The watch present here is the Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Blue dial ref. 25770ST.OO.A001KE.01 with a 42mm by 14.2mm stainless steel case. The blue dial of the watch exhibits Audemars Piguet's classic and iconic Petite Tapisserie, and perfectly complements it with chronographs that are in a darker shade of grey.

This particular example has just recently come back from a complete maintenance service by Audemars Piguet which also included a full refinishing of the case and buckle. Furthermore, this timepiece comes with the original octogonal leather box as well as a newer style wooden box. While the original certificate has been lost during its lifetime, the watch comes accompagnied by an official Extract from the Archives.

It's evident why the Royal Oak Offshore was called "The Beast" when it was first released in 1993 because of its larger size compared to the Royal Oak series, or any other popular watches out at the time. It is powered by calibre AP 2226/2840, capable of approximately 42 hours of power reserve, and up to 100m of water resistance. The movement is capable as well of many functions including date, chronograph, and a tachymeter. This Offshore Chronograph reference comes with a textile strap, however, with the type of lug junction that the watch uses, straps can be easily interchangeable. You can interchange between the leather for a more formal event, the textile for a sportier activity, or even a rubber strap if you wish to go diving. The Royal Oak Offshore model is a perfect blend of a more traditional watch such as the Royal Oak, along with a sportier essence. It's a watch that has remained iconic ever since its inception and will continue to be one of the staples of the Audemars Piguet brand.

In 1972 when Audemars Piguet introduced the first Royal Oak, it caused quite a controversy. It was disruptive in design, with visible screws and gaskets, an integrated bracelet, and an exorbitant price tag that exceeded the prices of even Patek Phillipe and the Rolex Submariner, which at the time were gold standards. Not long after however, It became clear to the community that the Royal Oak represented the pinnacle of watchmaking, or in other words described as "Haute Horlogerie", the highest level of watchmaking, characterized by complicated movements and decorative finishing techniques. Later in 1993, the Offshore model was launched as an anniversary celebration of the classic Royal Oak, another staple of Audemars Piguet's brand. It was clear to the industry that the Royal Oak was here to stay, and to this day, It has become one of, if not the most iconic watches in the entire industry.

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