Introduction
Released three years after the original Royal Oak Offshore “Beast” was released in 1996, Audemars Piguet launched the new Royal Oak Offshore “Tropical Beast” with eight new variants that featured a new colorful aesthetic and distinctively altered cases. While still the same sports-oriented timepiece, the Tropical collection ranged from deep blue and yellow to red and purple and a selection of other wonderful colors that livened up the collection’s tool watch focus and turned the watch into a vibrant statement piece. Additionally, with the Offshore now sitting on a leather strap for the very first time, Audemars Piguet reverted from the Royal Oak's signature double plot lugs to hinge lugs that enable the leather strap to hang straight down from the watch. A sporty watch made colorful and fun in a time when AP wasn’t exactly known for such a thing; this is a rare beast indeed!
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Grade
M 9
Status
Vetted & Approved
Included
Box and Papers, Extract, Service Papers
Est. value range
$15,000 – $25,000
The Details
Brand
Audemars Piguet
Dimensions
42mm x 14.1mm
Model
Royal Oak Offshore
Movement
Automatic cal. 2226/
Reference
25770ST.OO.D001KE.02
Bracelet
Leather strap
Year
Circa late 1990s
Condition
Near-Mint
Material
Stainless steel
Included
Watch, box, papers and 2023 AP service invoice
Dial Color
Silver
THE DIAL
With its two-tone grey and silver 'Grande Tapisserie' dial matching its stainless steel case, this ref. 25770ST is monochromatic timepiece that makes up for its lack of color with its impressive physical presence.
THE CONSTRUCTION
By using a traditional lug design rather than the Royal Oak Offshore's signature lug design, the ref. 25770ST's leather strap can hang directly down from the watch case and hug the wrist much better than when combined with the Royal Oak's typical central lugs.
TIMING MACHINE READOUT
This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.
Condition
Watch was recently serviced at Audemars Piguet and presents in near-mint condition. The watch was polished at service and appears in near-mint condition with visible wear.
Our Perspective
Featuring its unique construction, the ref. 25770ST is an intriguing reference from within the Royal Oak Offshore family as it has links to two rare and iconic Offshore subfamilies - the Arnold Schwarzenegger End of Days ref. 25770ST and the Tropical ref. 25770ST.
Justin Gruenberg
Co-founder
