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[ via Audemars Piguet ]Introducing the Royal Oak Offshore "Survivor"Shapes and ergonomics. Each detail is meticulously designed to ensure a blend of efficiency and lightness. The perforations on the bezel lighten up the structure without compromising its sturdiness. The hollowed pushpieces equipped with a security look ensure user-friendly handling. In a similar vein, the generous size and notched rim of the crown, as well as the ratcheted case edge, facilitate getting a quick and sure grip ....on this exceptional instrument. The conical shape of the pushpieces guarantees instant activation of the chronograph function, while the skeleton hands, luminescent hour-markers and silver-coloured small seconds counter guarantee optimal readability by day or night. And finally, since nothing is left to chance, a careful observer will note the apertures on the case middle and studs.SIGNATURE FEATURES Strongbox-type case water-resistant to 100 metres, with antimagnetic system designed to protect the mechanism from any hostile element. Hexagonal socket-head screws echoing the legendary hexagonal screws of the Royal Oak Offshore models. Exclusive "M��ga Tapisserie" guilloch�� pattern on the dial, matched on this model by the chequered Motif on the strap Strap perfectly integrated with the case. High-precision Instrument The Royal Oak Offshore Survivor houses the exclusive Audemars Piguet selfwinding Calibre 3126/3840, guaranteeing sturdiness, reliability and precision rating: up to 60-hour power reserve thanks to a mainspring which, by supplying constant force over a longer time-span, ensures enhanced rating accuracy; a cross-through balance-cock reinforcing the stability of the movement; a balance-stop mechanism serving to immobilise the seconds hand and thus enabling time-setting to the nearest second; a variable-inertia balance equipped with eight inertia blocks enabling precise and stable adjustment; fast date correction with an integrated security system avoiding any risk of date disc blockage when the adjustment occurs at midnight; bidirectional automatic winding of the mainspring by means of a 22-carat gold rotor mounted on a ball-bearing mechanism. HIGH-TECH MATERIALS Blackened titaniumplays the starring role. This ultra-light material has been chosen for the case and the surrounding elements: studs, pushpieces and pushpiece guards, crown and oversized strap buckle. The same goes for the medallion back featuring a special non-slip texture. Titanium also shows up on the lower part of the octagonal bezel, while its upper part opts for ceramics. The latter is distinguished by clearly marked vertical grooves reminiscent of the characteristic satin finish of the Royal Oak Offshore collection. The strap is made from vulcanised rubber, an indispensable part of the extreme sports universe. Its matt black granular su***ce accentuates the adventurous camouflage-type look of this chronograph issued in a limited edition of 1,000. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSMOVEMENTCalibre: 3126/3840, SelfwindingTotal Diameter: 26 mm (11 1/2 Lignes)Thickness: 7.16 mm59 Jewels365 Parts Up to 60-hour power reserve21,600 VPHVariable-Inertia Balance with Eight Inertia-Blocks and a flat-spring Geneva-Type Mobile Balance Spring Stud-HolderThree Position Winding CrownFinishing: All parts decorated by hand; Manipulate Rhodium-Plated, Bevelled and Stippled; Bridges Adorned with "Cotes De Geneve" MotifSTRAPVulcanized Rubber with Chequered Motifs and oversized buckle in blackened titaniumCASEStrongbox-Type Case with antimagnetic system, cone shaped pushpieces, hollowed pushpiece guards, crown, crown guard and studs in blackened titanium perforated ceramic bezelDiameter: 42mmThickness: 15.65mmWater-Resistance: 100mMedallion back in blackened titanium with non-slip Motif, titanium engraved with the inscription Royal Oak Offshore Survivor- Limited EditionDIALMatt black, exclusive "Mega Tapisserie" Guilloche MotifSnailed Hour-CircleLuminescent Skeleton Hour and Minute HandsLuminescent Applied Hour-MarkersFUNCTIONSHours and MinutesSmall SecondsChronograph with central sweep seconds hand30-minute and 12-hour countersTachometric Scale around the flange DateREFERENCE2616510.00A002CA.01Limited Series of 1,000

Race car driving legend Michael Schumacher requires no introduction. Though if you want to know more about him, you can peruse his victories on his Wikipedia page here. Recently in Dusseldorf, Mr. Schumacher and Swiss watch brand Audemars Piguet announced a new partnership *** Michael Schumacher Audemars Piguet's newest race world brand ambassador. This will mean that in addition to Schumacher going to events with Audemars Piguet, and the two possibly doing charitable work together, Audemars Piguet will likely release a series of limited edition Michael Schumacher limited edition timepieces. It is also often the case that for the term of the sponsorship, Schumacher will only wear Audemars Piguet timepieces. Audemars Piguet has been working with famous race car drivers for years. Michael Schumacher is likely one of the most high profile (or the most high profile) drivers that the brand has worked with until now. Look for "signs" of their partnership to come out soon - a new watch the celebrate the relationship might be announced as early as next month at SIHH in Geneva. Ariel Adams publishes the luxury watch reviews site aBlogtoRead.com. Gallery: Michael Schumacher Audemars Piguet Watches Team Up