Product Overview
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 26240CE.OO.1225CE.02 by ZF Factory is an extremely luxurious men’s automatic flyback chronograph wristwatch, renowned for its all-black ceramic construction and iconic Royal Oak design. Featuring a 41mm case diameter and approximately 13mm case thickness, this model offers substantial wrist presence while maintaining the signature proportions of the Royal Oak Chronograph. The watch features a full ceramic case and integrated ceramic bracelet, together with a free-sprung balance movement design for a more refined mechanical configuration. Its understated all-black appearance combines luxury, sportiness and modern craftsmanship, making it suitable for business occasions, casual wear and high-end watch collections.
Core Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Factory | ZF Factory |
| Model | 26240CE.OO.1225CE.02 |
| Case Size | 41mm |
| Case Thickness | Approx. 13mm |
| Case Material | Full black ceramic |
| Dial | Black chronograph dial |
| Strap & Clasp | Integrated black ceramic bracelet · titanium folding clasp |
| Movement | Automatic chronograph movement · free-sprung balance design |
| Core Functions | Flyback chronograph · column wheel · vertical clutch |
| Crystal | Sapphire Crystal |
| Water Resistance | Daily splash resistance only. Not suitable for swimming or showering. Please refer to our Water Resistance Care Guide. |
Appearance & Craftsmanship Details
This ZF Factory Royal Oak 26240CE adopts full black ceramic construction for both the 41mm case and integrated bracelet. With an approximately 13mm case thickness, the watch presents the bold and sporty proportions associated with the Royal Oak Chronograph while remaining comfortable for daily wear. The ceramic material offers excellent resistance to scratches, wear and corrosion while delivering a refined matte-black texture. It inherits the classic Royal Oak octagonal bezel and exposed screw design, retaining the collection’s distinctive architectural character. The minimalist full-black dial is equipped with independent chronograph subdials, providing a clean layout and excellent readability. The anti-glare sapphire crystal helps reduce reflections, while the transparent caseback displays the mechanical structure inside. An AP-style titanium folding clasp completes the integrated ceramic bracelet and reinforces the watch’s luxurious appearance.
Movement & Functional Performance
The ZF Factory version is equipped with an automatic chronograph movement featuring a free-sprung balance design. The movement configuration is designed to reproduce the mechanical appearance and chronograph characteristics of the Royal Oak 26240CE, while providing automatic winding and chronograph functionality. Its chronograph system incorporates a column-wheel and vertical-clutch style configuration for smooth operation, together with flyback chronograph functionality that allows the timing mechanism to be reset and restarted efficiently. Combined with the 41mm ceramic case and approximately 13mm thickness, the overall construction balances luxury styling, mechanical complexity and sporty chronograph performance. Water resistance is intended for daily splashes only. The watch is not suitable for swimming or showering. Please refer to our Water Resistance Care Guide for proper use and care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Which factory produces this AP 26240CE version?
A: This version is produced by ZF Factory and features an all-black ceramic case and integrated ceramic bracelet.
Q2: What are the dimensions of the watch?
A: The watch has a 41mm case diameter and an approximate case thickness of 13mm, giving it the characteristic sporty proportions of the Royal Oak Chronograph.
Q3: What type of movement does the ZF 26240CE use?
A: It uses an automatic chronograph movement featuring a free-sprung balance design, together with flyback chronograph functionality.
Q4: Why is the ceramic case and bracelet a good choice?
A: Full black ceramic offers excellent scratch resistance, wear resistance and corrosion resistance. It also provides a refined matte texture and gives the watch its distinctive all-black luxury appearance.
Q5: Can this watch achieve the flyback chronograph function?
A: Yes. It features flyback chronograph functionality, allowing the chronograph to be reset and restarted efficiently for consecutive timing operations.
Q6: Is the sapphire crystal anti-glare?
A: Yes. The watch uses an anti-glare sapphire crystal designed to reduce reflections and improve dial readability under different lighting conditions.
Q7: Can I wear this watch for swimming or showering?
A: No. Water resistance is intended for daily splashes only. The watch is not suitable for swimming or showering. Please refer to our Water Resistance Care Guide.
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