Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph "The Beast" 25th Anniversary Ref. 26237ST.OO.1000ST.01 (SOLD)

Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph “The Beast” 25th Anniversary

Ref. 26237ST.OO.1000ST.01

This specific execution of the Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph is a direct descendant of the 1993 original that earned its nickname through sheer audacity—a 42 mm statement in stainless steel that refused to apologize for its presence.

But its bloodline runs deeper still: the Offshore traces back to the Royal Oak itself, the 1972 revolution designed by the legendary Gérald Genta that shattered every convention of luxury watchmaking. Where Genta's original dared to put steel on equal footing with precious metals, the Offshore took that defiance further—bigger, bolder, and built for a generation that wanted presence without compromise.

Design & Dial

Released in 2017 to mark the Offshore's 25th anniversary, this re-edition distills everything that made "The Beast" legendary: the iconic octagonal bezel, integrated bracelet architecture, and that unmistakable blue "Petite Tapisserie" dial that catches light like rippled water.

The dial is a study in controlled complexity—three blue chronograph subdials floating over the textured surface, white-gold applied hour markers, and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating. It's legible without being obvious, technical without feeling cold.

The blue inner bezel frames the composition perfectly, echoing the original 1993 design vocabulary while benefiting from two decades of refinement in finishing and proportions.

Movement & Wearability

Behind the solid caseback sits AP's automatic Calibre 3126/3840—a robust chronograph movement with column-wheel architecture and approximately 50 hours of power reserve. It's the kind of movement that handles daily wear without fuss: precise, serviceable, and built to the standards that justify the Royal Oak name.

The bracelet integration remains one of the finest executions in modern watchmaking—each link flows seamlessly into the case, creating a unified sculpture that wears surprisingly well despite the 42 mm footprint.

Why It Matters

On the wrist, this is wearable iconography. The Offshore has matured from provocateur to pillar of the sport-luxury category, and the 26237ST proves why: it commands attention without screaming, delivers technical substance without pretension, and carries twenty-five years of collector credibility.

For those who understand the lineage—from Genta's 1972 masterpiece to the 1993 Beast to this refined tribute—this watch represents the evolution of a design language that changed the industry forever.

Condition & Set

This example presents in fantastic like-new condition, worn only a handful of times with minimal signs of use. It arrives with full links, original warranty card, and an AP leather travel box. While the original presentation box is absent, the watch itself tells the complete story: a modern classic that bridges 1972's revolution, 1993's rebellion, and today's refined tastes.

Key Details

• Model: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph "The Beast" 25th Anniversary

• Reference: 26237ST.OO.1000ST.01

• Case: Stainless Steel, 42mm

• Dial: Blue "Petite Tapisserie" with blue chronograph subdials

• Movement: Audemars Piguet Calibre 3126/3840, automatic chronograph

• Power Reserve: 50 hours (approx.)

• Year: 2017 (25th Anniversary Edition)

• Condition: Like-new, worn handful of times

• Set: Full links, original warranty card, AP leather travel box (original box not included)

• Location: Dubai, UAE

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