The Basics
The Royal Oak Offshore Alinghi Polaris was introduced in 2005 in honor of AP’s sponsoring of the Alinghi sailing team. It features the self-winding caliber AP 2326 with module 2847, which featured both a flyback chronograph as well as a regatta countdown timer. This movement is exclusive to this watch.
| Brand: | Audemars Piguet |
| Family: | Royal Oak Offshore |
| Reference: | 26040ST.OO.D002CA.01 |
| Name: | Royal Oak OffShore 26040 Alinghi Polaris |
| Produced: | 2005 |
| Limited: | Yes, 2000 units |
Below is a detailed look at Audemars Piguet’s model 26040ST.OO.D002CA.01 from Royal Oak Offshore watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak OffShore 26040 Alinghi Polaris (26040ST.OO.D002CA.01) was originally released in 2005. This watch features a automatic movement beating at a frequency of 28800 bph ( 4 Hz) to provide a 48-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The stainless steel case measures 42mm in diameter and roughly mm thick. The N/A case is paired with a black color dial with stick-shaped hands, and a arabic numerals hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak Offshore model 26040ST.OO.D002CA.01 water resistance is not available. This does not mean this watch is not water resistant. A solid caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | Stainless steel |
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Solid |
| Shape: | N/A |
| Diameter: | 42mm |
| Height: | mm |
| Lug Width: | N/Amm |
| W/R: | N/A |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The Royal Oak Offshore 26040ST.OO.D002CA.01 movement is a powered by caliber AP 2326 / 2847 made by Audemars Piguet. The 54-jewel automatic movement is mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour or 4 Hz. This movement offers a 48-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Automatic |
| Brand: | Audemars Piguet |
| Caliber: | AP 2326 / 2847 |
| Base: | Jaeger-LeCoultre 896 |
| Display: | |
| Diameter: | mm |
| Jewels: | 54 |
| Reserve: | 48 hours |
| Frequency: | 28800 bph |
| Time: | |
| Chronograph: | Chronograph, Flyback, Regatta Timer |
| Additionals: |
The Price
How much does the Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak Offshore 26040ST.OO.D002CA.01 cost? This watch was introduced in 2005 and has been in Audemars Piguet’s collection for around . This watch is a limited edition with just 2000 pieces released. As with most luxury watches, the price of depends on the availability and demand.
CURRENT PRICE: $19,500 .
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Specifications:
- Brand: Audemars Piguet
- Model: Royal Oak OffShore 26040 Alinghi Polaris
- Reference Number: 26040ST.OO.D002CA.01
- Limited: Yes, 2000 units
Case & Dial:
- Material: Stainless steel
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Solid
- Diameter: 42
- Thickness:
- Lug Width: N/A
- Dial Color: Black
- Indexes: Arabic Numerals and Stick-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: N/A meters
Movement:
- Winding: Automatic
- Brand: Audemars Piguet
- Caliber: AP 2326 / 2847
- Display:
- Diameter: mm
- Jewels: 54
- Power Reserve: 48 hours
- Frequency: 28800 bph
- Functions:
About Audemars Piguet
Jules Louis Audemars and Edward Auguste Piguet met in 1874. The two watchmakers began working together, founding Audemars, Piguet et Cie, one year later in 1875. To this day, members of the two families sit on the board of directors for the company. This makes Audemars Piguet one of the oldest family-run manufactures.
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