A Wave Of Five New Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Variations Hits
What’s my favorite version of the Royal Oak Offshore after the illustrious “Beast”? This might surprise you, but I always thought the three-hand diver was a very good watch. The dial, free of cluttering sub-dials, and the crown that rotates the inner dive bezel on the side of the 42mm case looked cool, clean, and functional. The robust octagonal look is befitting of a dive watch. And now there are three new iterations as a wave of Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore variations hits. There are also two new variants in the 43mm Selfwinding Chronograph collection.
For a Royal Oak Offshore, a 42mm case is perfect, especially with a 14.2mm thickness. These proportions are muscular and powerful, and they accommodate a wide variety of wrist sizes. Importantly, they also don’t look too big. If my budget allowed, the 300m-water-resistant Royal Oak Offshore Diver would most definitely be my choice for an ultra-luxurious dive/sports watch due to its proportions, the way it wears, and its exclusivity. And by “exclusivity,” I don’t just mean price. Yes, the three newcomers all cost €30,000, which puts them in the upper echelons price-wise, but the ROO Diver is also rarely seen in the wild. This watch is not the obvious choice, even if Audemars Piguet is the obvious brand when you’re shopping for exclusive timepieces with that edgy, sporty look rooted in high-horological expertise.
Reference 15720ST.OO.A355CA.01
A wave of Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore variations — Three new steel Divers
There are no exotic materials to tell you about this time. There’s a black and pink reference 15720ST.OO.A010CA.01 of which, sadly, we didn’t get a picture. For now, we can only share images of the black and turquoise reference 15720ST.OO.A355CA.01 and the teal-blue version with its black and white rotating inner bezel, reference 15720ST.OO.A403CA.01. All three novelties have a steel case.
Reference 15720ST.OO.A403CA.01
That said, the three newcomers feature black ceramic screw-down crowns. And these watches have plenty more elements in common, like the movement. It’s the 4Hz automatic caliber 4308 with a power reserve of 60 hours. All three new references also come fitted with a dial- or accent-color-matching interchangeable rubber strap with an oversized stainless steel pin buckle. The 2026 ROO Diver novelties each feature a dial with a Méga Tapisserie pattern, white gold applied hour markers, and large, functional hands with a luminescent coating.
The date window sits at 3 o’clock, with a little magnifying glass guaranteeing its readability. Both the front and the back benefit from a glare-proofed sapphire crystal, meaning the views of the dial and the movement are crystal clear.
My favorite of the three is, without a second’s hesitation, the teal-blue version. With its black and white rotating inner bezel and pink gold hands and crown details, it looks timeless. It’s a classy colorway that could be a future classic. At the very least, it’s the golden choice for the happy few who want to dive differently.
Reference 26420CD.OO.A029VE.01
I count two new Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronographs
Two new versions of the ROO Selfwinding Chronograph debut, each featuring a 43mm case. The duo boasts oversized, elongated pushers, a clear signal that these are forward-thinking, contemporary, high-tech versions rather than retro descendants of the famous “Beast.” Let’s start with the reference 26420CD.OO.A029VE.01 (€58,000). This is the version with a 43 × 14.4mm case in “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” ceramic with titanium accents. This deep blue ceramic, a tribute to AP’s heritage, debuted last year to celebrate the brand’s 150th anniversary.
The distinct blue is paired with a beige Méga Tapisserie dial, “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” counters, a beige inner bezel, rhodium-coated pink gold hour markers, and 18K white gold hands with white luminescent material.
This watch comes on a case-matching blue textured calfskin strap with a titanium pin buckle. Inside the 100m-water-resistant case beats the 367-part in-house automatic chronograph caliber 4401 with a power reserve of 70 hours.
Reference 26420IO.OO.A402CA.01
The same column-wheel-operated chronograph movement with flyback and date functions beats inside the reference 26420IO.OO.A402CA.01 (€42,400). This version has a 43 × 14.4mm titanium case with a black ceramic bezel and pushers. Like its blue ceramic counterpart, the front and back of the watch are outfitted with glare-proofed sapphire crystals. Both chronographs also have a black ceramic and titanium screw-down crown.
The smoked green dial features a Méga Tapisserie pattern, a black inner bezel, and black sub-dials with beige external zones. Contrasting blackened 18K white gold hour markers and hands with beige lume keep the time legible at a glance.
What is your favorite new Royal Oak Offshore among these? Please let me know in the comments section below.
