Exotic - Rare - And Absolutely Breathtaking! Super Exclusive Schumacher From Audemars Piguet

A powerful & striking watch - will definitely draw attention & makes for a great conversation piece.

Auto racing fans will appreciate the subtle background element on the minute track, a pattern that brings to mind a checkered flag; and the galvanic chronograph counters (black on the titanium and rose-gold models, blue on the platinum model), whose raised frames echo the dashboard instruments of a high-performance car. Audemars Piguet fans have been waiting for this one, and here it is — the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Michael Schumacher Limited Edition. It has been just shy of two years since Audemars Piguet signed F1 legend Michael Schumacher, and as noted at the time, “Limited Edition(s) will surely follow.” And follow they do, with three new limited edition models for the King of Formula 1 racing — titanium case (1000 pieces, Ref 26568IM.OO.A004CA.01) , rose gold (500 pieces, Ref 26568OM.OO.A004CA.01, and platinum (100 pieces, Ref. 26568PM.OO.A021CA.01), all 44mm, all with AP Cermet bezel, all with AP automatic mechanical caliber 3126/3840. 

Like Leo Messi and others before him, Schumacher took a personal role in the creation of the watch bears his name, working closely with AP lead artistic designer Octavio Garcia. The racing inspiration in this watch is apparent in certain respects, but in others it is quite subtle. 

Notable design features that I would point out include two blue stars and five red stars (on the outer tachy scale) symbolizing the seven titles of world champion driver — two in blue for Benetton (1994 and 1995) and five for Ferrari (between 2000 and 200). Note also the minute track (outer) with a cool “checkered flag” pattern. And lastly the hour and minute hands, made of faceted gold — a new design from AP — are meant to emulate the monocoque construction of an F1 Car. 
 

Never Worn - Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph - Limited edition of 100 pieces released in a tribute to German F1 racing driver Michael Schumacher.

Michael Schumacher is the Mercedes Formula One driver for Germany - Schumacher, seven times a world champion became the brand ambassador for Audemars Piguet in 2010.

Now almost two years after Schumacher and Audemars Piguet announced their relationship, there will be the first limited edition watch collection to celebrate Michael’s accomplishments.

The legendary race car driver has announced that he will retire after the end of the 2012 F1 season so these three new watches come as a fitting tribute to this great sportsman.

Specifications:
* 44mm Titanium case & Cermet bezel Case thickness Approximately 15.65mm thick 
 

* Selfwinding chronograph Caliber 3126/3840 with date display and small seconds at 12 o’clock.
* Titanium Case and Cermet Bezel.
* Cermet makes the watch bezel tough & more scratch resistant & the contrast of the Titanium case, with the Cermet bezel gives this special timepiece a sleek, masculine air.
* The dial adds visual interest while continuing the color schemes - Anthracite galvanic center with Méga Tapisserie pattern / Black external zone with fine circular groves, printed black scale inspired by a checkered flag
* Black galvanic counters
* Different layout for 6 and 9 o’clock counters to enhance focus on time keeping 
* Anthracite inner bezel ring with tachymeter scale, 2 blue stars (Benetton) and 5 red stars (Ferrari) symbolizing 7 World champion titles / Red date on black date disc.
* Rubber strap with a Titanium pin (tang) buckle completes this superb timepiece.
* Water resistant to 100 meters / 330 feet

Number of jewels: 59

Power reserve: 55 h