Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 37 Rainbow Baguette Bezel Smoked Pink Gold Dial 26236OR.YY.D085CA.01

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 37 Rainbow Baguette Bezel Smoked Pink Gold Dial 26236OR.YY.D085CA.01 The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 26236OR.YY.D085CA.01 is one of the most vibrant and opulent entries in the 37mm Offshore collection. This reference is defined by its spectacular “Rainbow” bezel, which is set with 32 baguette-cut colored sapphires (~2.45 carats) that transition seamlessly through the entire color spectrum. This “gem-set” masterpiece is paired with an 18-carat pink gold case and a rare smoked pink gold-toned dial, creating a monochromatic luxury base that allows the vivid colors of the bezel to pop. The 37 mm case measures 12.4 mm thick and features the iconic Offshore ruggedness, including a screw-locked crown and a water resistance of 50 metres. The dial utilizes the “Lady Tapisserie” pattern, which is smaller and more nuanced than the “Méga Tapisserie” found on the larger 42mm and 43mm models. The smoked effect adds a gradient depth to the dial, darkening toward the edges to highlight the pink gold applied hour markers and Royal Oak hands. Key Features Model Name Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 37 Rainbow Reference Number 26236OR.YY.D085CA.01 Case Material 18-carat Pink Gold Dimensions 37 mm (12.4 mm thick) Water Resistance 50 metres (165 feet) Bezel 32 Baguette-cut Rainbow Sapphires (~2.45 ct) Crystal Glareproofed Sapphire Dial Color Smoked Pink Gold “Lady Tapisserie” Movement Type Self-winding (Automatic) Chronograph Power Reserve Approx. 40 hours Caliber Manufacture Calibre 2385 Frequency 3 Hz (21,600 vibrations/hour) Strap Beige Rubber with 18K Pink Gold AP Folding Clasp The Rainbow Baguette Bezel is a feat of precision gem-setting. Color Grading: Each of the 32 sapphires is hand-selected to ensure a perfect transition from rubies to tsavorites, topaz, tanzanites, and amethysts, creating a “magical” spectrum of light. Channel Setting: The baguette stones are channel-set into the pink gold bezel, providing a smooth, continuous surface that contrasts with the industrial hexagonal screws of the Royal Oak design. Lady Tapisserie Dial: The smoked pink gold finish provides a sunburst-like depth, while the polished pink gold sub-dials (30-minute, 12-hour, and small seconds) maintain the watch’s functional chronograph roots. The movement is the Manufacture Calibre 2385. Column Wheel: A hallmark of high-end chronographs, the column-wheel architecture ensures a crisp, smooth activation of the start/stop/reset functions. Integrated Design: As an integrated (rather than modular) chronograph movement, the 2385 allows the watch to remain relatively slim for an Offshore, aiding its wearability as a jewelry-meets-sport piece. Solid Caseback: Unlike the openworked models,