Audemars Piguet introduces two new Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph models in ceramic—one combining black and green ceramic, and the other crafted entirely in black ceramic. All details, including prices are below.
Two new ceramic models in the Royal Oak Offshore collection. The first model features a 43 mm black ceramic case with the case thickness of 14.4 mm, with a bezel, crown and push-pieces in green ceramic, while the titanium caseback frame, push-piece guards and bracelet studs contrast the dark hues. The dial combines the latest generation Méga Tapisserie pattern in dark green PVD with a black inner bezel and matching snailed counters at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock. The 18-carat white gold hands and hour-markers filled with luminescent material are rendered in a silver-grey shade. The ceramic case, as you would expect, has satin-brushed and polished hand-finishing, which looks absolutely amazing, considering that it’s a ceramic.
This watch is powered by Audemars Piguet’s latest integrated selfwinding chronograph movement, Calibre 4401 with power reserve of 70h. This calibre feature the flyback function, which allows the wearer to reset and restart the chronograph without having to stop it first. The column wheel works with a vertical clutch system: when starting or stopping the chronograph, the hands respond accordingly without any hint of jumping. Furthermore, a patented zero resetting mechanism ensures that the flyback chronograph hands instantaneously reset to zero. Water resistance is 100 m.
Equipped with the interchangeable strap system, the new Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph is completed by a dark green textured calfskin leather strap with titanium pin buckle and comes with an additional black rubber strap. The price of this watch is €57,700 (including VAT).
The second new Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph showcases a monochromatic design with a 42 mm case crafted entirely from black ceramic, paired with a matching integrated bracelet. The all-black aesthetic extends to the dial, which features a Méga Tapisserie pattern, as well as the inner bezel and snailed counters at 6, 9, and 12 o’clock, all finished with a black PVD coating. A dark grey tachymeter scale and chronograph indications enhance the stealthy look, while blackened 18-carat white gold hands and baton hour markers, both filled with grey luminescent material.
This watch features an automatic flyback chronograph with a column-wheel mechanism, Calibre 4404. It offers a 70-hour power reserve and is water-resistant up to 100 meters. The price of this watch is € 85,900 (including VAT).
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