Discontinued Audemars Piguet References
Luxury watch collectors may update their portfolios with new Audemars Piguet releases because the following reference numbers are no longer available at authorized AP boutiques.
Royal Oak “John Mayer” Perpetual Calendar
The Royal Oak John Mayer, reference 26574BC.OO.1220BC.02, was always a strict 200-piece limited edition. The watch features an 18-carat white gold case and a beautiful electro-formed “Crystal Sky” dial.
John Mayer customized the typography and changed the traditional red 31 on the date wheel to a clean white step-down font. The Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar acted as the official farewell to the legendary Caliber 5134 movement.
Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Openworked in Black Ceramic
Many people consider this model (reference 26585CE.OO.1225CE.01) the ultimate modern grail watch. It is extremely difficult to hand-finish a full black ceramic case because the material is seven times harder than steel.
The Caliber 5135 openworked movement inside sits at just 9.9mm thick, and the dark skeletonized dial provides a beautiful contrast against the pink-gold applied hour markers and hands.
AP has discontinued this model as part of a natural catalog cycle to retire the aging Caliber 5135 movement and make way for its next-generation perpetual calendar movement, the Caliber 7138.
Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin
Although AP has discontinued the reference 26586BA.OO.1240BA.99 in 2026, it showcases pure engineering magic.
The entire case is only 6.2mm thick, and it uses the record-breaking Caliber 5133 movement, which measures just 2.89mm thick. AP combined three layers of calendar parts into one flat plane to achieve this.
The brand built this as a highly exclusive monochromatic 18k yellow gold limited run. The company capped production at exactly 88 pieces worldwide.
Thus, this fixed, permanent cap on supply created immediate scarcity and increased secondary market prices because a growing number of collectors in Dubai and beyond compete for this watch.
Read: How Perpetual Calendar Watches Work
Royal Oak Offshore Grande Complication
The Royal Oak Offshore Grande Complication, reference 26582CB.OO.A010CA.01, is one of the discontinued AP watches of 2026. Audemars Piguet has retired this watch, which means the end of the white ceramic Grande Complication era.
The massive 44mm case holds and supports the complex Caliber 2885 movement, and this hand-built timepiece features three unique high complications. It combines a minute repeater, a split-second chronograph, and a perpetual calendar.
A single master watchmaker spent months assembling its 648 tiny parts, which makes this Royal Oak Grande Complication the most sought-after watch in the secondary market.
Moreover, the secondary market price for the AP Offshore Grande Complication was between AED 2,130,000 and AED 3,670,000 before its discontinuation.
However, following its retirement, increasing collector demand for this final white ceramic masterpiece has surged, raising the prices. The price is now between AED 5,250,000 and AED 5,500,000, depending on the condition and warranty papers.
Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon
AP launched this 20th-anniversary watch with a very low production run in mind. This watch, reference 26589IO.OO.D056CA.01, pairs a lightweight sandblasted titanium case with a highly complex green ceramic bezel.
The hand-wound Caliber 2954 gives the watch a massive 237-hour power reserve. It also features a unique gear-shift indicator at 6 o’clock to show the crown position.
AP discontinued this watch to maintain the absolute exclusivity of its “avant-garde concept line” and to transition toward newer and ultra-modern structural aesthetic experiments.
Secondary-market demand has skyrocketed because it integrates vibrant green “chemical vapor deposition (CVD)” accents into the openworked movement architecture. Collectors want this watch because of its high-complication horological technology plus a hyper-futuristic, sports-car aesthetic.
Royal Oak Offshore Self-Winding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph
AP has discontinued the Royal Oak Tourbillon Chronograph, reference 26622CE.OO.D062CA.01, because this bold anniversary piece was limited to just 100 units. It features a futuristic black ceramic construction highlighted by bright green anodized titanium accents.
The complex Caliber 2967 movement drives this watch, which allows you to operate both a flying tourbillon and a flyback chronograph simultaneously. The secondary market price of this watch is approximately AED 1,030,000 to AED 1,050,000, depending on its condition and the completeness of the set.
Also Read: What are Tourbillon Watches
Royal Oak Offshore Music Editions
This model (reference 77600TI.OO.A343CA.010) has a studio-inspired design, which makes it stand out immediately. The dark dial features a printed VU meter equalizer.
The titanium fader crown guards look like mixing console sliders, and the 37mm size hits a rare unisex sweet spot for the usually bulky Offshore collection.
AP hard-capped the Royal Oak Offshore Music Edition at exactly 500 watches. That’s the reason the company has discontinued this model in 2026.
The closest direct alternative is the 37mm Black Ceramic Music Edition (reference 77600CE), which features the exact same equalizer dial concept and dimensions but replaces the titanium case with scratch-resistant black ceramic.
Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked in Rose Gold
This 37mm watch, reference 15467OR.OO.1256OR.02, runs on the patented Caliber 3132 movement. Two balance wheels sit on the same axis, and they move out of phase to cancel out gravity and drastically improve accuracy.
The skeletonized design reveals a beautiful contrast between the warm 18k pink gold case and the vibrant purple inner bezel ring.
I believe discontinuation will make this unique purple-accented watch rarer, stabilizing its premium price on the secondary market. After all, collectors value this limited-era design that increases the long-term demand.
Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked Diamond Set
This reference 15469BC.ZZ.1260BC.01-A by AP is a true high jewelry masterpiece in a 37mm white gold case. It features 436 factory baguette-cut diamonds.
Elite master gem-setters require hundreds of hours to complete just one piece. AP officially retired this reference to start upgrading its aging skeletonized movement architecture.
The upgrade introduces a new in-house movement, which uses a superimposed double balance wheel system on the same axis. It integrates opposing hairsprings to improve chronometric precision and shock stability.
Anyways, the discontinuation has increased extreme demand among collectors in Dubai because this watch pairs cutting-edge horological engineering with hyper-exclusive, hand-crafted factory gem setting.
Not only does this improve value retention over time, but the watch has also become a demanding masterpiece for collectors.
37mm Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Gem-Set Models
These four colorful models share the same Caliber 2385 automatic chronograph movement. These feature the tighter Lady Tapisserie pattern on the dials and provide a luxurious take on the sporty Offshore line.
| Reference | Case Material | Bezel Gemstones | Dial Color and Style |
| 26236BA.YY.D346CA.01 | 18k Yellow Gold | Blue/Yellow Sapphires & Tsavorites | Royal Blue Lady Tapisserie |
| 26231OR.ZZ.A085CA.01 | 18k Pink Gold | Brilliant-cut Diamonds | Light Blue Lady Tapisserie |
| 26231ST.ZZ.A178CA.01 | Stainless Steel | Brilliant-cut Diamonds | Salmon Lady Tapisserie |
| 26236OR.YY.D002CA.01 | 18k Pink Gold | Multi-colored Baguette Gemstones | Black Lady Tapisserie |
The End of Calibers 5134 and 5135
Retiring the 5134 and 5135 movements brings a massive shift in watch collecting. It means collectors are losing the classic stylus pin-pusher tool. For years, you had to manually set the moonphase and calendar dates by pressing a tiny tool into the side of the case.
It required patience and a physical connection to the mechanics. Now, we get the modern Caliber 7139, which is a new movement that uses a simple crown-correction system. It is technically better, but it removes the old tactile nostalgia.
Also Read: Complete Guide to Moon Phase Watches
Retiring the 29-Year Chronograph Legacy of the Calibre 2385
The Caliber 2385 is a true legend. It has been a reliable staple inside the Royal Oak Offshore line since 1997. The ultra-slim 5.5mm column-wheel chronograph shaped the modern sports watch market. It kept massive watches wearable.
However, after 29 years of faithful service, the brand is finally moving on. Audemars Piguet is replacing it with the new Caliber 6401, which means the end of a very long and successful mechanical chapter.
The Discontinued Premium and Collector FOMO
You must understand the financial reality of watch investment. It is important. A watch instantly increases in value on the secondary market the moment AP removes it from its catalog.
Look at the Black Ceramic Openworked as an example. The original retail price was around AED 515,000. Now, the secondary market value is between AED 1,175,000 and AED 1,650,000.
Thus, this creates intense psychological panic in the watch-collecting community. Collectors rush to buy what they can no longer order. People feel a deep sense of loss when true hand-finished haute horlogerie gets replaced by modern space-age materials like “Bulk Metallic Glass.” The flaws and human touches of the past are suddenly worth a massive premium.
