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This year, Audemars Piguet is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the very first Royal Oak Chronograph wristwatch, which was introduced in 1997. In honor of the significant occasion, Audemars Piguet has released five new wristwatch designs, including a unique Millenary collection, a striking non-chronograph divers watch and a beautiful, frosted selection of Royal Oaks. However, next year will also be another exciting year for the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer, because 2018 marks 25 years of the Royal Oak Offshore, which launched in 1993.

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In celebration of the forthcoming anniversary, Audemars Piguet has presented three new versions of the sporty and highly admired wristwatch. The first is a re-edition of the original Royal Oak Offshore Self-winding Chronograph, and the second is a brand new Royal Oak Offshore Tourbillon Chronograph, which features an eccentric dial with 8 skeletonized and extremely contemporary bridges.

The new Tourbillon model is available in two versions, stainless steel or 18-carat rose gold. The prices for both models are yet to be released, however once the prices are published, you’ll have to act fast if you want to add one of these extremely unique timepieces to your collection, because they are limited edition and only 50 of each timepiece have been created.

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Since the release of the Royal Oak Offshore in 1993, there have been more than 120 references of the 42mm model; available in a variety of metals like stainless steel, gold, platinum and titanium. The range of designs are truly incredible, so much so that it’s no surprise that Audemars Piguet has developed a phenomenal loyal following consisting of watch collectors, one-off buyers and celebrities like Jay-Z, Patrick Dempsey and Stan Wawrinka.

The 25th anniversary watch collection specifications:

Re-edition Royal Oak Offshore Self-winding Chronograph

(Ref. 26237ST.OO.1000ST.01)

Royal Oak Offshore chronograph selfwindingCredit: Audemars Piguet

  • Self-winding (Calibre 3126/3840)
  • Thickness: 7.16 mm Diameter: 29.92 mm
  • Number jewels: 59
  • Number of parts: 365
  • Minimal power reserve of 50 hours
  • Stainless steel case, glare proof sapphire crystal, blue rubber-clad push pieces and screw-locked crown
  • Water resistant to 100m
  • Blue “Petite Tapisserie” patterned dial with blue counters and white gold hour markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating
  • Stainless steel bracelet with AP folding clasp
  • FUNCTIONS: chronograph, hours, minutes, small seconds and date

 

Brand New Royal Oak Offshore Tourbillon Chronograph in Stainless Steel

(Ref. 26421ST.OO.A002CA.01)

Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph TourbillonCredit: Audemars Piguet

  • Hand-wound (Calibre 2947)
  • Thickness: 11.60mm Diameter: 39.78 mm
  • Number of jewels: 30
  • Number of parts: 353
  • Minimal power reserve 173 hours
  • Stainless steel case, glare proof sapphire crystal and case back, stainless steel bezel, black ceramic screw-locked crown and push pieces sandblasted titanium push piece guards
  • Water resistant to 100m
  • Black dial with white gold hour-markers with luminescent coating
  • Black rubber strap with stainless steel pin buckle
  • FUNCTIONS: Tourbillon, chronograph, 30-minute counter, seconds counter, hours and minutes

Brand New Royal Oak Offshore Tourbillon Chronograph in Rose Gold

(Ref. 26421 OR.OO.A002CA.01)

Brand New Royal Oak Offshore Tourbillon Chronograph in Rose GoldCredit: Audemars Piguet

  • Hand-wound (Calibre 2947)
  • Thickness: 11.60mm Diameter: 39.78 mm
  • Number of jewels: 30
  • Number of parts: 353
  • Minimal power reserve 173 hours
  • 18-carat Rose Gold case, glare proof sapphire crystal and case back, 18-carat Rose Gold bezel, black ceramic screw-locked crown and push pieces sandblasted 18-carat Rose Gold push piece guards
  • Water resistant to 100m
  • Black dial with rose gold hour-markers with luminescent coating
  • Black rubber strap with 18-carat rose gold pin buckle
  • FUNCTIONS: Tourbillon, chronograph, 30-minute counter, seconds counter, hours and minutes

It is safe to say that the new Tourbillon Chronograph is like nothing that’s ever been before, the famous Swiss watchmakers certainly pushed the boat out celebrating the birthday of the Royal Oak Offshore release!

Click here to browse through Audemars Piguet’s spectacular new designs, in honour of the 20th anniversary of the Royal Oak Chronograph.

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