This replica Royal-Oak-Offshore 26170ST black ceramic dial brings together stainless steel and a black ceramic-style dial surface in a 44mm chronograph format. The 26170ST.OO.D101CR.01 belongs to an earlier generation of Offshore chronographs that established many of the design codes still used today. Audemars Piguet positioned this reference as a dressy alternative within the Offshore range by pairing it with a black crocodile-pattern leather strap rather than rubber. The ceramic-textured dial adds visual depth that standard painted dials do not achieve.

Key Specifications

• Case diameter: 44mm
• Case material: stainless steel
• Dial: black with ceramic-effect finish
• Bezel: stainless steel with hexagonal screws
• Crystal: sapphire
• Strap: black leather (crocodile pattern)
• Movement: automatic chronograph
• Functions: chronograph, date

The ceramic-effect dial finish gives the black surface a slightly glossy, reflective quality that shifts under different lighting conditions, distinguishing it from standard matte or sunburst finishes.

Design & Finishing

The 26170ST sits between the original 25940 Offshore chronograph and the later 26400/26470 updates in the model evolution timeline. It refined the case proportions from the 25940 while keeping the oversized chrono pushers that make Offshore chronographs immediately identifiable. The leather strap choice was deliberate, pushing the 26170ST toward cocktail settings where rubber would feel out of place. Compare this approach to the Forest Green 6405CE which leans fully into the sporty material palette. Both belong to the Offshore lineup but serve entirely different dress codes.

On the Wrist

At 44mm in steel on leather, the 26170ST wears with a formality that rubber-strapped Offshore models rarely achieve. The black dial and black strap create a tonal unity that minimizes the visual bulk of the case. AP collectors often cite this generation as the point where the Offshore transitioned from pure tool watch to versatile luxury chronograph. This replica Royal-Oak-Offshore 26170ST black version captures that transitional era in the collection’s history.