Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph “Bucherer BLUE” 26471SR.OO.D101CR.01 – A Bold Fusion of Heritage and Modernity

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph “Bucherer BLUE” Edition (Reference 26471SR.OO.D101CR.01) is a rare and distinguished timepiece born from the celebrated collaboration between Audemars Piguet and luxury retailer Bucherer. This limited edition chronograph exemplifies the signature muscularity of the Royal Oak Offshore collection while embracing refined elegance through the use of stainless steel and 18kt rose gold.

The watch features a commanding 42mm case, punctuated by the iconic octagonal rose gold bezel with exposed hexagonal screws. The bezel sits atop a black “Méga Tapisserie” dial, exclusively designed for the Bucherer BLUE line, featuring luminous Arabic numerals, rose gold Royal Oak hands, and three recessed sub-dials for chronograph functionality (12-hour, 30-minute, and small seconds). A date window at 3 o’clock, framed in gold, complements the functional appeal.

Powering this horological powerhouse is the Audemars Piguet Caliber 3126/3840, a selfwinding automatic movement comprising 365 components, 59 jewels, and offering a power reserve of approximately 50 hours. It features a modular chronograph architecture by Dubois-Dépraz, integrated onto AP’s in-house base movement (Caliber 3120). This high-performance engine oscillates at 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz) and features a 22kt gold monobloc rotor, bidirectional winding, and a stop-seconds mechanism for precise time setting.

The robust stainless steel and rose gold case is paired with a black alligator leather strap, finished with contrast stitching and secured by a rose gold and steel AP folding clasp. The tachymeter scale on the rehaut enhances its chronograph functionality and sporty heritage, while the rose gold accents elevate it to a piece of haute horlogerie.  

This Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore “Bucherer BLUE” Chronograph merges cutting-edge performance with a unique aesthetic tailored for modern collectors. A piece that is as dynamic as it is luxurious, it represents the peak of Swiss watchmaking prowess and design innovation—a must-have for AP enthusiasts and connoisseurs of distinctive limited editions. 

Edition: Bucherer BLUE Special Edition

Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds, Chronograph, Date, Tachymeter

CONDITION:

This Timepiece is in Unworn Condition Complete with Box & Papers Accompanied with a full Two-Year Warranty from Date of Purchase and a Full Value Appraisal