Established in 1875 by Jules Louis Audemars and Edward Auguste Piguet,
Audemars Piguet is one of the largest manufacturers of
luxury watches in the world. The Le Brassus based company is known for fine watches with complex mechanisms and precision. Over the years the company has been a pioneer in watch manufacturing. It developed the first minute repeater wrist watch in 1892. The first jumping hour wrist watch was made in 1921, while the world’s thinnest wrist watch was made in 1946. Audemars Piguet launched
Royal Oak, the first steel, high-end sports watch in 1972. This was the beginning of the highly popular Royal Oak collection. It modified the successful collection in 1992 and called it the Royal Oak Offshore collection. The watches have undergone many changes in the last two decades into decently proportionate, fine timepieces. The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph watches with self-winding technology, date display, and a seconds display at 12’o clock have also gained immense popularity.
Each
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph watch comes with a glare proof sapphire crystal, stainless steel, titanium or pink gold sapphire crystal case back. The water-resistant case is 42mm or 44 mm. The black ceramic bezel, screw-locked crown and push pieces add to the quality, durability and look of the watch. The push piece guards are made of stainless steel, titanium or pink gold. The dial of the watch consists of a Tapiseri pattern along with black or silvered counters. The hour-markers and hands have gold and luminescent coating. The bracelet is made of rubber with stainless steel, titanium or 18-carat pink gold pin buckle.
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph is a highly versatile watch. The use of stainless steel and pink gold add style and character to the watch. The case is made from forged carbon, which is exclusive to all Audemars Piguet materials. The black rubber strap gives it a sporty look. The slender hour-markers make the watch look elegant, spacious and readable. The three chronological sub-dials are neatly crafted as well.
The self-winding Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph watch come with engraved 22 karat gold rotors. The mechanism also offers inertia balance. The 365 parts and 59 jewels of the watch along with the power-reserve of 60 hours also add value to the watch. The watch retails for around $25,000, although some websites also offer great deals on the watch.
