Blue ceramic case, white dial — the replica royal oak offshore 26402CB is one of the most visually striking Offshore chronographs AP has produced. The blue ceramic is not painted or coated; the color runs through the entire material, which means it cannot wear off or fade. At 44mm with the Cal. 3126/3840 chronograph, it delivers the same timing capability as the steel models in a case that turns heads from any distance.
Blue Ceramic Engineering
Creating colored ceramic for a watch case is significantly more complex than producing standard black or white ceramic. The blue pigment must be distributed uniformly through the zirconia oxide compound before sintering, and maintaining color consistency across the case, bezel, and crown guards requires precise temperature control during the firing process. The result is a material that is harder than steel, lighter than gold, and carries a color that no metal finishing can match.
The white dial against blue ceramic creates a contrast that defines every element on the face. The Mega Tapisserie pattern stands out clearly, the chronograph sub-dials read without effort, and the applied markers catch light against the bright background. It is an unusual combination for a sports chronograph, and it works precisely because the Offshore case is bold enough to support dramatic color choices.
Standing Out in the Offshore Range
Most Offshore chronographs come in black, grey, or blue dials with steel or black ceramic cases. The green-dial 26405CE pushes into color territory, but the 26402CB goes further by making the case itself the color statement. The blue ceramic reads differently under every lighting condition — rich navy indoors, almost electric in direct sunlight, nearly black at night.
This replica royal oak offshore 26402CB shares its Cal. 3126/3840 movement with the steel and black ceramic Offshores, delivering identical chronograph performance. The 50-hour reserve keeps it running through a full weekend off the wrist. The blue rubber strap color-matches the case, completing a package that is unmistakable even from a distance. Browse the Offshore collection for more configurations, or visit our contact page with questions about ceramic models.
| Reference | 26402CB.OO.A010CA.01 |
| Case | 44mm · Blue ceramic |
| Bezel | Blue ceramic · 8 hexagonal screws |
| Dial | White/silver · Mega Tapisserie |
| Crystal | Sapphire · AR coating |
| Caliber | 3126/3840 · Column-wheel chronograph · 50h reserve |
| Strap | Blue rubber · AP pin buckle |
| Buckle | Blue ceramic · AP folding clasp |
| Water | 100m / 10 ATM |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, chronograph |
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