The present watch is part of the new oversized Royal Oak Offshore 44 mm collection that was released in 2011 to enhance the already existing Offshore collection with 42 mm diameter case. The new 44 mm version features pushpieces that are directly inspired from earlier versions such as the Juan Pablo Montoya Limited Edition and Rubens Barichello Limited Edition. The success of these special editions was so broad that many designs elements were carried forward into the new regular collection.