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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 43 mm with smoked light brown dial
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AUDEMARS PIGUET PRESENTS A BEVY OF NEW ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE MODELS IN 43 MM AND 42 MM
One of Audemars Piguet’s iconic lines, the Royal Oak Offshore signifies adventure. With a muscular identity and a free-spirited attitude, the timepiece has defied conventions since its introduction in 1993. Through the years, the brand has pushed the limits of feasibility and continuously improved on the dimensions of the watch, exploring novel materials, varying sizes and different colours. Be that as it may, the Royal Oak Offshore has not seen a redesign since the 2000s.
This year, Audemars Piguet picks up where it left off and once again aims to push the
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 43 mm in 18-carat pink gold By Maria Zarah Gregorio Viado
boundaries of the Royal Oak Offshore collection by presenting a new case size, introducing interchangeable straps and premiering the brand’s latest chronograph movements.
NEW GENERATION
Evolution is necessary for any one thing to endure. The same can be said about the Royal Oak Offshore, which is now offered in a new 43 mm case size. Comprised of five exceptional models rendered in titanium, 18-carat pink gold or stainless steel, the watches feature the “Méga Tapisserie” pattern, now stamped with powerful presses. The new iterations retain the essence of the Royal Oak Offshore’s signature characteristics, while featuring a case redesign that offers premium aesthetics and ergonomics.
The Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 43 mm is driven by the manufacture’s latest integrated flyback chronograph, Calibre 4401, which provides a 70-hour power reserve. This selfwinding chronograph movement is equipped with a column wheel and the flyback function that enables to restart the chronograph without stopping or resetting it first.
Still in line with the Royal Oak Offshore’s development are two new Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 42 mm models. Available in ultra-resistant titanium or stainless steel, the watches are powered by the latest integrated flyback chronograph movement, Calibre 4404. On the khaki or blue dial, the dial layout has been reimagined. The origi-
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 42 mm with “Night Blue, Cloud 50” dial
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 42 mm with pink gold bracelet nal Royal Oak Offshore’s vertical counter display has been retained, however the hour and small seconds counters have been inverted to augment legibility: the hour counter is now positioned at 12 o’clock, while the small seconds counter appears at 6 o’clock. In contrast, the minute counter remains at 9 o’clock. The visual appeal is enhanced by the equidistance of the counters, while the date window boasts a loupe glass directly integrated into the dial. Additionally, only the AP initials now appear at 3 o’clock for a sportier look.
Yet another update to the Royal Oak Offshore 42 mm offerings are three references with case and bracelets in stainless steel, titanium or 18-carat pink gold. Featuring a “Petite Tapisserie” pattern, the watch dial showcases the gold applied AP initials and the transferred “Audemars Piguet” signature at 3 o’clock. Fully waterproof, the watches can be taken underwater to a depth of 100 metres, when worn with a rubber strap. Luckily, the three versions come with a second interchangeable rubber strap.
All the Royal Oak Offshore watches feature the manufacture’s new interchangeable strap system. Directly integrated into the buckle and case’s studs, the interchangeability is in perfect harmony with the case’s aesthetic codes. With ease and efficiency, wearers of these Audemars Piguet timepieces can now enjoy the convenience of changing their own straps with just a quick click and release. Equipped with a double-push system, optimum security can be expected when the watch is worn on the wrist.
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 42 mm in khaki
