Royal Oak Offshore Singapore Grand Prix Chronograph

New models

In celebration of the first ever Grand Prix to be raced in Singapore, in the city itself and also by night, Audemars Piguet presents a limited edition of a dream watch for speed-lovers: the Royal Oak Offshore Singapore Grand Prix Chronograph.

This newcomer to the extreme sports collection bears eloquent witness to the symbiotic relationship between the automotive and watch industries. The same concern for detail, the same obsession with design and the tireless pursuit of mechanical perfection: such are the common denominators between these two worlds. Consistently cultivating close ties with Formula 1 motor racing through its exceptional partnerships with Rubens Barrichello and Jarno Trulli, as well as with luxury cars through its association with Maserati, Audemars Piguet simply had to be part of the action in Singapore on September 28th.

High-tech materials

Forged carbon was a deliberate choice for the case middle of the Royal Oak Offshore Singapore Grand Prix Chronograph, inspired by the aerofoils, vents and other appendages of the gleaming Formula 1 cars, this sophisticated material stems from a lengthy and meticulous development process. It is composed of carbon fibres compressed at high temperature. The molecular structure thus obtained ensures a winning blend of lightness, resistance and hardness. Machining an extremely dense carbon also creates a distinctive appearance admirably highlighted by the steel bezel and its studs, while eight black PVD-coated steel screws underscore the legendary octagonal shape.

While some truly impressive engines throb beneath the hood of Formula 1 cars, the movement powering the Royal Oak Offshore Singapore Grand Prix Chronograph is no less exceptional. The exclusive selfwinding Audemars Piguet Calibre 3126 combines sturdiness, reliability and rating precision.

Technical specifications

Reference
26190OS.OO.D003CU.01
Limited edition of 250

Movement
Calibre: 3126/3840, selfwinding
Total diameter: 29.94 mm (131/4 lignes)
Casing-diameter: 26 mm
Thickness: 7.16 mm
59 jewels
365 parts
Power reserve: up to 60 hours
Cadence of the balance:
21,600 vibrations per hour
Variable-inertia balance with eight inertia-blocks and flat balance-spring
Geneva-type mobile balance-spring stud holder
Three-position winding stem
Finishing: all parts decorated by hand; mainplate rhodium-plated, bevelled and circular-grained, bridges adorned with “côtes de Genève” motif

Case
Forged carbon case with steel bezel and black PVD-coated steel screws
Diameter: 42 mm
Thickness: 14.7 mm
Caseback engraved with the inscription Royal Oak Offshore – Limited Edition – Singapore GP 2008
Water-resistance: 100 m

Dial
Red, with exclusive “Méga Tapisserie” motif
Small seconds, black 30-minute counter
(at 9 o’clock) and 12-hour counter
(at 6 o’clock)
Luminescent numerals and hour and minute hands

Strap Hand-sewn perforated black leather with stainless steel AP folding clasp

Functions
Hours and minutes
Small seconds
Chronograph with central seconds hand, 30-minute and 12-hour counters
Flange with tachometric scale
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