Lot Essay
The Royal Oak Offshore reference 26400RO is an impressive, substantial timepiece measuring 44mm. With a near-complete construction from 18k rose gold, the timepiece has an impressive heftiness and weight on the wrist. However, Audemars Piguet has ingeniously integrated ceramic into areas which often see the most amount of wear such as the crown, pushers, and bezel. This allows for ultimate durability and robustness due to ceramic being highly scratch resistant, helping the timepiece remain in impeccable condition. Without ceramic in these areas, these otherwise gold parts would naturally wear down and change form over time, affecting the operability of the crown and pushers. The black ceramic also adds a lovely contrast against the rose gold, making the stately wristwatch have a striking and dynamic appearance.
Reference 26470OR features a chronograph with date complication, further adding to the sporty, rugged aesthetic of the wristwatch. Fitted on a rubber strap, the timepiece is suitable for broad circumstances of attire and has an impressive 100-meter water resistance rating.
Reference 26470OR features a chronograph with date complication, further adding to the sporty, rugged aesthetic of the wristwatch. Fitted on a rubber strap, the timepiece is suitable for broad circumstances of attire and has an impressive 100-meter water resistance rating.