Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 26238ST.OO.2000ST.01

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 26238ST.OO.2000ST.01. 42mm stainless steel casing, which is water resistant to 100 meters. Sustained by an automatic movement, this Royal Oak Offshore features the self-winding flyback chronograph. An exhibition case-back to view the movement. A blue dial, which is decorated with the petite tapisserie pattern, features luminous index hour markers and hands. A white central chronograph hand is controlled by the blue rubber pushers above and below the screw-down crown. Displaying three sub-dials ( 60 seconds, 30 minutes, 12 hours), the dial is surrounded by a tachymetric scale upon the rehaut. An octagonal bezel with rounded corners, which is embellished with 8 screws. A date window at the 3 o’clock position. Upon a steel bracelet with a double fold clasp, the watch is equipped with the interchangeable strap system. Accompanied by two additional AP straps: a baby blue tang buckle strap, and a grey-black rubber strap. Complete with its box and papers, dated 2022.
(RRP-£41,000)

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore debuted in 1993, expanding upon the iconic Royal Oak with a larger, more robust design. Conceived by Emmanuel Gueit, the watch initially faced skepticism for its unconventional style but swiftly gained acclaim. Renowned for its octagonal bezel with exposed screws, oversized case, and sporty allure, it often integrates chronograph functionality and utilizes premium materials like stainless steel, titanium, gold, and ceramic. Over the years, Audemars Piguet has released numerous limited and special editions, collaborating with luminaries from various fields. Notable iterations include the “Safari” (1997) sporting a khaki-green aesthetic and the “Rubberclad” (2007) featuring a rubber-coated bezel. The Royal Oak Offshore’s enduring legacy lies in its impact on luxury sports watch design, maintaining its status as a coveted timepiece among collectors globally.