Audemars Piguet ROO 26420IO: New Release
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Audemars Piguet ROO 26420IO: New Release

By Monopole · Sep 25, 2021 · 22 replies
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Monopole, a long-time collector, shares his initial impressions of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 26420IO. This article explores why this particular 43mm model, featuring the integrated chronograph movement, finally compelled him to add an Offshore to his collection after years of preferring smaller Royal Oaks. His detailed photographs highlight key design elements, inviting the community to delve into the nuances of this contemporary reference.

This is a familiar colour-way in 44mm for many years. And for some reasons, I never pulled the trigger until today.

Admittedly, this is my first AP ROO as I have always preferred the smaller sized Royal Oaks and also, I was holding out for the integrated Chronograph movement to be available on the Offshores.

Here it is and thanks for looking.





And look at the Rotor !!!



The polished grey ceramics result in layers on the bezel.






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GWIS
Sep 25, 2021

Congratulations. If I were to get an ROO it would definitely be one with a ceramic bezel. All the best Jon

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ArmisT
Sep 25, 2021

I have the 44mm in this color way and wonder whether i’d prefer the 43mm if i had to make choice. I particularly like mine on the deep blue strap that matches the subdials.

MY
myles721
Sep 25, 2021

Is the bezel actually textured with a diamond lathe or polished and if so with what? Ceramic because of its extreme hardness is very difficult to work with. Omega actually uses a diamond lathe to texture their cases but if this bezel is polished the results are excellent as well!

MO
Monopole
Sep 25, 2021

It comes with an extra set of blue straps; will try it on tomorrow. You are right. The blue accent will work well with blue straps.

MO
Monopole
Sep 25, 2021

Will definitely research into it; only noticed it when I came home and had more time to scrutinise the watch šŸ˜€. It adds a level of detail which I find captivating.

MY
myles721
Sep 25, 2021

The cases always look like plastic because there is no texturing at all.

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