edgematic1 Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 Sporting Performance Watches made by Audemars Piguet Engineered by Audemars Piguet to the exacting standards of the world’s most successful race car driver, the Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Michael Schumacher features an imposing, 44 mm case which is available in 1,000 pieces made from titanium; 500 pieces made from 18 carat pink gold and 100 pieces made from platinum 950. The anthracite grey dial, decorated with the Royal Oak Offshore’s famous ” Mega Tapisserie ” pattern, is subtly marked at the circumference of the tachymetre scale between the 12 and one positions with two blue and five red stars symbolising the driver’s record seven championship victories, two driving for Benetton in 1994 and 1995 and five driving for Ferrari from 2000 – 2004. The minute track, meanwhile, is depicted with a discreet, black and white pattern evoking the design of a chequered flag and the galvanic chronograph counters (black on the titanium and pink gold editions, blue on the platinum edition) feature raised frames based on the dashboard instruments of a high-performance car. The automotive imagery is further extended to the hour and minute hands which are of a form never before seen. Made from facetted gold with a white luminescent coating, they are loosely inspired by the silhouette of a racing car’s monocoque. The red-lacquered chronograph hands that complement them have been designed with especially blackened heads in order to help focus the eye on the indication and, for the first time ever on a Royal Oak Offshore, the date display is also in red. Although the Royal Oak Offshore’s instantly recognisable shape is retained, the case material and details of the Michael Schumacher limited edition are specific to this watch. The one-piece, octagonal bezel is made from ultra-resistant Cermet, a material that is seven times more durable than steel and secured with eight automotive-style domed and inset nuts. The specially – designed rubber strap – grey on titanium and pink gold editions, blue on the platinum edition – is attached by microblasted, satin-brushed titanium studs which emulate a racing car’s cooling scoops, while the microblasted crown (made from either titanium, pink gold or white gold) is machined to resemble a gear wheel and adorned with a red anodised, aluminium plate carrying the Audemars Piguet logo. Microblasted titanium guards protect the polished black ceramic pushpieces, which are topped with caps of either titanium, white or pink gold. Michael Schumacher – A life in Records Michael Schumacher was born on January 3rd, 1969 and began his motorsport career as a boy, racing karts. By the age of 20 he had won German drivers’ championships in both Formula Konig and Formula Three, before being signed as a driver for Benetton Formula One in 1991. He won his first two world championships for the team in 1994 and 1995 before moving to Ferrari in 1996, with which he won five consecutive drivers titles between 2000 and 2004. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 Very cool watch. Between use of different materials and clear caseback I am not holdng my breath in the rep world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenHornet Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 I really like this ROO in gold......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elepaolo Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 One of the ugliest watches I've ever seen. Period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 kind of fugly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgematic1 Posted October 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 Apparently these pics cannot be shared yet. Did not know that... Official release is on the 17th of October. So please don't spread them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenHornet Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 Not much love for this one it seems? Looks good to me though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenHornet Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 Apparently these pics cannot be shared yet. Did not know that... Official release is on the 17th of October. So please don't spread them . How did you get an inside coy before the release date Edge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 I like them.. oh well, different strokes for different folks I guess.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realthomas Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 Love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 I am not that negative on it but it wouldn't be my first choice for the new generation of ROO's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Too Big Bang like for my taste.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgematic1 Posted October 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 I am not that negative on it but it wouldn't be my first choice for the new generation of ROO's. 2, not my cup of tea honestly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panermaniac Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 My mum taught me that if I didn't have anything nice to say, not to say anything at all... Barf Sorry mum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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