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Audemars Piguet marks the 25th anniversary of the Royal Oak Offshore – SIHH 2018

Marina Milojević | 11.17.17 | 05:31 PM

In 2018, the house of Audemars Piguet will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of its iconic Royal Oak Offshore, a model that was first introduced back in 1993. On the occasion of the SIHH 2018 event, the Swiss watchmaker will unveil three new versions of the legendary sports watch: a re-edition of the original model, and a new Royal Oak Offshore Tourbillon Chronograph, available in two variants.

During the last 25 years, the Royal Oak Offshore collection has evolved to include no less than 120 references in various materials including stainless steel, titanium, gold, and platinum. This year, in addition to the re-edition of the original stainless steel Royal Oak Offshore, Audemars Piguet introduces the new limited edition in either stainless steel or 18-karat pink gold.


Royal Oak Offshore 25th anniversary
stainless steel 26237ST.OO.1000ST.01

The re-edition of the original model is a 42 mm-wide stainless steel chronograph powered by the caliber 3126/3840. The watch features a blue dial with Petite Tapisserie pattern, tone-on-tone blue counters, and white gold applied hour-markers and luminescent Royal Oak hands. The case is water resistant to 50 meters, secured with a glareproofed sapphire crystal, with a case-back engraved with the “Royal Oak Offshore” logo. The automatic movement is assembled from 425 individual components, 59 jewels, and it beats at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour.

Royal Oak Offshore Tourbillon Chronograph 25th anniversary
pink gold 26421OR.OO.A002CA.01

A special new series, inspired by the previous Royal Oak Offshore Tourbillon Chronograph (ref. 26388PO and 26288OR) comes in two variants, each limited to 50 pieces. The model now features an entirely redesigned movement and a brand new dial constructed in the spirit of modern architecture. In addition, the crown and pushpieces are now made of ceramic, instead of metal and rubber. The case design now has a visibly thinner bezel, and it measures 42 mm in diameter.

Royal Oak Offshore Tourbillon Chronograph 25th anniversary
stainless steel 26421ST.OO.A002CA.01

The watch face reveals a partially exposed movement and a prominent tourbillon at 9 o’clock. The 30-minute counter is at 3 o’clock position, nestled between two mainspring barrels. The new tourbillon chronograph is powered by the in-house hand-wound Caliber 2947. The openworked movement is assembled from 338 components, it beats at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour, and provides about 237 hours of power reserve.

Three new Roay Oak Offshore References references will be in stores next year. The prices are yet to be announced. For more information about the brand, please visit audemarspiguet.com.

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