Watch of the Day · 2026-08-06 · from the archive
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Grand Complication
Ref. 26605CE.00.1248CE.98 · Black Ceramic — one documented result from the 1,156-lot MostExpensiveWatches auction record, featured today.
A special-order ceramic Grand Complication integrating a split-second chronograph, perpetual calendar, and minute repeater.
This Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Grand Complication (ref. 26605CE.00.1248CE.98) sold for $1,134,000 at Sotheby's New York in 2022. As a special-order black ceramic piece integrating a split-second chronograph, perpetual calendar, and minute repeater,
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Compiled: 2026-08-06T00:15:19.687923+00:00