This replica Royal Oak Offshore 26170ST brings together one of the earlier chronograph references in AP’s Offshore family. The 26170ST.OO.D101CR.01 pairs a stainless steel case with a black leather strap, diverging from the rubber-clad aesthetic that defines most models in the collection. At 42mm, it predates the more recent case redesigns and carries proportions that sit closer to the original 1993 Offshore silhouette. The leather strap and crocodile-pattern texture shift the watch away from pure sport territory into something more versatile.

Case & Movement Specs

• Case diameter: 42mm
• Case material: stainless steel
• Bezel: stainless steel octagonal, eight hex screws
• Dial: black with Méga Tapisserie pattern
• Crystal: sapphire with anti-reflective coating
• Strap: black crocodile leather with AP folding clasp
• Movement: automatic chronograph
• Functions: hours, minutes, chronograph, date

The steel bezel on this reference stands apart from later ceramic-bezeled generations. Without the ceramic layer, the entire case reads as a single material, which gives it a more uniform, industrial character across every angle.

Caliber Breakdown

Audemars Piguet fitted the 26170 series with a self-winding chronograph movement offering hours, minutes, running seconds, and an integrated date display at the 3 o’clock position. The three sub-registers sit at 12, 6, and 9, with contrasting silver outer rings against the black tapisserie background. A leather-strapped Offshore is uncommon enough in the current lineup that it draws attention on its own merits. See how the Forest Green 6405CE on rubber presents a completely different character from the same Offshore DNA. Both sit within the Royal Oak Offshore catalog but serve distinct occasions.

How It Compares

The 26170ST occupies an interesting position. It predates the ceramic bezel era, lacks the rubber armor, and uses leather where most Offshores go synthetic. That combination makes it feel dressier than the modern generation while retaining every bit of the octagonal case architecture. For anyone who appreciates the Offshore shape but prefers a strap that develops patina over time, the 26170 is a logical pick. This replica Royal Oak Offshore 26170ST preserves that older-generation character in a package that still fits the modern AP conversation.