Month: October 2022

Best Replica Audemars Piguet Royal Oak vs. Royal Oak Offshore

Published 28th October 2022 / by ming

When a luxury replica watch brand has a hit on its hands, it is not uncommon for the company to create a spin-off of the popular model. It’s a way to create a fresh, often brasher, version of the watch for a new audience without alienating the fans of the original. Think the Rolex Deepsea to the Sea-Dweller, the Patek Philippe Aquanaut to the Nautilus, the Omega Planet Ocean to the Seamaster Diver 300M.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watches

Differences & Similarities: Royal Oak Vs. Royal Oak Offshore

At first glance, it is easy to spot the design traits shared between Swiss made replica Royal Oak (RO) and the Royal Oak Offshore (ROO); they do, after all, have similar shapes. However, if you look at them side by side, it is clear that the ROO is bulkier in size and personality.

Men’s Royal Oak watches are typically 41mm and smaller, while the men’s Royal Oak Offshore watches are characteristically 42mm and larger. Plus, the vast majority of Royal Oak Offshore models are chronographs, making them even larger on the wrist. Although both watches are undeniably sporty, the Royal Oak Offshore has a bolder design approach, while the Royal Oak takes the subtler route.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak vs Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Replica collection is home to plenty of colors, modern materials like rubber and ceramic, and primarily consists of chronographs and diver’s watches. On the other hand, the Royal Oak models lean more towards traditional metals, leather, and classic colors — plus, the standard Royal Oak features a simple time and date dial. However, it’s important to mention that there are plenty of complicated versions too, such as Royal Oak Chronograph, Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar, and Royal Oak Tourbillon.

What is the Royal Oak Concept?

There is another important Royal Oak collection currently produced by Audemars Piguet: the Royal Oak Concept. AP describes their Best Audemars Piguet Replica collection as “where ultra-modern technical precision meets cutting-edge micro-mechanics to create perfect harmony between case and movement” – and this description certainly holds.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak vs Royal Oak Offshore Diver

While the Royal Oak Offshore collection is a bolder take on the classic Royal Oak, it is within the Royal Oak Concept collection where you will find “halo pieces” featuring state-of-the-art materials, skeletonized movements, flying tourbillons, and minute repeater complications.

The Royal Oak Jumbo

When Audemars Piguet first released the Royal Oak, it became known as the “Jumbo” in some circles due to its larger-than-average size. While 39mm is far from large by today’s watch standards, the name has stuck to describe a particular set of Audemars Piguet Replica Watches.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak vs Royal Oak Offshore Watches

The Royal Oak “Jumbo” is the name given to the original reference 5402ST or to subsequent models that were developed to honor that original reference. Royal Oak Jumbo models have ultra-thin 39mm cases, lack a seconds hand, and most of them are powered by the Caliber 2121 automatic movement. These are officially called the Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin watches by the brand.

Royal Oak Chronograph vs. Royal Oak Offshore

Again, one of the major differences between the pair is the proportion of the watches – the RO Offshore is beefier, heavier, and bolder in style. Additionally, the Royal Oak Offshore high-quality replica watch will have design details such as rubber and/or ceramic-capped chronograph pushers and a visible gasket under the octagonal bezel. The Offshore’s dial is also different as it includes a tachymeter scale and most of them have sub-registers positioned at 6, 9, and 12 o’clock instead of the more traditional 3, 6, 9, layout.

Royal Oak or Offshore?

From traditional and (comparatively) conservative to bold, high-tech, and in-your-face, the various Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Replica Swiss Made collections offer a wealth of diversity on the iconic Royal Oak aesthetic.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak vs Royal Oak Offshore Gold Leather Strap

Provided that you are even partially open to the Royal Oak’s fundamental design language, you will almost certainly find a model that has a place on your wrist.

If your tastes veer more towards oversized watches and punchy designs – or you’re looking for a diving watch – then the Luxury Royal Oak Offshore Replica range would likely be more your speed. Alternatively, if you’re more into the classic 1970’s sport watch de luxe vibe, then the classic Royal Oak line is your best bet. Regardless of which route you go, both the Royal Oak and the Royal Oak Offshore are legendary Audemars Piguet watches that transformed the luxury watch industry, as we know it.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak vs Royal Oak Offshore Carbon Chronograph
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Music Edition

Published 18th October 2022 / by ming

Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak Offshore (ROO) Replica models have undergone many incarnations over the years, and the latest five new releases are inspired by music, but not in the performing artist vein.Available in 37 and 43mm sized cases, the new edition is a visual nod to recording studios There are two models in titanium, two in gem-set 18-carat white gold, and one in black ceramic. The dials all highlight an equaliser/ VU meter motif.

The new ROOs all use automatic in-house movements – the new Calibre 5909 for the 37mm models and Calibre 4309 for the 43mm. Both movements beat at 28,800VPH but the Calibre 4309 has a power reserve of 70 hours as compared to the 60 hours of the 5909. The Best Audemars Piguet Replica Calibre 5909 is based on the 5900.All models have a sapphire case back through which can be seen the 27 carat pink gold oscillating weight with black NAC coating, and a variety of finishing including Côtes de Genève, satin-brushing, circular graining, traits tirés and polished chamfers.

The water resistance is different for the two sizes – 50m for the 37mm models and 100m for the 43mm ones.The two 37mm and 43mm titanium models, and have a blue tapisserie dial with a printed equaliser. The Audemars Piguet Replica Watches bezels are polished and the crystal is curved, as launched in 2021’s Royal Oak Offshore collection, which has been carried through the 43mm models.

Along with the polished white gold AP logo at 12 o’clock are lumed 18 carat white gold hour-markers and hands. Coming on a dial-matched blue interchangeable rubber strap with a ‘mosaic effect’ pattern, you also get three additional straps in turquoise, yellow and green.The 43 mm Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Replica is a continuation of the models launched in 2021 and also comes on an interchangeable blue rubber strap with three extra turquoise, yellow and green rubber straps in the presentation box.

Going up a notch, as it were, next are the two bejewelled white gold models in both sizes. The dials and bezels are set with what is called ‘Harmony’-cut stones, and this time the dial is aventurine. As is the case with the first two models, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Replica monogram and white gold hands and hour markers remain the same.If you’re into the numbers, the 37mm model has166 stones totalling ~3.7 carats, and the 43mm model has 230 stones totalling~6.15 carats.

Both High Quality Audemars Piguet Replica references come on a blue interchangeable strap with a ‘mosaic effect’ motif for the 37mm reference, and come with the same three extra rubber straps as the earlier models.Finally, the fifth new ‘Music’ piece comes in a black ceramic 43mm case. Its equaliser is also printed onto the black tapisserie dial. Along with ceramic are some titanium studs.

It comes on a matching black interchangeable rubber strap and also has the three extra turquoise, yellow, and green rubber straps.

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New Execution of the Royal Oak Minute Repeater Supersonnerie in Titanium

Published 2nd October 2022 / by ming

Royal Oak Minute Repeater Supersonnerie in Titanium, Ref. 26591TI.OO.1252TI.03

The present generation of the Cheap Replica Royal Oak Minute Repeater Supersonnerie was introduced in a titanium version — case and bracelet — with a blue “Grande Tapisserie” dial and in a platinum version — platinum case on an alligator strap — with a black “Grande Tapisserie” dial. The lineup got the superbly desirable titanium addition with a salmon dial late in 2022. Today, Audemars Piguet has dropped yet another titanium version with a smoked grey “Grande Tapisserie” dial, save for the fact that this one, doesn’t have a limitation listed.

At 42mm, the watch follows the formfactor of the other variations released and has a smoked grey “Grande Tapisserie” dial that progressively becomes darker as it reaches towards the perimeter of the dial. The real talking point about the Best Audemars Piguet Replica though is the Supersonnerie mechanism, initially developed and launched in the Royal Oak Concept collection, which gives the Royal Oak Minute Repeater Supersonnerie the volume and resonance typically associated with pocket watches.

What gave the Supersonnerie mechanism these qualities, starts with the patented gongs, case construction and striking regulator. Here the gongs are not attached to the mainplate and are instead mounted to a new device that acts as a soundboard that improves sound transmission and boosts sound amplification.

Next is the striking regulator, redesigned to incorporate an innovative, more flexible anchor system which absorbs shocks and eliminates unwanted noise. There’s also the mechanical modification of the chiming sequence that manages to mediate the Audemars Piguet Replica Watches quarter-hour pause between the chiming of the minutes and the hours, in the instances when the time does not require the striking of the quarter hours. Lastly, the mechanism also has a security function that prevents the wearer from activating the hand-setting function while the minute repeater mechanism is striking.

All of these are now adapted and incorporated into the hand-wound calibre 2953, which gives life to the Royal Oak Minute Repeater Supersonnerie Replica. Now, while there isn’t a limitation number attached to today’s launch, it’s safe to say that the watch will be highly limited by production and availability.

Tech Specs

Movement: Hand-wound Calibre 2953; minute repeater Supersonnerie; hours, minutes and small seconds; minimum guaranteed power reserve 72 hours

Case & Dial: 42mm titanium case, glare proofed sapphire crystal, screw-locked crown, water-resistant to 50m; smoked grey dial with “Grande Tapisserie” pattern, black small seconds counter, white gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating, black inner bezel

Bracelet: Titanium bracelet with AP folding clasp

Code 11.59 By Audemars Piguet Tourbillon Openworked, Ref. 26600CR.OO.D009KB.01

The Best Code 11.59 By Audemars Piguet Tourbillon Openworked Replica was first introduced as a unique execution for Only Watch in 2019, with an opaline silver-toned inner bezel. Later this watch was made as a production piece, now with a grey lacquered inner bezel.

Now the watch has been reimagined with a lacquered black inner bezel, in a pink gold — case and bezel. Often lauded as one of the best-looking complications within the Code 11.59 By Audemars Piguet family, and this new addition is no exception.

Taking inspiration from the Luxury Only Replica Watch unique piece, the new 26600CR openworked tourbillon features a multi-toned grey openworked movement housed within a white gold case with a pink gold octagonal middle case.

Tech Specs

Movement: Hand-Wound Calibre 2948; tourbillon, hours and minutes; minimum power reserve guaranteed 72 h

Case & Dial: Audemars Piguet Replica 41mm 18-carat white gold bezel, lugs, push-pieces and crown, 18-carat pink gold middle case, double curved glare proofed sapphire crystal, glare proofed sapphire caseback, water-resistant to 30m; slate grey lacquered inner bezel and 18-carat pink gold hands

Strap: Slate grey rubber-coated strap with 18-carat white gold AP folding clasp

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