Back in 2006, Audemars Piguet released the Royal Oak Offshore Rubens Barrichello II in Istanbul, Turkey and 11 years later, this stunning timepiece is still one of the biggest AP grails of all time. Considered a true rare bird, the AP Royal Oak Offshore Rubens Barrichello II in platinum ref. 26078PO.OO.D018CR.01 is simply one of the most exceptional watches out there, that exudes power and commands respect for whom wears one.
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Insider: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon Chronograph Openworked x Material Good ref. 26347. Hands-on with the Latest Skeletonized Creation from AP.
Audemars Piguet continues its tradition of innovation with its latest skeletonized creation. The timepiece, which features a tourbillon and chronograph complication, was conceived out of a creative dialogue between Audemars Piguet and SoHo luxury retailer, Material Good in New York City. The watch available in both 18K rose gold and in titanium, is exclusively available at Audemars Piguet boutiques and at Material Good in New York City.
Insider: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 44 ref. 26401RO. Hands-on with One of the 'Big Boy' AP Watches.
Released several years ago, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 44 ref. 26401RO.OO.A002CA.01 in 18K rose gold quickly became one of the hottest rose gold watches amongst AP lovers and anyone else that wanted to own one of the 'Big Boy' watches from Audemars Piguet. Fitted with a larger and more robust case than the original Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph line, the AP ROO Chrono ref. 26401RO measures 44 mm in diameter and 14.12 mm in thickness.
Rare Bird: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jubilee ref. 14802ST. The 20th Anniversary Royal Oak with Salmon Dial.
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the launch of the Royal Oak, Audemars Piguet released the Royal Oak Jubilee ref. 14802 limited edition in 1992. With 100 pieces total including the majority in stainless steel, a few in 18K yellow gold, and only 20 in platinum. While the 18K yellow gold model came with one dial, the platinum and stainless steel models came with two different dials. The stainless steel model was available with two different dials that included a cobalt blue smoke-tinted treated like the original Royal Oak from 1972 and a salmon one which became the most special one amongst watch collectors.
News: Antonio Seward Appointed New CEO for Audemars Piguet North America as Xavier Nolot Returns to Le Brassus.
Effective August 1, 2017, Antonio Seward was named CEO for Audemars Piguet North America. Born in London to Argentinean parents —a diplomat father and an artist mother, Antonio holds a degree in History from Kings College, London and a Masters in Political Science from the Institute of Political Studies Paris. Antonio’s diverse multicultural background was further developed after living in international cities including Buenos Aires, Paris, Miami and Singapore.
Insider: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 44mm Platinum ref. 26401PO. Hands-on with Another Platinum Heavy Hitter from AP.
In 2011 Audemars Piguet introduced the 44 mm Royal Oak Offshore collection with a 44 mm diameter case and a whole new design under ref. 26400 and later ref. 26401. Three years later, AP released the 44 mm Royal Oak Offshore Ceramic and the platinum reference 26401PO we have here. Following APs usual approach to platinum limited or special edition Offshore watches —which is not the case on this regular production watch—, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 44mm Platinum...
Rare Bird: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Rubens Barrichello II Rose Gold. Still a Very Special AP Amongst Watch Collectors.
Almost eleven years ago, Audemars Piguet released the Royal Oak Offshore Rubens Barrichello II in Istanbul, Turkey. Today, this magnificent watch still turns heads around when you run into it in the wild. While the AP Royal Oak Offshore Rubens Barrichello II in titanium we featured here is a huge favorite among watch collectors, the 18K rose gold version of it is even more special.
Rare Bird: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Arnold Schwarzenegger The Legacy. The 1,500-piece Limited Edition that Marked the End of an Era.
When you see an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Arnold Schwarzenegger The Legacy reference 26378IO.OO.A001KE.01, the first thing that comes to mind is 'The Governor' Arnold Schwarzenegger screaming: "Get to da choppa" as he played Major Alan “Dutch” Schaefer in the 1987 action film Predator. Originally released in 2011, the AP Legacy is the last watch made in honor of Arnold Schwarzenegger by Audemars Piguet.
Insider: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Extra-Thin Tourbillon Platinum ref. 26510PT. Hands-on with a 309-gram Platinum Grail of All Grails.
Stunning, exceptional and very rare, are some of the words that come to mind when thinking about what we think is the perfect tourbillon for daily wear. The first Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon was released in 1992 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Royal Oak and in 2012 the Royal Oak Extra-Thin Tourbillon was released to celebrate the Royal Oak's 40th birthday.
Insider: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Platinum ref. 26470PT. Hands-on with a 50-piece Limited Edition that Weighs Almost a Pound.
Just launched a few months ago, the new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore ref. 26470PT.OO.1000PT.01 in platinum is one of the heaviest watches we've ever reviewed. With a total weight only 23 grams short of a full pound —total weight of this watch is 431.9 grams—, this is also one of the most special watches ever made by AP. Released in a 50-piece limited edition, this is the first Royal Oak Offshore watch in platinum that doesn't feature a blue dial which is the common 'tell tale' when it comes to limited edition platinum Royal Oak Offshores.
Insider: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ref. 15400ST Grey Ruthenium Toned Dial. Hands-on with the Latest 41 mm Royal Oak.
The new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ref. 15400ST.OO.1220ST.04 is the latest 41 mm Royal Oak released earlier this year with a fantastic grey ruthenium toned dial. This reference is a clear result of the continuous evolution of the Royal Oak and the manufacture's constant forward thinking. Since its launch in 1972, the Royal Oak has gone through several design modifications and the ref. 15400 with this new grey dial is simply perfect. With this new dial, the Royal Oak ref. 15400ST is now available in four different dial variants that include blue, silvered white, black and this new one.
Watch Goodies: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Table Clock. One of the Coolest AP Clocks Out There.
What watch collector doesn't love big swag from the watch brands? Well, since most of us do, here's one of those very special AP clocks to get you drooling and aspiring for one. The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Table Clock is perhaps one of the most rare and least common clocks gifted by AP and one that you rarely see in the wild. This table clock, just like the Royal Oak Desk clock we featured here is also fitted with the 'Le Brassus' themed wooden stand and it was released in 2016.
Rare Bird: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Rodeo Drive Limited Edition ref. 26060ST. Harder to Find than Finding a Needle in a Haystack.
More challenging to find than finding a needle in a haystack, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Rodeo Drive Limited Edition ref. 26060ST.OO.D017CR.01 was released on May 16, 2005 as a tribute to the opening of Westime's —AP authorized dealer in Los Angeles— second location on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. This watch, also marks the second limited edition ever created in honor of an AP authorized dealer. After the successful release in 2004 of ref. 26034TS to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Sincer Watch in Singapore, the Rodeo Drive was released in a 50-piece limited edition that quickly sold out.
Rare Bird: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 'Pride of Argentina' Titanium Limited Edition. A Stunning Blue Dial 100-Piece Edition.
If you like blue dials, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Pride of Argentina in titanium ref. 26365IS.OO.D305CR.01 features what to us is one of the most beautiful blue dials AP has ever made. Along with its sibling the Royal Oak Offshore 'Pride of Argentina' in 18K rose gold ref. 26365OR.OO.D801CR.01 —reviewed by us here— also sporting the same blue dial, this watch is not only extremely rare limited edition but a very understated one.
Experience: Johnnie Walker Blue Label Schiphol Airport Limited Edition. Perfectly Paired with the Blue dial on the AP Royal Oak Extra-Thin 15202OR.
Landing at the Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam is always a treat if you like the finer things in life as much as we do. After a long-haul flight on KLM's World Business Class, the perfect way to start your day on the other side of the pond is by enjoying all that this airport has to offer. Schiphol is without a doubt, one of our favorite airports in the world and one that truly offers a great experience for watchlifestylers.
Insider: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Frosted Gold ref. 15454 and 67653. Hands-on with the Perfect Valentine's Day Gift.
Just because it's Valentine's Day, we bring you a very special women's watch that could be the dream gift for that special lady in your life. The new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Frosted Gold is available in two sizes —33 mm and 37 mm— and in 18K rose gold or 18K white gold. Officially presented at the SIHH 2017 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the release of the ladies Royal Oak —Jacqueline Dimier transferred Genta's design to a ladies version—, this is a shining reinvention of an iconic design.
Insider: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon Chronograph Openworked ref. 26347OR. Hands-on with an Impressive Openworked AP that Weighs Almost a Pound.
Only a handful of watch brands excel in the art of skeletonization and Audemars Piguet is one of them without a doubt. The new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon Chronograph Openworked ref. 26347OR.OO.1205OR.01 just released at the SIHH 2017 is a perfect example of the caliber of work they do in this field and a watch worth talking about. While this watch didn't get much press coverage a few weeks ago since the AP Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar in black ceramic —reviewed by us here— took the center stage in Geneva, we feel that is about time that we present you our hands-on review of it.
SIHH 2017: New Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 44 mm ref. 26400IO, ref. 26405CE and ref. 26401RO. Hands-on Live Pictures & Pricing.
Three new additions to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 44 mm collection were just released at the SIHH 2017. The first, a completely new model that combines a titanium case with a black ceramic bezel, the second a new dial version for the all black ceramic —case and bezel— reference and third a new dial for the 18K rose gold and black ceramic Royal Oak Offshore 44 mm. All three new watches maintain the same case proportions at 44 mm in diameter and 14.4 mm in thickness, black ceramic bezels, pushers and screw-down crowns in black ceramic, titanium pusher guards and display case backs.
SIHH 2017: New Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronographs ref. 26331ST and ref. 26331OR. Hands-on Live Pictures & Pricing.
Continuing with our coverage of the SIHH 2017, we now bring you the new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronographs that were released to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Royal Oak Chronograph. For its third facelift since its launch in 1997, the reference number has changed 26320 to 26331. For these new Royal Oak Chronographs, Audemars Piguet has decided to enlarge the hour and minute chrono registers at 9 and 3 o'clock, reduce the size of the running seconds subdial at 6 o'clock, shorten and widen the hour-markers while adding more lume to them and update the typeface and transfers on the chronograph totalizers.
SIHH 2017: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph Titanium and Platinum ref. 26331IP.OO.1220IP.01. Hands-on Live Pictures & Pricing.
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Royal Oak Chronograph, Audemars Piguet just gave this reference its third facelift since its launch in 1997 and changed the reference number from 26320 to 26331. For these new Royal Oak Chronographs, Audemars Piguet has decided to enlarge the hour and minute chrono registers at 9 and 3 o'clock, reduce the size of the running seconds subdial at 6 o'clock, shorten and widen the hour-markers while adding more lume to them and update the typeface and transfers on the chronograph totalizers.
