Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Hornet
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore fake watch was launched in 2009. 26176 quickly gained the nickname “Bumblebee” for its striking black and yellow color scheme. Continue reading to learn more about this bold and luxurious luxury sports watch.
What is the difference between Royal Oak and Royal Oak Offshore?
Before introducing AP Bumblebee in detail, let’s review the difference between the traditional Royal Oak and its big brother Royal Oak Offshore.
The Royal Oak debuted in 1972. Its stainless steel structure, sturdy outline (including the 39-year-old case, octagonal bezel and integrated bracelet) and the dial with camellia pattern with time and date are a huge change. Until then, Audemars Piguet produced trimmed gold and often complex watches. Moreover, its price tag is higher than many of the aforementioned complex gold timepieces. The Royal Oak luxury sports watch designed by Gerald Genta not only caused a huge sensation in the high-end watch industry, but also became the iconic model of AP.
In 1993, the Royal Oak Offshore designed by Eudemans Gueit broke the specifications of Audemars Piguet again. After improving the original Genta Royal Oak shape, the size of the “Offshore” case quickly expanded to 42mm, which was unheard of at the time, and was properly called the “beast”. Other features of Offshore include the chronograph complication, the chronograph button and the silicon cap on the winding crown, the black visible gasket on the bezel, and the curved links on the integrated bracelet. Although the controversial Royal Oak Offshore encountered many setbacks during its release, it has since consolidated its coveted luxury sports watch status and highlighted its light design.
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Bumblebee
When Bumblebee came out in the late 2000s, its all-black style was fleeting and full of vivid yellow details. The 42mm case is made of carbon fiber, the same light and strong material used on the supercar, and the unique octagonal bezel is made of black ceramic and is equipped with the iconic bare white gold screws. In addition to being a tough material that can resist scratches and daily beatings, the use of carbon fiber in the case also provides a unique and attractive pattern on the fake watches uk surface. The advantages of carbon fiber, as well as the solidity of ceramics and lighter weight than steel, mean that AP Bumblebee has a strong wrist appearance, excellent durability and an ideal combination of light and comfortable wrist.
Royal Oak Offshore Ref. Black “Méga Tapisserie” dial. 26176 is the perfect stage with yellow Arabic numerals, yellow inner ring and yellow chronograph hands. The 6/9/12 o’clock layout of the triple register leaves a date window at 3 o’clock. Protecting the watch surface is a sapphire crystal glass mirror, and the black rubber-coated winding crown and chronograph button highlight the dramatic style of this Offshore watch.
Black and yellow continue to the hand-stitched “Hornback” black alligator leather strap, embellished with double yellow stitching. Bumblebee also introduced another material, namely the blackened titanium AP folding clasp.
The black and yellow Royal Oak Offshore 26176 has a self-winding 3126/3840 movement under the sturdy back cover. It has a 50-hour power reserve and 100-meter water resistance.
The Royal Oak Offshore Bumblebee watch has a striking appearance, lightweight feel and the quality of Audemars Piguet. It is a luxurious sports watch that is not afraid to stand out from other best replica watches uk.