- While the Royal Oak made waves in the 1970s as a revolutionary luxury sports watch, the 1990s saw the arrival of its bolder sibling: the Royal Oak Offshore. The Offshore redefined the boundaries of watchmaking. Among its many iterations, few are as celebrated as the Rubber Clad models, which introduced a groundbreaking use of rubber in luxury timepieces.
- Debuting in 2002, the Royal Oak Offshore Rubber Clad was a bold evolution of the iconic design, featuring a bezel entirely wrapped in black rubber. This innovative approach not only enhanced the watch’s sporty aesthetic but also marked a milestone as the first luxury watch to incorporate rubber as a primary case material. The signature octagonal bezel, with its exposed hexagonal screws, remained intact, while rubber accents on the crown, pushers, and strap completed the dynamic look.
- Produced for just over a decade, the Rubber Clad series included several limited editions, none more coveted than the 2008 “Restivo” model, created exclusively for the renowned Sicilian boutique.
- Limited to just 25 pieces, the Royal Oak Offshore Perpetual Calendar Chronograph “Restivo” reference 26262OK is a masterpiece of horological artistry. Its 42mm 18k rose gold case, paired with the signature black rubber-clad bezel, exudes a commanding presence.
- Beneath the bold exterior lies a perpetual calendar chronograph complication, powered by the automatic Caliber 2326/2839 movement. The dial, adorned with the iconic “Méga Tapisserie” pattern, features oversized luminous Arabic numerals and four subdials that display the day, date, month, leap year, moon phase, and chronograph counters. Completing the look is a black vulcanized rubber strap with an 18k rose gold AP folding clasp, while the engraved caseback reminds the wearer of its exclusivity.
- The “Restivo” is not just a watch—it’s a rare fusion of innovation, luxury, and legacy.
- Complete with its accessories, the present watch offers the opportunity to own a complicated timepiece with a a sporty look at an attractive price.