Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph 38mm
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph 38mm

By MichaelC · Jan 16, 2019 · 13 replies
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At long last, AP has restored desirable aesthetic proportions to the wonderful Royal Oak Chronograph. The new collection (reference 26315) features a 38mm case, and the dials look terrific inside. I expect these models to prove quite popular for Audemars Piguet. Movement remains the Caliber 2385.

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At long last, AP has restored desirable aesthetic proportions to the wonderful Royal Oak Chronograph.  The new collection (reference 26315) features a 38mm case, and the dials look terrific inside.  I expect these models to prove quite popular for Audemars Piguet.  Movement remains the Caliber 2385.








About the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Ref. 26315

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Reference 26315

The reference 26315 represents the Royal Oak Selfwinding in a 41mm case configuration. This reference features a blue dial within the Selfwinding series lineup, positioning it as a contemporary interpretation within Audemars Piguet's offerings. Production commenced in 2019.

The 41mm stainless steel case houses the automatic caliber 4302 movement, providing a 70-hour power reserve. The watch features a fixed octagonal bezel and sapphire crystal. Water resistance is rated to 50 meters. The blue dial is paired with a steel bracelet for an integrated aesthetic.

This reference appeals to collectors seeking a modern Royal Oak configuration with extended power reserve capabilities. The 41mm case size and blue dial combination offers a specific aesthetic within the Selfwinding range. The 2019+ production period places this reference among Audemars Piguet's current catalog offerings, featuring the caliber 4302 movement specification.

Specifications

Caliber
4302
Case
Stainless steel
Diameter
41 mm
Dial
Blue
Water Resist.
50m
Crystal
Sapphire
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1WatchMan
Jan 16, 2019
I do look forward to trying these on, specially the white with blue subdials [nt]

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Onemorewatch
Jan 16, 2019
Really interested to see how these wear on my wrist.

I fear a tiny little bit to small but...

MO
mohammad
Jan 16, 2019
bro , it`s still large at 56 mm lug to lug

fear nothing , they just reduced its bulkiness .

MO
mohammad
Jan 16, 2019
Finally , wearable size

Always complains about bulkiness of 41 mm . Finally , they released it in a wearable 38 mm size . should have done it from the beginning .

JE
jenjames
Jan 16, 2019
Looks like sizes are all going down..

eg. Rolex day date 41 reduce to 40 Good move I think since I have smaller wrist 😬 But.. FP Journe will be increasing size.

MO
mohammad
Jan 17, 2019
naturaly due to many complains about excessive bulkiness of modern watches .

too bulky , 62 mm lug to lug . too big even for big wrists .

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