The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 26401RO brings together jet black and 18-carat pink gold in one of the most instantly recognisable silhouettes in modern watchmaking. Built on the bold, technical language Gérald Genta introduced to the Royal Oak family, the Offshore takes the octagonal bezel and integrated design further with a commanding 44mm case, making this reference a genuine statement piece.

The rose gold case is paired with a black ceramic bezel, screw-locked crown, and pushpiece guards, held in place by the octagonal bezel’s signature exposed hexagonal screws. The dial carries AP’s “Méga Tapisserie” pattern in black, with applied rose gold hour markers and Royal Oak hands finished in luminescent coating for legibility in any light. Black snailed chronograph counters and a date aperture sit cleanly within the dial, framed by a black inner bezel ring, while a glareproofed sapphire crystal protects the face and reveals a matching sapphire caseback on the reverse.

Inside is AP’s self-winding chronograph movement, built from 365 components and featuring a column-wheel mechanism with vertical clutch for precise, smooth chronograph engagement — a hallmark of higher-end chronograph construction over simpler cam-actuated systems. Running at 28,800 vibrations per hour, the movement delivers an approximate 50-hour power reserve, giving it real everyday usability beyond just the weekend.

The watch is completed with an integrated black rubber strap and an 18-carat rose gold pin buckle, striking a balance between the Offshore’s sporty character and the warmth of the gold case. Water resistance is rated to 100 metres, making this reference genuinely wearable rather than purely a dress statement.

Combining precious-metal presence with technical chronograph engineering, the Royal Oak Offshore 26401RO remains one of the most sought-after modern references in Audemars Piguet’s line-up — instantly recognisable, and built to be worn.

Key Features

• Case: 44mm 18-carat pink (rose) gold, screw-locked crown, push piece guards
• Bezel: Black ceramic, octagonal with exposed hexagonal screws
• Dial: Black “Méga Tapisserie” pattern with rose gold applied hour markers
• Complications: Chronograph (small seconds, minute/hour counters), date
• Movement: Self-winding, column-wheel chronograph, 365 components, approx. 50-hour power reserve
• Crystal: Glare proofed sapphire, sapphire exhibition case back
• Water resistance: 100 metres / 10 ATM
• Strap: Black rubber with 18-carat rose gold pin buckle

Available to view and purchase from our boutique in Sydney.

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