Audemars Piguet - Royal Oak Offshore BLACK CERAMIC Chronograph NEW
The first series-produced chronograph in the Offshore collection to feature an all ceramic case-middle and bezel, this extremely sporty 44 mm-diameter model accentuates its effective and virile design through the intensity of its black colouring.
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The choice of ceramics for
this chronograph is above all due to its exceptional toughness and
durability. This material is far harder than steel and resists
scratching by anything but diamond. The technical corollary of this
performance is that each ceramic element requires a far longer machining
time. It takes almost 12 hours to make the case middle of the Royal Oak
Offshore chronograph, while the bezel also calls for over eight hours
more work than the same part in steel.
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This highly sophisticated finishing work on ceramics equals the quality of the finishes performed on the steel parts. It confirms the expertise developed by the Manufacture Audemars Piguet in the field of innovative materials such as Cermet, tantalum and ceramics that are featured in its high-performance sports models. Driven by a concern for detail and in order to minimise any risk of scratching, the Audemars Piguet engineers pursued their quest for excellence right down to the smallest details by also choosing ceramics for the pushpieces and crown of this model. Only the case-back with its sapphire crystal and the strap-fastening studs were produced in titanium while the bezel screws are made of steel.
For this model exuding an aura of rigorous strength, the Manufacture in Le Brassus has chosen a black dial bearing the “Méga Tapisserie” motif typical of Royal Oak Offshore models, with the small seconds subdial appearing at 12 o’clock and the chronograph counters at 6 and 9 o’clock. The latter are easily identifiable by their red hands – a shade echoed on the tip of the central chronograph seconds hand.
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This sophisticated chronograph with its incisive design features a wealth of opulent detailing. The manually applied hands and hour-markers are made of white gold with a luminescent coating ensuring optimal readability in the dark.
Audemars Piguet - Calibre 3126/3840
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This highly sophisticated finishing work on ceramics equals the quality of the finishes performed on the steel parts. It confirms the expertise developed by the Manufacture Audemars Piguet in the field of innovative materials such as Cermet, tantalum and ceramics that are featured in its high-performance sports models. Driven by a concern for detail and in order to minimise any risk of scratching, the Audemars Piguet engineers pursued their quest for excellence right down to the smallest details by also choosing ceramics for the pushpieces and crown of this model. Only the case-back with its sapphire crystal and the strap-fastening studs were produced in titanium while the bezel screws are made of steel.
For this model exuding an aura of rigorous strength, the Manufacture in Le Brassus has chosen a black dial bearing the “Méga Tapisserie” motif typical of Royal Oak Offshore models, with the small seconds subdial appearing at 12 o’clock and the chronograph counters at 6 and 9 o’clock. The latter are easily identifiable by their red hands – a shade echoed on the tip of the central chronograph seconds hand.
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This sophisticated chronograph with its incisive design features a wealth of opulent detailing. The manually applied hands and hour-markers are made of white gold with a luminescent coating ensuring optimal readability in the dark.
Audemars Piguet - Calibre 3126/3840
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The date window at 3 o’clock complements the functions of
this instrument powered by Manufacture Audemars Piguet Calibre
3126/3840, endowed with a 55-hour power reserve. Some of the 365 parts
of this selfwinding movement, equipped with an openworked 22-carat gold
oscillating weight featuring an anthracite galvanic coating and engraved
in the centre with the AP initials, may be admired through the sapphire
case-back.
This masculine chronograph with its resolutely virile design is teamed with a black rubber strap fastened by a titanium pin buckle. Boldly representative of modern times, this instrument is water-resistant to 100 metres and virtually unalterable thanks to the choice of a high-density technical ceramic material.
This masculine chronograph with its resolutely virile design is teamed with a black rubber strap fastened by a titanium pin buckle. Boldly representative of modern times, this instrument is water-resistant to 100 metres and virtually unalterable thanks to the choice of a high-density technical ceramic material.
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It reveals the Manufacture
Audemars Piguet’s forward-looking approach by enriching the collection
with this sporting timepiece radiating unequivocal luxury and a
contemporary spirit that is at ease in any situation and equipped to
handle all kinds of conditions.
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Technical Specifications
Reference: 26402CE.OO.A002CA.01
Movement
Proprietary Calibre 3126/3840, selfwinding
Total diameter: 29.92 mm (13¼ lines)
Movement thickness: 7.16 mm
Number of jewels: 59
Number of parts: 365
Minimum guaranteed power reserve: 55 hrs
Cadence of the balance: 21,600 vph
Case
Black ceramic case (44 mm),
glareproofed sapphire crystal,
titanium case-back fitted with glareproofed sapphire crystal pane,
black ceramic bezel and crown, titanium studs,
water-resistant to 100 m.
Dial
Black dial with “Méga Tapisserie” motif, black counters,
white gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating,
black inner bezel ring.
Functions
Chronograph, hours, minutes, small seconds, date
Specific Characteristics
Balance-stop device when setting the time
Oscillating weight mounted on ceramic ball bearings
Diamond-planed bevels on the bridges
Reversed circular Côtes de Genève motif on the bridge pavements
Strap
Black rubber strap with titanium pin buckle
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