Not all images were able to load for printing. Please close the print window and try again. The New Designs of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronographs in Ceramic and Titanium
Evolutions rather than revolutions, but firmly in line with the Offshore’s uncompromising character.
Since its debut in 1993, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore has served as the brand´s most expressive, aggressive, and experimental platform. Bigger, bolder and much more muscular than the original Royal Oak, the Offshore quickly proved its “Beast” nickname, while becoming a showcase for material innovation and colour exploration. The 2021 redesign marked an important point for the collection, refining ergonomics, reworking the 43mm case, and introducing the in-house integrated flyback chronograph calibre 4401 for the range. For 2026, Audemars Piguet presents two new Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph models built around ceramic, titanium and strong colour contrasts. Both versions retain the current-generation 43mm Offshore construction, with its sculpted case, integrated crown guards and pushers, and a water-resistance of 100m. They are mechanically identical, but visually distinct. Let´s take a look.
Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph in “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” Ceramic
The first model boasts a full case executed in “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” ceramic, a deep, almost inky blue shade introduced for Audemars Piguet’s 150th anniversary. The ceramic case is subtly contrasted by titanium elements, including the caseback frame and push-piece guards, but the monochrome flow is not broken. As always with AP, the ceramic is finished to the same standards as precious metal, with alternating satin-brushed surfaces and polished bevels.
The dial features a beige Méga Tapisserie base with blue subdials matching the case colour. Rhodium-coated pink-gold hour markers and white gold hands are filled with luminescent material to ensure legibility. A beige inner bezel with the tachymeter scale frames the display, and the date window is at 4:30. The watch is worn on a dark blue textured calfskin strap with an interchangeable system, closed with a titanium buckle.
Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph in Titanium and Black Ceramic
The second reference takes a more aggressive approach, combining a lightweight titanium case with black ceramic components. The octagonal bezel, crown and pushers are all made from black ceramic, creating a sharp contrast against the brushed titanium mid-case.
This model introduces a new smoked green PVD Méga Tapisserie dial, here with black subdials featuring beige outer tracks. Blackened white-gold hands and hour markers, filled with beige lume, add to the utilitarian character of the watch, while maintaining excellent readability. A grey-green rubber strap with an interchangeable system completes the package.
Calibre 4401: The Mechanical Constant
Both watches are powered by Audemars Piguet’s calibre 4401, visible through the sapphire caseback. This modern integrated flyback chronograph features a column wheel and vertical clutch, enabling smooth chronograph engagement and instant flyback. Beating at 28,800 vibrations/hour and offering a 70-hour power reserve, the movement is finished to Haute Horlogerie standards, with Côtes de Genève, polished bevels and a blackened oscillating weight.
At the time of writing, prices for these new Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph models are CHF 36,800 in titanium and black ceramic, or CHF 50,900 in “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” ceramic.
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