Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet Year: Circa 2021 Reference No: 26420IO.00.A009CA.01 Movement No: BC5006 Case No: RG1435P Model Name: Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Material: Titanium and ceramic Calibre: Automatic, cal. 4401, 40 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Rubber Clasp/Buckle: Titanium Audemars Piguet pin buckle Dimensions: 43mm diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed Accessories: Accompanied by Audemars Piguet international warranty, additional rubber straps, instruction manual, purchase invoice, outer packaging and fitted presentation box.
Catalogue Essay
Introduced in 2021, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph ref. 26420IO features a 43mm diameter two-tone case constructed of titanium with an attractive ashen grey ceramic bezel. Defying the traditional appeal of the Royal Oak Offshore chronograph with vertical chronographic registers, the new reference features the classic chronograph registers at 3,6 & 9 o’clock. Complimenting the case, the dial features the firm’s signature mega tappiserie dial in grey matching harmoniously with the ceramic bezel and blue registers that elevates the appeal to another level. Powered by the firm’s new cal. 4410, with a flyback chronograph mechanism, the movement is finished to the highest standards with rhodium plating. Featuring another practical feature, the strap is equipped with an easy and much appreciated quick change function allowing the wearer to change straps at ease with no tools required.
The present example Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph ref. 26420IO is preserved in excellent overall condition with extremely minimal use and wear and further complete with its full set of accessories.
A specialist in the manufacture of complications since it was established in 1881, Audemars Piguet never ceases to impress with a rich history of creating bold, even audacious, timepieces underpinned by traditional watchmaking at its finest. This Le Brassus-based Swiss manufacturer is one of only two major manufacturers still owned by the founding family. Since its earliest days, AP is considered a leader in the field of minute repeaters and grande complication pocket and wristwatches. The brand is devoted to preserving the history of watchmaking in the Vallée de Joux, showcased at their superb museum in Le Brassus.
Today, the brand is best known for its Royal Oak models, a revolutionary luxury sports watch launched in 1972. Other key models include early minute repeating wristwatches, vintage chronograph wristwatches, such as the oversized reference 5020, perpetual calendar watches and the Royal Oak Offshore, first introduced in 1993.