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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Smoked Gold Dial 26240BA Selfwinding Chronograph super clone watch front view

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Smoked Gold Dial 26240BA Selfwinding Chronograph super clone watch dial detail

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Smoked Gold Dial 26240BA Selfwinding Chronograph super clone watch bezel detail

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Smoked Gold Dial 26240BA Selfwinding Chronograph

Super Clone Watch

Original price was: $1,849.00.Current price is: $1,449.00.

This is the 26240BA to choose if dial tone and case profile matter most. The smoked gold Grande Tapisserie dial, proper 3-6-9 chronograph layout, and slim 12.0mm Royal Oak case give it the look that older thick A7750-based versions miss. The yellow gold plated integrated bracelet keeps the full statement character of the reference, while the date at 4:30 and exhibition back complete the modern chronograph feel. If you are deciding between visual impact and structural correctness, the details below explain why this version stands out.

Configuration Details Confirmed before shipment

Movement Custom Calibre 4401 Clone, approximately 36 hours power reserve

Case Material 18K yellow gold plated 316L steel

Bezel 18K yellow gold plated 316L steel octagonal bezel with aligned hexagonal screws

Crystal Scratch-resistant sapphire with colorless AR coating

Bracelet 18K yellow gold plated integrated bracelet with AP double deployant clasp

Water Resistance 30m stated rating

SKU: audemars-piguet-royal-oak-smoked-gold-dial-26240ba-selfwinding-chronograph-super-clone-watch Categories: In-Stock Audemars Piguet Super Clone Watches, Audemars Piguet Brand: Audemars Piguet

Audemars Piguet

The smoked gold dial is what sells this watch

At first glance, this Royal Oak Chronograph 26240BA is all about the way the dial moves from a rich gold center to a darker outer edge. That smoked effect gives the watch much more depth than a flat gold dial, especially with the Grande Tapisserie texture catching light across the squares. The applied hour markers and baton hands stand out clearly, while the black outer minute track sharpens the contrast and frames the chronograph registers. On the wrist, that combination makes the watch read as bold without becoming visually messy.

The visible layout is the modern 26240 format: three subdials in a balanced 3-6-9 arrangement and a date window set between 4 and 5 o’clock. For anyone who knows this reference, that spacing is one of the first things to check. Here, the dial keeps the right visual rhythm, which matters far more than a generic gold-tone chronograph that only gets the color roughly right.

Why the APS Factory version matters on this reference

This model uses the APS Factory execution built around a custom Calibre 4401 clone. The practical benefit is simple: the watch keeps the correct 12.0mm case thickness for the 26240 profile rather than drifting into the thicker look seen on older 7750-based builds. That difference changes the whole side view of a Royal Oak chronograph. The bezel sits flatter, the mid-case looks cleaner, and the watch keeps the broad, architectural Royal Oak stance instead of looking top-heavy.

There is also a real layout advantage. The movement architecture supports the correct subdial spacing and instantaneous date actuation, avoiding the compromised proportions that made earlier alternatives less convincing. If you have handled thick chronograph versions before, this is the upgrade you notice immediately.

Yellow gold plated case and bracelet with the right Royal Oak surfaces

The 41mm case is built in 316L steel with heavy 18K yellow gold plating, and that construction gives the watch its combination of sharp lines and solid presence. The octagonal bezel, exposed hexagonal screws, brushed top surfaces, and polished chamfers are all essential to the character of this model. On a Royal Oak, those transitions matter as much as the dial, because the watch is designed around changing reflections from one edge to the next.

The integrated bracelet carries the same appeal. Wide first links, flat brushed surfaces, and angular taper make the watch feel continuous from case to clasp rather than like a round watch attached to a bracelet. This piece is also offered with the AP double deployant clasp, preserving the clean integrated look when closed. If you want the full yellow gold statement of the 26240BA rather than a toned-down steel chronograph, that bracelet is a major part of the decision.

What the chronograph and display back add to ownership

This watch is not only about color. It is also meant for someone who enjoys the mechanics on display. The chronograph is fully functional, with running seconds, a 12-hour chronograph display, and date. That gives the dial genuine purpose rather than decorative registers. The sapphire crystal with colorless AR coating helps keep the dial legible while preserving the metallic warmth underneath.

Turn the watch over and the exhibition caseback adds another layer of appeal. The movement is visible beneath a skeletonized rotor, which suits a buyer who wants more than just the front-facing Royal Oak look. It makes this feel like a complete modern chronograph package: strong dial presence on top, visible mechanical character on the back, and the slim case profile that ties both together.

Who this 26240BA makes the most sense for

If your priority is the modern yellow gold Royal Oak chronograph look with the right proportions, this is the version that makes the strongest case for itself. The smoked gold dial gives it more character than a plain champagne execution, and the 12.0mm build keeps the case shape closer to what experienced collectors expect from the 26240 family. Compared with older thick chronograph options, this one feels far more faithful in stance and dial balance.

It is best suited to the buyer who wants a high-visibility piece for evenings, business settings, or occasions where the bracelet and bezel finishing can do the talking. The appeal here is not subtle minimalism. It is the combination of smoked gold color, angular Royal Oak geometry, and a movement setup that preserves the reference’s defining proportions.

Watch specification

Configuration summary for this watch

Brand	Audemars Piguet
Movement	Custom Calibre 4401 Clone, approximately 36 hours power reserve
Case Material	18K yellow gold plated 316L steel
Bezel	18K yellow gold plated 316L steel octagonal bezel with aligned hexagonal screws
Crystal	Scratch-resistant sapphire with colorless AR coating
Bracelet	18K yellow gold plated integrated bracelet with AP double deployant clasp
Water Resistance	30m stated rating

Buyer Q&A

Questions about this Audemars Piguet watch

Why choose this APS Factory 26240BA over older A7750-based versions?

The main advantage is proportion. This version uses a custom Calibre 4401 clone that allows the correct 12.0mm case thickness and proper 3-6-9 subdial spacing, avoiding the thicker profile and compromised dial layout seen on older A7750-based builds.

What does the smoked gold dial look like in person?

It combines a gold-toned center with a darker edge over a Grande Tapisserie pattern. That gradient gives the dial more depth and contrast than a flat gold finish, especially against the black outer minute track and the gold chronograph registers.

What can you see through the caseback?

The watch has an exhibition caseback showing the movement and a skeletonized rotor, adding visible mechanical detail to the chronograph rather than leaving the rear of the case closed.

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