Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 2014

KIH · 2014-03-15T13:01:01Z

First look at Audemars Piguet SIHH 2014 novelties. Live photos and comparisons of Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 42mm updates.

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KIH provides an exclusive first look at Audemars Piguet's 2014 SIHH novelties, featuring live photographs and detailed comparisons. This article offers invaluable insights into the design evolution of the Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 42mm, highlighting key updates and the overall wearability of the new collection. Collectors can appreciate the side-by-side analysis of old and new references.

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Thanks to Audemar Piguet Ginza Boutique, I had a wonderful opportunity to handle and take pics of some of the novelties. Take a look at those wonderful new pieces:

1. Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 42mm

This is the old version profile. Check out the shape of the crown guard. And the pusher material was rubber.

The new edition has slight curve protecting the crown from above, and the pusher and the crown are made of ceramic (was rubber).

Old version dial (see the difference in the subdials and a bit thicker numeral index.

Now with display back.

The older version back.

Let me show you variety of the new ROOs.

I think this is cool.

Is it me or are the new ROOs more pleasant to wear? Maybe I am getting used to the bigger watches, but I noticed the lug edge fits better on the wrist curve.... Just try it.

Not bad at all...

Wow, heavy hitter...

And, hello heavier hitter!

2. Royal Oak Offshore Quartz.

37mm

Pink Gold case

Beautiful (for ladies....)

Stainless Steel version

3. Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 44mm

Black ceramic case with new greyish dial, with silver accents.

Ceramic case + Titanium push piece guards (older all black version)

Case back and links are Titanium, too.

Notice the same shape of the crown guard as the 42mm ones.

Forged Carbon case version.

Ceramic case, but slightly different hue (more greyish than black) dial - latest version

Again, let us compare. First, Forged Carbon case... all black dial....

Next, the newer greyish dial in the black ceramic case version.

Black ceramic case, but black, the same dial as the forged carbon case, version - to be discontinued.

Far left Forged Carbon + all black dial and the center greyish dial in the black ceramic case will remain while the far right black dial, black ceramic case is to be discontinued because AP wants to differentiate more the two different material cases versions.

Very, very light.

4. Royal Oak Concept GMT Tourbillon

Thick titanium + ceramic case.

Very easy to eyes, symmetrical design. Pleasant.

Crown position indicator is the trademark of Renaut et Papi movement.

My fav is black version.

More spartan look.

Looks better on my wrist

(BONUS)
5. Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph, Lebron James LE

Pink Gold + Titanium Pusher Piece Guard.

A little bit different shape of the crown guard (from the old or new version).

Diamonds on the pusher.... wow....

Autograph on the display back sapphire glass.

Just wow. So nice to meet in person. If you can, visit the boutique and handle them in person. Very nice new line-up from AP this year. Impressive.

Special thanks to Audemars Piguet Japan:
Mr. Jonathan King, CEO
Mr. William Deuel, Retail Director and Education Asia Pacific
Ms. Junko Kitazaki, Marketing Communication Manager
Mr. Motokazu Kure, Boutique Manager

Thank you!

Ken
This message has been edited by KIH on 2014-03-16 08:18:32 This message has been edited by KIH on 2014-03-16 20:05:21 This message has been edited by MichaelC on 2014-03-24 10:41:10

Key Points from the Discussion

The new 42mm Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph features ceramic pushers and a subtly redesigned crown guard, enhancing both durability and ergonomic comfort, making it more suitable for smaller wrists.
The author's favorite among the new 42mm ROOs is the black dial version with a red stitch strap, while for the 44mm, the forged carbon model is preferred, provided it fits comfortably.
The photo set is praised for accurately capturing the new 44mm ceramic-cased Offshore with the anthracite dial, providing a clear explanation of the various models and comparison photos.
The redesigned crown guards and the transparent case back of the new Offshore models are highlighted as significant improvements.
The LeBron James model is considered too much for some, with the signature on the back being a drawback.
The author notes that the new novelties will be available for sale in various markets soon, with boutiques receiving them from Switzerland.

The Discussion

Ares501 - Mr Green

Mar 15, 2014

There is lot of

varieties to choose from and lot of work to take all photos and bring this live to us Thank you ken for your hard work LeBron piece looks interesting but signature on back is minus for me Best D

KIH

Mar 15, 2014

Thanks...

.. and surprisingly, all are attractive and you would have a hard time to pick one :-) Thanks, Damjan! Ken

ED209

Mar 15, 2014

the AP SIHH '14 novelties

Thanks Ken for sharing these pics of the AP SIHH '14 novelties. I like the redesigned crown guards and the transparent case back of the Offshore models. Can't wait to see these hopefully soon here in SoCal. Regards, ED-209

KIH

Mar 15, 2014

It will be the nearest Audemars Piguet boutique soon....

.. interesting about novelties this year debited in each market is that these "stay" (for sales) and the AP boutique near you will get ones from Swiss soon. Ken

MichaelC

Mar 15, 2014

Excellent report Ken! Some of the finest photos I have seen of the new collections.

We all really appreciate your effort here, I am quite certain of that. Your photo set is the first I have seen that correctly captures the new 44mm ceramic cased Offshore with the anthracite dial. I really appreciate the explanation on the various models and comparison photos. Did you have a favorite version on the new 42mm collection?

KIH

Mar 15, 2014

The 44mm Royal Oak Offshore is quite an eye opener for me...

... carbon or ceramic - that is the problem! Black ceramic with black dial may be a rare piece to collect if you see one Kidding. It is Audemars Piguet Japan's courtesy to let me see all three and compare - very nice of them to let me compare side by side. Oh, and my favorite 42mm is the black one with red stitch strap. Way cool to wear on off time and would love that! Thanks, Michael. Ken