Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph "Navy" 26170ST.OO.D305CR.01

One of the Defining Royal Oak Offshore References

Few Royal Oak Offshore references are as instantly recognizable as the "Navy." With its crisp white Méga Tapisserie dial, deep blue chronograph registers, matching Arabic numerals, and signature 42-millimeter stainless steel case, it captures everything that has made the Offshore one of the most influential luxury sports chronographs of the modern era.

Produced in 2008, this example represents what many collectors consider one of the defining periods of the Royal Oak Offshore collection. Accompanied by its Audemars Piguet presentation box, outer box, and Extract from the Archives, it delivers the complete ownership experience collectors appreciate when acquiring one of the brand's most iconic modern references.

At A Glance

• Reference: 26170ST.OO.D305CR.01
• Case Size: 42 millimeter
• Movement: Audemars Piguet Caliber 3126/3840 automatic chronograph
• Case Material: Stainless steel
• Strap: Blue hornback crocodile strap with Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
• Dial: White Méga Tapisserie with blue chronograph registers
• Crystal: Sapphire
• Water Resistance: 100 meters
• Power Reserve: Approximately 55 hours
• Year: 2008
• Condition: Excellent overall condition

Condition

The watch is running well and presents in excellent overall condition with little to no visible wear. The sapphire crystal is clean and free of notable imperfections, while the stainless steel case, bezel, original blue hornback crocodile strap, and Audemars Piguet deployant clasp all present very well with only light signs of careful ownership.

Please review the photos carefully, as they form part of the description and accurately represent the condition of the watch.

Included With Watch

Included with the watch are the Audemars Piguet presentation box, outer box, and Extract from the Archives.

Why We Like It

The Royal Oak Offshore permanently changed the luxury sports watch landscape by proving that bold proportions and unapologetic design could coexist with haute horlogerie finishing. While the original Royal Oak emphasized elegance, the Offshore introduced a more muscular personality that has since become one of Audemars Piguet's defining collections. Today, the early 42-millimeter references remain the benchmark against which later Offshore models are measured.

Among those references, the "Navy" has become one of the collection's enduring classics. The contrast between the white Méga Tapisserie dial and rich blue accents gives the watch a distinctive identity without feeling overly aggressive, while the balanced 42-millimeter case preserves the proportions that made the original Offshore such a success. Powered by the dependable Caliber 3126/3840 and paired with its original blue hornback strap, this is the kind of Offshore that appeals equally to longtime Audemars Piguet enthusiasts and collectors looking to add one of the model's most recognizable configurations to their collection.

Full Specifications

• Reference Number: 26170ST.OO.D305CR.01
• Model: Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph "Navy"
• Movement: Audemars Piguet Caliber 3126/3840
• Case Material: Stainless steel
• Case Size: 42 millimeter
• Water Resistance: 100 meters
• Power Reserve: Approximately 55 hours
• Dial: White Méga Tapisserie with blue chronograph registers and blue Arabic numerals
• Year: 2008
• Strap: Original blue hornback crocodile strap
• Clasp: Audemars Piguet deployant clasp
• Location: Fort Worth, Texas

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