Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 43mm: Five new models
Audemars Piguet launched a new series of Royal Oak Offshore Series. The five new models feature 43 mm enhanced cases in stainless steel, titanium or rose gold. The dial has also been updated to make it clearer and easier to read. Last but not least, Audemars Piguet equipped the watch with a 4401 manufacturing movement and a quick strap change system.
Five watches, three materials
The new production line has five variants, each with a diameter of 43 mm. Two of them have a stainless steel case and a black ceramic bezel. Then there are two variants with a titanium case. One of them is all-titanium metal, and the other is a black ceramic bezel. Finally, the watch factory launched a Royal Oak offshore model with an 18-carat rose gold case. It also has a bezel made of black ceramic. However, all versions have the same water resistance to 10 bar or 100 meters.
The Royal Oak Offshore 43mm case has been modified to make it more ergonomic. The manufacturer promises to provide better wearing comfort due to the wider bevel and curved structure of the edges. In fact, even the anti-reflective sapphire crystal is curved from 6 o’clock to 12 o’clock, seamlessly blending with the bezel. However, what is left is the hand-polished bevel and satin, and of course the screws on the bezel. On the back, the sapphire crystal back reveals the internal mechanical structure. Audemars Piguet copy
The dial has also received a new finish
The Royal Oak Offshore 43mm dial now has stronger contrast and higher quality finishes. The “Méga Tapisserie” pattern on the dial is presented in black, gray, light brown or blue. The individual pyramids that make up the “tapisserie” are now more prominent and give more depth to the front. The counter has also been rearranged to improve readability. The 9 o’clock position is the minute counter, and the 3 o’clock position is the elapsed hours. There is also a small second at 6 o’clock, and a date window between 4 o’clock and 5 o’clock.
The 4401 movement in the Royal Oak Offshore 43mm movement
Audermars Piguet equipped this watch with an internal 4401 movement. This is the latest integrated chronograph from the manufacturer. The movement combines a column wheel and a vertical clutch, and also provides a flyback function. At the same time, the movement is automatically wound with a black rotor made of 22-carat rose gold. The maximum power reserve is 70 hours. In addition, the manufacturer also decorated its movement with Côtes de Genève, characteristic tires and round textures. swiss watches for men
Strap change system: fast and without tools
Audemars Piguet strap replacement system is also included. This allows the Royal Oak Offshore 43mm strap to be easily replaced by snapping in and out without tools. To loosen the strap, the two buttons on the case bridge must be pressed together to ensure the safety when wearing the watch. Each watch is equipped with a black, blue, gray or brown rubber strap, and is equipped with a folding clasp. The manufacturer also includes an additional interchangeable strap.
feature
Card
Audemars Piguet
Model
Royal Oak Offshore 43 mm
refer to
Stainless steel, black dial
Stainless steel, light brown dial
Titanium, blue dial
Titanium, grey dial
Rose gold, black dial
Case material
Stainless steel, titanium or 18-carat rose gold
aspect
Diameter: 43 mm
Height: 14.4 mm
Water resistance
10 bar (~100 m)
dial
“Méga Tapisserie” pattern
Strap/Bracelet
Stainless steel, black dial
Black rubber strap with stainless steel AP folding clasp. Replaceable strap with extra brown calfskin.
Stainless steel, light brown dial
Light brown rubber strap with stainless steel AP folding clasp. Extra black rubber can be replaced with a strap.
Titanium, blue dial
Blue rubber strap with titanium AP folding clasp. Additional interchangeable black rubber strap.
Titanium, grey dial
Grey rubber strap with titanium AP folding clasp. An extra blue rubber can replace the strap.
Rose gold, black dial
Black rubber strap with 18-carat rose gold AP folding clasp. The strap can be replaced with an additional black alligator leather.
move
Audemars Piguet 4401
Movement type
Automatic winding
Power reserve
70 hours
frequency
28,800 vph (4 Hz)
Function
Hours, minutes, small seconds, flyback chronograph, date