Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph – Ref. 26238CE.OO.1300CE.02
Audemars Piguet elevates modern sports watchmaking with the Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Ref. 26238CE.OO.1300CE.02. This 2025 release presents an all-black, stealthy aesthetic crafted entirely in black ceramic, featuring a full ceramic case, bezel, pushpieces, and integrated bracelet for unparalleled durability and cohesion.
Full Black Ceramic Mastery
The 42 mm octagonal case, bezel, pushpieces, and integrated bracelet are all fashioned from black ceramic—combining scratch resistance with a dramatic, seamless silhouette. Contrasting touches, such as titanium crown chips and caseback frames, as well as stainless-steel hexagonal screws, maintain the structural integrity and signature Offshore styling. The watch holds a water resistance of 100 meters.
Bold Méga Tapisserie Dial
Under the sapphire crystal, a matching black “Méga Tapisserie” dial anchors the monochromatic theme. Tone-on-tone chronograph counters, a matching inner bezel, and blackened white gold hands and applied hour markers—complete with luminescent fill—ensure readability while reinforcing the watch’s modern, stealth design. A discreet date window sits at 3 o’clock.
Integrated Flyback Chronograph Caliber 4404
Audemars Piguet’s in‑house Caliber 4404 powers the watch—a fully integrated automatic flyback chronograph with column wheel and vertical clutch. Operating at 4 Hz and supporting a solid 70‑hour power reserve, the movement shows its intricate craftsmanship through the sapphire caseback, including a black-coated 22‑carat pink gold rotor and refined finishing.
Integrated Bracelet Clasp
The integrated black ceramic bracelet completes the silhouette, seamlessly continuing the case’s architecture. It secures via a titanium AP folding clasp, offering lightweight comfort and strength. The result is a unified visual and tactile experience.
Technical Specifications
- Reference: 26238CE.OO.1300CE.02
- Case Size: 42 mm black ceramic
- Thickness: ~15.3 mm; Water Resistance: 100 m
- Dial: Black Méga Tapisserie with tone-on-tone counters
- Movement: Caliber 4404 integrated flyback chronograph
- Power Reserve: 70 hours
- Bracelet: Integrated black ceramic with titanium clasp
What Makes It Unique
- True full-black aesthetic: First-of-its-kind in the Offshore line, executed in advanced ceramic.
- High-performance movement: Caliber 4404’s flyback functionality delivers precision, reliability, and extended performance.
- Streamlined integration: From case to bracelet, the watch achieves visual unity unmatched in sport luxury.
Conclusion
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Ref. 26238CE.OO.1300CE.02 sets a bold benchmark for monochromatic luxury sport chronographs. With its full-ceramic construction, striking dark elegance, and advanced in-house flyback movement, this model stands as a sophisticated and futuristic evolution of the Offshore legacy—designed for collectors seeking stealth, substance, and high craftsmanship.
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