ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE MODEL, REF. 26288OF, CASE NO. H 84238, NO. 185, CIRCA 2014

The Royal Oak Offshore, designed by Emmanuel Gueit to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Royal Oak, is a daring reimagining of Gérald Genta's iconic design, geared toward adventurers and contemporary adventurers. It received the nickname 'The Beast' when it was first unveiled at Baselworld 1993 because of its 42 mm stainless steel case and intimidating thickness, which went against industry norms. The model, which at first caused controversy, has since grown to become one of Audemars Piguet's most cherished symbols, representing strength, creativity, and boldness.

The present timepiece is a much more complex and unique development of 'The Beast', fusing the technical intricacy of a double-barrel tourbillon with chronograph functionality. The dual mainspring barrels, which provide the watch an impressive 237-hour power reserve and the exposed tourbillon with the best torque and accuracy, are housed in its thicker and larger case. The sapphire crystal caseback of the watch adds to its visual appeal by providing a clear view of the finely detailed movement, which is evidence of Audemars Piguet's expertise in high watchmaking.