A 44 mm forged-carbon chronograph with 18-carat pink gold details, created to commemorate Hong Kong’s Queen Elizabeth II Cup.
Unused Watches is offering the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph “QE II Cup 2016,” reference 26406FR.OO.A002CA.01, a special edition limited to just 200 pieces worldwide. Priced at $49,000, this example is listed in very good pre-owned condition and comes with its original box and papers.
The reference brings together a specific sporting occasion, a small production run and a distinctive combination of materials. Introduced in 2016 to commemorate the Queen Elizabeth II Cup horse race in Hong Kong, it gives collectors a Royal Oak Offshore with an identity tied to that event, rather than a standard-production color variation.
A Special Edition with a Racing Connection
The Queen Elizabeth II Cup connection is central to this watch’s story. Audemars Piguet began its title sponsorship of the Hong Kong race in 1999, and the 2016 edition belongs to that chapter of the brand’s relationship with horse racing. Its chronograph function gives the sporting theme a mechanical counterpart, allowing the wearer to measure elapsed time alongside the regular time and date displays.
The rarity is concrete: the QE II Cup 2016 reference was limited to 200 pieces. That finite edition is the basis for its scarcity, while the event-specific identity gives it a place within a focused collection of Audemars Piguet special editions. For a collector drawn to watches with a particular occasion behind them, the appeal lies in the combination of the 2016 racing connection and the reference’s recognizable carbon-and-gold design.
Forged Carbon, Pink Gold and Black Ceramic
The 44 mm case is made from forged carbon, with a dark, textured appearance that contrasts with the 18-carat pink gold octagonal bezel. Pink gold also appears on the pushpiece guards and connecting links, while the screw-locked crown and chronograph pushpieces are black ceramic. The result is a strong contrast between the warm metal and the darker case, dial and strap.
The black dial carries Audemars Piguet’s “Méga Tapisserie” pattern, with black counters, applied pink gold hour markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating. A date display adds everyday utility, while the black inner bezel continues the watch’s dark color scheme. The black rubber strap is secured by an 18-carat pink gold pin buckle.
Automatic Chronograph Movement
Inside is the selfwinding Calibre 3126/3840, providing hours, minutes, small seconds, a date display and chronograph functions. The listing specifies a 50-hour power reserve. Sapphire crystal and a model-rated water resistance of 100 meters complete the technical specification.
The Example at Unused Watches
Offered with its original box and papers, this Royal Oak Offshore combines a documented 200-piece edition with the materials and visual presence of a 44 mm sports chronograph. Its attraction is specific: the QE II Cup 2016 identity, forged-carbon construction and contrasting pink gold details make it a distinctive choice for a collector seeking an event-linked Audemars Piguet.
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore “QE II Cup 2016,” reference 26406FR.OO.A002CA.01, is listed at $49,000. View the watch and its photographs at UnusedWatches.com.