I was thinking maybe a side by side comparison to see how both these watches stack against each other.
Having recently converted the Royal Oak Offshore to bracelet, the comparison is more closer to the intended purpose...
Size wise, the Royal Oak Offshore comes in at 42mm while the Royal Oak is at 41mm.
Only 1mm difference between them but with the extended crownguards... it looks bigger... but only slightly.
The difference in thickness is more apparent.
With the Royal Oak coming in at less than 1cm thick and the Royal Oak Offshore closer to 1.6cm thick.
Totally different feel here.
Once is thin, refined, understated.
The other is tall, chunky and "in your face"
General feelings on bracelet finishing also comes in different.
The Royal Oak feels sharp, precise and clean.
Meanwhile the Royal Oak Offshore feels rounded with soft curves.
This does not mean that the quality is different, just the "feel"
On the watch head, both watches are similar in looks.
The thin Royal Oak looks more refined... understated even.
Finishing is top notch with sharp angles and beautifully brushed surfaces.
While the Royal Oak Offshore with the thicker watch means thicker bezel and visible gaskets.
Finishing is of the same standard.
On the wrist, both wears vastly different.
The Royal Oak wears slim. Understated. Oozing with class and quality.
The Offshore on the other hand wears with a commanding presence. Big, bold and brash.
Both watches are excellent timepieces in their own right.
The Royal Oak currently carries a retail price in the mid rm50,000 while the Offshore comes in at the higher end of rm80,000.
Prices are due to be adjusted comes 1st Sept 2015.
The Royal Oak and the Royal Oak Offshore are both well made, well finished, features an iconic design, manufactured by a powerhouse brand and priced in the premium luxury segment.
Of the two, if I were to choose only one, it would be the Royal Oak.
For me, it's more comfortable to wear, more of an all rounder and costs less.
Of course, different strokes for different folks.
Both still have a place in my collection for the time being.
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