The iconic and legendary Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Rubberclad ref. 25940 needs very little introduction and is for sure one of those watches that is worth explaining in-depth, especially since it marks the first use of rubber as a main component in the watch industry. The AP Rubberclad is a watch that we've seen on the wrists of dozen of celebrities and AP lovers and a watch that is living testament of the continued innovation that AP has brought to the watch industry since the launch of the Royal Oak in 1972.
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Insider: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph ref. 26320OR on Alligator Strap. Hands-on with an 18K Pink Gold Beauty for those that Prefer a Less Flashy Look.
A few weeks ago, we brought you our in-depth hands-on review of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph with silvered dial ref. 26320ST.OO.1220ST.02 here. Also, we've published our hands-on review for the previous iteration of the Royal Oak Chrono ref. 26300ST with a 39 mm case here and for the latest iteration ref. 26320 with its 41 mm case and blue dial —boutique exclusive— here. And just as if those hands-on reviews weren't enough when it comes to the Royal Oak Chrono, we also brought you the Royal Oak Chronograph ref. 26326ST 'Tribute to Italy' here.
Insider: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Dual Time ref. 26120. Hands-on with One of Our All-Time Favorite Royal Oak Models.
Designed and launched in 1990 for those that spend their lives traveling, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Dual Time ref. 26120OR.OO.D002CR.01 is one of the most convenient watches for globe trotters in terms of functionality, by displaying a second time zone along with a power reserve indicator, date and day/night indicator. Typically available in stainless steel —with blue, silver-toned or black dial—, 18K yellow gold with silver-toned dial and in 18K rose gold with black or silver-toned dial, the Royal Oak Dual Time ref. 26120 in stainless steel was slowly phased out in 2015 due to its lack of popularity among Royal Oak enthusiasts.
Insider: Audemars Piguet Millenary 4101 ref. 15350ST. Hands-on with the Iconic AP with Oval Case and Off-Centered Dial.
The Millenary collection was launched by Audemars Piguet in 1995 to join the Royal Oak and the Jules Audemars collections and to provide a new three-dimensional approach on their movements. With its oval case, its off-centered dial and a truly neo-classical design, the Audemars Piguet Millenary quickly became an icon and a timepiece that is easily recognizable by watch collectors. In this particular watch, watchmaking art and design intertwine in a beautifully orchestrated play on perspective and balance.
Insider: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 44mm Forged Carbon ref. 26400AU. Hands-on and In-Depth Explanation of the use of Forged Carbon Cases by AP.
The Audemars Piguet Forged Carbon Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 44 mm ref. 26400AU.OO.A002CA.01 is yet another AP forged carbon timepiece that has been discontinued by our friends from Le Brassus. While Audemars Piguet has always been a pioneer in the watchmaking industry by using new materials never used before by other watch companies, they are also well known for halting production of watches with these innovative materials after short periods of time.
Insider: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chrono ref. 26320ST.OO.1220ST.02. Hands-on with the Most Versatile Royal Oak Chrono Out There.
While in the past, we have already brought you our in-depth hands-on reviews of several of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronographs, the silvered dial Royal Oak Chronograph ref. 26320ST.OO.1220ST.02 is one that deserves its own post as it is the most versatile Royal oak Chrono thanks to its clean year-round type of dial.
Insider: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore ref. 26470ST.OO.A104CR.01. Hands-on with 'The Elephant' in the Room.
Released during the SIHH 2014, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore ref. 26470ST.OO.A104CR.01 is a watch that is not as popular as we now think it should be. This particular second generation Offshore —42 mm case with ceramic crown/pushers and display case back—, wasn't our cup of tea upon its release at the SIHH 2014; nevertheless, today, it is one of our favorite second generation Royal Oak Offshores.
Insider: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Themes 'Panda' ref. 26170ST. One of the Most Iconic Offshores with a Racing Inspired dial.
Released in 2009, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 'Panda' ref. 26170ST.OO.D101CR.02 quickly became an iconic Royal Oak Offshore. Fitted with a silvered dial —that depending on the light looks more like a white dial— with black chrono registers and red accents, this particular Offshore, is one that brings its racing inspired look in either matching stainless steel bracelet or black alligator hornback strap with white contrast stitching. The one we are featuring here is fitted with a black rubber strap to make it look even sportier.
News: The Audemars Piguet Museum Buys the Largest Collection of Vintage Audemars Piguet Timepieces from the Hands of Marcus Margulies the owner of MARCUS and Time Products. Simply Epic.
The Audemars Piguet Museum has recently acquired the Time Products vintage watch collection of Audemars Piguet timepieces. This is the most significant private collection of Audemars Piguet vintage watches worldwide and it was put together over 27 years by Marcus Margulies. The widely diverse creations have been meticulously selected and curated over time before returning home to Le Brassus this year.
Rare Bird: Audemars Piguet 18K Yellow Gold Coin Watch. Twenty Dollars in Your Pocket with a Concealed Watch.
Only twice in our watch collecting life we have ran into one of the most fascinating and unique timepieces made by Audemars Piguet. We are talking about the ultra rare Audemars Piguet Coin Watch in 18K yellow gold. As far as we know, these rare coin watches were created by Audemars Piguet between 1915 and the late 1980s. The coin watches were produced in very limited quantities and in different currencies including U.S. dollars, Swiss Francs, French Francs and Mexican Pesos.
Watch Goodies: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Pen. A 'Must Have' Writing Instrument for Royal Oak Lovers.
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak pen is one of those watch swag items that very few get to possess. Designed after the most iconic elements on the Royal Oak, the pen has an octagonal shape and is fully engraved with a pattern resembling the legendary tapisserie on the Royal Oak's dial. While the pen is quite similar in design to the Caran d'Ache pens, the pen is much thicker than those and extremely heavy for a ballpoint type of pen —total weight almost 43 grams.
Experience: Porsche 911 Carrera S with an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Rubber Clad ref. 25940OK. A Match Made in Heaven.
In the past, we've also featured a Porsche 911 Carrera S in the company of a Richard Mille RM015 Le Mans Classic here. This time, we bring you what we think is one of the best matches between a car and a watch, what we like to call a 'match made in heaven'. The Porsche 911 Carrera S a.k.a. 991 is a one of those cars that exudes power whichever way you look at it and what better match to it than a discontinued Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Rubber Clad ref. 25940OK.OO.D002CA.02.
Insider: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Tourbillon Chronograph ref. 26387IO Hands-on Review of an Exceptional Timepiece from AP.
This time we are talking about one of our favorite tourbillons in the market, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Tourbillon Chronograph ref. 26387IO.OO.D010CA.01. This watch without a doubt, is a grail for many watchlifestylers and one hell of a watch. This particular Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Tourbillon Chrono is an exclusive limited edition only available for sale at the U.S. boutiques.
Introducing the New Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon Extra-Thin ref. 26510PT and ref. 26516PT in Platinum with Smoked 'Fumé' Grey Dial. A Watch that not Everyone Saw in Person at the SIHH 2016.
As we come to almost wrap up all the content from our attendance at the SIHH 2016, today, we decided to bring you this hands-on review with live pictures —including our usual wrist shots— of the new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon Extra-Thin ref. 26510PT and ref. 26516PT in platinum with smoked grey dial.
SIHH 2016: Presenting the new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Supersonnerie. Hands-on Live Pictures & Pricing with the Loudest Water Resistant Minute Repeater Tourbillon Chronograph.
Last year, Audemars Piguet presented the Royal Oak Concept Acoustic Research Episode 1 and we brought you our live pictures and hands-on here. This year, at the SIHH 2016 Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie Genève, the Royal Oak Concept Acoustic Research Episode 1 presented last year, turns into a reality and a regular production timepiece for this manufacture. The new SIHH 2016 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Supersonnerie is one of those watches that we like to call 'what dreams are made of'. For lovers of minute repeaters, not only this is a Tourbillon Chronograph, but in our opinion what should've been labeled the 'world's loudest water-resistant minute repeater'.
Insider: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver Chronograph ref. 26703ST. Hands-on Review and Our Most Objective Thoughts.
Last week, we brought you the news straight from Geneva at the SIHH 2016 Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie Geneve, on the new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver Chronograph ref. 26703ST. With all the hype and energy about the novelties while at the SIHH 2016, we had very little time to really analyze this new watch from Audemars Piguet in depth and give you our objective thoughts and feelings about it.
SIHH 2016: Presenting the New Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked ref. 15407. Hands-on Live Pictures & Pricing.
Today, January 18th, 2016 in Geneva at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie Geneve SIHH 2016, Audemars Piguet presented a very unique an interesting Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked watch.
SIHH 2016: Presenting the New Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph in Yellow Gold ref. 26320BA. Hands-on Live Pictures & Pricing.
Released today at the SIHH 2016, another piece from Audemars Piguet in 18K yellow gold. This new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph is just like all other Royal Chronos ref. 26320 but in yellow gold. We recently reviewed the stainless steel version here and perhaps the only difference is that the hue of blue on the dial of the new yellow gold model is slightly different in terms of hue.
SIHH 2016: Presenting the New Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual in 18K Yellow Gold. Hands-on Live Pictures and Pricing.
Here we have another long awaited novelty from Audemars Piguet. The Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar makes its appearance in 18K yellow gold to join the stainless steel and 18K rose gold models. Hands-on live pictures of this new watch right here.
SIHH 2016: Presenting the New Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver Chronograph ref. 26703ST. Hands-on Live Pictures & Pricing.
Straight from Geneva at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie Geneve, we bring you the hot of the press news with the Audemars Piguet Novelties for 2006. Let's start with the new Ap Diver. Now, Meet the new from SIHH 2016 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver Chronograph ref. 26703ST.
