Audemars Piguet Refreshes Classic Royal Oak Offshore Collection with Vibrant New Chronographs
Making waves in the world of horology, Audemars Piguet has introduced a magnificent new line-up with fresh colorways for their beloved Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph. As is hallmark of every Audemars Piguet creation, these new releases combine the best of precise Swiss craftsmanship with an audacious sense of stylistic panache. With new models available in both 42mm and 37mm, they cater to a range of tastes and wrist sizes. Crowning each watch is the inclusion of the Audemars Piguet Caliber 4404, a hallmark of precision and reliability in the watchmaking world.
Among the novel features of the 42mm models are luminescent white ‘bathtub’ style hands, Arabic numeral hour markers elegantly crafted in 18 carat gold, and a flyback chronograph complete with hour, minute, and second counters. Additionally, tachymeter scale rehaut inner bezel and date window at 3 o’clock provide a sublime balance of function and grace.
Also gracing the stage are two exquisite new steel models. These timepieces highlight either orange or pink accents against the resolute silver-grey of steel. Both models possess an aura of quiet sophistication by day, but their luminescent hour markers take on a mystic green hue in the dark. Distinctive colour accents extend to the textured calfskin straps, with each stitch adding an extra measure of character to an already striking watch. The steel models, much like their titanium counterpart, are water-resistant to 100 meters and bear the same price tag of $42,500.
The evolutionary spirit of Audemars Piguet is alive with these revitalized models. Paying homage to the meticulous creation of Emmanuel Gueit in 1993, the Royal Oak Offshore range, with its fresh faces, continues to impress.
- •IntroducingAudemars Piguet Announces New Royal Oak Offshore Chronographs In Both 42mm and 37mm hodinkee.com01-06-2026