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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph – Steel, White/Silver Dial & Blue
Sale price
$219.00 USD
Regular price
$499.00 USD
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph – Steel, White/Silver Dial & Blue
📄 Brief of the Watch
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph is the "mega-sporty" evolution of the original Royal Oak, characterized by its larger size, tougher build, and use of materials like rubber and ceramic. This specific version features a robust Stainless Steel case and a contrasting Silver/White dial with the chunkier "Méga Tapisserie" pattern. The chronograph sub-dials are rendered in a deep blue, matching the sporty rubber strap. This watch showcases AP's commitment to high-performance luxury, featuring the new in-house Calibre 4404 flyback chronograph movement (in the latest 42mm generation).
⚙️ Specifications and About the Watch
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Detail |
Specification |
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Model |
Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph (New 42mm Generation) |
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Reference |
26238ST.OO.A072CA.01 (Reference may vary slightly based on strap/dial details) |
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Case Material |
Stainless Steel |
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Case Size |
42 mm diameter (Standard Offshore size) |
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Case Thickness |
$\sim 15.3 \text{ mm}$ (Thicker and bolder than the standard Royal Oak) |
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Dial |
Silver/White with “Méga Tapisserie” pattern, Blue Subdials |
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Bezel |
Fixed Stainless Steel Octagonal Bezel with 8 Exposed Screws |
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Movement |
Audemars Piguet Calibre 4404 (Automatic, Integrated FlybackChronograph, Date) |
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Power Reserve |
70 Hours |
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Water Resistance |
100 meters (10 ATM) |
⌚ About the Watch (Design, Dial, Strap, Movement)
• Design & Case: The Offshore features a visibly thicker case with bolder design elements compared to the classic Royal Oak. The chronograph pushers and often the crown are frequently covered or capped in blue rubber, enhancing water resistance and impact protection, and matching the strap and dial accents.
• Dial: The "Méga Tapisserie" pattern consists of visibly larger raised squares, giving the dial an aggressive, high-tech texture. The blue subdialscontrast sharply with the white/silver main dial and the rhodium-toned hands, ensuring maximum legibility for the chronograph function.
• Strap (Chain): This watch is mounted on a high-quality Blue Rubber Strap, secured by a steel pin buckle. The use of a rubber strap is a key differentiator of the Offshore line, underscoring its rugged, aquatic-friendly sports watch identity. Modern versions feature an easy interchangeable strap system.
• Movement (Machine): This latest generation 42mm Offshore Chronograph is powered by the in-house Calibre 4404. This is essentially a larger version of the Calibre 4401 found in the standard Royal Oak Chronograph, featuring an integrated column-wheel Flyback Chronograph complication and a substantial 70-hour power reserve
