Chronographe Royal Oak Offshore
26402CE.OO.A002CA.01
| Brand : | Audemars Piguet |
| Collection : | Royal Oak Offshore |
| Model : | Chronographe Royal Oak Offshore |
| Reference : | 26402CE.OO.A002CA.01 |
| Complement : | Black Ceramic - Black Rubber Strap |
| On sale : | 2013 |
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Brand : Audemars Piguet Collection : Royal Oak Offshore Model : Chronographe Royal Oak Offshore Reference : 26402CE.OO.A002CA.01 Complement : Black Ceramic - Black Rubber Strap On sale : 2013 List Price : 41 200 € Diameter : 44 mm Styles : Sporty Types : Self-winding Calibre : 3126/3840 Complication : 12-Hour Counter Small Seconds Tachymeter 30-Minute Counter Chronograph Case material : Black ceramic Case peculiarity : Sapphire caseback Traitement antireflet Shape : Round Water-resistance : 100 meters Dial : Adorned Dial color : Black Display : Luminescent hands White gold hands Indexes : Luminescent Baton-type Applied white gold hour-markers Glass : Antireflective coating Sapphire Strap material : Rubber Strap color : Black Strap clasp : Pin buckle + More characteristics : Movement Total diameter : 29.92 mm
(13¼ lines)Movement thickness : 7.16 mm Number of jewels : 59
Number of parts : 365
Power reserve : 55 hoursCadence of the balance :
21.600 vph
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
Case
Black ceramic bezel and crown
Titanium studs
Titanium case-back fitted with glareproofed sapphire crystal
pane
Dial
Black dial with “Méga Tapisserie” pattern
Black counters
White gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating
Black inner bezel ring
Black rubber strap with titanium pin buckle
DESCRIPTION
THE MANUFACTURE AUDEMARS PIGUET, FOUNDED IN 1875 IN LE BRASSUS – A VILLAGE THE MANUFACTURE AUDEMARS PIGUET, NESTLED AT THE HEART OF THE VALLÉE DE THE AMBITION TO CREATE EXCEPTIONAL JOUX – HAS CONSISTENTLY CULTIVATED WATCHES. THE FIRST GRANDE COMPLICATION MODELS WERE PRODUCED IN 1882 BY THIS FIRM THAT IS STILL IN THE HANDS OF THE FOUNDING FAMILIES.
As the ultimate sports watch, the Royal Oak Offshore consolidates and confirms its iconic nature by hosting for the very first time a Grande Complication movement. This exceptional Calibre 2885 (equipped with a minute repeater on two gongs, perpetual calendar and split-second chronograph) is a concentrated blend of the most amazing mechanical developments ever produced by watchmakers.This time-measuring instrument with its intensely modern lines is not the only exceptional model presented at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie by the Manufacture Audemars Piguet, which has produced a large number of rare and prestigious complex horological mechanisms since its creation. To honour the history of the company, Audemars Piguet’s watchmakers have also chosen to unveil a more classic watch in the Tradition collection, combining chronograph, tourbillon and minute repeater functions.Above and beyond the renewed expression of this recognised expertise in the field of horological complications, the Manufacture from Le Brassus is innovating in 2013 within the Royal Oak Offshore collection by introducing two new models featuring an all-ceramic case middle and bezel : the Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph, and the Royal Oak Offshore Diver. These instruments clearly cut out for action have been designed to stand up to external factors and to afford their weather the rare experience of defying time itself.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.
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.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” pattern 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.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. 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. 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.
THE MANUFACTURE AUDEMARS PIGUET, FOUNDED IN 1875 IN LE BRASSUS – A VILLAGE THE MANUFACTURE AUDEMARS PIGUET, NESTLED AT THE HEART OF THE VALLÉE DE THE AMBITION TO CREATE EXCEPTIONAL JOUX – HAS CONSISTENTLY CULTIVATED WATCHES. THE FIRST GRANDE COMPLICATION MODELS WERE PRODUCED IN 1882 BY THIS FIRM THAT IS STILL IN THE HANDS OF THE FOUNDING FAMILIES.
As the ultimate sports watch, the Royal Oak Offshore consolidates and confirms its iconic nature by hosting for the very first time a Grande Complication movement. This exceptional Calibre 2885 (equipped with a minute repeater on two gongs, perpetual calendar and split-second chronograph) is a concentrated blend of the most amazing mechanical developments ever produced by watchmakers.This time-measuring instrument with its intensely modern lines is not the only exceptional model presented at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie by the Manufacture Audemars Piguet, which has produced a large number of rare and prestigious complex horological mechanisms since its creation. To honour the history of the company, Audemars Piguet’s watchmakers have also chosen to unveil a more classic watch in the Tradition collection, combining chronograph, tourbillon and minute repeater functions.Above and beyond the renewed expression of this recognised expertise in the field of horological complications, the Manufacture from Le Brassus is innovating in 2013 within the Royal Oak Offshore collection by introducing two new models featuring an all-ceramic case middle and bezel : the Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph, and the Royal Oak Offshore Diver. These instruments clearly cut out for action have been designed to stand up to external factors and to afford their weather the rare experience of defying time itself.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.
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.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” pattern 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.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. 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. 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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Brand : Audemars Piguet Collection : Royal Oak Offshore Model : Chronographe Royal Oak Offshore Reference : 26402CE.OO.A002CA.01 Complement : Black Ceramic - Black Rubber Strap On sale : 2013 List Price : 41 200 € Diameter : 44 mm Styles : Sporty Types : Self-winding Calibre : 3126/3840 Complication : 12-Hour Counter Small Seconds Tachymeter 30-Minute Counter Chronograph Case material : Black ceramic Case peculiarity : Sapphire caseback Traitement antireflet Shape : Round Water-resistance : 100 meters Dial : Adorned Dial color : Black Display : Luminescent hands White gold hands Indexes : Luminescent Baton-type Applied white gold hour-markers Glass : Antireflective coating Sapphire Strap material : Rubber Strap color : Black Strap clasp : Pin buckle More characteristics : Movement Total diameter : 29.92 mm
(13¼ lines)Movement thickness : 7.16 mm Number of jewels : 59
Number of parts : 365
Power reserve : 55 hoursCadence of the balance :
21.600 vph
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
Case
Black ceramic bezel and crown
Titanium studs
Titanium case-back fitted with glareproofed sapphire crystal
pane
Dial
Black dial with “Méga Tapisserie” pattern
Black counters
White gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating
Black inner bezel ring
Black rubber strap with titanium pin buckle