Built around the 26405CE reference, this replica Royal-Oak-Offshore 26405CE silver combines a dark grey ceramic case with a silver-toned dial. The result is a monochromatic look that sits between the blacked-out Offshore models and the brighter colored-dial versions. At 44mm the ceramic case brings the same dimensions as the steel Offshore but at a lighter weight, which changes the wearing experience noticeably. Audemars Piguet introduced ceramic Offshore chronographs to give the collection a material edge, and the 26405CE executes that concept with restraint.

Build Details

• Case diameter: 44mm
• Case material: black ceramic
• Bezel: ceramic, octagonal, exposed hex screws
• Dial: dark grey with silver subdials
• Crystal: sapphire with AR coating
• Strap: grey rubber
• Movement: automatic chronograph
• Functions: chronograph, date, small seconds

Ceramic as a case material resists scratches far better than steel or gold, keeping the dark grey surface clean over extended wear without polishing marks.

What Collectors Notice

The silver subdials against the dark grey main dial create a subtle two-tone effect that only becomes apparent at close range. Chronograph registers at 12 and 6 use applied silver markers, while the small seconds at 9 mirrors the same finish. The date window at 3 features a silver disc that matches the subdial palette. AP reserved this grey-silver combination for the ceramic line specifically, meaning it does not appear on steel or gold Offshore chronographs. Within the broader Offshore range, the 26405CE sits in the mid-tier between entry-level steel and precious-metal models. The 6405CE Forest Green shares the same ceramic case architecture but takes the dial in a completely different color direction.

This vs Other Versions

Compared to the steel 26400SO or the rose gold 26401RO, the ceramic 26405CE offers a middle ground. It avoids the heft of gold and the commonality of steel while providing scratch resistance that neither metal can match. The grey-silver palette keeps the watch versatile across casual and business settings. This replica Royal-Oak-Offshore 26405CE silver delivers the ceramic advantage without the visual intensity of a bright-colored Offshore dial.