Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph QEII Cup 26406FR.OO.A002CA.01

Reference 26406FR.OO.A002CA.01 is a Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph produced for the QEII Cup, a sailing regatta Audemars Piguet has sponsored for years, in a 44mm 18k rose gold case on a black rubber strap, the largest and most overtly sports-oriented case size the Offshore line is produced in. Regatta editions like this one typically carry specific dial detailing or colourways tied to the event, distinguishing them from the Offshore's standard production references.

At 44mm, this is among the largest cases Audemars Piguet produces at all, and the rose gold construction against a black rubber strap gives the piece real visual weight and contrast on the wrist, a deliberately bold combination compared with the brand's steel Offshore references. The chronograph layout and octagonal bezel architecture remain consistent with every other Royal Oak Offshore, but the gold case changes how the watch wears and photographs considerably compared with the more common steel versions.

Limited or event-tied Offshore references like this QEII Cup edition are produced in smaller numbers than the line's standard catalogue pieces, and sourcing typically depends on timing as much as general availability. Case and strap condition are checked especially closely given the scale and weight of the reference. Given the scale and rarity of an event-tied reference like this, case, dial, and strap are all checked with particular care before any piece is offered to a client. Every piece Clutch sources is independently authenticated through Legit Grails, with condition documented before any commitment. Enquire to discuss availability.