a blend of avant-garde technology, the quest for performance and the search for perfection, reflecting the values of automobile racing..

Features

• 44mm Stainless Steel case
• Automatic self-winding movement with date indication and chronograph ability
• Gorgeous black dial
• Solid case back
• Comes as pictured on black calf skin strap with AP folding deployment clasp

Condition

Watch is BNIB – brand new and never worn. It comes 100% complete with all Audemars Piguet presentation boxes, booklets and warranty information…

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