Introduced as a modern iteration of the much loved and famed Royal Oak initially making its debut in 1972, Audemars Piguet launched another yet successful model based on the original featuring a chronograph function and a pumped up case, the Royal Oak Offshore. Introduced in stainless steel fitted with a blue dial in 1993, the Offshore was widely accepted amongst collectors and the public. The first to be introduced was the 25721ST, nicknamed “The Beast” due to its oversized 42mm diameter case, the Offshore can be seen as a revolution making way for larger wristwatches to be accepted and now considered as the norm.

Incorporating a chronograph function along with silicon-capped pushers and crown, an integrated bracelet with thick rounded links, and a naked gasket in between the bezel and the case, the Royal Oak Offshore is powered by a Jaeger-LeCoultre based cal. 2226/2840 secured inside an anti-magnetic inner case. The dial resembles much of its thinner counterpart, the Royal Oak, with a guilloche tappiserie pattern. With extreme commercial success, the Royal Oak Offshore has over 100 different variations since its initial debut in 1993. With an incredible presence on the wrist, the Royal Oak Offshore has become an icon of its own having established a status of being spotted from a mile away.

The present Royal Oak Offshore ref. 25721ST is a rare gem itself as it features a beautiful tropical brown dial that has developed naturally over the years in uniformed fashion. The present example from the E series belongs to the second series of the reference produced. Accompanied by the original guarantee and presentation box, the present example is also preserved in attractive overall condition and is a perfect opportunity for devoted collectors of the Royal Oak to acquire a rare milestone piece.