A complete overhaul of“The Beast”with a new case,new dial and new movement.
2021 and Audemars Piguet presents a major update to the Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph.
Which is both a deep redesign and a major technical update,in the form of a new chronograph movement.
Not new in terms of development,having been introduced in the Code 11.59 collection replica watches in 2019,it is new to the Royal Oak Offshore and,therefore,this range of chronographs.
Available in stainless steel,titanium or 18k rose gold,it houses the integrated flyback chronograph movement and breaks with the previous modular construction of the Audemars-Piguet Caliber 3126/3840.

And it also adds a more balanced 3-6-9 display.
The 43mm wide case has been exquisitely crafted to accommodate the new movement,which is slightly larger in diameter.
The case features a new set of chronograph pushers and has been refined to offer greater ergonomic comfort.
It has larger polished chamfers,a slight curvature to the bezel,crown and pushers for a softer visual appeal.
With the exception of the titanium versions,the Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 43mm features a black ceramic bezel to provide a strong contrast,both in material and color.
The replica watches crown and pushers are also executed in ceramic.
Another point that has been updated with this new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 43mm is the dial.


It is available in black,grey,orange or blue and features a new“Méga Tapisserie”pattern.
The trademark squares are now interconnected with crosses and finished differently compared to previous Offshore models–simply more detailed and more refined.
Following the introduction of the new movement,the subdials for the chronograph function have been redesigned and repositioned.
The date window has been moved further to the edge of the dial,the hands have been slightly retouched,as has the logo,which now reads only AP–and not the full brand name.
The movement,as mentioned,is the Caliber 4401,originally developed for the 11.59 and now adopted in the Royal Oak line.
The construction is integrated,so there is no longer a base movement with a chronograph unit on it.
A complete chronograph movement is a very complicated thing to develop and took a few years for Audemars Piguet.
The flyback function allows for restarting without having to first stop and wind the movement.
Visible through the sapphire,the 4401 movement features a black 22k gold balance wheel and of course plenty of detail and finishing.

It maintains up to 70 hours of power and the watch is water resistant to a depth of 100 meters.
New for the Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 43mm is the ability to swap straps,with a quick-release system that allows for an easy change of style.
Available on rubber straps in black,blue,gray or brown,leather straps are also available.
