Designed by Emmanuel Gueit, the Royal Oak Offshore is the tougher, more utilitarian cousin of the sporty-chic Royal Oak. Bolder in presence and built for action, it embraces a more rugged aesthetic, paired with versatile strap options instead of the signature integrated metal bracelet. For 2026, Audemars Piguet expands two cornerstone Offshore lines, introducing new references within the Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph and Royal Oak Offshore Diver collections.
Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph
It would be tempting to cite the 43mm Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph as proof that oversized watches are making a comeback, but in reality this line never downsized—even as vintage-inspired proportions and smaller cases gained momentum in 2024. For 2026, the collection grows with two new references: a ceramic-and-titanium model and a titanium-and-ceramic model—similar ingredients, deliberately different executions.
The ceramic-and-titanium version features a blue ceramic case that echoes the Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50 palette introduced last year in tribute to the original Royal Oak dial. That ceramic is contrasted with titanium elements, including the chronograph pushers and crown guards, caseback frame, screws, and integrated lugs. The colour story continues on the dial, with blue chronograph subdials set against a silver-toned Mega Tapisserie background.
The second reference flips the formula, leaning more heavily into titanium by using it for the case body, while reserving ceramic for the bezel, crown, and pushers. Here, the ceramic is rendered in black, creating a sharp contrast with the olive-green strap, smoked green dial, and sand-toned timing scales. The result is a watch with a pronounced military aesthetic, reminiscent of field fatigues suited for climates stretching from the tropics to the equator.
Both references are powered by the in-house Calibre 4401, offering a 70-hour power reserve and a 4 Hz operating frequency. Pricing reflects their elevated positioning: the blue ceramic version comes in at SGD 88,400, while the green titanium edition is priced at SGD 63,990. They may represent Audemars Piguet’s take on the modern tool watch, but accessibility—especially as an everyday option—clearly isn’t the point.
Royal Oak Offshore Diver
The Royal Oak Offshore Diver occupies a niche of its own, even within the already specialised Offshore lineup. It also carries some personal significance, as it was one of the first Audemars Piguet models I covered for Oracle Time when the modern Diver series debuted in 2021. For 2026, the collection grows with the introduction of three new colourways.
From a technical standpoint, these new references remain unchanged from the 2021 models. They feature 42mm stainless steel cases and retain the distinctive second crown at 10 o’clock for operating the internal rotating bezel, mirroring the main crown at 3 o’clock. Inside is the same calibre 4308 movement, delivering a 60-hour power reserve. The updates, this time, are purely chromatic.
In my opinion the most fun addition is the Ref. 15720ST.OO.A010CA.01, which in more simple terminology is the black and pink version. Candy floss pink is not a colour I associate with the normally quite serious Audemars Piguet who tend to stick to more traditional colours such as blue, black, green and the precious metal colours. It gives a pop of colour that works really well in partnership with the dive watch display, adding an element of contrast that is eye-catching while remaining legible.
A comparable layout appears on the black-and-turquoise version, which swaps the pink accents of the previous model for turquoise details. The overall effect feels brighter, helped by the matching turquoise rubber strap, whereas the pink edition is paired with white. Rounding out the trio is a more classic execution in Audemars Piguet’s signature blue, complemented by a black-and-white inner bezel. All three references are priced at SGD 45,160.
