The 26470OR is the 42 mm Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph in 18 ct pink gold, made from 2014 to 2021 and succeeded by the 26238OR. Case, calibre and construction are the same as those of the steel 26470ST: a self-winding 3126 movement with chronograph module 3840 and about 50 hours of power reserve, a Méga Tapisserie dial with three sub-dials and a date, and water resistance to 100 metres.
The pink gold version is usually worn on a strap, in rubber or leather. The part of the reference after the full stops, such as .OO.A002CR.02, codes the dial and strap among other things; the full reference is on the certificate and in the description of every watch. Gold gives the Offshore a warmer, weightier presence than steel, without changing anything about the character of the design.
Gold is softer than steel. In our assessment we therefore pay extra attention to dents and scratches on the bezel and lugs, and to signs of polishing, which can erase the contrast between brushed and polished surfaces. We also test the chronograph, the crown and the pushers, and check the strap and clasp and the set, with certificate and guarantee card.
