After the release of the new generation of Royal Oak Offshores in 42 mm at the SIHH 2014, when the watches were fitted with a display case back, ceramic crown and pushers, new dials, beefier crown guards and new straps, two new models made their appearance at the SIHH 2018. This time, two 42 mm Royal Oak Offshores have been fitted with ceramic bezels. The two new models are reference 26470IO.OO.A006CA.01 in titanium with grey ceramic bezel that here at WCL we have nicknamed the 'Monochrome' and a...
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SIHH 2018: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver 18K Pink Gold Case and Titanium Bezel ref. 15711IO. Live Pictures & Pricing.
After the success of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Scuba Bartorelli that combined a black PVD case with a bronze bezel and the Royal Oak Offshore Diver QEII Cup 2014 Limited Edition that featured a tantalum case with 18K pink gold bezel —featured here—, it was about time that AP launched a similar combination in one of our favorite metals. The new AP Royal Oak Offshore Diver is fitted with an 18K pink gold case and a titanium bezel, titanium plots, a very light grey dial and a matching grey rubber strap
SIHH 2018: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Indigo Blue Dial. Live Pictures & Pricing.
A brand new dial for the Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph in stainless steel, this time with an eye-catching Indigo Blue Méga Tapisserie dial with red chronograph accented hands. This new watch is exactly like all other Royal Oak Offshores in 42 mm with ceramic pushers and redesigned crown guards but this time the pushers match the Indigo Blue color of the dial. Presented as ref. 26470ST.OO.A030CA.01 this new watch will be sold with a color matching rubber strap with pin buckle.
SIHH 2018: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 'Jumbo' Extra-Thin ref. 15202IP. Live Pictures & Pricing.
Without a doubt one of the best releases at the SIHH 2018 by Audemars Piguet. After the huge success of the Titanium and Platinum Royal Oak Chronograph released at the SIHH 2017, Audemars Piguet has added a new iteration of the Royal Oak Extra-Thin with the same combination of metals. In person the watch is simply incredible and very special and one that exceeded our expectations far beyond.
SIHH 2018: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 18K Rose Gold with Grey Ruthenium-Toned Dial. Live Pictures & Pricing.
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore in 18K rose gold a.k.a. 'The Brick' just got much better with a new grey ruthenium-toned dial and inner bezel as well as contrasting ivory-toned counters. The new watch is exactly like the previous iteration of the Royal Oak Offshore ref. 26470OR but with a much more appealing dial. The watch is available on matching 18K rose gold bracelet or with a hornback-free alligator strap matching the color of the dial.
SIHH 2018: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 'Combat' ref. 26400SO.OO.A054CA.01. Live Pictures & Pricing.
Just released, the new Royal Oak Offshore 'Combat' in 44 mm ref. 26400SO.OO.A054CA.01. has a dark green bezel much darker —almost black looking— than the stock images we shared last Friday after is was pre-released. Sporting a green ceramic bezel referred to as 'khaki' by AP, the new 'AP Combat' is much more appealing in person and less intense than what we thought. Fitted with a camouflage pattern rubber strap, a beige and brown dial 'Mega Tapisserie' dial and a green ceramic bezel.
SIHH 2018: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore ref. 26237ST. Live Pictures & Pricing of the Reissue of the Original Royal Oak Offshore ref. 25721ST from 1993.
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Royal Oak Offshore launched in 1993, AP has decied to present a reissue of the original Royal Oak Offshore 25721ST from 1993. Today, we've finally checked the watch in person and its really stunning. The new Royal Oak Offshore ref. 26237ST.OO.1000ST.01. is as similar as possible to the original Royal Oak Offshore ref. 25721ST.OO.1000ST.01 a.k.a. 'The Beast'. You can read everything about the original Royal Oak Offshore ref. 25721 in this special comprehensive guide we published a few months ago.
SIHH 2018: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 'Jumbo' Extra-Thin ref. 15202IP. A Titanium and Platinum Masterpiece.
After the huge success of the Titanium and Platinum Royal Oak Chronograph released at the SIHH 2017, Audemars Piguet has just presented a new iteration of the Royal Oak Extra-Thin with the same combination of metals. The new Royal Oak 'Jumbo' Extra-Thin ref. 15202IP.OO.1240IP.01 features a sleek satin-finished titanium case and bracelet that are set off by a polished platinum bezel and polished bracelet links.
SIHH 2018: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver Funky Colors. Four New Colors for Year Round Wear.
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver ref. 15710ST keeps getting more colorful. Adding to the colorful AP Diver Chronographs and the black and silvered dial options, comes a new set of four funky colors for year round wear. The Royal Oak Offshore Diver still maintains its 42 mm case construction, display case back and AP calibre 3120 for these new iterations. All four new watches come with the traditional sturdy AP Diver rubber straps and rubber clad crowns, this time matching the color of the dials.
SIHH 2018: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver 18K Pink Gold Case and Titanium Bezel ref. 15711IO. A Seductive Combination.
After the success of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Scuba Bartorelli that combined a black PVD case with a bronze bezel and the Royal Oak Offshore Diver QEII Cup 2014 Limited Edition that featured a tantalum case with 18K pink gold bezel —featured here—, it was about time that AP launched a similar combination in one of our favorite metals. The new AP Royal Oak Offshore Diver is fitted with an 18K pink gold case and a titanium bezel, titanium plots, a grey dial and a matching grey rubber strap.
SIHH 2018: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak RD#2 ref. 26586PT.OO.1240PT.01. The World's Thinnest Automatic Perpetual Calendar.
With the largest number of watches ever released at the SIHH, Audemars Piguet presents the new Royal Oak RD#2 ref. 26586PT.OO.1240PT.01, the world’s thinnest automatic perpetual calendar at just 6.30 mm thick, marking a new watchmaking record, the latest in a long line of world firsts for this Manufacture. Almost 2 mm thinner than the Royal Oak Extra-Thin ref. 15202 and regardless of featuring an automatic Perpetual Calendar, the new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak RD#2 took five years to develop.
Pre-SIHH 2018: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 44 "Combat" ref. 26400SO.OO.A054CA.01. Not your Average Royal Oak Offshore and a Real Stunner.
Just released through a sneak peek via Audemars Piguet's website a new iteration of the Royal Oak Offshore in 44 mm, this time sporting a green ceramic bezel referred to as 'khaki' by AP. The new watch that we have decided to nickname the 'AP Combat' seems to be a stunner by the stock image published on AP's website. Fitted with a camo pattern rubber strap, a beige and brown dial and a green ceramic bezel, this new stainless steel watch will be available as of July 2018 under reference 26400SO.OO.A054CA.01.
Rare Bird: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon Chronograph ref. 25977ST.OO.1205ST.01. The Blue King of Aces.
Released back in 2002, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon Chronograph ref. 25977ST.OO.1205ST.01 is one of the most coveted grails from this manufacture. Combining two noble complications like the tourbillon and the chronograph, this Royal Oak in stainless steel is not for the faint of heart with its close to a quarter of a million dollars price tag. Fitted with a 44 mm case that in reality wears more like a 42 mm thanks to its slender profile, the Royal Oak Tourbillon Chronograph ref. 25977ST is typically seen on a matching stainless steel bracelet.
Insider: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore ref. 26470ST.OO.A028CR.01. Hands-on with 'The Real Batman'.
Just released a few months ago, the new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore ref. 26470ST.OO.A028CR.01 with black dial and blue registers is the latest addition to the Royal Oak Offshore line and a watch that we have now nicknamed 'the Real Batman'. With its 42 mm case in stainless steel with black ceramic crown/pushers and display case back, the Real Batman is a stunner in the metal and a watch that discreetly evokes the colors of the Dark Knight in a regal combination of black and blue.
Experience: Art Basel Miami Beach with the Audemars Piguet Art Commission. When Watches, Artwork and Parties Intertwine with Slow Moving Luminaries.
Last week, we had the pleasure to join our friends at Audemars Piguet during their third year in a row as participants of at Art Basel Miami Beach. For those of you not quite familiar with this international event, this is one of the most renowned art fairs in the world with three shows staged annually in Basel, Switzerland; Miami Beach, Florida; and Hong Kong. Art Basel showcases contemporary artworks by established and emerging artists.
Insider: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon Chronograph Openworked x Material Good ref. 26347TI in Titanium. As Good as it Gets.
Featuring a tourbillon and chronograph complication, the ref. 26347 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. Although this new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon Chronograph Openworked ref. 26347TI.OO.1205TI.01 was just recently released, as usual, we already have our live images for your viewing pleasure.
News: Pre-SIHH 2018 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore ref. 26237ST. A Reissue of the Original Royal Oak Offshore ref. 25721ST from 1993.
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Royal Oak Offshore launched in 1993 and in preparation for the 2018 SIHH, Audemars Piguet has just announced the new Royal Oak Offshore ref. 26237ST.OO.1000ST.01. This new watch is an reissue of the original Royal Oak Offshore ref. 25721ST.OO.1000ST.01 a.k.a. 'The Beast'. You can read everything about the original Royal Oak Offshore ref. 25721 in this special comprehensive guide we published a few months ago.
Experience: When You are Crazy About Watches. An Impressive Collection with Grail Watches to the Max.
When you are crazy about watches and you like to have it all, you are walking down a slippery slope. This impressive collection that includes grail watches from Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, F.P. Journe, Hublot, Rolex, IWC and Panerai, also happens to include watches from other brands like Urwerk, Gerald Genta, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Franck Muller, Breitling and even Bell & Ross and Seiko amongst others. A very close friend who has welcomed us in his life like we've known each other since childhood and a man with a soft spot for Audemars Piguet and Patek Philippe, he has put together a very impressive watch collection with no less than 60+ incredible watches in a very short amount of time.
Insider: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver Silver-Toned Dial ref. 15710ST. After More Than a Month on the Wrist, the Black Dial is the Way to Go.
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver was originally launched in 2012 under reference 15703ST.OO.A002CA.01 and it quickly became a favorite amongst many AP collectors. Not only the AP Diver was yet another milestone in the evolution of the Royal Oak Offshore collection, but it also established itself as the new entry level watch —regardless of being priced higher than the Royal Oak 15400ST— for those wanting to get their feet wet for the very first time in the AP waters.
News: Introducing the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Frosted Gold 41 mm ref. 15410BC. A 200-Piece Limited Edition.
Following the success of the ladies' Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Frosted Gold in 18K rose gold and 18K white gold, Audemars Piguet just announced the new Men's Royal Oak Frosted Gold in a limited edition of only 200 pieces in 18K white gold with a stunning 'grande tapisserie' blue dial under ref. 15410BC.GG.1224BC.01. This watch like the previous models was created in collaboration with Florentine jewellery designer, Carolina Bucci. The new AP Royal Oak Frosted Gold 41 mm was a highly expected release after we spotted this watch on the wrist of Audemars Piguet's CEO François-Henry Bennahmias during the SIHH 2017 and many AP collectors were wondering when this men's 41 mm size would be released.
