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Royal Oak Offshore

March 13, 2010 – In conjunction with its latest boutique in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Audemars Piguet introduces the Royal Oak Offshore Grand Prix chronograph inspired by racing.  With 200 exclusive international brands in the “Moda Mall” a 240 meter building with twin towers resembling sails in the Arabian Gulf, Audemars Piguet now joins the luxury watch offerings.

 This is the third store opening in the Middle East region, Audemars Piguet is plans a fourth store  in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.  The Royal Oak Offshore Grand Prix Collection was warmlyreceived at SIHH 2010 and is reminiscent of the world of fine cars. 

The face of the watch resembles the dashboard of a car, the crown looks reminds one of a gear and the bezel like a disc brake with bolts holding it to the case.  Limited series, each watch is a work of sophistication and fine engineering.   

Three models to choose from:

26290IO.OO.A001VE.01
. carbon case, carbon and black ceramic bezel
. black titanium crown, ceramic and titanium pushpieces and pushpiece guards
. titanium caseback with  sapphire crystal
Limited to 1750 pieces

26290RO.OO.A001VE.01
. 18-carat pink gold case and crown
. carbon and black ceramic bezel
. black ceramic and pink gold pushpieces
. carbon pushpiece guards
. pink gold caseback with sapphire crystal
Limited to 650 pieces

26290PO.OO.A001VE.01
. 950 platinum
. carbon and black ceramic bezel
. white gold crown
. black ceramic and white gold pushpieces
. carbon pushpiece guards
. platinum caseback with sapphire crystal
Limited to 75 pieces

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MC12

Imagine if you will wearing a piece of technological wizardry on your wrist designed after the limited edition MC12 Maserati sports car.  A work of art built for only 150 lucky individuals, the Audemars Piguet Millenary MC12 Tourbillon Chronograph and the car are limited editions. 

The tourbillion chronograph offers a platinum case protected by a sapphire scratch-resistant crystal with self-winding movement.  Every piece of this watch is made by hand.  With a 237 hour power reserve and indication you will always be in the know about your battery life. 

The off-center skeletonized dial  allows a view deep into the inner workings of this masterpiece.  The strap is made from blue crocodile offset by white stitching.

Audemars Piguet Caliber 2884 contains 30 jewels, 336 parts and 21,600vph.  The chronograph has a 30 minute carbon totalizer at 12 o’clock.  You will find the sweep center seconds, chrono pushers in the 10 and 2 o’clock  positions.

This watch measures in at 47.0mm with a transparent back to admire it from both sides.   With a fixed  bezel it is also water resistant to 20 meters or 65 feet making it suitable for any Spring shower, taking a dip or light diving should the mood strike you.

Matching the Maserati MC12 high performance sports car in every detail, perhaps if you are lucky enough you can make it a matching pair.  It would be exquisite.

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The Audemars Piguet Offshore Chronograph Men’s Watch comes from the Royal Oak Offshore collection, one of AP’s most well known and sought after watch styles. Combining the ultimate in both sportiness and luxury, this watch is piece to be reckoned with.

Product Description

The 25940OK.OO.D002CA.01 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Men’s Watch is crafted from an 18kt rose gold case and measures a large 44mm and 14.4mm in thickness.  The bracelet is made from black rubber and the bezel is fitted with 8 screws. The crystal is sapphire and scratch resistant. There is a date display at the 3 o’clock position. Black rubber bracelet. Black dial with date display at 3 o’clock. The movement is automatic and water resistant up to 100 meters (330 feet).  Made in Switzerland.

Highlights

The Audemars Piguet Offshore Chronograph Men’s Watch retains the iconic octagonal case that has become a trademark of many of AP’s watches. The combination of the rose gold case, gray dial and black rubber bezel make this a stand out watch, as is the high price tag.

Who’s Wearing It?

The Royal Oak Offshore Men’s Chronograph has been spotted on the wrists of these famous men from all walks of life including: pro golfer Greg Norman, Iranian-American designer Bijan and Flavio Briatore, an Italian businessman who is also managing director of the Renault Formula One team.

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