Audemars Piguet 26238CD.OO.1300CD.01 Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50 Ceramic Blue Dial Watch

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 42 mm Chronograph – Ref. 26238CD.OO.1300CD.01

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph Ref. 26238CD.OO.1300CD.01 reimagines the iconic “Beast” design in deep‑blue ceramic. A 2025 release, it features the rich “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” ceramic case and integrated bracelet—both durable and striking—paired with a matching blue Méga Tapisserie dial. With its full ceramic construction, in‑house flyback chronograph calibre, and refined design, this Offshore model delivers maximum impact and precision.

Complete Blue Ceramic Construction

The entire 42 mm case—including bezel, crown, push‑pieces, and bracelet—is crafted from “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” ceramic, a signature Audemars Piguet blue made into a high-tech ceramic case. The result is a robust, scratch‑resistant exterior with a subtle iridescent finish. Paired with a titanium caseback clasp and sapphire crystal both front and back, the watch offers water resistance to 100 meters and retains the iconic octagonal Royal Oak Offshore profile with white‑gold screws for contrast.

Blue Méga Tapisserie Dial with Integrated Chronograph

Under the glare‑proof sapphire, the dial is rendered in the same deep blue ceramic tone, featuring the bold Méga Tapisserie motif. Chronograph subdials are tone‑on‑tone with printed markers and white luminescent hands. Applied white‑gold hour markers and Royal Oak hands ensure high legibility, while a discreet date window is positioned at 3 o’clock. The inner bezel echoes the ceramic hue, delivering a fully immersive visual harmony.

Integrated Calibre 4404 Flyback Chronograph

Driving the 26238CD.OO.1300CD.01 is AP’s in-house Calibre 4404, a fully integrated automatic flyback chronograph movement with column wheel and vertical clutch. It operates at 4 Hz, contains 433 components and 40 jewels, and delivers a robust 70-hour power reserve. The sapphire caseback reveals the black NAC-coated 22‑carat pink gold rotor and detailed finishing.

Bracelet & Clasp System

This reference includes a fully integrated ceramic bracelet made in the same “Bleu Nuit” ceramic, refined with polished bevels and satin-brushed surfaces—a first in the Offshore line. The bracelet secures via a titanium triple-fold fastening clasp. Notably, this edition does not include AP’s quick-change strap system or micro-adjust, emphasizing that collectors will experience the full ceramic aesthetic.

Technical Specifications

• Reference: 26238CD.OO.1300CD.01
• Case: 42 mm Bleu Nuit ceramic; 15.3 mm thick; 100 m water resistance
• Bezel: Fixed ceramic with white-gold screws
• Dial: Blue Méga Tapisserie with tone-on-tone counters and white-gold hands
• Movement: Calibre 4404 automatic flyback chronograph, 70 h power reserve
• Crown & Pushers: Ceramic with screw-lock protection
• Bracelet: Integrated Bleu Nuit ceramic, titanium folding clasp

What Sets 26238CD.OO.1300CD.01 Apart

• The first Royal Oak Offshore chronograph with a full ceramic case and bracelet in “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” blue—highlighting AP’s mastery of high‑tech materials.
• A unified monochromatic aesthetic, from dial to bracelet, with contrasting subtle luminescence and white‑gold details for readability.
• Advanced Calibre 4404 with integrated flyback chronograph architecture, visible through the clear caseback.

Conclusion

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph Ref. 26238CD.OO.1300CD.01 is a design landmark: an all‑ceramic blue statement in an Offshore icon, elevated by in‑house chronograph movement and refined finishing. It stands as a bold evolution of the “Beast” lineage, built for collectors who demand technical excellence, material innovation, and unmistakable style.