Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 42 (current gen)
26238ST
The Offshore's modern 42 mm chapter, refined for a new generation.
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Overview
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph reference 26238ST represents the current generation of the iconic Offshore line, housed in a 42 mm stainless steel case. Powered by Calibre 4404, it brings contemporary movement architecture to one of watchmaking's most recognisable sport-chronograph silhouettes. Dial options spanning blue, black, and khaki each feature the signature Méga Tapisserie pattern that has defined the Offshore aesthetic since its introduction.
History
The Royal Oak Offshore was conceived in the early 1990s as a bolder, larger interpretation of Gerald Genta's original Royal Oak design, and it quickly established its own identity within the Audemars Piguet catalogue. Over successive generations the line evolved in case size, movement technology, and material diversity while retaining its hallmark octagonal bezel and integrated bracelet language. Reference 26238ST entered production in 2021, marking the Offshore's transition to the in-house Calibre 4404 and a rationalised 42 mm case diameter that sits between the brand's earlier extremes. The reference has since become a cornerstone of the current Offshore offering, appreciated by collectors for its balance of wearability and sporting presence.
Notable points
- Calibre 4404 is an in-house integrated chronograph movement, reflecting Audemars Piguet's continued investment in proprietary movement development.
- The 42 mm stainless steel case offers a more restrained footprint than earlier oversized Offshore references while preserving the line's assertive character.
- Méga Tapisserie dials — available in blue, black, and khaki — provide the textured depth that distinguishes Offshore dials from the finer 'petite tapisserie' of the classic Royal Oak.
- The octagonal bezel secured by eight visible screws remains the defining architectural element inherited directly from the original Royal Oak.
- Introduced in 2021, the 26238ST represents the Offshore's most current design language and movement generation as of its production run.
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