Skip to content
The Encyclopedia of Horology

Wristwatch · Chronograph wristwatch

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 'End of Days' Chronograph

Partially verified

This Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore, identified as the 'End of Days' model No. 362, is a self-winding, water-resistant chronograph wristwatch featuring a 46 mm stainless steel case finished with a black PVD coating. Produced in a limited edition of 500 examples during the late 1990s, the watch was created for the motion picture 'End of Days'. It is equipped with a Caliber 2226/2840 movement, which includes 54 jewels, a 21K gold rotor, and a monometallic balance adjusted to five positions. The anthracite dial is finished with 'Clous de Paris' decoration, luminous yellow baton hands, and painted Arabic numerals. The watch is completed with a Kevlar strap and features a date display with a 'Cyclops' aperture. The dial, case, and movement are signed by the maker, and the watch is designed with an octagonal bezel secured by eight hexagonal stainless steel nuts.

Front view of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 'End of Days' wristwatch with black PVD case and anthracite dial.
Front view of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 'End of Days' wristwatch with black PVD case and anthracite dial. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Wristwatch · Chronograph wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Audemars Piguet
Reference
Royal Oak Offshore
Catalogue / lot identifier
88
Source-reported date
late 1990's
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
D 91749

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial

The watch is housed in a large, three-body stainless steel case featuring a black PVD coating. It is characterized by an octagonal bezel secured to the case back by eight hexagonal, recessed stainless steel nuts. The case is described as being both polished and brushed, and it includes a sapphire crystal and a rubber-topped winding crown.

The anthracite-colored dial features the 'Clous de Paris' pattern. It is fitted with painted, luminous Arabic numerals and luminous yellow baton-style hands. Sub-registers for the seconds, the 12-hour, and the 30-minute timing functions are presented in a satiné black finish. An outer tachymeter scale is printed on the dial, and the date is indicated through a 'Cyclops' aperture.

Evidence for this section
  • “C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed rubber top winding-crown, octagonal bezel with 8 hexagonal recessed stainless steel nuts”
  • “D. anthracite "Clous de Paris" decoration with painted luminous Arabic numerals, auxiliary satiné black dials for the seconds, the 12 hour and 30 minute registers, outer tachometer graduation. "Cyclops" aperture for the date.”

Movement and Mechanics

The watch is powered by the Audemars Piguet Caliber 2226/2840 movement. This self-winding mechanism is rhodium-plated and features 'fausses côtes' decoration. It is built with 54 jewels and utilizes a straight-line lever escapement.

The timing regulation is managed by a monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism, and five positions. The movement further incorporates a shock-absorber, a self-compensating flat balance-spring, and a 21K gold rotor for the automatic winding system.

Evidence for this section
  • “M. Cal. 2226/2840, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" dcoration, 54 jewels, straight line lever escapement”
  • “monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, 21K gold rotor.”

Provenance and Documentation

The auction house identifies this watch as part of a limited edition of 500 examples produced in the late 1990s. The model was created for the Arnold Schwarzenegger film 'End of Days', which debuted in 2000, The dial, case, and movement are all confirmed to be signed by the maker.

The auction description reports the condition of the watch, assigning a general grade of 'AA Very good', with the case, movement, and dial receiving individual condition assessments of 'Good', 'Very good', and 'Very good' respectively.

Evidence for this section
  • “This model was especially produced for the Arnold Schwarzenegger "End of Days" movie which premiered in 2000”
  • “Grading System Grade: AA Very good Case: 3 Good Movement: 2 Very good Dial: 2-01 Very good”

Open research questions

  • What specific production window within the 'late 1990s' does unit 362 occupy?
  • Are there secondary market records distinguishing the provenance of this specific watch as having been used in the film vs. being part of the retail edition?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 'End of Days' Chronograph
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerAudemars Piguet“Audemars Piguet, Genève”
ModelRoyal Oak Offshore, End of Days“Royal Oak Offshore, Automatic", "End of Days”
Serial NumberD 91749“case No. D 91749”
MovementCaliber 2226/2840“M. Cal. 2226/2840”
Limited Edition500 examples“Produced in a limited edition of 500 examples in the late 1990's.”
Case MaterialStainless steel with black PVD“stainless steel with black PVD coating”
Diameter46 mm“Diam. 46 mm.”
Case constructionthree-body, polished and brushed“C. three-body, polished and brushed”

Visible details

  • Anthracite 'Clous de Paris' dial texture
  • Luminous yellow baton-style hands
  • Eight hexagonal bezel nuts
  • Black Kevlar watch strap

Research qualifications

  • Limited edition status verification for this specific serial number
  • Exact timing of production beyond the stated late 1990s range

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Audemars Piguet, Genève, "Royal Oak Offshore, Automatic", "End of Days", No. 362, case No. D 91749. Produced in a limited edition of 500 examples in the late 1990's.Very fine, large, octagonal, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel with black PVD coating gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer, date and a Kevlar strap.

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record b4906a6bc2

Terms in this record

Glossary explanations for terms named in this object’s record.

Other chronograph wristwatch records