Audemars Piguet A fine and rare limited edition platinum and carbon chronograph wristwatch with regatta countdown, numbered 64 of a limited edition of 107 pieces
44 mm diameter
In 2002, Audemars Piguet collaborated with Ernesto Bertarelli, a Swiss billionaire businessman and philanthropist, to support Alinghi – a competitive sailing team from Switzerland. At the end of the Louis Vuitton Cup regattas, the Alinghi sailboat, skippered by Russell Coutts, won the Louis Vuitton Cup Finals by defeating the American challenger on March 2, 2003. Since then, Audemars Piguet has renewed its sponsorship of the Alinghi team.
The present watch is numbered 64 of a limited edition of 107 examples produced to commemorate Alinghi’s endeavor. The Royal Oak Offshore Alinghi Team Chronograph is limited to 2,007 examples, of which 1,300 entirely in forged carbon, 600 in pink gold with forged carbon bezel and 107 examples in platinum with forged carbon bezel. The mint engraving on the case back illustrates the Alinghi yachtsmen on an exciting sailing expedition, in addition to the crisp name of the model. The present example is a timepiece of pure, unadulterated energy. This watch is, by all means, a victorious trophy to crown any collection.