Audemars Piguet To Auction A One-Off Piece For Charity

Photo credit: Audemars Piguet
Photo credit: Audemars Piguet

From Esquire

Luxury watch outfit Audemars Piguet is to auction off a unique piece for charity. Hosted by Cirque du Soleil at a Las Vegas event, the proceeds will go towards a safe water initiative established by the performance troupe's founder, Guy Laliberté.

The piece itself - a Royal Oak Chronograph reference 26311 - boasts a solid platinum construction and bracelet, with an impactful purple dial (referred to as a 'Grande Taipisserie' by the manufacture). And, clocking in at a mighty 41mm in diameter, you'd be forgiven for thinking this is quite the heavyweight piece - it's the specialised Royal Oak construction that makes it a lighter wear.

Photo credit: Audemars Piguet
Photo credit: Audemars Piguet

Heading into the auction, the piece holds an estimated value of around $112,000 - more than four times the value of mainline Royal Oak Chronographs. Other top lots include a Turks & Caicos holiday aboard a private jet, a stay at a St. Tropez château and an original McLaren 750S Spider.

Fancy making a bid? Get yourself to the 'O' Theatre at the Bellagio Las Vegas, 8 March.

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