ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE CHRONOGRAPH MODEL, REF. 26420SO, CASE NO. XG8847R, CIRCA 2020s

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 26420SO represents the modern evolution of a line that began in 1993, when the Offshore was introduced as a bolder, more aggressive reinterpretation of the original 1972 Royal Oak. Designed to push the boundaries of size, durability, and visual impact, the Offshore quickly became known for its oversized cases, rugged chronograph layouts, and rubber-accented details—features that contrasted sharply with the sleeker proportions of the classic Royal Oak.

The present reference 26420SO continues the legacy with a contemporary 43 mm. stainless-steel case and ceramic bezel, redesigned ergonomics, and a cleaner, more technically executed dial. The dial is a beautiful and sporty smoked light brown with Méga Tapisserie pattern. Reference 26420SO houses AP’s in-house automatic chronograph movement, visible through the caseback and engineered for both robustness and precision. With its mix of muscular design, advanced mechanics, and refined finishing, the 26420SO embodies what the Offshore has always represented: an unapologetically bold extension of Genta’s original vision, adapted for modern tastes while honoring the rebellious spirit that defined the collection from the start.