AUDEMARS PIGUET ROYAL OAK T3 CHRONOGRAPH BLACK DIAL REFERENCE 25863 Start Price USD 47,500.00 Current Price USD 47,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, September 28, 2008 End Time Wednesday, October 08, 2008 Location Thousand Oaks, California See more about 'AUDEMARS PIGUET ROYAL OAK T3 CHRONOGRAPH BLACK DIAL ' Description SquareTrade © AP6.0 AUDEMARS PIGUET ROYAL OAK T3 CHRONOGRAPH BLACK DIAL 25863 Some watches become legends as soon as they are introduced. So it was with the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak T3, whose mammoth 48mm wide case (57mm including the crown guard) made it an instant smash success with collectors. The Royal Oak started out in 1972 as a 36mm watch, considered a large sports watch at the time. Next came the 40mm chrono, followed by increasingly larger "Offshore" models. Sizewise, I am sure that the T3 will be the last word in size for the Royal Oak model family. It makes quite a statement: the ultimate monster watch from the elite ateliers of Audemars Piguet. Thankfully, the watch designers at AP decided to make the case in titanium. Imagine this watch in steel (or platinum??). If anyone from AP is reading this, if you need an idea for another hit special edition -- there you go: a T3 in platinum! This case measures 61mm in overall length by close to 16mm thick. Sapphire crystal. The winding crown and chronograph pushers are protected by lock-down clamps. Water resistant to 100 meters. The caseback has a very cool "T3" engraving. The dial on the T3 is a full 36mm in diameter including the flange. Color is black, with oversized Clous de Paris pattern and luminous numerals and hands. Movement is automatic winding AP Caliber 2226 with 12 hour chronograph. Strap is a specially treated calf sports strap which is fitted with an AP titanium buckle. The T3 with black dial was produced in 500 pieces only. Watch is as new. -- Rob Spayne Watch Specifics: Manufacturer AUDEMARS PIGUET Model Name Royal Oak Offshore "Terminator 3" Limited Edition Chronograph Model / Ref # 25863 Condition As New Gender Mens Category Contemporary Movement Automatic Case Titanium Case Dimensions 61mm overall length X 16mm thick Crystal Sapphire Band Calf sports strap Dial Black Bezel Functions Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds, Chronograph Additional Information Current Retail Price Starting Bid Price USD $47,500 -- NO RESERVE !! Additional Descriptions of the watch can go here. -->  ABOUT THE SELLER Robert Maron is internationally recognized as a leading expert in the field of High Grade, Important Vintage and Collectible wristwatches. With years of experience as a worldwide watch trader, professional, financial and personal references can be provided from almost anywhere in the world. Complete collections bought and sold, discretion assured. Member IWJG and NAWCC. Lifetime warranty of 100% originality and authenticity on every sale. Call 1.818.707.7007 for questions, click HERE for further information, or email us at sales@maron.com  SHIPPING & PAYMENT INFORMATION We prefer to ship to Continental United States Only --> Buyer pays for shipping The $50 domestic (United States) and $150 international shipping cost quoted in our auctions is to satisfy eBay's preference for a shipping expense to be provided. Actual shipping charges vary by destination. Winning bidder needs to contact us within 48 hours of notification Payment must be received within 5 days of auction end Bank-to-bank transfers are our preferred payment method. Bank-to-bank transfers are required on all international sales. Paypal gladly accepted for purchases up to $3,000.00. Contact us for further details We also accept money orders / cashiers' checks (allow 5-7 working days to clear) California residents: we will add 8.25% sales tax. Other locations - you are responsible for your own duties and/or taxes.  GUARANTEE Returns accepted within 3 days if item is not as represented; buyer has to pay for return shipping costs and insurance. Item must be returned in same condition as received, including all material such as shipping box and manual We will refund your money within 24 hours after we receive the watch (subject to the watch being in the identical condition when sold, including all enclosures) Place a Bid!