Launched in 1972, the Royal Oak revolutionised the watch market with the concept of a luxury sport’s watch in steel - something previously unseen and deemed to fail (and thus bringing down Audemars Piguet with it) by many observers at the time. As we know, history went in a diametrically opposite way, so much so that a chronographic, more rugged version of the model was introduced in 1992: the Royal Oak Offshore.

Produced in many variations, the present example of Royal Oak Offshore is nicknamed “Safari”, a nod to its rugged and sporty appearance, boosted by the hornback crocodile textured strap. Another feature praised by collectors is the ivory dial, granting the watch a very suave, and nearly vintage vibe.

Ref. 26170,26170ST,26170T,26170TI, 26170ST00D101CR01, 26170STOOD091CT01, 26170stood305cr01, 26170tioo1000ti01, 26170stood101cr01, 26170stoo1000st01,