Audemars Piguet has just announced a new Limited Edition Royal Oak collection in honor of their ambassador, world renowned soccer player, Leo Messi. The new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Leo Messi Limited Edition collection comes a 41 mm Royal Oak case in three different variations.

A steel case, tantalum bezel, brushed anthracite dial, strap in anthracite (shown above). Limited edition of 500. An 18K pink gold, tantalum bezel, brushed anthracite dial, strap in anthracite (pictured below). Limited edition of 400. And a platinum case, tantalum bezel, brushed dark blue dial, strap in dark blue (pictured below). Limited edition of 100.

The Leo Messi Royal Oak is powered by in-house caliber 2385, a 37 jewel self-winding movement with a frequency of 21,600 vph (3hz), 304 parts and a 40-hour power reserve. Monobloc oscillating weight in 18K rose gold. Functions include hours, minutes, small seconds, date and chronograph.

Water-resistant to 50 meters. Hand-stitched crocodile strap with folding clasp that matches the case material – steel, 18K rose gold or platinum. Extra rubber strap included.

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