Introducing Three Stunning New Royal Oak Offshore Models from Audemars Piguet

Audemars Piguet, a brand synonymous with exquisite craftsmanship and innovative design, has just unveiled three stunning new additions to their iconic Royal Oak Offshore collection. These new models not only capture the essence of the Royal Oak Offshore’s bold, sporty design but also introduce fresh elements that are bound to captivate both seasoned collectors and new enthusiasts alike.

The Legacy of the Royal Oak Offshore

Since its debut in 1993, the Royal Oak Offshore has been a symbol of daring style and technical excellence. It took the world by storm with its oversized case, audacious design, and powerful presence, reinterpreting the classic Royal Oak in a way that resonated with a new generation. Over the years, the Offshore has evolved, experimenting with different materials, colours, and complications while maintaining its distinctive identity.

This latest trio of releases continues this tradition of innovation, each model offering something unique while staying true to the core values that have made the Royal Oak Offshore a legend.

The New Trio: A Closer Look

There's the 43mm Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph. This new timepiece features a stainless steel bezel with a crown and push-pieces made of black ceramic. It runs on the Calibre 4401 movement, the manufacturer's latest integrated chronograph movement. The 4401 includes a column wheel with a vertical clutch system for activating, stopping, and resetting the chronograph, as well as a jumping hour complication. Audemars Piguet explained that the flyback system allows the wearer to swiftly and easily take several new measurements in a row by restarting the chronograph without interrupting or resetting it first.

Similar to the 37mm model, the 43mm Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph also features the Méga Tapisserie dial, this time in bronze. The dial's darkened edges extend to the black inner bezel, where the tachymeter is printed in white, enhancing readability for the wearer.

The 37mm Royal Oak Offshore is undeniably the most striking of the trio, crafted in 18-carat pink gold complete with a gold bezel coated with grey rubber – a nod to the range's sporty heritage. The case's rhodium and ivory-toned hues are echoed on the guilloché Grande Tapisserie dial, adding a sense of symmetry to the avant-garde design. While this piece may not appeal to everyone, that's not the goal for AP.

The 37mm model is undoubtedly aimed at a female audience, a category that Audemars Piguet has steadily developed over the past few years. The focus on elegant and refined releases adorned with precious metals has been pivotal in elevating the brand's image amidst significant changes in the global watch market. Impressively, Audemars Piguet has achieved this without compromising on performance. The 37mm Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding reference features Calibre 5900, the manufacturer's latest automatic movement which, at only 3.9 mm thick, operates at a high frequency of 4 Hz and boasts a 60-hour power reserve.

The 43mm Selfwinding model stands out with its two-tone design, featuring a stainless steel case paired with a blue rubber-coated bezel. The dial showcases a three-hand and date layout, brought to life by a smoked blue Méga Tapisserie pattern, accentuated with trapezoidal hour markers and rhodium-toned gold Royal Oak hands. This timepiece, along with its two counterparts, definitely warrants attention.

Audemars Piguet's new Royal Oak Offshore collection highlights the brand's renewed commitment to offering variety. With an expanded range of case sizes, complications, and colours, the iconic watchmaker is catering more than ever to collectors' desires for choice. In this case, with this impressive trio, they're not just doubling down – they're tripling down.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding 37mm

• Band: Audemars Piguet

• Model: Royal Oak Offshore

• Reference: Ref. 77605OK.OO.A101CA.01

• Movement: Selfwinding Calibre 5900

• Diameter: 37mm

• Power Reserve: 60 hours

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding 43mm

• Band: Audemars Piguet

• Model: Royal Oak Offshore

• Reference: Ref. 15605SK.OO.A350CA.01

• Movement: Selfwinding Calibre 4302

• Diameter: 43mm

• Power Reserve: 70 hours

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 43mm

• Band: Audemars Piguet

• Model: Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph

• Reference: Ref. 26420ST.OO.A828CR.01

• Movement: Selfwinding Calibre 4401

• Diameter: 43mm

• Power Reserve: 70 hours

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