The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 2020 releases are unmistakably head turners.
Bold colors, smoked “Méga Tapisserie” dials, and Arabic numerals are a few of the updated features we love. Between the blue, green or the black/rose gold version, we can’t decide on our favorite.
Before we look at each model, review a brief history of this iconic watch.
History of the Royal Oak Offshore
The first Royal Oak model was produced in 1972. After initial scrutiny, it quickly became on of the brand’s top selling models. The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore came later to commemorate its 20th anniversary.
The Royal Oak offshore was a luxury beast at 42 mm. But this ultimately began a trend in oversized luxury watches in other luxury brands as well.
Many variations have been released over the years, often in limited qualities. An extremely limited model was created for NBA Allstar and legend Shaquille O’Neal.
On this model, the case back is engraved with a silhouette of ‘Shaq’ making a slam dunk. In addition, the two and three hour makers have been inverted on the bezel in red, in reference to his basketball jersey number.
Another unique feature for the Offshore are the dial patterns. The Tapisserie dial is produced in three different sizes: ‘Vintage Petite’, ‘Petite’ and ‘Grande’.
Three New Audemars Piguet Offshore Releases of 2020
Which of these three models is your favorite?
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore (26405CE.OO.A030CA.01 blue accents)
First, the blue Royal Oak Offshore! The 44mm case and electric blue hue isn’t exactly subtle.
Features:
- Case
- 4mm diameter x 14.4mm
- black ceramic case with blue accents
- glare-proofed sapphire crystal
- titanium caseback with sapphire crystal
- titanium push-piece guards
- screw-locked crown
- 100m water-resistant
- Dial
- smoked blue “Mega Tapisserie” pattern
- rhodium-toned counters
- gold Arabic numerals with luminescence
- Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating
- Movement
- Manufacture calibre 3126/3840
- modular chronograph
- self-winding
- 50 hour power reserve
- Strap
- textured rubber in blue
- Price
- USD 34,900
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore (26405CE.OO.A056CA.01 green accents)
Next, we can’t get enough of the green version. The army tank green and large dial pattern couldn’t be any more masculine.
- Case
- 44mm diameter x 14.4mm
- black ceramic case with green accents
- glare-proofed sapphire crystal
- titanium caseback with sapphire crystal
- titanium push-piece guards
- screw-locked crown
- 100m water-resistant
- Dial
- smoked green “Mega Tapisserie” pattern
- rhodium-toned counters
- gold Arabic numerals with luminescence
- Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating
- Movement
- Manufacture calibre 3126/3840
- modular chronograph
- self-winding
- 50 hour power reserve
- Strap
- textured rubber in green
- Price: USD 34,900
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore (26405NR.OO.A002CA.01 gold accents)
- Case
- 44mm diameter x 14.4mm
- black ceramic case with 8k pink gold accents
- glare-proofed sapphire crystal
- titanium caseback with sapphire crystal
- 18k pink gold push-piece guards
- screw-locked crown
- 100m water-resistant
- Dial
- blue smoked “Mega Tapisserie” pattern
- rhodium-toned counters
- gold Arabic numerals with luminescence
- Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating
- Movement
- Manufacture calibre 3126/3840
- modular chronograph
- self-winding
- 50 hour power reserve
- Strap
- textured rubber in blue
- Price: USD 42,900
Final Thoughts on the 2020 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Releases
Audemars Piguet celebrated 20 years of the Royal Oak in a big way. A large 44mm case paired with a trio of bold colors and a smoked dial create an incredible look.
There’s no wrong option, whether you opt for electric blue, green, or the black ceramic/8k pink gold combo.
The jumbo 44mm watch makes a statement all on its own and may be worn with just about anything. Just be prepared for a lot of second looks and probably even more conversation centered around these bold watches.
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