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THE FUTURE OF FIRST THE 2018 CELEBRATORY RE-EDITION OF 1993 AUDEMARS PIGUET ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE MODEL REMAINS FAITHFUL TO THE ORIGINAL, WITH ITS STAINLESS STEEL CASE, ITS BLUE RUBBER CROWN AND PUSHPIECES, THE SIGNATURE BLUE DIAL WITH “PETITE TAPISSERIE” PATTERN AND A STEEL BRACELET WITH AP FOLDING CLASP
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The caseback features an engraved “Royal Oak Offshore” logo in the centre with the word “AUTOMATIC” underneath. 20
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he story of the Royal Oak Offshore B u t u n l i k e p r e v i o u s r e - e d i t i o n s , t h e since its launch in 1993 is an caseback features an engraved “Royal Oak uninterrupted flow of new ideas Offshore” logo in the centre with the word in form, function and, above “AUTOMATIC” underneath. This ROO re-edition has the same 42mm all, materials. More than 120 cushion-shaped references stainless steel of the 42mm Royal Oak O f f shore have b een “The 2018 re-edition celebrates case, with the same design launched over the years the essence of the original and the same in a range of materials piece, applying the knowledge finishing. including titanium, Vertically forged carbon, gold and technique of 2018.” brushed on flat and platinum. sur f aces, and I n 19 93 , t h e f i r s t big, bold Royal Oak Offshore broke all the enlightened by polished bevels, it retains the rules and kick-started a global taste for larger- protection piece around the crown and the than-life luxury sports watches. The 2018 re- pushers. On top, separated from the case by edition celebrates the essence of the original a large black gasket, is the same octagonal piece, applying the knowledge and technique bezel, vertically brushed on top, polished on of 2018. And safely within, the selfwinding the sides, with eight hexagonal screws. The dial brings back the “Petite Tapisserie” 3126/3840 calibre that incorporates 25 years of horological upgrades and improvements. pattern, while the other modern versions of HKGOLFER.COM
the ROO are all using a much larger pattern, the “Mega Tapisserie” The hands, as well as the white gold applied indexes, are also totally equal to the old edition, with their familiar rounded shape. Finally, on the wrist, this watch feels, as you can imagine, quite familiar. Again, what was named “the beast” 25 years ago is now a watch that feels almost standard in terms of size. The ROO is certainly not a small and light watch, yet this 42mm case is now almost restrained, compared to some of the luxury sports watches we can see on the market.
Top: Royal Oak Offshore 37mm stainless steel case with “Lady Tapisserie” pattern purple dial and purple rubber strap. Right: Royal Oak Offshore 42mm 18-carat pink gold case with “Mega Tapisserie” pattern Grey ruthenium-toned dial HKGOLFER.COM
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