Just launched is an up to date Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore, the sportier and sometimes bulkier cousin to the Genta-designed basic. This new Ref. 26480TI.OO.A027CA.01 is completed in a 42mm titanium case with a brand new dial that includes the “Méga Tapisserie” sample accomplished in blueand a case that’s virtually 2mm thinner than present 42mm Royal Oak Offshore chronograph fashions.
It appears like Audemars Piguet is aiming to seize the Royal Oak patrons who can’t fairly their arms on one, as they’ve outfitted this Ref. 26480TI.OO.A027CA.01 with the Calibre 2385 that permits for the sub-dials at three, 6, and 9 o’clock versus the present Royal Oak Offshore fashions that use the Calibre 3126/3840 which has the chronograph sub-dials at 6,9, and 12 o’clock. This additionally permits for a thinner case measurement, with this new mannequin coming in at 12.8mm thick whereas present 42mm Royal Oak Offshore chronograph fashions are 14.5mm thick. Water resistance isn’t affected, remaining at 100M.
The brand new dial is completed with blue “Méga Tapisserie” sample and gray sub-dials, and it appears just like the partially skeletonized hour and minute arms are new as effectively. The second hand is blue and that coloration sample extends to the bottom of the crown and chronograph pusher in addition to the blue rubber strap the watch comes on.
I believe this can be a actually sensible transfer from Audemars Piguet in making the Royal Oak Offshore a extra fascinating luxurious sports activities watch. I’ve at all times had a bias in opposition to 6,9,12 chronograph sub-dial layouts, and the thinner case in light-weight titanium is a welcome addition. Additionally, it appears like this isn’t a restricted version model however I assume manufacturing will probably be tight and demand excessive. Value for this new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph is about the identical as present variations at $26,800. You possibly can study extra at audemarspiguet.com
