Audemars Piguet SIHH2018: Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph steel and khaki ceramic
"He who dares, wears..." PuristS... here is a bit of a sneak peek of a new Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph model set to be released next week at SIHH. I am dubbing this one "The Chameleon", and yes, MichaelC LOVES it! Nice to kick off the 2018 show with so...
Whoa!
This may end up a controversial piece, but my initial reaction . . . BOOM! I like it! Man, that's a wake up call for SIHH to begin. I'm excited. Thanks Mr C for posting. M4
AP is awesome with polarizing designs. A quality I adore.
I hearken back to the launch of the Juan Pablo Montoya. If you go by the forum replies, that might have been the worst watch ever. Oh wait... I mean one of the best. This model seems to be one destined to be seen in person. I can easily see owning it. I j...
A bit loud but very cool and creative. Great work by AP.
A Jumbo with this dial color would be a dream. Best, Volker
Well, there is the Salmon Jubilee if you can find one...
Such a rotor on that one too.
You need a loupe to see the movement
If AP can’t be bothered to build a properly sized movement then just hide it with a solid caseback.
Wonderful loupes!
But what’s even nicer is that perfect 15202! I’d take that over all and every ROO!
I own a few Offshores and love them. So fun to wear.
But I frequently proclaim the 15202 as my favorite AP reference. So we agree here Generally speaking, I have a special love for 39mm Royal Oaks.
of course we do!
we can have differing opinions on what we like but in the end owning a watch is a very personal thing and as long as that piece makes you happy thats all that matters. I also, agree with you on the 39mm RO- will definitely add either the 15300 or 15202 so...
It did not strike me as a "Nicoesque" timepiece... but fear not...
I have a feeling another will be more your cup of tea ;-)
Maybe just a little...
Soon the roles will reverse, when you have live photos of the TREMENDOUS 2018 AP Lineup!
I love this look!
Can imagine a natural or tan leather strap with thick hand stitching going this rock star.
Yes, absolutely.
I think there are some good ideas here. What we must wait to see live is this dial color.
Fun indeed! I don't see this as for the person with just a single AP...
But with a few, why not? This will be so fun to wear.
Most replies are complimentary, but this model does not seem destined to please all.
And that is perfectly OK, IMO, and something that will make owners of this watch enjoy it even more.
Agreed it won't please all but it will be a high profile piece
I predict you'll see it on many celebs, athletes and off shore devotees.
I have a similar feeling.
While "polarizing" makes me want it more, "high profile" makes me want it less. At the end of the day, I never purchase a watch for myself based on what others think or choose for themselves. But I doubt this one will be under the radar with those who see...
Very interesting Offshore!
Got to see how this one looks in the flesh! Interesting combo with the camo & salmon dial. - AT
Definitely, AT. Like I said, back to a real AP core value with this one - Audacity!
A hallmark of the brand.
The strap
After seeing this watch and hearing everyone’s 2 cents all day about it I’ve gone back and forth on whether I like it or not. I do not think the strap does it any favors but a solid tan strap in rubber or croc would be killer. I’m not going to judge it by...
I agree we will need to really see it live to fully decide.
Hopefully we will have live photos here early next week.
I think the "tactical" names are played. And after all, AP already released the Survivor.
This is not a combat watch just because it has a camo strap. They already have a Safari; Chameleon seems a good fit. Regardless of what we dub this Offshore, I'm excited to see it!
Their Website
On the website the theme seems to be “Reinterpreting Our Classics”. Does this mean this is the “new” safari? Maybe we will see a navy/volcano/bumblebee variant in the 44mm offshores?
Well, we have not yet had a 44mm Safari...
Most of the nicknames over the years seem to go with 42mm models - Safari, Volcano, Navy, Elephant. But it is no secret, 2018 marks 25 years of the Royal Oak Offshore... it is a safe bet that the theme will center on that ;-)
Can call it just one word ...
SEXY ! As you know, i love the yellow Chrono Diver very much - I also like many other APs - but the most special watches, the courageous watches, are the coolest! The 15202 is everybody's darling, and rightly so, but an Offshore like this with Camou rubbe...
You got it Werner - for daily beach life, this one has you covered!
I just know it will be so fun on the wrist. Stay tuned next week, my dear Friend...
Very Sporty!
No doubt it's very aggressive and sporty but I still prefer the classic roayl oak! (well, I can't afford both of them for now so it's just my opinion ) cheers and thanks for sharing Flavio
I do as well, Flavio.
The truth is these 44mm Offshores wear quite large, easily the equivalent of a 47mm Panerai "on the wrist", IMO. I have a flat wrist and they work, but still a Monster. Let's see what else is coming...
I agree!
But I still think they are playing too much with colours! BTWm what does "imo" means? cheers Flavio
Like it!
Happy to see, that AP creates even more varieties of today’s hottest watch. Would have been a perfect choice for my recent holidays in Thailand. May not the watch for everyday or everybody but definitely for special occasions or leisure time. Regards, Han...
I think you have this one pegged very well, Hans.
As I said above, probably not the choice for a person with 1 AP, but I can see it fitting in many collections, if the owner likes this unique style.