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April 21, 2021
The new 42mm Royal Oak Offshore Diver, designed to enhance an active lifestyle | AUDEMARS PIGUET
AUDEMARS PIGUET
The new 42mm Royal Oak Offshore Diver, featuring a new caliber for enhanced stability and precision during adjustments.
Three new 42mm models have been added to the timeless "Royal Oak Offshore Diver" collection, combining colorful dials with matching rubber straps, pioneering case materials, and diving tools. The three color dials – khaki, blue, and grey – are powered by the new in-house Caliber 4308 and feature a sporty interchangeable strap system.
Text by OZAKI Sayaka | Edit by TSUCHIDA Takashi
New Dial Design and Interchangeable Strap System
Audemars Piguet has unveiled three new "Royal Oak Offshore Diver" models. Available in khaki, blue, and grey with new dial designs and an interchangeable strap system, these timepieces are powered by the new automatic Caliber 4308 movement. They are ideal not only for underwater exploration up to 300 meters but also for various outdoor activities on land.
Caliber 4308 is equipped with a seconds display, instant date correction, approximately 60 hours of power reserve, and a setting mechanism, enhancing the watch's stability and precision during adjustments. The rotating inner bezel is operated by the crown at 10 o'clock. Through the watch's sapphire case back, one can admire the beautiful decorations of this caliber, including Côtes de Genève, line finishing, circular graining, and a new black-finished 22-carat pink gold oscillating weight.
The "Mega Tapisserie" patterned dial features hour markers divided into two sizes for enhanced legibility: longer markers are used every three hours (with the date window at 3 o'clock), and shorter, rectangular markers denote hourly intervals. Both the hour markers and hands are coated with luminescent material, ensuring optimal visibility even in the depths of the sea. This model features a slightly larger AP logo at 12 o'clock, replacing the signature logo of previous models.
The khaki model features a satin-brushed and polished stainless steel case with black ceramic crowns at 3 and 10 o'clock. The khaki "Mega Tapisserie" dial is beautifully complemented by 18-carat pink gold hour markers and hands. The black rotating diving scale bezel enhances legibility with beige 15-minute zones and Arabic numerals.
The blue model emphasizes a marine aesthetic. The "Mega Tapisserie" dial is further enhanced by luminescent 18-carat white gold hour markers and hands. The black rotating diving scale bezel is finished with white Arabic numerals and white 15-minute zones. This contrast is also echoed in the black ceramic crowns.
The grey model exudes timeless elegance within a sporty design. It features a stainless steel case with two grey ceramic crowns and a grey "Mega Tapisserie" dial that matches the strap color. Luminescent white gold hour markers and hands, along with a blue rotating diving scale bezel, create a striking contrast with white Arabic numerals and white 15-minute zones.
Thanks to the Manufacture's new interchangeable strap system, straps can be easily swapped with a simple click-and-release mechanism. The design, which integrates directly with the case studs and buckle, blends seamlessly with the watch. While khaki, blue, and grey straps matching the respective dials are pre-fitted, additional black rubber straps (for khaki and blue models) or blue rubber straps (for the grey model) are included. Furthermore, beige, brown, and black calfskin leather straps are available for daily wear.
Royal Oak Offshore Diver
- Ref. | 15720ST.OO.A052CA.01, 15720ST.OO.A027CA.01, 15720ST.OO.A009CA.01
- Movement | Self-winding (in-house Caliber 4308)
- Power Reserve | Approx. 60 hours
- Functions | Diving scale, hours, minutes, center seconds, date display
- Case Material | Stainless Steel
- Case Diameter | 42mm
- Strap Material | Khaki rubber (15720ST.OO.A052CA.01), blue rubber (15720ST.OO.A027CA.01), grey rubber (15720ST.OO.A009CA.01) *Khaki and blue models include an additional black rubber strap; the grey model includes an additional blue rubber strap.
- Water Resistance | 30 bar
- Price | ¥2,805,000 (incl. tax) each
