Audemars Piguet expands Royal Oak Offshore collection with two Selfwinding Chronographs in titanium and ceramic
Audemars Piguet has expanded its Royal Oak Offshore collection with new titanium and ceramic self-winding chronographs. The article details the history of the brand and the design evolution of the Royal Oak line since its 1972 debut.
Why it matters
Luxury watchmaking represents a significant intersection of traditional craftsmanship, industrial design, and global high-end consumer markets.
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 43mm offers a robust aesthetic for the modern man (All photos: Audemars Piguet)
When two childhood friends — Jules Louis Audemars and Edward Auguste Piguet — registered Audemars Piguet as a watch enterprise back in 1875, they had no idea the business would grow to become one of the most respected names in haute horlogerie more than 150 years later.
While some strive to produce the next headline-making timepiece, Audemars Piguet cemented its reputation as an industry trailblazer with the introduction of its Royal Oak in 1972. A wristwatch with an octagonal bezel and stainless steel construction was completely unheard of to a generation so accustomed to luxury timekeeping devices forged from gold and platinum. Though unusual, this groundbreaking innovation helped the manufacture rise to prominence, with experts and connoisseurs commending its exceptional craftsmanship, mechanical mastery and revolutionary design.
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