Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph 41 Rose Gold

Name: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph 41 Rose Gold
Brand: Audemars Piguet
SKU: 26240OR

26240OR

The Royal Oak chronograph refined in 41 mm rose gold.

Estimated market value

$106,500

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Overview

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph 41 in 18k rose gold, reference 26240OR, represents a mature evolution of the iconic octagonal-bezel sports watch first conceived by Gérald Genta in 1972. Introduced in 2022, the 41 mm case pairs the warmth of rose gold with the architectural Grande Tapisserie dial, available in both black and blue executions. At its heart sits Calibre 4401, an in-house flyback chronograph movement that marks a significant technical step forward for the Royal Oak chronograph family.

History

The Royal Oak Chronograph line has been a cornerstone of Audemars Piguet's catalogue since the 1990s, evolving through successive case sizes and movements. The 26240 reference generation, launched in the early 2020s, introduced Calibre 4401 — AP's first in-house integrated flyback chronograph movement — across steel, white gold, and rose gold variants. The 26240OR in rose gold quickly became one of the most sought-after references in the generation, appreciated for the interplay between the warm metal and the deep-toned dials. Its continued production underscores the enduring commercial and horological relevance of the Royal Oak Chronograph.

Notable points

Case crafted entirely in 18k rose gold, measuring 41 mm — a size that broadened the Royal Oak Chronograph's appeal compared with earlier 41 mm steel references.
Calibre 4401 is Audemars Piguet's first fully integrated, in-house flyback chronograph movement, replacing the long-serving column-wheel Calibre 2385.
The Grande Tapisserie dial — a hallmark of the Royal Oak since 1972 — is executed in both black and blue variants for this reference.
The eight-sided bezel with its exposed hexagonal screws remains faithful to Gérald Genta's original 1972 design language.
Flyback functionality allows the chronograph to be reset and restarted in a single pusher action, a complication historically associated with high-end pilot and sport watches.