Audemars Piguet Offshore diamonds Watches & Jewelery

Written by James Matthews

Sunday, 24th January 2010

Audemars Piguet Offshore diamonds Watches and Jewelery Hound’s tooth check, gingham or polka-dot fabrics; the stripes on a zebra, the spots on a dalmatian, a checkered flag, a chess board… Black and white are diagonal opposites as inextricably entwined as the day and the night. The Royal Oak Offshore collection gives pride of place to these inseparable twins that remain innately superior to colors in that they never go out of fashion and thus maintain their unassailable dominance.

Audemars Piguet is offering aficionados of Royal Oak Offshore chronographs a range of timepieces that can be appreciated like a crescendo, like an irresistible acceleration of time. The steel and rubber basic models will delight purists looking for a sporting look perfectly suited to their wrist with a 37 mm-diameter case and free of any frills. Exit diamonds! Then come those with a gem-set bezel, designed for refined women with a strong and slightly impertinent nature. And in the ultimate version, steel gives way to white
gold on a black chronograph adorned with the fiery sparkle of hundreds of diamonds.

Steel and rubber make a self-sufficient pairing
These unashamedly sporty models are the first 37 mm Royal Oak Offshore chronographs to turn their noses up at diamonds. The legendary stainless steel octagonal bezel shines with a splendid purity that actually highlights its noble bearing. Its eight polished hexagonal screws stand out clearly and echo the profile of the polished bezel. These brilliant surfaces make an admirable contrast with the satin-brushed finish on the rest of the case. The subtle nuances of the steel vie with the charm of the rubber strap and the black or white pushers. The dials also play on the theme of opposites, with white hour-markers and Arabic numerals adorning the “M e g a T a p i s s e r i e ” motif on the black dial, while the silvered dial features black hands and markers. These two timepieces are clearly destined to become classic basics.

More flirtatious: steel, rubber and diamonds
In an irresistibly tempting combination, the imposing signature case of the Royal Oak Offshore appears with a diamond-set octagonal bezel that lights up the black and steel version radiating an assertively bold style; and matches the silvered dial of the white rubber variation that exudes a cool, fresh charm. Embodying just the right amount of chic sophistication, these interpretations preserve the sporting spirit of this collection focused on rubber and steel and are liable to become summer must-haves.

Scintillating diamonds
Rubber is transfigured and ennobled by the power of diamonds adorning its full-set 18-carat white gold case. Counting the folding clasp securing the strap, this chronograph is embellished by 323 diamonds totalling 5.9 carats. In an ultimate precious touch, the dial counters are crafted in mother-of-pearl and create a striking contrast with the black “Mega Taerie” motif, while the passing hours are marked off with diamonds. This chronograph is destined for exceptional women who will be sure not to miss a moment of life’s most meaningful moments.

Beautiful inside and out
The entire range is equipped with a top-quality self-winding chronograph movement that is impeccably finished. Given the reliability and accuracy of this caliber, these newcomers to the Royal Oak Offshore collection might well lay claim to be simply perfect ? each in their own distinctive way!

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph
References
26283ST.OO.D002CA.01
Stainless steel, black rubber strap
26283ST.OO.D010CA.01
Stainless steel, white rubber strap

Case
Stainless steel
Diameter: 37 mm
Steel case, polished steel hexagonal screws
Black or white rubber-molded crown and pushers
Back engraved with the Royal Oak Offshore on a polished medallion
Water resistance : 50 m

Dial
Black with exclusive “Mega Taerie” motif, black counters, Arabic numerals and white square hour-markers with a luminescent coating
Silvered with exclusive “Mega Taerie” motif, silvered counters, black Arabic numerals and white square hour-markers with a luminescent coating
White gold hour and minute hands with a luminescent coating

Strap
Black or white rubber with stainless steel AP folding clasp

Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph
References
26048SK.ZZ.D002CA.01
Stainless steel, diamond-set bezel, black rubber strap
26048SK.ZZ.D010CA.01
Stainless steel, diamond-set bezel, white rubber strap

Case
Stainless steel
Diameter: 37 mm
Black or white rubber-moulded bezel set with 32 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 1.25 carats)
Black or white rubber-moulded crown and pushers
Back engraved with the Royal Oak Offshore logo on a polished medallion
Water-resistant to 50 meters

Dial
Black with exclusive “Mega Taerie” motif, black counters, Arabic numerals and white square hour-markers with a luminescent coating or
Silvered with exclusive “Mega Taerie” motif, silvered counters, black Arabic numerals and white square hour-markers with a luminescent coating
White gold hour and minute hands with a luminescent coating

Straps
Black or white rubber with stainless steel AP folding clasp

Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph
Reference
26092CK.ZZ.D002CA.01

Case
18-carat gold with black rubber-molded bezel, entirely set with 323 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 5.9 carats)
Diameter: 37 mm
Black rubber-molded crown and pushers
Back engraved with the Royal Oak Offshore logo on a polished medallion
Water-resistant to 20 meters

Dial
Black with exclusive “Mega Ta[word removed]erie” motif, white mother-of-pearl counters, eight diamond hour-markers and white square hour-markers with a luminescent coating
White gold hour and minute hands with a luminescent coating

Strap
Black rubber with AP folding clasp in diamond-set 18-carat white gold

Movement

Calibre : 2385 selfwinding
Total diameter : 26,20 mm
Casing diameter : 11.5 lignes (25,60 mm)
Total thickness : 5.50 mm
37 jewels
Up to 40-hour power reserve
Cadence of the balance: 21,600 vibrations per hour
Finish: all parts meticulously decorated; main-plate circular-grained and sandblasted; counter-pierced holes; bridges circular-grained and adorned with Cotes de Geneve motif

Functions
Hours and minutes
Small seconds
Chronograph with central seconds hand, 30-minute and 12-hour counters
Date

The enduring appeal of the Royal Oak family is a combination of Audemars Piguet’s quality and attention to detail and Genta’s iconic design. These elements have been carried over to ranges of jewellery, a Royal Oak pendant and a set of Royal Oak rings.

THE ROYAL OAK PENDANT
The Royal Oak redefines the universal symbol of love: the heart. On the outside, it’s a heart reinterpreted in the style of the Royal Oak collection. There is nothing soppy about this kind of love. On the contrary, it is fashioned by the octagon on which the Royal Oak has built its reputation and cut to form eight polished, angular and gleaming facets. This is a resolutely modern vision of a loving relationship. Last but not least, a detail that is anything but coincidental: the link is attached to the heart not by the middle but on the side, which makes the heart tilts at a slight angle. Meanwhile, a closer look at the inner lines of the heart reveals the harmony of more classically rounded curves. For love is as always a matter of embraces, of sensuality, and of tenderness. The new Royal Oak pendant thus strikes the perfect balance between a stylized heart and a romantic heart, reaching a universal dimension radiating a timeless beauty fully attuned to
today’s woman.
This exquisite jewelery creation is ideal for all occasions. As a birthday, Valentine’s Day, or Christmas gift, it can serve as a passionate declaration, a promise and a token of love. It comes in white or pink gold and in a choice of three widths: 20, 28 or 50 mm. All are diamond-set: the 50 mm pendant features a snow setting. It size and its fine craftsmanship make it a truly spectacular necklace. The 28 mm version is pave-set, while the 20 mm is adorned with a grain setting. The pendant can thus be highlighted by a deliberately chosen plunging neckline or discreetly hidden from sight as a luminous intimate adornment.

ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE RINGS
The new Audemars Piguet rings epitomize the finest signature features of the Royal Oak Offshore watch. The result is original models with a strong character embodying a fascinating merger of opposites by combining brute force and refinement. These are jewelery models that will be far more than mere ornaments, perfectly reflecting the beauty and the personality of the woman wearing them.
The Royal Oak Offshore signature codes expressed through these pink or white gold rings are the famous octagon and the “Mega Taerie” motif. The octagon is understated, elegant and distinctive, effortlessly confirming its status as the shape that revolutionized high-end watchmaking. It asserts itself as the emblem of sports watches and is immediately recognizable. The rings skilfully pick up the octagon theme, including the hexagonal screws which appear on the side of the ring. The exclusive “Mega Taerie” criss-cross motif adorning the dial of Royal Oak Offshore chronographs gives the rings a distinctly contemporary technical style. The “Mega Taerie” pattern comes in a choice of three versions. The pure non gem-set version highlights the satin-brushed finish of the gold, magnificently alternating with gleaming polished surfaces. The diamond-adorned variations are either random-set or full-set. And finally, the rings are available
in 12 or 6 mm widths.