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N ew for 2014, the Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph’s signature feature is the sumptuous pink gold case and dial, which positively glow in contrast to the black alligator strap, ceramic pushpieces and chronograph subdials. The handstitched ‘large square scale’ strap sits flatter on the wrist than the previous Hornback strap, but the watch’s presence is a still a mighty one. As an evolution of its ‘26170’ predecessors, the ‘26470’ Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Collection maintains the original 42 mm ‘supersize’ of 1993, yet moves things on for the first time. The new references are shown in 18-carat pink gold, and are distinguished by a more technical, sculpted aesthetic, as is notably visible in the design of the pushpiece guards, the crown and the pushpieces themselves. Black ceramic replaces rubber on the crown and pushpieces, which have been resized to create a more contemporary look. The bezel is in satin-brushed and polished stainless steel or 18-carat pink gold, secured by eight polished steel hexagonal screws – the bold, immutable signature of the Royal Oak Offshore collection. Every dial is decorated with the Royal Oak Offshore’s distinctive ‘Méga Tapisserie’ pattern. The more sculpted and refined hour-markers lend an additional touch, while the new facetted hands with polished decorative fillets and luminescent coating make the dial radiant and ensure enhanced readability. A polished white- or pink-gold appliqué presents the brand’s initials, along with the ‘Audemars Piguet’ logo transferred in white on a raised cartouche. The dial colour is echoed on the date disc in order to accentuate the overall uniformity. Attached to the 26470 collection’s stainless-steel or gold case is either a rubber or alligator strap, featuring a broader taper and a new pin buckle, both of which ensure greater comfort and user- friendliness. The 2014 Royal Oak Offshore Collection moves the game on once more. The engraved 22-carat gold oscillating mass is now visible through the sapphire caseback, providing a window onto 139 years of horological mastery. Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 42 The evolution of groundbreaking timepieces 9 9 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I

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