Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 26020ST | 42mm

The Watch That Changed Everything

In 1972, Gérald Genta drew a line in the sand and Audemars Piguet crossed it—introducing a radical, octagonal steel watch priced like gold and redefining luxury forever. The Royal Oak shattered the old codes of haute horlogerie, birthing the original luxury sports watch and an entire design language that still leads today—evolved here in the muscular Royal Oak Offshore.

The Hallmarks of an Iconoclast

• Reference Number: 26020ST.OO.D020IN.01
• The Octagonal Bezel with 8 Hexagonal Screws: A defiant porthole geometry, perfectly aligned screw heads, and impeccable finishing—an unmistakable Royal Oak signature.
• The Integrated Tapering Bracelet: The Offshore’s sculptural case-to-strap architecture delivers seamless ergonomics; this example is fitted to a robust, sport-ready rubber strap.
• The ‘Tapisserie’ Dial: A white dial carrying the Royal Oak’s signature textured motif—an interplay of depth and light that animates every glance.
• Case Material and Diameter: Stainless steel, 42 mm—bold presence, finely executed.
• Calibre: Automatic—reliable self-winding performance worthy of a modern icon.

The Curator’s Insight:
Launching an audacious, oversized steel watch at the height of the quartz crisis was a wager only true visionaries would make. AP’s courage didn’t just succeed—it secured the Maison’s future and rewrote modern luxury.

An Icon of Disruptive Design

The Royal Oak is not merely admired—it is recognized, respected, and emulated. This Offshore reference channels that rebellious DNA with contemporary muscle, a watch for those who favor vision over convention and presence over pretense.

This Watch is Ideal For…

• The design connoisseur who collects icons of modernism.
• The individual who identifies with a story of bold, disruptive innovation.
• The purist seeking the original luxury sports watch—evolved for today.