Watch Details
Brand Name:
Audemars Piguet
Style Number:
26221FT.OO.D002CA.01
Also Called:
Royal Oak Royal Oak Michael Schumacher Carbon Concept Laptimer, 26221FT.OO.D002CA.01 26221FTOOD002CA01, 26221FT OO D002CA 01, 26221FT-OO-D002CA-01
Case Material:
Forged Carbon
Dial Color:
Black openworked dial, White gold gold AP hands
Movement:
Mechanical, Manual Wind
Engine:
Calibre 2923, 3,00 Hz, 413 Parts
Functions:
Hours, Minutes, Seconds,
Watch Chronograph:
A chronograph is another term for, stopwatch, it measures periods of time. A standard chronograph has a start/stop button and a reset button. Typically chronographs measure seconds using a central second’s hand, while the time-only seconds hand is in a sub-dial. A split-seconds chronograph has the ability to measure two periods of time that start together but end separately. This has always been a fundamental feature for people in racing competitions, be they motorized or not, to keep track of different time records.
This Audemars Piguet, Royal Oak Laptimer Michael Schumacher watch, features three push-pieces which control the two central hands. The first in the 2 o’clock position, starts and stops the chronograph. The second in the 4 o’clock position re-setts the chronograph; and the third at the 9 o’clock position makes it possible to simultaneously stop either two chronograph hands, while returning the other hand to zero and restarting it. This makes it possible for the time of the first lap to be registered, while timing for the next lap is already underway. Eliminating the need for two or more hand-held timers, as this watch can integrate this operation within a single wrist-watch chronograph.
This watch can be used as a standard flyback chronograph with both hands running together in parallel. But another option has become available with the, Royal Oak Laptimer Michael Schumacher; which allows for the watch to maintain a certain lap time as a reference, stopping one hand with the lap-timer, and using the flyback function on the other chronograph hand with the pusher at 4 o’clock to restart the measurement of each new lap.
Crystal Material:
Sapphire - Scratch Resistant
Caseback:
See-through sapphire crystal case back shows the Manual wind movement
Bezel Material:
Titanium, Hexagon design secured by 8 polished steel screws, Polished beveled edge
Water Resistance:
50m / 165ft ( suitable for very light splashing; unsuitable for rain, showering, swimming or diving)
Crown Material:
Two pushers and one crown combination of Ceramic and 18k Rose gold, Two Titamiun crown protectors
Power Reserve:
80-hour power reserve
Watch Bracelet / Strap Material:
Rubber - Black
Watch Clasp Material:
AP Titanium Folding Clasp
Limited/Special Edition:
First Production Year:
2015
Additional Information
As the story goes, in 2010, the year he became AP's brand ambassador, Michael Schumacher commissioned the brand to create a mechanical chronograph that would allow him to not only measure, but record several consecutive lap times. Schumacher has been much more than a hugely successful racing driver: until his horrific skiing accident, news of which shocked the world in late 2013, he has been actively training the next generation of racing drivers. Sitting on the pit walls next to the race track, racing team managers and drivers are to this day often seen using stopwatches to measure lap times, stepping away for a moment from the armada of high-tech gadgetry that they rely on otherwise.
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Laptimer is different to other split seconds chronographs in that it blends a rattrapante with a flyback chronograph in a very interesting way, that allows one to measure, record and display a record time with one seconds hand, while the other can be stopped, reset and restarted independently from the recorded time – and all this happens with the press of just one button, the one located at the 9 o'clock position and that is bearing the MS logo.
In practice, when a car starts lapping a track, the chronograph is started. As the car does its first time (which will of course be the first reference time in the session), the button at 9 is pressed, stopping one of the hands to display the recorded time, while the other gets restarted at the exact same time to start measuring the second lap. My understanding is that the record time can be left intact until it is beaten. That means, using the reset button at 4, the other seconds hand can be restarted with the flyback function as many times as necessary to time consecutive laps until the record has been beaten.
About Audemars Piguet
Jules Audemars and Edward Piguet were both in their early twenties when they founded Audemars Piguet in 1875. In 1972 AP launched a line of mechanical watches with hexagonal screws that fastened a porthole-like bezel. Thus was born the Royal Oak, in honor of the British Royal Navy's line of ships bearing the same name. The Royal Oak is among many of the most specialized and complex watches produced by this famous manufactory.
Like many other brands of luxury watches, Audemars Piguet has a number of ambassadors, including tennis player Novak Djokovic; Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar; Formula One racecar drivers Sebastien Buemi, Rubens Barrichello, Juan Pablo Montoya and Jarno Trulli; Argentinean footballer Leo Messi; professional basketball player LeBron James; pro golfer Rory McIlroy and Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh.
Audemars Piguet's signature line continues to be the Royal Oak and its sportier offshoot, the Royal Oak Offshore. Each year, AP releases special and limited edition timepieces from these two collections to its adoring collectors, many of whom have more than a few Audemars Piguet Royal Oaks and Royal Oak Offshores in their existing collection.
Limited editions are especially desirable within the Audemars Piguet brand and in recent years have included: Royal Oak Offshore Grand Prix Chronograph in forged carbon & titanium, gold and platinum; Royal Oak Offshore Rubens Barrichello Chronograph in Titanium, Gold and Platinum, Royal Oak Offshore Shaquille O'Neal Chronograph in steel with and without diamonds; Offshore editions celebrating anniversaries of several countries including Mexico (Pride of Mexcio) and Russia (Pride of Russia); and watches with colorful dials and names such as the Volcano, Bumblebee, End of Days, T3, Alinghi, and Survivor; and editions specifically linked to the launch of a new AP boutique, such as the Ginza, Rue St-Honore, Rodeo Drive, Worth Avenue, Orchard Road, and Rhone Fusterie.
This watch is the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Michael Schumacher Carbon Concept Laptimer 26221FT.OO.D002CA.01.
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This watch is guaranteed 100% authentic, has original serial numbers and is shipped in factory-fresh,
brand new, unworn condition with all manufacturer documentation and packaging.
Package contains watch manufacturer's certificate of authenticity (if such certificate is applicable,
and provided by the manufacturer), tags, stickers, boxes, and user manuals.
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We will gladly accept returns within 30 days of receipt of delivery. Watches must be returned to us in
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Two Year Warranty
We sell luxury timepieces at considerably lower prices than the manufacturers list price. Gemnation is not
an Authorized Audemars Piguet Watch Dealer and is not affiliated with Audemars Piguet. Authorized dealers are not permitted
to discount or sell watches on the Internet. For this reason, we choose not to be authorized watch dealers
for many of the brands that we sell.
Since we are not authorized dealers for many of the watch manufacturers, we may be unable to ship the original
watch manufacturers warranty. In all cases, however, we provide a Two Year Gemnation Warranty (active from the
date of purchase).
Gemnation utilizes a full-time Swiss-trained watchmaker who is licensed and trained to repair every brand and
model of watch that we sell. If we can supply the original warranty we provide this information in the individual
watch description.
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- 100% Authentic
- 30 Day Returns
- Free Shipping
- Two Year Warranty
This watch is guaranteed 100% authentic, has original serial numbers and is shipped in factory-fresh,
brand new, unworn condition with all manufacturer documentation and packaging.
Package contains watch manufacturer's certificate of authenticity (if such certificate is applicable,
and provided by the manufacturer), tags, stickers, boxes, and user manuals.
We will gladly accept returns within 30 days of receipt of delivery. Watches must be returned to us in
brand new, unworn and undamaged condition. All domestic purchases showing as "In Stock" under $3000 will
receive a full refund minus shipping fees. A 10% restocking fee will apply on all other orders.
Read more.
Gemnation ships your domestic order free via FedEx/UPS Insured Standard Delivery (3-5 days) after your order has been processed.
Please read the additional information section next to the watch to determine processing times.
Watches that cost less than $200, will be shipped via FedEx/UPS Ground.
Read more.
We sell luxury timepieces at considerably lower prices than the manufacturers list price. Gemnation is not
an Authorized Audemars Piguet Watch Dealer and is not affiliated with Audemars Piguet. Authorized dealers are not permitted
to discount or sell watches on the Internet. For this reason, we choose not to be authorized watch dealers
for many of the brands that we sell.
Since we are not authorized dealers for many of the watch manufacturers, we may be unable to ship the original
watch manufacturers warranty. In all cases, however, we provide a Two Year Gemnation Warranty (active from the
date of purchase).
Gemnation utilizes a full-time Swiss-trained watchmaker who is licensed and trained to repair every brand and
model of watch that we sell. If we can supply the original warranty we provide this information in the individual
watch description. Read More.
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