The dossier
AP Royal Oak Offshore "Elephant" Chrono 26470ST
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The dial
Fifty shades of slate
The "Elephant" earned its name from its remarkable monochrome restraint — a slate-gray Méga Tapisserie dial with tonal subdials and luminous white-gold hour markers. Where its Offshore siblings shout, the Elephant speaks in texture: the waffle pattern shifts from graphite to silver as light moves across the wrist.
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The case
Quiet strength in steel
The commanding 42mm stainless steel case carries the Offshore's full architectural vocabulary — brushed planes, polished chamfers, and the octagonal bezel with its eight exposed screws. Rendered in a single-metal, single-tone palette, the geometry itself becomes the statement.
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The movement
Caliber 3126/3840
At its heart beats AP's celebrated automatic chronograph — a 50-hour power reserve, crisp chronograph engagement, and hand-finishing to Le Brassus standards. It is the caliber that defined the modern Offshore, and this example performs flawlessly in both timekeeping and chronograph function.
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The provenance
Dressed in hornback
Completing the tonal theme is Audemars Piguet's signature gray hornback leather strap with stainless steel AP buckle — rugged texture, refined execution. This example is accompanied by its original AP presentation box and warranty booklet dated October 2015. Inspected, authenticated, and photographed exactly as it will arrive.
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Discreet packaging
Watches ship in plain, unmarked packaging with no indication of contents.
Processing time
Orders are processed and shipped within 1 business days. You'll receive tracking as soon as your watch is on its way.
International shipping
Available on request — contact us at leo@thehouseofsaxon.com for a quote. Import duties and taxes are the buyer's responsibility.
Every watch we sell is guaranteed authentic. No exceptions.
Our process
Each timepiece undergoes a multi-point inspection before listing: movement verification against manufacturer specifications, serial number verification, case and dial examination under magnification, and timing accuracy testing.
Expert eyes
Every watch is inspected by an accredited watchmaker.
Documentation
Watches listed with box and papers will include everything that is described in the listing. Where papers are absent, this will be clearly stated, and authenticity is backed by our own guarantee.
Our guarantee
In the unlikely event that a watch purchased from The House of Saxon is ever determined to be inauthentic by a qualified independent authority, we will work with you to make it right. Please contact us at leo@thehouseofsaxon.com.
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