Cover Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 37mm watch in titanium with a turquoise Tapisserie dial
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 37mm watch in titanium with a turquoise Tapisserie dial
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Audemars Piguet’s new 37mm Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph arrives in vivid sun-drenched hues—and with a new movement that changes the conversation
There are watches that have to earn their place in horological history over many years, and then there are those that come in swinging. The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore belongs squarely to the latter. Released in 1993, the design—the brainchild of Emmanuel Gueit—was a deliberate provocation. Oversized, rubber-gasketed and unapologetically muscular, it made watchmaking purists baulk and earned it its nickname “The Beast”, which was not meant as a compliment. And yet, the Royal Oak Offshore endured, because it was never designed to court approval; it was meant to speak to a different kind of wearer entirely.
More than thirty years on, Audemars Piguet has done something rather elegant with that legacy. The new 37mm Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph arrives in three vibrant summer-inspired iterations that do not soften the collection’s original character. Instead, these new variants distill it, directing that same daring energy towards a format that is lighter, more versatile and newly powered by the manufacture’s most contemporary chronograph movement.
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Above Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 37mm watch in titanium with a pink Tapisserie dial and a stainless steel bezel set with 32 diamonds
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 37mm watch in titanium with a pink Tapisserie dial and a stainless steel bezel set with 32 diamonds
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At the heart of these three new references is Calibre 6401, developed entirely in-house over five years. It replaces Calibre 2385, a movement that had anchored the Royal Oak chronographs since 1997—nearly three decades of faithful service. While both are selfwinding integrated column wheel chronographs with vertical clutches, Calibre 6401, which beats at a frequency of 4 Hz, features a patented version of this system. Its architecture has also been simplified to reduce components, eliminate unnecessary play and lower pressure on the push-pieces. The result is a chronograph that is both more refined and responsive, further elevated by a 55-hour power reserve.
What the new 37mm Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph also brings is visibility—something absent from the 37mm models until now. A sapphire caseback replaces what was previously solid, revealing the movement’s Côtes de Genève finishing, alternating satin-brushed and polished surfaces, and oscillating weight in 22k pink gold with dark grey nickel anthracite coating. It is a meaningful change for a collection that is known for its bold, rugged exterior—now, it reveals its inner sophistication as well.
Above Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 37mm watch in pink gold with a light blue Tapisserie dial and a diamond-set bezel
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 37mm watch in pink gold with a light blue Tapisserie dial and a diamond-set bezel
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The design updates across all three references are considered rather than sweeping. The case is now slightly thinner than that of its predecessor, with a bezel that curves from 6 to 12 o’clock, lending the profile a more flowing quality. This sense of fluidity is mirrored in the redesigned push-piece guards with newly polished angles that transition smoothly into the case middle. On the dial, the Tapisserie pattern presents enlarged squares while the hands feature a new bathtub profile. In subtle counterpoint to the enlarged Arabic numerals, luminescent hour markers sit on the inner bezel. The date window has also moved from the 4:30 position to 6 o’clock—a small revision, but one that restores visual harmony to the dial. Each variant comes fitted with an interchangeable rubber strap embossed on the underside with the Audemars Piguet monogram.
While all three timepieces share the same DNA, each exudes a distinct vibe thanks to its unique combination of vibrant colour and precious materials. The first reference marks the debut of a titanium case in a 37mm Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph, delivering a single, unified composition with its turquoise dial, counters and strap sitting in perfect harmony with the contrasting rhodium-toned numerals and white gold hands. It is the most pared-back of the trio—and arguably the most striking for it.
Above Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 37mm watch in titanium with a turquoise Tapisserie dial
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 37mm watch in titanium with a turquoise Tapisserie dial
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The second is also in titanium, but here, a stainless steel bezel set with 32 brilliant-cut diamonds—totalling approximately 1 carat—introduces a decidedly different register. The bright pink dial, counters and strap are bold without tipping into excess, kept in check by white luminescent hands and numerals that prioritise legibility. Completing the trio is a variant that trades the titanium case for one in pink gold, teaming it with a light blue dial and a diamond-set bezel echoing the embellished titanium model’s approximately 1 carat of stones. Pink gold thread encircles the tone-on-tone counters while blue luminescent material on the hands and numerals glows green after dark—a practical detail amid the deliberate opulence.
As Audemars Piguet CEO Ilaria Resta puts it: “First launched in 1993, the Royal Oak Offshore emerged from the creative explosion of the 1980s. Today, our new 37mm references are powered by Calibre 6401 and brought to life through vibrant, summer colours that translate this spirit into a contemporary expression of a dynamic and individual style.” It is a statement that captures something true about the Royal Oak Offshore’s ongoing relevance. The collection has always attracted those who wear watches as a form of self-expression rather than mere status signalling—those for whom a watch should keep up, whether its wearer is at the wheel of a racing boat or somewhere considerably more glamorous. The 37mm size and fresh colour palette extend that conversation to a wider audience without diluting the proposition.
The Royal Oak Offshore remains, at its core, a bold and unapologetic collection. The new 37mm Selfwinding Chronographs do not change that; they simply add another compelling chapter to its enduring legacy.
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Annabel Tan is the Editor of Watches and Jewellery at Tatler Singapore, where she covers all things luxury timepieces and fine jewellery across both print and digital platforms. She is also the Editor of Tatler GMT Singapore, a role that deepens her fascination with the ever-evolving world of watchmaking. Outside of work, she’s usually on the hunt for her next favourite watch that she can’t afford, planning her next beach getaway, or catching up on the latest Formula 1 race.
