MEET THE BOLD ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE
Born in 1993, the Royal Oak Offshore collection has consistently defied conventions with its bold, sporty, and robust design.
FROM CONTROVERSY TO FAME
With its oversized proportions, large rubber gasket, and virile aesthetic, the Royal Oak Offshore earned the nickname “The Beast” at the time of its launch. Created by designer Emmanuel Gueit, the Royal Oak Offshore draws its inspiration from the creative explosion of the 1980s and the ultra-powerful yacht races that inspired its name.
OUR LATEST RELEASES
Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph
The iconic blue hue now graces ceramic to dress two distinctive Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronographs.
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This new 37 mm Selfwinding model has an elegant and sporty look with its 18-carat pink gold case and grey rubber-covered bezel.
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International fashion designer Matthew Williams reinterprets the Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph in full white gold for understated elegance.
Discover moreRoyal Oak Offshore Selfwinding - Music Edition
Inspired by the world of music, the printed dial of this 37 mm black ceramic Royal Oak Offshore depicts a recording studio equalizer with its meter bars in technicolour for a truly unique aesthetic.
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This black ceramic model pays homage to the Royal Oak Offshore “End of Days” (ref. 25770SN), released in 1999.
Discover moreInspired by powerboat racing, the Royal Oak Offshore was conceived as a trend-setting watch for the 1990s, targetting a younger, adventurous generation. The shockwave it caused upon its release matched its extravagance. While the watchmaking world was initially outraged, young enthusiasts quickly embraced it. Despite its rocky start, the Offshore achieved immense success and popularity during the 2000s.
Raphaël Balestra
Audemars Piguet’s Manager Heritage & Archives
The stories behind our collection
Birth Of The Offshore
The outrageous, youthful and ultra-creative Royal Oak Offshore broke the Haute Horlogerie mould in the early 1990s. This in-depth article founded on the discovery of unpublished documents revisits the origins of this legendary collection.
Read on AP ChroniclesAP TALKS Podcast : The Royal Oak Offshore's 30th Anniversary
In the third episode of the AP Talks podcast, Malaika Crawford, François-Henry Bennahmias and Raphaël Balestra, discuss the Royal Oak Offshore collection and its unconventional journey that started more than 30 years ago.
Learn more25721, The First Royal Oak Offshore
Born from the demand of the German market for a watch imbued with the "Offshore spirit", as well as the desire to rejuvenate the Royal Oak collection, Model 25721 stirred the industry when it was launched at the Basel Fair in April 1993.
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