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Royal Oak Offshore
AUDEMARS PIGUET ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE
Originally introduced in 1993, the Offshore collection is a more masculine take on the iconic Royal Oak, combining a sporty,... over-sized appearance with top quality performance. The watches remain faithful to their heritage, as they all feature the trademark Royal Oak octagonal bezel and “tapisserie” pattern on the dial. They draw from robust materials like carbon and ceramic as well as steel, gold and platinum. Many limited edition pieces that have become collectors items. The AP Offshore is widely considered as the penultimate mens sports chronograph watch.Combining aesthetic beauty with rugged reliability, your Royal Oak Offshore watch is extremely durable and will retain value for years. Read more Show less |
- Audemars Piguet Offshore Chronograph Safari Steel Ceramic 42mm Ivory Brown 26470ST.OO.A801CR.01 Audemars Piguet Offshore Chronograph ... 42mm Ivory Brown 26470ST.OO.A801CR.01Retail Price: Regular Price $33,300 Save: $16,801 (50%) Our Price: Special Price $16,499
- Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 43mm White Gold Diamond Paved 26423BC.ZZ.D002CA.01 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore ... Diamond Paved 26423BC.ZZ.D002CA.01Retail Price: Regular Price $202,000 Save: $15,001 (7%) Our Price: Special Price $186,999
- Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Flying Tourbillon Chronograph 43mm Titanium Openworked 26622TI.GG.D002CA.01 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore ... Openworked 26622TI.GG.D002CA.01Retail Price: Regular Price $300,000 Save: $100,001 (33%) Our Price: Special Price $199,999
- Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 43mm Stainless Steel Ceramic Taupe Brown Dial 26420SO.OO.A600CA.01 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore ... Taupe Brown Dial 26420SO.OO.A600CA.01Retail Price: Regular Price $42,900 Save: $6,901 (16%) Our Price: Special Price $35,999
- Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 43mm Titanium Blue Dial Rubber Strap 26420TI.OO.A027CA.01 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore ... Dial Rubber Strap 26420TI.OO.A027CA.01Retail Price: Regular Price $41,600 Save: $10,601 (25%) Our Price: Special Price $30,999
- Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 43mm Rose Gold 26420RO.OO.A002CA.01 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore ... 43mm Rose Gold 26420RO.OO.A002CA.01Retail Price: Regular Price $62,100 Save: $12,101 (19%) Our Price: Special Price $49,999
- Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 43mm Stainless Steel Ceramic Black Dial 26420SO.OO.A002CA.01 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore ... Black Dial 26420SO.OO.A002CA.01Retail Price: Regular Price $42,900 Save: $8,901 (21%) Our Price: Special Price $33,999
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Model History
The Royal Oak Offshore was introduced by Audemars Piguet in 1993 and, like the main Royal Oak line, it represented something of a break from watch-making conventions of the time. The collection was originally released to mark the 20th anniversary of the release of the first Royal Oak model back in the 1970s. In terms of appearance, the AP Royal Oak Offshore, or ROO, has a more sporty aesthetic, a larger case and is aimed at a younger market than the main Royal Oak range. In this article, we take a more in-depth look at the Offshore collection and its evolution since its initial release.
The first Royal Oak Offshore ModelThe first Royal Oak Offshore model, unveiled in 1993, was the Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph, which was designed by 22-year-old Emmanuel Gueit. The concept behind the watch was to create a more contemporary, sporty version, which was larger in size and showed off more of its inner workings. At the time, its 42mm case diameter was larger than most comparable timepieces from other luxury watch manufacturers, earning it the nickname 'The Beast'. Much like with its predecessor, the Royal Oak, the first model in the collection was constructed from stainless steel and featured an octagonal bezel. Other changes when compared to the original Royal Oak collection included rubber coverings, which protected the crown and push pieces, as well as a chronograph function not previously seen with the main line.
AP Royal Oak Offshore InnovationsSince its inception, the Royal Oak Offshore collection has expanded to include a variety of functions and case materials. An example of this was the release of the limited edition Offshore Juan Pablo Montoya model in 2004. Available in a choice of either titanium or gold, it was also the first Offshore watch with a display case back. One of the biggest evolutions came about in 2013, when the Royal Oak Offshore Grande Complication and Offshore Perpetual Calendar Chronograph were introduced. Both watches benefited from refined complications, which helped to challenge the preconception of the Offshore collection as an unsophisticated sports watch line. In addition to its more mainstream models, AP have also release several limited edition Offshore models for celebrity figures. Hollywood actor Arnold Schwarzenegger is perhaps the best-known of these and his own personal timepiece can be seen in the films 'End of Days' and 'Terminator 3'. Formula One driver Michael Schumacher was also given a special limited edition Royal Oak Offshore, which was designed specifically for him.
New Royal Oak Offshore CollectionIn 2014, Audemars Piguet gave its Royal Oak Offshore catalogue a major overhaul, replacing the previous range of models with six new versions of what is collectively called the Reference 26470. Although adhering to the basic style established by the collection back in 1993, the new models did also introduce some notable changes too. More specifically, these changes included the removal of the rubber protection on the push pieces and the introduction of sapphire case backs, which allow the wearer to get a better look at the inner-workings. This particular generation of Royal Oak Offshore models is powered by the calibre 3126 movement. At present, there are six Reference 26470 models available. Four of these are made from steel, with the remaining two being constructed primarily from rose gold. One of the two gold models comes with a black leather alligator strap, while the other has a rose gold bracelet, which is more in-keeping with the original aesthetic.
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Audemars Piguet Buying Guide
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore BEST SELLERS:
- Audemars Piguet Offshore 2021 Releases
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- Offshore 42mm - Audemars Piguet Watches
- Offshore Steel & 42mm - Audemars Piguet Watches
- Offshore Steel & 43mm - Audemars Piguet Watches
- Offshore Rose & 44mm - Audemars Piguet Watches
- Offshore Rose & 42mm - Audemars Piguet Watches
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Watches by Model Number:
- AP 26420 Models - Royal Oak Offshore
- AP 26400 Models - Royal Oak Offshore
- AP 26401 - Royal Oak Offshore
- AP 26470ST - Royal Oak Offshore
- AP 26470OR - Royal Oak Offshore
- AP 26470PT - Royal Oak Offshore
- AP 26405 - Royal Oak Offshore
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watches by Dial Color:
- Blue Dial - Royal Oak
- Black Dial - Royal Oak
- Brown Dial - Royal Oak
- White Dial - Royal Oak
- Grey Dial - Royal Oak
- Silver Dial - Royal Oak
- Skeleton Dial - Royal Oak
- Slate Dial - Royal Oak
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watches by Model:
- Selfwinding - Royal Oak
- Tourbillion Chronograph - Royal Oak
- Grande Complication - Royal Oak
- Repeater Supersonnerie - Royal Oak
- Double Balance Wheel - Royal Oak
- Chronograph - Royal Oak
- Tourbillion Extra-Thin - Royal Oak
- Perpetual Calendar - Royal Oak
- Jumbo Extra-Thin - Royal Oak
- Dual Time - Royal Oak
- Frosted Gold - Royal Oak
- Quartz - Royal Oak
Audemars Piguet Watches by Size:
- 45mm - Audemars Piguet Watches
- 42mm - Audemars Piguet Watches
- 41mm - Audemars Piguet Watches
- 39mm - Audemars Piguet Watches
- 38mm - Audemars Piguet Watches
- 37mm - Audemars Piguet Watches
- 33mm - Audemars Piguet Watches
Audemars Piguet Watches by Material:
- Stainless Steel- Audemars Piguet Watches
- Rose Gold- Audemars Piguet Watches
- Yellow Gold- Audemars Piguet Watches
- White Gold- Audemars Piguet Watches
- Two-Tone Rose Gold/Steel- Audemars Piguet Watches
- Diamond/Steel- Audemars Piguet Watches
- Platinum - Audemars Piguet Watches
- Titanium - Audemars Piguet Watches
Audemars Piguet Watches by Size & Material:
- Stainless Steel & 41mm - Audemars Piguet Watches
- Stainless Steel & 38mm - Audemars Piguet Watches
- Stainless Steel & 37mm - Audemars Piguet Watches
- Yellow Gold & 41mm - Audemars Piguet Watches
- Yellow Gold & 37mm - Audemars Piguet Watches
- Rose Gold & 41mm - Audemars Piguet Watches
- Rose Gold & 38mm - Audemars Piguet Watches
- Rose Gold & 37mm - Audemars Piguet Watches
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watches by Size:
- 42mm - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watches
- 41mm - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watches
- 39mm - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watches
- 37mm - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watches
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ladies Watches by Size:
- 42mm - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ladies Watches
- 41mm - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ladies Watches
- 39mm - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ladies Watches
- 37mm - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ladies Watches
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Watches by Dial Color:
- Blue Dial - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Watches
- White Dial- Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Watches
- Black Dial- Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Watches
- Silver Dial- Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Watches
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Watches by Case Material:
- Stainless Steel Chrono - Audemars Piguet Chronograph Watches
- Rose Gold Chrono - Audemars Piguet Chronograph Watches
- Ceramic Chrono - Audemars Piguet Chronograph Watches
- Titanium Chrono - Audemars Piguet Chronograph Watches
- Platinum Chrono - Audemars Piguet Chronograph Watches
- White Gold Chrono - Audemars Piguet Chronograph Watches
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Watches by Bezel Material:
- Stainless Steel Bezel - Audemars Piguet Chronograph Watches
- Rose Gold Bezel - Audemars Piguet Chronograph Watches
- Diamond Bezel - Audemars Piguet Chronograph Watches
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Watches by Strap/Bracelet:
- Stainless Steel - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Watches
- Rose Gold - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Watches
- Leather Strap - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Watches
- Rubber - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Watches
- Blue Rubber - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Watches
- Black Rubber - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Watches
- White Rubber - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Watches
- Grey Rubber - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Watches
Audemars Piguet Ladies Watches by Size:
- Ladies White Dial - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watches
- Ladies Blue Dial - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watches
- Ladies Black Dial - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watches
Audemars Piguet Ladies Watches by Size:
- 39mm - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watches
- 38mm - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watches
- 37mm - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watches
- 34mm - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watches
- 33mm - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watches
- Ladies 33m Quartz - Audemars Piguet Watches
Audemars Piguet Calendar Watches:
- AP Calendar - Audemars Piguet Watches
- AP Calendar 41mm - Audemars Piguet Calendar Watches
- AP Calendar Rose Gold - Audemars Piguet Calendar Watches
- AP Calendar Ceramic - Audemars Piguet Calendar Watches
Audemars Piguet by Model Number:
- AP 26631OR - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watches
- AP 26320OR - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watches
- AP 26331ST - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watches
- AP 26320ST - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watches
- AP 15500ST - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watches
- AP 15500OR - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watches
- AP 15400OR - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watches
- AP 15400ST - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watches