AP ROO Versions

[LemmyCaution]

Has anyone compiled an ROO version Comparison? I looked and didn't find one.
I've had 2 MBW secs at 9 ROOs - still the best case/dial color and texture but I could not deal with the seconds at 9 thing and sold them.

I now have what I think is a v1 secs@12 Safari (totally wrong dial color)
a v2? Safari with the cream dial and flat white subdials
a v? Black Themes
and a v? Silver Themes
What I'm calling

The Safari is a 12-18 months old - the Black Themes and the Silver Themes, approximately 2.5yrs.

So, what changes have there been? When and by whom?
I'm paring things down a bit and will send the Safari and Black Themes off for Service and Lume for the BT - If there are significant changes in the Safari, I might buy another.

 

[vpx]

Just buy a new one from a TD, almost all the models got updated with AR'd cyclops and updated date wheel.

 

[LemmyCaution]

Thanks - so that would mean we're up to V3

 

[marblegranite]

I read somewhere that the latest version of the Safari dial also has the silver lining around the numbers like the gen.

 

[TastyTreats]

I have been speaking to TD's and I am told that AP Seconds @ 12 is now up to V5. I have an AP V2 and is 12 months old - unsure of when it actually came out.
If it has new cyclops and date wheel I believe its V5. There were some small V changes including dial color, size and markings. Best to email TD direct.

 

[Edgematic]

Yes, the models have changed. As for the safari, updated datewheel, ar'ed cyclopse, better dial colours and silver borders around the numerals.

If you order one, explicitly ask for that version with these upgrades.

 

[brbryfan]

I have an older model of the Safari and it was the new rep's silver borders around the numbers that pushed me to upgrade. New model looks great. I'll post some pics when it arrives (with gen hornback!)

Lemmy: In my opinion, the changes are significant enough to upgrade rather than service your Safari.

Here are sample QC pics provided on Andrew's site (Trusty Time): http://imgur.com/a/IqaeA

 

[LemmyCaution]

Thanks for all the replies - I guess I have:
Silver Themes v2
Black Themes v2
Safari v1 and v2

Time to order a v5 Safari - I just wish the TDs would get the subdial texture and datewindow placement. Dial Color may be off too -

Thanks for all the responses.

I have been speaking to TD's and I am told that AP Seconds @ 12 is now up to V5. I have an AP V2 and is 12 months old - unsure of when it actually came out.
If it has new cyclops and date wheel I believe its V5. There were some small V changes including dial color, size and markings. Best to email TD direct.

Thanks - do you have any idea of the changes to each version? It would make for a good 'Sticky'.

Francis at PT said that the movement also has an extra jewel for the additional wheel on the transfer plate. (If I understood correctly). This is a big deal to me I have 3 'quirkly' secs@5. Do I pay to service them? Or buy new versions and sell the old ones @ <$200?

Only I can answer that.

 

[brbryfan]

Finally got the new Safari! Here's some pics:

Old version on left, new version on right:

And the strap bar casualty when installing the OEM hornback :lolcina:

 

[bobbyrutgers]

ouch, it seems those strap bars keep getting bent for a lot of people. makes sense to have a spare around since i plan on changing my band every now and then from leather-to-rubber-bracelet- and back again.

nice pics brbryfan

 

[GreenHornet]

Those bars are pretty easy to bend.


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