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.
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 .
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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
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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