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Lot Essay
Created to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Royal Oak, the Offshore was designed by Emmanuel Gueit with adventure-seekers in mind. Crafted with a stainless steel case of 42 mm. diameter and imposing thickness, the model shocked the industry when introduced during Baselworld in 1993. Nicknamed 'The Beast', the Royal Oak Offshore gradually gathered interest from collectors, reaching today popularity levels that were initially unexpected.
The present timepiece is a more intricate edition of 'The Beast', boasting a distinguished perpetual calendar and moon phases alongside its chronograph feature. The sheer volume of information this timepiece provides is impressive: rather than a basic 30-minute chronograph, it offers a comprehensive 12-hour version, with the hour counter positioned at 6 o’clock.
Certain design elements reveal the meticulous care Audemars Piguet invested in the dial and movement structure, achieving a highly detailed layout while preserving symmetry and harmony. All functions are neatly organized within sub-dials, with the 9 o’clock counter notably housing three hands: one for the month, one for chronograph minutes, and a small rotating disc at the center to mark the leap year cycle.
The present timepiece is a more intricate edition of 'The Beast', boasting a distinguished perpetual calendar and moon phases alongside its chronograph feature. The sheer volume of information this timepiece provides is impressive: rather than a basic 30-minute chronograph, it offers a comprehensive 12-hour version, with the hour counter positioned at 6 o’clock.
Certain design elements reveal the meticulous care Audemars Piguet invested in the dial and movement structure, achieving a highly detailed layout while preserving symmetry and harmony. All functions are neatly organized within sub-dials, with the 9 o’clock counter notably housing three hands: one for the month, one for chronograph minutes, and a small rotating disc at the center to mark the leap year cycle.