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[ via Audemars Piguet ]When first created in 1972, the Royal Oak overturned existing fine watch*** codes and asserted itself as the first high-end sports watch. Twenty years later, the famous octagon was reinterpreted in an extreme sports version that became the Royal Oak Offshore collection - the start of an ongoing success story. The latter is now being enriched with new dials in unusual colours and appears equipped with the exclusive self-winding Calibre 3126/3840.-New dialsSteel models: silvered with black numerals; red central chronograph seconds hand, small seconds index and tachometric scaleTitanium model: anthracite with black numerals; red central chronograph seconds hand and counter hands-Exclusive "Mega Tapestry" motif-Rubber-coated crown and pushpieces-Octagonal bezel adorned with hexagonal screws-Strongbox-style case water-resistant to 100 m with antimagnetic protection-Exclusive self-winding AP Calibre 3126/3840Technical specifications:Royal Oak Offshore ChronographReferences26170ST.OO.1000ST.01Steel case, stainless steel bracelet with AP triple-blade folding clasp26170ST.OO.D101CR.02Steel case, black"Hornback" crocodile leather strap with steel AP folding clasp26170TI.OO.1000TI.01Titanium case, titanium bracelet with AP triple-blade folding claspMovementExclusive self-winding AP Calibre 3126/3840Power reserve: up to 60 hoursCadence of the balance: 21,600 vibrations per hourFinishing: all parts decorated by handCasesStainless steel or titaniumDiameter: 42 mmWater-resistance: 100 mCaseback engraved with the Royal Oak Offshore logoDialsSilvered or anthracite with exclusive "Mega Tapestry" motifBlack numeralsFunctionsHours and minutesSmall secondsChronograph with central seconds hand, 30-minute and 12-hour countersTachometerDateImages/text Courtesy of Sylvie M. of Audemars Piguet

Team-based elephant polo doesn't just sound like a weird sport, it is a real weird sport. First I heard about it was today when learning that luxury watch maker Audemars Piguet is one of the sponsors. Like the equestrian based polo we all know (and some love), elephant based polo utilizes the same concept - just longer mallets, more jockeys, and bigger animals. The specific event I am talking about is known as the 2009 King's Cup Elephant Polo game, held annually in the Golden Triangle region of Thailand at the Anantara Resort. We are talking about a lifestyle and world where the term "trumpet" is still used as a noun, and the sport, is still a local high-society favorite. Elephant polo is like a big pachyderm free for all - 12 teams compete for the coveted King's Cup (video after the jump). One of the 12 teams will of course be the Audemars Piguet team, complete with elephant and two riders. One for the controls (elephant) and one with the mallet (mostly bamboo). In addition to having a team, Audemars Piguet is a co-sponsor of the event. So, 'hear ye, hear ye, at the end of March, Audermars Piguet and Anantara Resorts trumpet the 2009 King's Cup Elephant Polo challenge in Thailand.Ariel Adams publishes the watch review site aBlogtoRead.com.