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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph “Panda” in Stainless Steel, 42mm, featuring a Striking Silvery White “Clous de Paris” Grande Tapisserie Dial with Contrasting Black Chronograph Sub-Dials, Applied Luminescent Arabic Numerals and White Gold Royal Oak Hands with Luminescent Coating, Large Red Central Chronograph Seconds Hand, 30-Minute Counter at 9 o’clock, 12-Hour Counter at 6 o’clock, Small Running Seconds at 12 o’clock, Magnified Date Display at 3 o’clock, and Silver Inner Flange with Tachymeter Scale highlighted by Black Numerals and Red Accents. Powered by the Self-Winding Audemars Piguet Calibre 3126/3840 Automatic Chronograph Movement, composed of 365 parts with 59 jewels, variable-inertia balance and oscillating weight mounted on ceramic ball bearings, fitted on the Iconic Stainless Steel Royal Oak Offshore Bracelet with Double Fold-Over Deployant Buckle.
The “Panda” dial configuration is the defining visual signature of this Royal Oak Offshore, combining the crisp silvery white Grande Tapisserie surface with deep black counters and vivid red chronograph accents for one of the most recognizable and sporty layouts in the Offshore family. The contrast is exceptionally strong without becoming busy, and the red central seconds hand, red sub-dial markings and tachymeter accents add just enough energy to the otherwise monochromatic design. The 42mm stainless steel case retains the unmistakable Offshore architecture with its octagonal bezel, exposed screws, muscular crown guards and integrated bracelet, while alternating brushed and polished finishes emphasize every facet of Gérald Genta’s original Royal Oak design language in a much bolder, more aggressive form.
At the heart of the watch is the AP Calibre 3126/3840, a sophisticated self-winding chronograph movement operating at 21,600 vibrations per hour and incorporating 59 jewels, 365 individual components and approximately 55 hours of power reserve. Its variable-inertia balance and ceramic ball-bearing rotor system reflect Audemars Piguet’s focus on both performance and mechanical refinement. The Panda Offshore has become one of the most desirable visual executions of the classic 42mm Royal Oak Offshore, pairing the legendary AP case and bracelet architecture with a dial that is instantly recognizable from across the room. For collectors who want a quintessential Offshore with real presence, mechanical substance and one of the collection’s strongest dial combinations, this Panda configuration remains an especially compelling and highly sought-after choice. REF# 26170ST.OO.1000ST.01
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