The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph reference 26715OR.ZZ.1356OR.01 is a 38mm luxury timepiece crafted from 18-carat pink gold. It features the collection’s signature octagonal case design with a thickness of 11mm and a screw-locked crown, ensuring water resistance up to 50 meters. The fixed pink gold bezel is set with 40 brilliant-cut diamonds, adding a jewelry-like quality to the sport-inspired silhouette. The watch is presented on an integrated 18-carat pink gold bracelet with an AP folding clasp and utilizes a glareproofed sapphire crystal to protect the dial.
The silver-toned dial is decorated with the Grande Tapisserie pattern and features pink gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands, both treated with luminescent coating for visibility in low light. This model is powered by the self-winding Calibre 2385, a movement composed of 304 parts with 37 jewels, operating at a frequency of 3 Hz. It provides a power reserve of approximately 40 hours. The mechanical complications include a column-wheel chronograph with center seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour counters, small seconds, and a date display positioned between 4 and 5 o’clock.
General reviews of the 26715OR series often highlight the 38mm case as a versatile “sweet spot” that offers a balanced unisex fit, appealing to those who find the 41mm models too large and the 37mm variants too small. The inclusion of the diamond-set bezel is frequently noted for providing a high-contrast, luxurious aesthetic against the brushed and polished pink gold surfaces. While the Calibre 2385 is respected as a reliable and slim workhorse movement with a long history in the industry, some modern collectors have noted its shorter power reserve compared to newer in-house calibers introduced in other parts of the Royal Oak line. Overall, it is regarded as a radiant and technical masterpiece that successfully bridges the gap between high-end jewelry and traditional sports watchmaking.