The Basics

The Royal Oak Concept Carbon Chronograph was introduced in 2008. It is one of the first watches to have both case and [parts of the] movement made of forged carbon. The bezel is made of ceramics; the caseback is titanium. Production is not limited though said to be capped at approx. 60 units a year.

Brand: Audemars Piguet
Family: Royal Oak Concept
Reference: 26265FO.OO.D002.CR.01
Name: Royal Oak Concept 26265 Carbon Tourbillon Chronograph
Produced: 2008
Limited: No

Below is a detailed look at Audemars Piguet’s model 26265FO.OO.D002.CR.01 from Royal Oak Concept watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept 26265FO.OO.D002.CR.01

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The Details

Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak Concept 26265 Carbon Tourbillon Chronograph (26265FO.OO.D002.CR.01) was originally released in 2008. This watch features a hand-wound movement beating at a frequency of 21600 bph ( 3 Hz) to provide a 237-hour power reserve when fully wound.

The Case

The titanium, ceramic, carbon case measures 44mm in diameter and roughly 16mm thick. The N/A case is paired with a skeleton color dial with stick-shaped hands, and a stick / dot hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak Concept model 26265FO.OO.D002.CR.01 is water resistant up to 100 meters (328 ft). A display caseback is over the back of the watch case.

Material: Titanium, Ceramic, Carbon
Glass: Sapphire
Back: Display
Shape: N/A
Diameter: 44mm
Height: 16mm
Lug Width: N/Amm
W/R: 100

Case Diameter

Case Thickness

Lug Width

Water Resistance

The Movement

The Royal Oak Concept 26265FO.OO.D002.CR.01 movement is a powered by caliber AP 2895 made by Audemars Piguet. The 34-jewel hand-wound movement is mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 21,600 semi-oscillations per hour or 3 Hz. This movement offers a 237-hour power reserve.

Type: Hand-Wound
Brand: Audemars Piguet
Caliber: AP 2895
Base: N/A
Display: Analog
Diameter: mm
Jewels: 34
Reserve: 237 hours
Frequency: 21600 bph
Time: Hours, Minutes
Chronograph: Chronograph, Column wheel
Additionals: Crown Position Indicator, Power Reserve Indicator, Tourbillon Escapement

The Price

How much does the Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak Concept 26265FO.OO.D002.CR.01 cost? This watch was introduced in 2008 and has been in Audemars Piguet’s collection for around . This watch is not a limited release. As with most luxury watches, the price of depends on the availability and demand.

CURRENT PRICE: $210,000 .

For more information, visit Audemars Piguet online.

Specifications:

  • Brand: Audemars Piguet
  • Model: Royal Oak Concept 26265 Carbon Tourbillon Chronograph
  • Reference Number: 26265FO.OO.D002.CR.01
  • Limited: No

Case & Dial:

  • Material: Titanium, Ceramic, Carbon
  • Glass: Sapphire
  • Back: Display
  • Diameter: 44
  • Thickness: 16
  • Lug Width: N/A
  • Dial Color: Skeleton
  • Indexes: Stick / Dot and Stick-shaped hands
  • Water Resistance: 100 meters

Movement:

  • Winding: Hand-Wound
  • Brand: Audemars Piguet
  • Caliber: AP 2895
  • Display: Analog
  • Diameter: mm
  • Jewels: 34
  • Power Reserve: 237 hours
  • Frequency: 21600 bph
  • Functions: Hours, Minutes

About Audemars Piguet

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Jules Louis Audemars and Edward Auguste Piguet met in 1874. The two watchmakers began working together, founding Audemars, Piguet et Cie, one year later in 1875. To this day, members of the two families sit on the board of directors for the company. This makes Audemars Piguet one of the oldest family-run manufactures.

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