The Tour Auto Optic 1000 was a long distance car rally race deeply tied to automotive history. Held in 2012, only cars which took part in the 1951 to 1973 editions of the race were allowed to compete. It was an exclusive and classic car rally featuring 5 days of competition driving from Paris to the south of France. As official timekeeper to the event, Audemars Piguet created a limited execution of their iconic Royal Oak Offshore wristwatch.