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Audemars Piguet Purple Dial 26240 Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph super clone watch front view

Audemars Piguet Purple Dial 26240 Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph super clone watch dial detail

Audemars Piguet Purple Dial 26240 Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph super clone watch bezel detail

Audemars Piguet Purple Dial 26240 Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph super clone watch bracelet or strap fit

Audemars Piguet Purple Dial 26240 Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph

Super Clone Watch

Original price was: $1,799.00.Current price is: $1,299.00.

This is the 26240 to choose if the dial is what draws you in but case correctness still matters. The vivid purple Grande Tapisserie, proper 4:30 date placement, and slim integrated chronograph profile give it the look collectors expect from this reference. Against older 7750-based Royal Oak chronographs, the advantage is the truer case thickness and more convincing sub-dial spacing. If you are considering a statement Royal Oak rather than another safe blue or black option, the detailed description is worth reading.

Configuration Details Confirmed before shipment

Movement Super Clone Calibre 4401 integrated flyback chronograph, approximately 36 hours power reserve

Case Material 316L stainless steel

Bezel Octagonal brushed 316L steel bezel with recessed hexagonal screws

Crystal Sapphire with colorless AR coating

Bracelet Integrated 316L steel bracelet with AP-signed double deployant clasp

Water Resistance 30m stated

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

Audemars Piguet

The purple dial is the whole point here

What makes this Royal Oak Chronograph stand out is not simply that it is purple, but how that color works with the rest of the watch. The dial has a vivid plum-to-violet tone with a Grande Tapisserie pattern that gives the surface real texture instead of a flat lacquer look. The three recessed chronograph registers keep the face balanced, while the white baton markers and matching hands cut sharply across the darker dial furniture. On the wrist, that combination gives you the familiar Royal Oak geometry with a much stronger visual identity than the usual monochrome options.

The date is positioned at 4:30, integrated into the minute track in the way enthusiasts expect on this reference. That matters because it keeps the dial layout looking resolved rather than adapted. If you are choosing between this and a more common blue or black Royal Oak Chronograph, this purple version offers the same angular architecture with a far more distinctive personality.

Why this APS 26240 is the interesting one

This APS execution uses a Super Clone 4401 integrated flyback chronograph movement, and that is the key technical reason knowledgeable buyers look at this version seriously. Older Royal Oak chronograph builds based on modified 7750 layouts were known for thicker cases and sub-dial spacing that never looked fully right. Here, the integrated architecture allows the case profile to stay at the stated 12.4mm and keeps the dial proportions closer to the intended layout.

That difference is not academic. On a Royal Oak, every millimeter and every register position is easy to spot because the bezel, dial opening, and bracelet are all so sharply defined. APS is worth mentioning on this reference because the movement choice directly improves what you see from the front and what you feel on the wrist, then the watch itself does the rest.

Bezel lines, brushing, and bracelet continuity

The octagonal steel bezel has the strong vertical brushing that gives this model its crisp, architectural face, with polished bevels adding contrast around the edges. The visible hexagonal screws sit cleanly in the bezel, and that alternating brushed and polished treatment continues into the case flanks and first bracelet links. This matters because the Royal Oak is less about bulk and more about transitions: flat planes, bright edges, and the way the bracelet appears to flow directly out of the case.

The integrated steel bracelet keeps that look intact. Each link steps down gradually, preserving the taper and giving the watch the continuous metal silhouette that defines the model. The visible clasp is signed with the AP logo, which suits the overall execution and keeps the bracelet visually coherent when off the wrist as well.

A chronograph layout that stays clean

This reference carries a three-register chronograph display with small seconds and a date, but the dial does not become crowded. The sub-dials are clearly separated, the outer minute track remains easy to read, and the baton hands stay prominent against the purple ground. The dial signature and applied markers add brightness without making the dial feel busy.

For a buyer who actually cares about Royal Oak chronographs specifically, this is the appeal: you get the stronger presence of the 26240 format without giving up the clean, disciplined look that makes the model wearable beyond occasional statement use. It is bold, but still structured.

Who this watch suits best

This is a strong choice for someone who already knows the standard Royal Oak palette and wants something less predictable. The purple dial gives it immediate character, while the APS integrated chronograph platform addresses the usual concerns that come up with this family of watches. If you want a Royal Oak Chronograph that stands apart at a glance yet still pays attention to the details collectors scrutinize first, this is the version with the clearest case for itself.

Watch specification

Configuration summary for this watch

Brand	Audemars Piguet
Movement	Super Clone Calibre 4401 integrated flyback chronograph, approximately 36 hours power reserve
Case Material	316L stainless steel
Bezel	Octagonal brushed 316L steel bezel with recessed hexagonal screws
Crystal	Sapphire with colorless AR coating
Bracelet	Integrated 316L steel bracelet with AP-signed double deployant clasp
Water Resistance	30m stated

Buyer Q&A

Questions about this Audemars Piguet watch

What separates this 26240 from older Royal Oak chronograph builds?

The main difference is the integrated Super Clone 4401 movement. It allows the stated 12.4mm case thickness and supports the correct 4:30 date position and more convincing sub-dial spacing than older 7750-based chronograph versions.

What is special about the dial on this watch?

It pairs a purple Grande Tapisserie dial with three matching recessed sub-dials, white baton markers, and a 4:30 date display. The texture and color contrast are the main visual reason to choose this reference over a more conventional blue or black Royal Oak Chronograph.

Does this watch come on a bracelet or strap?

It comes on an integrated stainless steel bracelet. The clasp shown is AP-signed and uses a double deployant style.

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