{"product_id":"audemars-piguet-royal-oak-offshore-26400au-oo-a002ca-01-chronograph-black-carbon","title":"Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 26400AU.OO.A002CA.01 Chronograph Black Carbon","description":"\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph – Forged Carbon, Black Ceramic Bezel, Black Méga Tapisserie Dial, 44mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 26400AU.OO.A002CA.01\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Royal Oak Offshore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pre-Owned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Audemars Piguet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 26400AU.OO.A002CA.01\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Forged Carbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 44mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Thickness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 14.43mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Scratch-Resistant Sapphire Crystal with Anti-Reflective Treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black Méga Tapisserie Pattern with Three Contrasting Chronograph Registers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHour Markers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Applied White Gold Hour Markers with Luminescent Coating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHands:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Royal Oak-Style Hands with Luminescent Coating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBezel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fixed Black Ceramic Octagonal Bezel with Eight Exposed Screws\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrown:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Screw-Down Black Ceramic Crown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChronograph Pushers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black Ceramic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePusher Guards:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Titanium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Audemars Piguet Caliber 3126\/3840\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Self-Winding Automatic Chronograph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement Components:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 365\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJewels:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 59\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 21,600 Vibrations per Hour \/ 3Hz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Reserve:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 50–60 Hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds, Chronograph, Date and Tachymeter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChronograph Seconds:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Central Chronograph Seconds Hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30-Minute Counter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Positioned at 9 O'Clock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12-Hour Counter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Positioned at 6 O'Clock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall Seconds:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Positioned at 12 O'Clock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate Display:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Positioned at 3 O'Clock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTachymeter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Graduated Tachymeter Scale on the Dial Flange\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Originally Rated to 100m \/ 330ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Back:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sapphire Exhibition Case Back with Royal Oak Offshore Engraving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Partially Openworked 22K Gold Oscillating Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Strap:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black Rubber Strap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Buckle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Titanium Audemars Piguet Pin Buckle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pre-Owned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Reference 26400AU.OO.A002CA.01\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an exceptional expression of modern haute horlogerie, combining the unmistakable architecture of the Royal Oak Offshore with innovative lightweight materials and sophisticated mechanical engineering. Featuring a substantial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e44mm forged carbon case, black ceramic bezel, distinctive Méga Tapisserie dial, and automatic chronograph movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this remarkable timepiece represents one of the most recognizable interpretations of Audemars Piguet's bold contemporary sports watch design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Royal Oak Offshore collection was introduced in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1993\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as a more aggressive and substantial evolution of the original Royal Oak, designed by Gérald Genta in 1972. While the original Royal Oak revolutionized luxury watchmaking through its stainless steel construction and integrated bracelet design, the Offshore expanded upon this concept with oversized cases, pronounced architectural details, and a distinctly sporting character. Over the following decades, the collection became an important platform for Audemars Piguet's experimentation with advanced materials and unconventional case construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the defining features of this reference is its extraordinary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eforged carbon case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Unlike conventional carbon-fiber composites that display a regular woven pattern, forged carbon is created by compressing carbon fibers and resin under controlled conditions, producing a lightweight yet structurally robust material with a distinctive marbled appearance. Each case displays subtle variations in its carbon pattern, giving the watch a unique visual character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForged carbon offers significant advantages for a substantial sports chronograph, particularly its combination of reduced weight and high structural strength. The material's matte black appearance creates a dramatic contrast with the polished ceramic bezel and titanium components, producing a sophisticated monochromatic aesthetic inspired by high-performance automotive and aerospace engineering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurrounding the dial is Audemars Piguet's iconic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoctagonal bezel, crafted entirely from black ceramic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and secured by eight exposed screws. Ceramic is highly resistant to surface scratching and retains its distinctive finish exceptionally well under normal wear. The bezel's polished surfaces provide an elegant contrast against the textured forged carbon case, emphasizing the distinctive geometry that has defined the Royal Oak family for generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watch also features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblack ceramic chronograph pushers and a screw-down ceramic crown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, complemented by titanium pusher guards. This combination of forged carbon, ceramic, and titanium reflects Audemars Piguet's innovative approach to contemporary luxury watchmaking, incorporating materials traditionally associated with high-performance engineering into a sophisticated mechanical timepiece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe striking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblack Méga Tapisserie dial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is another signature element of the Royal Oak Offshore collection. Its oversized geometric pattern creates exceptional depth and texture, distinguishing the Offshore from the smaller Grande Tapisserie pattern associated with traditional Royal Oak models. Applied luminous hour markers and coordinating hands provide excellent legibility, while the three contrasting chronograph registers create a balanced and purposeful arrangement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chronograph displays are positioned with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall seconds at 12 o'clock, 30-minute counter at 9 o'clock, and 12-hour counter at 6 o'clock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating a distinctive asymmetrical configuration. A practical date window at 3 o'clock adds everyday functionality, while a tachymeter scale along the dial flange reinforces the watch's connection to precision timing and motorsport-inspired design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowering the watch is the sophisticated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudemars Piguet Caliber 3126\/3840\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a self-winding mechanical chronograph movement comprising \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e365 components and 59 jewels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Operating at 21,600 vibrations per hour, the movement incorporates Audemars Piguet's Caliber 3120 automatic base movement with an integrated chronograph module, delivering reliable timekeeping and precise elapsed-time measurement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe movement features a substantial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22K gold oscillating weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, partially openworked and finished with a dark anthracite treatment. Its intricate construction and traditional decorative finishing can be admired through the sapphire exhibition case back, providing a fascinating contrast between the watch's contemporary exterior and the classical Swiss craftsmanship of its mechanical movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e44mm case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers a commanding wrist presence while remaining remarkably comfortable for its size due to the lightweight forged carbon construction. Its bold proportions, pronounced lugs, and substantial ceramic bezel give the watch an unmistakable appearance, while the black rubber strap provides flexibility and durability for everyday wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblack rubber strap with titanium Audemars Piguet pin buckle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e complements the watch's modern sporting character. Its understated appearance allows the forged carbon case, ceramic bezel, and intricate dial construction to remain the primary focal points of the design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoyal Oak Offshore Forged Carbon Chronograph 26400AU.OO.A002CA.01\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e occupies an important position within Audemars Piguet's history of advanced material innovation. Its combination of forged carbon construction, black ceramic components, titanium details, and the celebrated Caliber 3126\/3840 makes it a particularly distinctive example of the Offshore collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors seeking a bold luxury chronograph with exceptional design, innovative materials, and prestigious Swiss mechanical engineering, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph in Forged Carbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e represents a compelling combination of technical sophistication, contemporary aesthetics, and enduring horological appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlexanders Jewelers is located in Columbus, Ohio and has specialized in luxury watches and fine jewelry for over 20 years. We are members of Jewelers of America and the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating. 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