Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 26238TI Selfwinding Chronograph

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph, ref. 26238TI.OO.2000TI.01, marks a titanium reworking of the original 1993 Offshore. The 42mm case is fully titanium, paired with a titanium bracelet, AP folding clasp and the brand's interchangeable strap system, which comes with an additional black rubber strap included. The grey dial carries AP's signature "Petite Tapisserie" pattern, set off by black counters, white gold applied hour markers, luminescent Royal Oak hands and a black inner bezel. Black rubber pushpieces and a screw locked crown complete the case, along with a glareproofed sapphire crystal and sapphire caseback.

Powering the watch is the in house Calibre 4404, a selfwinding flyback chronograph movement visible through the caseback, running at 4 Hz with 40 jewels and a 70 hour power reserve. The watch is water resistant to 100 metres, giving it genuine sports watch credentials despite the dressier grey and black colourway. It's a piece aimed at collectors who want the Offshore's bold, technical identity in a lighter, more wearable titanium build rather than the heavier steel references.