Customized rose gold Royal Oak Offshore with a gem set dial and black strap.

Custom Diamond Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 25940

November 26, 2020

The Watch in This Feature

This archive feature follows an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore identified in the original listing as reference 25940, with a 42mm rose gold case and black rubber strap. Its broad case, octagonal bezel and exposed bezel screws are still recognizable beneath the additional diamond setting. The Arabic hour numerals and chronograph displays give the dial a different texture from the stones around them.

The Diamond Setting Is Aftermarket

The original feature described the diamond work on the dial, case, bezel and clasp as customization. It should therefore be presented as a modified Audemars Piguet, rather than a factory diamond reference. Photographs show the placement and appearance of the stones, but they cannot establish their treatment status, grade or setting quality. Those details require an inspection and supporting documentation for the particular watch.

Rose Gold Against a Black Strap

The black rubber strap makes a strong contrast with the warm case color and the bright setting. It also leaves the case as the main visual focus. When trying a similar example, check the strap length, flexibility and condition, along with the fit of the clasp. Rubber can age and wear; it is not maintenance free or immune to damage.

Questions for a Customized Watch

Ask who performed the setting, what original components remain and which service options are available. The dial and pushers belong to a chronograph, so the condition assessment should include those functions. Do not rely on the original reference’s water resistance rating for a modified watch without a current assessment. These photographs document a past listing; the exact price, accessories and availability of another example must be confirmed separately.