AUDEMARS PIGUET Royal Oak Offshore Rubens Barrichello
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Audemars Piguet recently released a new version of the Royal Oak Offshore in honor of Rubens Barrichello. The picture shown is the only edition of this watch, because it is a one of a kind.
Press Release:
The unique design draws on the world of motor racing to create a subtle blend of F1 finesse and fine watchmaking, featuring a bezel adorned with eight screws reminiscent of engine screws, a bezel joint in the image of a ventilated disc brake, strap attachments in the shape of pedals, a crown akin to a gear cog and pushpieces in the form of an air extractor. The exclusive watch also boasts a pink-gold case, boldly blended with titanium studs, pushpieces and crown protector. The watch back carries the inscription "R. Barrichello - 257 - New Grand Prix Record", showing the Rubens Barrichello logo and name of the timepiece.
Rubens Barrichello is both an accomplished sportsman and an outstanding figure. Georges-Henri Meylan, Brand CEO: "His generosity, approachability and kindness are universally acclaimed by everyone who knows him. We wanted to express our admiration for Rubens in our own way, both in terms of his career and his human qualities. We are delighted to show our support and to have had him as one of our ambassadors since 2005."
References: 26286RO.OO.D002CR.01; One of a kind
Movement: Calibre: 2326/2840, self-winding
Case: 18-carat pink gold with titanium pushpieces and crown protector; ceramic medallion bearing the inscription "Royal Oak Offshore Limited Edition Rubens Barrichello", "R. Barrichello - 257 - New Grand Prix Record" and adorned with the Rubens Barrichello logo; water resistant to 100m
Bezel, pushpieces: Ceramic
Crown: Titanium with ceramic insert
Dial: White, partially open-worked, with exclusive "Méga Tapisserie Racing" motif
Strap: Crocodile leather with exclusive AP folding clasp; titanium attachments
Functions: Hours and minutes; small seconds at 6 o'clock; central chronograph with sweep seconds hand, 30-minute and 12-hour counters; tachometric ring; date
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