Folding Buckle for Audemars Piguet AP Royal Oak Offshore 18mm

Description

Quick answer: This folding buckle for Audemars Piguet is an aftermarket 18mm deployment buckle for Royal Oak Offshore straps. It is made of polished stainless steel in silver and replaces a clasp that has become loose, scratched or no longer locks firmly.

Which watches does it fit?

It fits Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore straps that are 18mm wide at the buckle end. Measure the strap where the buckle attaches, not the lug width at the case.

Model / reference	Size
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore straps	18mm at the buckle

Specifications

Type	Aftermarket folding deployment buckle
Material	Stainless steel, polished
Strap width at the buckle	18mm
Colour	Silver

Why choose a folding buckle

A folding buckle keeps the strap set at one length and closes with a click, so you open and close the watch without threading the strap through a keeper each time. Replace yours when you notice any of these signs:

• The clasp opens on its own or does not click shut.
• The hinge feels loose or wobbles.
• There are deep scratches or dents on the visible cover.

This version comes in polished silver only. If you want gold, rose gold or black, see the 18mm folding buckle for AP in four colours.

How to fit it

1. Work on a soft cloth so the watch case is protected.
2. Use a spring bar tool to release the small spring bar that holds the old buckle on the strap.
3. Place the new buckle on the strap end, refit the spring bar and check that it is seated on both sides.
4. Close the buckle a few times to make sure it holds. The watch case is never opened.

Frequently asked questions

What size is this buckle?

It is 18mm, measured as the width of the strap at the buckle end.

Which colour is it?

Silver, in polished stainless steel.

Does it fit the lug width of my Royal Oak Offshore?

The buckle size refers to the strap width at the buckle, not the lug width. Check that your strap measures 18mm where the old buckle sits.

See all straps, buckles and clasps for Audemars Piguet, read our watch band size guide, or compare the clasp for AP.