MichaelC
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Royal Oak Offshore 43mm "Smoked Taupe"
There is so much to delve into with the new 43mm Royal Oak Offshore line. Crazy day here, so let me start with just 2 points:
1. I'm not sure I have seen a profile shot anywhere, despite the many articles on the watch. Not the best photo here, but at least it shows what is happening. The top of the bezel does curve from the middle (3-9) towards the top and bottom (12 & 6). As best I can tell, the bottom of the bezel is flat. The rubber gasket is tapered to make the flat bezel bottom meet the curved case. The crystal of course curves the same as the bezel top, from the center towards 12 & 6. The bottom of the case is curved, but the caseback is flat. Therefore, the caseback embeds itself into the case at 12 and 6.
The fit is great, there is no doubt about that. The curved case allows it to hunker to the wrist much better than a 42mm or 44mm.
2. Dial. Obviously, I went for what AP refers to as "smoked taupe". I have worn Offshores for 20 years. At the risk of coming across dramatic, this is the best looking Offshore dial I have ever seen. It is spectacular, and these 2 quick photos do nothing to correctly capture it. Sort of a silverized champagne in the middle, darkening as it goes to the outer edges. It melds into the black inner tach and bezel. It absolutely needs to be seen in person. I'll try for better shots when I get around to it. I know one thing, it is going to be a long while before I put anything else on my wrist.
Royal Oak Offshore 43mm "Smoked Taupe"
There is so much to delve into with the new 43mm Royal Oak Offshore line. Crazy day here, so let me start with just 2 points: 1. I'm not sure I have seen a profile shot anywhere, despite the many articles on the watch. Not the best photo here, but at leas...
WOW! That's quite the watch
I love the dial and congratulations. Can't wait for more shots.
Noppy's shots are so much better than mine, check them out!
I'll continue to try and bring the insight of a long time AP collector. There really is lots to discuss with the watch, and I will get to some more detailed posts about it.
Cool Oak
At 43mm it fits me wel. Your pictures shows the shapes, so i know it fits me very wel. Hight is huge, it’s serious business.
I think the ergonomics / fit / feel are a significant part of this new design.
AP is a stating it, so we should confirm it. And I definitely do!
Yes! Well done 👍 that is the combo I’d go for but I’m too obsessed with my 44 forged carbon black on black to consider adding 😌
Audemars Piguet has become a passion and ROO can’t be touched in the “sport” watch sphere imho! Congratulations 🥳👏
That 44 is a wonder for sure.
I briefly owned the titanium and ceramic grey dial model, oh how I loved that watch. The 43mm fits so much better, even better than the 42 if you can believe that. My wrist is very flat on top, so the 44 was OK, but these little case changes make a big di...
Awesome. Congrats!
What about the new [for this line] integrated chrono movement? How are you liking it? Let’s see photos of the caseback
The pushers are great. I promise to get to it...
My days evaporate lately with obligations. I wanted to get it posted though, this combination is absolutely phenomenal.
1st new Offshore for me in years...
In terms of a new model. I was tempted by some of the others that were launched in recent years - the commando, the green-ish 44, the Pride of Germany, etc. But I am very glad I waited, I knew something more to my liking was coming along
Thanks, sometimes the choices are easy.
For me, from the 1st photo I saw online, the order went in.
Great post!
I have been considering this particular edition and you just sealed the deal. Congrats on a fantastic watch!
The leader of the pack, Congratulations!
It’s too funny because in response to your post of your classic Safari the other day, I wondered aloud about how this new piece may measure up…perhaps a modern Safari based on its unique colorway. It does look awesome on you….and I had already asked the b...
You and I are on the same wavelength with this model.
These past weeks, as I suspected I was getting closer, I considered how this particular version is sort of a Safari type release in terms of uniqueness. AP did make the platinum smoked dial Offshore a few years ago, but this dial is much better (I did try...
Oh wow, is this above pic the previous platinum model you were referring to??
At first glance I thought it was the same new taupe ROO you just bought…and I was thinking “wow, how’d he get a bracelet that fits this new model already?!”. Then i looked closer and saw it’s a different watch. I never knew there was a platinum 42mm ROO b...
It sure is.
It was a small run, and I happen to catch one on a very rare boutique visit. You can imagine the heft of an all platinum bracelet and case. The watch was provided with a second strap, including the plots and buckle. I know I have more photos somewhere, I ...
Thanks Sir. It sure feels awesome too!
It is very exciting to have a new Royal Oak Offshore.
Huge Congrats.
Thats one beautiful and amazing RO . Love it . Wear it in best of health
What a beauty! Big congrats!!
Looks awesome and absolutely wearable. Those little details make a big difference - and AP is really making a big splash on the dial front. Enjoy!!! Cheers Peter
I feel AP led the charge with "smoked" dials. Starting with blue, and now others.
This is a brand often copied, but never replicated. How many other brands now offer dials that darken on the perimeter... To see some of things they do is really cool, you certainly know exactly what I am talking about!
The way the dial color darkens and starts to meld into the inner tach and bezel...
And the black subdials and markers fill - it all goes together. Absolutely superb and unique design work by AP!
Not much attracted by Offshores usually, but this one is superb!
Since the Safari about 15 years back, that’s the coolest ROO in my view. Huge congratulations
Thanks, I feel this version has the same Safari "unique" factor
Very different watches, but the Safari has stood the test of time as an original design. This model will too, IMO.
Well done Michael!
That's a stunning dial and it looks like a great fit on the wrist. I'm in lust. M4
I'll tell you M4, i had the choice of this model or the AP you are after
I could have about flipped a coin, and the watches are quite different of course. I can't wait to see your target, and will hope to join that exclusive club myself!