Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 26401RO.OO.A002CA.02

Rose Gold Case, Ceramic Bezel

The 26401RO uses a material combination that AP has refined over several Offshore generations. The 18K rose gold case provides the weight and warmth, while the black ceramic bezel insert resists the scratches that would mark a gold bezel within days of wrist time. The eight hexagonal bezel screws are rose gold, sitting in the ceramic surround — a detail that takes considerable machining precision to get right.

Crown guards on this reference are rose gold, following the case material rather than the bezel. This keeps the side profile consistent when viewed at eye level. The .02 designation indicates the second dial variation — compare it with the .01 version to see how AP adjusted the sub-dial finishing between runs.

Black Dial with Gold Accents

The black Mega Tapisserie dial does the visual work here. Rose gold applied hour markers and hands stand out against the dark background without needing lume to be legible during the day. The sub-dials at 12, 9, and 6 use a rose gold ring border that matches the case tone. It is a monochrome-plus-accent approach that reads as dressy without losing the Offshore identity.

Inside, the caliber 3126/3840 runs at 21,600 vph with 59 jewels and 50 hours of reserve. Same movement across the 26401 range regardless of case material. This replica royal oak offshore 26401RO matches the dial color grading and sub-register depth of the reference, including the applied markers which sit raised above the Mega Tapisserie surface.

Reach out through our contact page for specific questions about this reference. The full Offshore collection includes steel and ceramic alternatives at different price points.