Why Is There No Royal Oak Diver?

[Commander Straker]

Frivolously, I'm wondering why AP doesn't make a Royal Oak Diver. Not a Royal Oak OFFSHORE Diver, but something more contemporary. As the taste for smaller watches becomes mainstream, I can't be the only person who would love a small, thin AP diver on a rubber strap! Maybe 42mm wide, 12mm deep (the Bell & Ross Diver is 11mm). Is it a no-brainer? Then why doesn't a Factory do it? I'd buy one! Or does this watch already exist? ????

 

[gilrob]

It would be interesting, designing a divers bezel that would match with the iconic Royal Oak design will be a challenge.

 

[Tompa]

Why dont you just buy a 15400 and put a rubber on it? Problem solved


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[gilrob]

Why dont you just buy a 15400 and put a rubber on it? Problem solved


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OP already stated that in his criteria for a "Royal Oak" divers model. The 15400 or its replacement would be an ideal base though. Off course we're just fantasizing right now, but who knows, maybe we can create one.

Lets see, matte black dial, larger markers with a lot lume…...

 

[sn95]

OP already stated that in his criteria for a "Royal Oak" divers model. The 15400 or its replacement would be an ideal base though. Off course we're just fantasizing right now, but who knows, maybe we can create one.

Lets see, matte black dial, larger markers with a lot lume…...

that might work. im just picturing a 15400 on a rubber strap lmao would hate to see that.

 

[Tompa]

that might work. im just picturing a 15400 on a rubber strap lmao would hate to see that.

Looks amazing in my opinion

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[Tompa]

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[sn95]

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looks 10x better than I expected but still not too much of a fan, to me it's like a casual dress watch best paired with a leather strap.

 

[Commander Straker]

Excellent detective work Tompa! I don't dislike the look. Does anybody know where I can get a black rubber strap for my 15400?

To sn95's point, I agree that overall it needs to be a tool watch rather than a dress watch.

I was really envisaging a scaled down version of the Offshore Diver, with wide hands and batons, rubberised crown and a heavy waffle Dial.

Of course it also has to contain a dive timer and unless an ingenious way can be found to rotate APs classic bezel that will have to be inside, like the Offshore Diver.

 

[gilrob]

Excellent detective work Tompa! I don't dislike the look. Does anybody know where I can get a black rubber strap for my 15400?

To sn95's point, I agree that overall it needs to be a tool watch rather than a dress watch.

I was really envisaging a scaled down version of the Offshore Diver, with wide hands and batons, rubberised crown and a heavy waffle Dial.

Of course it also has to contain a dive timer and unless an ingenious way can be found to rotate APs classic bezel that will have to be inside, like the Offshore Diver.

Search 26mm AP rubber strap on DHGate. $20.03 strap only, $40.29 w/deployment clasp.

 

[Commander Straker]

Excellent, thanks gilrob !

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[Commander Straker]

Thanks gilrob . Unfortunately I have a steel bracelet on my 15400, so I'd also need to obtain a set of connection links to be able to join the DHGates rubber strap to the case. Do you know where can I get those connectors and the appropriate screw pins?

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[Commander Straker]

Thanks gilrob. I couldn't use DHGate out of the UK for some reason. But it's on EBAY for £32 with links and a deployment clasp......
26mm Black Rubber Steel Clasp Strap for AP 15400 15300 AudemarsPiguet Royal Oak Product
Description
Brand Audemars Piguet
Strap Material Rubber
MPN Does Not Apply
Strap Width 26mm,26mm watch lug size,18mm buckle lug size
Strap Colour Black
Strap Type Two-Piece Strap
Strap Thickness 3mm-5mm
Fit for AUDEMARS PIGUET Royal Oak
Length 115mm with longer band, 70mm with shorter band
Buckle 18mm Deployment Steel Clasp
Country/Region of Manufacture China
Package:
1 Piece 26mm Black Rubber Steel Clasp Clip Strap
1 Piece 18mm Steel Deployment Clasp
2 Piece 26.5mm Steel Links
4 Piece Steel Connector Head (size as the pictures)
4 Piece Steel Screws (size as the pictures)
1 Piece Screwdriver Tool

 

[gilrob]

Thanks gilrob. I couldn't use DHGate out of the UK for some reason. But it's on EBAY for £32 with links and a deployment clasp......
26mm Black Rubber Steel Clasp Strap for AP 15400 15300 AudemarsPiguet Royal Oak Product
Description
Brand Audemars Piguet
Strap Material Rubber
MPN Does Not Apply
Strap Width 26mm,26mm watch lug size,18mm buckle lug size
Strap Colour Black
Strap Type Two-Piece Strap
Strap Thickness 3mm-5mm
Fit for AUDEMARS PIGUET Royal Oak
Length 115mm with longer band, 70mm with shorter band
Buckle 18mm Deployment Steel Clasp
Country/Region of Manufacture China
Package:
1 Piece 26mm Black Rubber Steel Clasp Clip Strap
1 Piece 18mm Steel Deployment Clasp
2 Piece 26.5mm Steel Links
4 Piece Steel Connector Head (size as the pictures)
4 Piece Steel Screws (size as the pictures)
1 Piece Screwdriver Tool

That's a better deal. I've seen conversion end links alone go for $65.00-$99.00.