Why this one
The case for this one.
- 43mm Offshore in rose gold with a black ceramic bezel and pushers.
- Black Mega Tapisserie dial, rhodium-toned counters, tachymeter to 500.
- Self-winding flyback chronograph, calibre 4401, black rubber strap.
Pink gold against black ceramic is the combination Audemars Piguet keeps returning to for the Offshore, and the 26420RO wears it at 43mm, the case size built for presence. The black Mega Tapisserie dial and rhodium counters give the chronograph legibility that matches its scale, while the calibre 4401 adds a 70-hour reserve and a flyback function most collectors never knew they wanted. It remains one of the most recognized rose gold sport watches on the market, a reference AP keeps in steady production because demand never eased.