Audemars Piguet paired the 26470ST reference with a leather strap in this replica Royal Oak Offshore 26470ST, creating one of the more refined combinations in the Offshore chronograph range. The 26470ST.OO.A101CR.01 uses a stainless steel case at 42mm, a size that arrived as AP began offering alternatives to the original 44mm Offshore format. The ivory-toned sub-registers against a dark dial give this reference a panda-style layout that has consistently ranked among the most sought-after color configurations in modern chronographs.

Technical Overview

• Case diameter: 42mm
• Case material: stainless steel
• Bezel: stainless steel octagonal with eight hex screws
• Dial: dark blue with ivory sub-registers
• Crystal: sapphire with anti-reflective coating
• Strap: brown crocodile leather with steel folding clasp
• Movement: automatic chronograph
• Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph, date

Ivory sub-registers on a dark base create the contrast that collectors call “panda” configuration. This dial layout traces its heritage back to vintage chronographs from the 1960s and remains one of the strongest visual signatures in the segment.

Inside the Movement

The self-winding chronograph movement inside the 26470ST drives three sub-dials positioned at 12, 6, and 9 o’clock. A date aperture sits at the 3 o’clock position, framed by the ivory register ring. The brown leather strap softens the overall aesthetic compared to rubber-strapped Offshore models, pulling the watch closer to dress-chronograph territory. Check the Forest Green 6405CE at 44mm for the full-size Offshore experience, or browse the complete Offshore catalog to see where the 26470ST fits among the available references.

What Sets It Apart

The 26470ST stands at the intersection of Offshore DNA and traditional chronograph styling. A leather strap on an Offshore is uncommon. A panda dial on an Offshore is uncommon. Both together on a 42mm steel case create a combination that reads as a luxury chronograph first and a sport watch second. The steel bezel without ceramic keeps the watch entirely in one material family, reinforcing the vintage-leaning aesthetic. This replica Royal Oak Offshore 26470ST brings that refined chronograph identity to anyone looking beyond the standard rubber-clad options.