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unknown · 14 January 2006, 09:38 PM

The first AP Royal Oak was made in 1972 and was designed by Gerald Genta Who also designed the Patek Philippe Nautilus.
The Royal Oak was the first 'expensive' steel sportswatch on the market.

In 1993 they made the first Offhore.
The case is 46 mm in diameter and 14 mm high, the entire watch weighs 240 gram. Today those messures do not seem to be too big but in '93 it was a monster.

The movement is the 2226/2840 (JLC base)

Basically it's a JLC 889/1 running at 21'600 A/h instead of 28'800. It's automatic, 26 mm in diameter, 3.25 mm high, has 33 jewels and a power reserve of 45 hours

Case, bracelet, dial, just everything is the best you can get.
I don't know other sportswatches that are finished as good as those AP's.

AP made around 250 offshores in 1993 but today they make around 3500 offshores per year. (Total AP production is about 21.000)
So 3500 pce is nothing compared to the Rolex submariner production but it's 1400% more than the first production year.
The last years those watches are real hot. I personally know a few Panerai collectors who sold a few Panerai's to buy a ROO.

This watch is imo the best sportswatch you can get !
I had several watches in the last 10 years. Probably every sports rolex, Some Breitling, Omega. Vacheron's Offshore.
Tried others like Breguet XXI and some JLC for a few weeks
But I get the most pleasure from the Audemars Piguet Offshore.

Some More pics

JJ Irani · 15 January 2006, 03:19 AM

Thanks, Bruno!!

Excellent update and pics. Have always admired the RO....but specially like the TT version with the greyish/blue checker dial.

worktolivelife · 15 January 2006, 04:30 AM

JEEEZZ another "one day" watch

thats some heavy artilary there! lovely!

steve

padi56 · 15 January 2006, 04:39 AM

Great pictures but IMO watch picture look better crown up.Not a huge fan of the RO but a well built reliable watch.

unknown · 15 January 2006, 06:44 AM

I already had a few of those Offshores.
Sold a few and will sell 2 more.
I'm saving for my dreamwatch :)

TARDIS · 15 January 2006, 02:26 PM

Just a thought.......

How do you unscrew the hexagonal screws that have a hexagonal countersink?

Duh?

worktolivelife · 15 January 2006, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TARDIS

Just a thought.......

How do you unscrew the hexagonal screws that have a hexagonal countersink?

Duh?

I believe the actual screw comes from the underside, and what you can see on the bezal is really the nut?

steve

JJ Irani · 16 January 2006, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by worktolivelife

I believe the actual screw comes from the underside, and what you can see on the bezal is really the nut?

steve

Hmmmmm.....doesn't that just remind you of someone you know!!!

Goodwatch · 1 November 2006, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by worktolivelife

I believe the actual screw comes from the underside, and what you can see on the bezal is really the nut?

steve

Yes. It's called a patent screw. Cartier has a similar construction on their Santos line.

Tony-GB · 4 October 2008, 02:39 AM

Great review & great pics

Terry Newton · 4 October 2008, 03:38 AM

Not a fan but like the solid stainless steel one that you bought. It's a sharp looking watch. Nice review.

Terry Newton

jwl-2 · 1 November 2006, 07:36 AM

In the sixth dimension, you should have known!

Submarino · 7 October 2009, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TARDIS

Just a thought.......

How do you unscrew the hexagonal screws that have a hexagonal countersink?

Duh?

The hexagonal screws have a very long thread that go all the way through the bezel, gasket and case. What you unscrew are actually the nuts that are on the back of the case.They look like little pipes with a fine thread inside.

By the way, here's mine. Enjoy!!!

RogerF · 19 January 2006, 03:09 PM

I am so in love with ROOs.....one day..... oh yes, it will be mine

BmwA5H · 4 October 2008, 03:43 AM

hmmmmm . . . Very robust lookin watches ! nice
Prefer the Gold though,

golfball123 · 4 October 2008, 08:48 AM

very nice n pricey...........

abigsecret · 5 October 2008, 04:44 PM

Love it love it love it! Oh, one day..... maybe, hopefully, in my dreams!

Watch_Me · 6 October 2008, 08:42 AM

The Offshores are one of the best looking watches ever. I personally love the Rubens Barrichello II in Titanium and Rose Gold! Anyone have one for sale at MSRP?? haha

onkyo · 7 October 2008, 12:58 PM

Have a SS one coming in the mail (literally)!!!

watchknutt · 7 October 2008, 03:20 PM

Just sold mine but still have some great photos if anyone cares to see... 2008 series.

Spencer · 26 December 2008, 12:07 PM

I love mine too. Here's a pic....

Tony-GB · 8 October 2009, 04:10 AM

Thought I'd share some pics:

submariner16610 · 29 October 2009, 06:22 AM

I love that watch royal oak offshore in steel.I'm saving money for that.I just want to clarify what's the difference of the offshore compared to the royal oak chrono steel?Aside from the size and date location,is the rest thesame? some saY it's same. some say the movement are different and the clasp and bracelet are different. I'm confused. I'm comparing the ro chrono in steel and the roo in steel...

boa2 · 2 November 2009, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by submariner16610

I love that watch royal oak offshore in steel.I'm saving money for that.I just want to clarify what's the difference of the offshore compared to the royal oak chrono steel?Aside from the size and date location,is the rest thesame? some saY it's same. some say the movement are different and the clasp and bracelet are different. I'm confused. I'm comparing the ro chrono in steel and the roo in steel...

The bracelets, clasps, cases, movements...completely different watches.

topcat30093 · 27 December 2008, 03:41 AM

I can't say that I'm fan of the ROO.
I would be most interested to read what it is that most fans admire about it.
Is it the construction,the movement, the size,the readability, the comfort when you wear it,the operation of the buttons or something else?
I am not taking the mickey in anyway I would just like to know.
One of my friends would dearly love to own one of these watches

Spencer · 27 December 2008, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topcat30093

I can't say that I'm fan of the ROO.
I would be most interested to read what it is that most fans admire about it.
Is it the construction,the movement, the size,the readability, the comfort when you wear it,the operation of the buttons or something else?
I am not taking the mickey in anyway I would just like to know.
One of my friends would dearly love to own one of these watches

Many things. To me it's the history of the piece, the history/presitge of Audemars Piguet, and the fact that to me it's the ultimate sports watch. On a negative side, it is quit big and heavy, so comfort is not A+ like many Rolex models.

Mrdi · 27 December 2008, 04:01 AM

In the OP pic it appears the numbers increase in size as they move from 1-12.
If so that is very cool.

topcat30093 · 27 December 2008, 11:26 PM

Thanks Spence, what for you makes it the Ultimate Sports watch. Compared to say the Daytona (apart from having a date LOL) or Panerai etc?

Spencer · 29 December 2008, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topcat30093

Thanks Spence, what for you makes it the Ultimate Sports watch. Compared to say the Daytona (apart from having a date LOL) or Panerai etc?

That’s a good question. I mean to each their own, but I just feel that the AP’s classic yet individualistic styling, prestige, and ruggedness, really set it apart. I know that watches like the Sub have been around for years, but I think that when the original Royal Oak and Patek Nautilus came out back in the 70’s, it really started the sports watch craze. Additionally I like the fact that most people don’t really even know what it is. I mean when you see it, it is big, and has a presence, so watch novices can appreciate it, however I’d be willing to be that most people wouldn’t necessarily think it’s any pricier than say a Sub, because not as many people are familiar with Audemars Piguet.

As far as comparing it to a Daytona, well I have a Daytona too, and I love it. It’s funny cause I ma more paranoid wearing my Daytona than the AP. I mean the AP is HUGE, so you can scratch it easily, but I think that the polished links of the Daytona for some reason I am far more careful when I wear it over the AP ROO.

Dylan Wade · 29 December 2008, 10:13 PM

Just picked up on this thread after visiting a few AP dealers here in Hong Kong over lunch.

I'm pretty much set in making my #3 watch a AP Royal Oak Offshore. The obvious question now is which one, although the prices start from Very HIGH and quickly go to Very Very HIGH.

I'm looking at the classic all SS models with the whiteface in mind but was shown both a SS model with leather strap and a Rubber dialed version.

Whaever the decison I think judging from what I currently have tis watch would be my weekend/Casual watch only as its just too BIG to go with a shirt an Tie IMO.

any thoughts to which one and my comments above would be appreciated..........

14 January 2006, 09:38 PM	#1
unknown "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 2,868	Audemars Piguet Offshore The first AP Royal Oak was made in 1972 and was designed by Gerald Genta Who also designed the Patek Philippe Nautilus. The Royal Oak was the first 'expensive' steel sportswatch on the market. In 1993 they made the first Offhore. The case is 46 mm in diameter and 14 mm high, the entire watch weighs 240 gram. Today those messures do not seem to be too big but in '93 it was a monster. The movement is the 2226/2840 (JLC base) Basically it's a JLC 889/1 running at 21'600 A/h instead of 28'800. It's automatic, 26 mm in diameter, 3.25 mm high, has 33 jewels and a power reserve of 45 hours Case, bracelet, dial, just everything is the best you can get. I don't know other sportswatches that are finished as good as those AP's. AP made around 250 offshores in 1993 but today they make around 3500 offshores per year. (Total AP production is about 21.000) So 3500 pce is nothing compared to the Rolex submariner production but it's 1400% more than the first production year. The last years those watches are real hot. I personally know a few Panerai collectors who sold a few Panerai's to buy a ROO. This watch is imo the best sportswatch you can get ! I had several watches in the last 10 years. Probably every sports rolex, Some Breitling, Omega. Vacheron's Offshore. Tried others like Breguet XXI and some JLC for a few weeks But I get the most pleasure from the Audemars Piguet Offshore. Some More pics

15 January 2006, 03:19 AM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Thanks, Bruno!! Excellent update and pics. Have always admired the RO....but specially like the TT version with the greyish/blue checker dial. __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

15 January 2006, 04:39 AM	#4
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,045	Great pictures but IMO watch picture look better crown up.Not a huge fan of the RO but a well built reliable watch. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

4 October 2008, 02:39 AM	#10
Tony-GB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Oxfordshire, UK Watch: 116680 & 116622 Posts: 3,953	Great review & great pics __________________ "...why oh why, didn't I take the blue pill...?" http://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ www.cheetah.org

4 October 2008, 03:38 AM	#11
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	Not a fan but like the solid stainless steel one that you bought. It's a sharp looking watch. Nice review. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

15 January 2006, 04:30 AM	#3
worktolivelife "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,365	JEEEZZ another "one day" watch thats some heavy artilary there! lovely! steve __________________ MEMBER NO.142

15 January 2006, 06:44 AM	#5
unknown "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 2,868	I already had a few of those Offshores. Sold a few and will sell 2 more. I'm saving for my dreamwatch :)

15 January 2006, 02:26 PM	#6
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	Just a thought....... How do you unscrew the hexagonal screws that have a hexagonal countersink? Duh?

1 November 2006, 07:36 AM	#12
jwl-2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 29	In the sixth dimension, you should have known!

19 January 2006, 03:09 PM	#14
RogerF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Duh! Location: Toronto Canada Watch: a gonna do? Posts: 2,573	I am so in love with ROOs.....one day..... oh yes, it will be mine

4 October 2008, 03:43 AM	#15
BmwA5H "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: United Kingdom Watch: Rolex 16618 Posts: 704	hmmmmm . . . Very robust lookin watches ! nice Prefer the Gold though,

4 October 2008, 08:48 AM	#16
golfball123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: thailand / m'sia Watch: YG DD & GMT,TT SUB Posts: 1,265	very nice n pricey...........

5 October 2008, 04:44 PM	#17
abigsecret "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Mireyna Location: s o t r Watch: your back! Posts: 2,282	Love it love it love it! Oh, one day..... maybe, hopefully, in my dreams! __________________ #6267 He who knows no foreign language does not know his own.-Goethe

6 October 2008, 08:42 AM	#18
Watch_Me Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MA Posts: 24	The Offshores are one of the best looking watches ever. I personally love the Rubens Barrichello II in Titanium and Rose Gold! Anyone have one for sale at MSRP?? haha

7 October 2008, 12:58 PM	#19
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Have a SS one coming in the mail (literally)!!!

7 October 2008, 03:20 PM	#20
watchknutt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: YYZ Posts: 14	Just sold mine but still have some great photos if anyone cares to see... 2008 series.

26 December 2008, 12:07 PM	#21
Spencer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: US Posts: 1,338	I love mine too. Here's a pic.... __________________ I'm a perpetual kind of guy Resident Audemars Piguet Fanatic

29 October 2009, 06:22 AM	#23
submariner16610 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: united states Watch: submariner,daytona Posts: 707	I love that watch royal oak offshore in steel.I'm saving money for that.I just want to clarify what's the difference of the offshore compared to the royal oak chrono steel?Aside from the size and date location,is the rest thesame? some saY it's same. some say the movement are different and the clasp and bracelet are different. I'm confused. I'm comparing the ro chrono in steel and the roo in steel...

27 December 2008, 03:41 AM	#25
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,450	I can't say that I'm fan of the ROO. I would be most interested to read what it is that most fans admire about it. Is it the construction,the movement, the size,the readability, the comfort when you wear it,the operation of the buttons or something else? I am not taking the mickey in anyway I would just like to know. One of my friends would dearly love to own one of these watches __________________

27 December 2008, 04:01 AM	#27
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	In the OP pic it appears the numbers increase in size as they move from 1-12. If so that is very cool.

27 December 2008, 11:26 PM	#28
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,450	Thanks Spence, what for you makes it the Ultimate Sports watch. Compared to say the Daytona (apart from having a date LOL) or Panerai etc? __________________

29 December 2008, 10:13 PM	#30
Dylan Wade Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: BC, Canada Watch: EXP II Posts: 545	Just picked up on this thread after visiting a few AP dealers here in Hong Kong over lunch. I'm pretty much set in making my #3 watch a AP Royal Oak Offshore. The obvious question now is which one, although the prices start from Very HIGH and quickly go to Very Very HIGH. I'm looking at the classic all SS models with the whiteface in mind but was shown both a SS model with leather strap and a Rubber dialed version. Whaever the decison I think judging from what I currently have tis watch would be my weekend/Casual watch only as its just too BIG to go with a shirt an Tie IMO. any thoughts to which one and my comments above would be appreciated..........

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