This replica Royal Oak 26240BA stands out in the collection as a full yellow gold chronograph, a configuration that Audemars Piguet reserves for its most statement-driven references. The 26240BA.GG.1324BA.01 pairs a 41mm gold case with a black dial, creating a high-contrast look that separates it from the more restrained steel chronographs in the Royal Oak range. Unlike the standard time-only models, this reference adds three subdials for chronograph seconds, 30-minute counter, and 12-hour totalizer, giving the dial significantly more visual density. The black Grande Tapisserie pattern behind those subdials keeps everything legible despite the added complexity.

Build Details

• Case diameter: 41mm
• Case material: yellow gold
• Dial: black Grande Tapisserie with gold-tone subdials
• Bracelet: integrated yellow gold with AP fold-over clasp
• Functions: chronograph, date, hours, minutes, seconds
• Crystal: sapphire with anti-reflective coating
• Water resistance: 50m

The 26240 generation represents the latest evolution of the Royal Oak chronograph, replacing the 26331 with a slimmer case profile and updated pushers. Yellow gold on a chronograph this size carries real visual weight on the wrist.

What Collectors Notice

Gold Royal Oak chronographs occupy a specific niche: they appeal to buyers who want the octagonal sport watch silhouette but in a material that reads more formal. The black dial grounds the warmth of the gold, preventing it from looking overly flashy. Compared to the 15500ST blue dial on rubber, this 26240BA trades casual versatility for occasion-ready presence. Both sit within the Royal Oak lineup, but they serve entirely different purposes. The chronograph pushers on the 26240 sit flush with the case profile, maintaining the clean octagonal lines Gerald Genta established in 1972.

This vs Other Versions

Within the 26240 family, yellow gold sits between the entry-level steel 26240ST and the platinum 26240PT. Each uses the same 41mm case geometry, but the material shifts everything from weight to light reflection. If you prefer gold-tone presence with chronograph functionality in the Royal Oak design language, this replica Royal Oak 26240BA delivers exactly that combination without compromise.