Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Triple Calendar 25852ST "Hong Kong Limtied Edition" 97Pc
In 1997, Audemars Piguet made the 25852ST Triple Calendar Royal Oak Offshore to commemorate the 1997 handover of Hong Kong. Whilst the original Royal Oak Offshores were designed in a 42mm case, the first Triple Calendar models were designed in this reduced 38mm case which quite frankly is what makes this piece an absolute joy to wear.
The 38mm case sits comfortably with the slightly thicker offshore design case and bracelet, limited to 97 pieces only and numbered as well extremely limited considering how many limited editions Audemars Piguet make these days), the watch is fitted with a unique traditional Chinese day-date window that is quite fitting and rarely seen on any Audemars Piguet watches.
In 1997, Audemars Piguet made the 25852ST Triple Calendar Royal Oak Offshore to commemorate the 1997 handover of Hong Kong. Whilst the original Royal Oak Offshores were designed in a 42mm case, the first Triple Calendar models were designed in this reduced 38mm case which quite frankly is what makes this piece an absolute joy to wear.
The 38mm case sits comfortably with the slightly thicker offshore design case and bracelet, limited to 97 pieces only and numbered as well extremely limited considering how many limited editions Audemars Piguet make these days), the watch is fitted with a unique traditional Chinese day-date window that is quite fitting and rarely seen on any Audemars Piguet watches.
In 1997, Audemars Piguet made the 25852ST Triple Calendar Royal Oak Offshore to commemorate the 1997 handover of Hong Kong. Whilst the original Royal Oak Offshores were designed in a 42mm case, the first Triple Calendar models were designed in this reduced 38mm case which quite frankly is what makes this piece an absolute joy to wear.
The 38mm case sits comfortably with the slightly thicker offshore design case and bracelet, limited to 97 pieces only and numbered as well extremely limited considering how many limited editions Audemars Piguet make these days), the watch is fitted with a unique traditional Chinese day-date window that is quite fitting and rarely seen on any Audemars Piguet watches.
Technical Data:
Maker: Audemars Piguet
Model: Royal Oak Offshore Triple Calendar “Hong Kong Edition”
Reference: 25852ST
Year: 1997
Condition: 9/10
Material: Stainless Steel
Dimensions: 38mm
Crystal: Sapphire crystal
Dial: Navy blue petite tapisserie dial
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Caliber: Calibre 2127/2827
Bracelet/Strap: Comes with original Audemars Piguet stainless steel bracelet
Box/Papers: watch only with service records.
Condition:
The watch is in excellent condition with normal signs of wear. The bezel have minimal hairlines scratches and no major dents with the lugs in similar condition. The case and bezel appears to be gently polished but remains full and sharp. The dial appears to be in pristine condition with slight signs of patina and hands are in perfect condition as well. Overall condition of the bracelet is still tight with slight stretch. Watch is running is normal working order.
Our Thoughts:
When the Royal Oak Offshore was first introduced in the early 1990s, it was created as a more masculine and contemporary design that add appeals too the younger audience and those who are more active. Most Royal Oak Offshore models like the first ever Royal Oak Offshore is produced upwards of 42min in case size, Interestingly, this Royal Oak Offshore Triple Calendar variant came not long after the initial launch of the Royal Oak Offshore. Whilst some considered the Royal Oak Offshore as a flop at its initial launch due to the size and thickness, this neo-vintage piece is beautifully designed in a “Medium” 38mm case that was a lot more appealing at its time.
As someone from Hong Kong, we love the that Audemars Piguet decided to create a limited edition for the return of the territories of Hong Kong and Kowloon to China. Produced in 97 pieces to mark the handover in 1997, it showed the brands ambition in making a statement in the asian markets in the 1990s. A truly special and bespoke piece, Some of the details of the watch is hardly ever seen again on any other Audemars Piguet most notably the traditional Chinese fonts on the triple calendar discs and the fonts on the caseback.
