Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Replica Appraisal

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph (Replica/Counterfeit)

This item is presented as an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph. Physically, it features a rose gold-toned metal case, likely base metal or plating rather than solid 18k gold given the visible wear patterns and surface chipping. The case exhibits the signature octagonal bezel with eight hexagonal screws, though the alignment and finish of these screws appear inconsistent. The dial displays a silver-toned 'Mega Tapisserie' pattern with three black sub-dials (sub-seconds, 30-minute, and 12-hour counters) and a date aperture at the 3 o'clock position. The hands and Arabic numerals are luminescent-filled with gold-toned outlines. Notably, the watch is equipped with black rubber-clad chronograph pushers and a matching crown, attached to a black rubber strap. The condition is poor; there is significant mechanical damage visible where the strap meets the lower lug, appearing as though the lug has broken or the metal has fractured. Extensive scratching and plating loss are visible on the left side of the bezel and case edges. Critical quality indicators, such as the font spacing on the tachymeter scale, the depth of the waffle pattern on the dial, and the overall finishing of the case sharp edges, suggest this is a low-quality counterfeit rather than an authentic timepiece from the Swiss manufacturer.