Audemars Piguet Discontinued Models Collection

MichaelC · 2024-10-08T22:04:48Z

Explore MichaelC's custom Audemars Piguet Offshore 25770, featuring a silver date shroud and black rubber. Discover its rarity and community insights.

MichaelC

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MichaelC, a respected voice in the Audemars Piguet community, shares his personalized take on the Audemars Piguet Offshore 25770. His modifications to the date shroud and rubber components offer a compelling vision of how this iconic reference could have been originally designed, sparking a discussion among collectors about aesthetic choices and historical accuracy.

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One of my favorite Offshores, the 25770. This one was serviced, and at my request, the date shroud changed to silver, and the rubber parts black. IMO, it should have been made like this originally.

About the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Ref. 25770

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph reference 25770 represents a 42mm iteration within the Offshore Chronograph series. This reference was produced from 2002 to 2010, featuring a blue dial configuration that distinguishes it within the model range.

The 42mm stainless steel case houses the automatic caliber 2226/2840 movement, providing a 50-hour power reserve. The watch features a fixed octagonal bezel and sapphire crystal, with water resistance rated to 100 meters. The blue dial is complemented by a rubber strap, maintaining the sporty aesthetic of the Offshore series.

This reference appeals to collectors seeking a substantial chronograph with modern proportions and contemporary materials. The eight-year production run from 2002 to 2010 places it within the established era of the Offshore collection, while the blue dial variant offers a specific colorway option for enthusiasts of the series. The rubber strap configuration provides a casual alternative to metal bracelet variants.

Specifications

Caliber: 2226/2840

Case: Stainless steel

Diameter: 42 mm

Dial: Blue

Water Resist.: 100m

Crystal: Sapphire

Key Points from the Discussion

The original Audemars Piguet Offshore 25770 featured a black, round date shroud that framed the rectangular date window and served as the base for the round cyclops magnifier. The original pushers and crown were dark blue.
MichaelC's decision to change the date shroud to silver was to better blend it with the dial, while black rubber for the crown and pushers was a logical aesthetic choice for him.
The Audemars Piguet Offshore 25770 is significantly rarer than the limited edition 'End of Days' model, with MichaelC having access to specific production numbers, though most details remain confidential.
The original author also suggested that the 25770 should have included Arabic numerals and a strap similar to the original nylon kevlar, even if it meant using a fabric strap with the existing plots without retooling the case.
A fellow collector expressed a strong preference for Audemars Piguet models featuring Arabic numerals and a desire for the return of the original strap design.
A community member inquired about the specific details of the date shroud and the original color of the rubber pushers, indicating varied colorways for the 25770.

The Discussion

Oct 8, 2024

Nice! The kevlar strap was also ahead of its time and soooo comfortable.

MichaelC

Oct 8, 2024

I still have the very strap seen in the photo. As you know, after they break in, they are molded to your wrist.

I just need to re-purchase a 25770 and it is ready to go!

ArmisT

Oct 8, 2024

Oh how I love seeing past ROO pieces.😍

Can you explain to me what the date shroud is? I was trying to find an original 25770 picture but it appears there were different color ways. And what color were the rubber pushers before your request to change?

Carlos22

Oct 9, 2024

The black, round shroud frames the rectangular date window and serves as the base for the round “cyclops” magnifier. The original pushers and crown were dark blue.

ArmisT

Oct 9, 2024

Ah, thank you for this closeup and explanation 🙏🏽

MichaelC

Oct 11, 2024

Confirming Carlos' reply, the rubber pieces were dark blue, and the date shroud dark grey.

I decided to go silver on the date shroud to blend it better. Black on the rubber crown and pushers seemed like a no brainer.