Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph « Elephant » 26470ST

Description

• Elephant Grey

Nicknamed “Elephant” due to the distinctive grey tone of its dial and matching alligator strap, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph reference 26470ST.OO.A104CR.01 stands out as one of the most charismatic and emblematic executions in the Offshore collection. Launched in 2014, it embodies the bold aesthetics and uncompromising technical character that define Audemars Piguet’s approach to high-end sports watchmaking.

Its 42 mm stainless steel case, fitted with black ceramic pushers and screw-down crown, showcases the brand’s hallmark finishing techniques : a meticulous alternation of brushed and mirror-polished surfaces, sharp lines, and a distinctly assertive presence on the wrist. The slate grey “Méga Tapisserie” dial is accented by bold black-lumed Arabic numerals, contrasting subdials, and a peripheral tachymeter scale. Legibility is excellent, while the overall look is unapologetically masculine.

Compared to earlier Offshore models, this version offers a cleaner dial layout thanks to slimmer hour markers and a newly introduced metallic date window frame, enhancements that improve both visual balance and functional clarity.

Fitted with a horned grey hand-stitched alligator strap and secured by a stainless steel AP pin buckle, this watch achieves a striking tonal harmony, one that fully justifies its “Elephant” moniker. Rugged, refined and distinctive, it’s a piece designed for collectors who seek bold personality in their horology.

Offered here in very good condition, this 26470ST from 2014 comes complete with its full original set. A true icon within the Offshore line, both cult and timeless.