AP Diver V3 - PRE-ORDER Open (Puretime)!

[TheBattler]

The AP Diver is AP's ugliest offshore design lets stop kidding ourselves.

It's not special at all. 300m, internel bezel pusher on opposite side of crown, Weak Lume, weak intenal AR etc.

Too bad the V3 is so close. Still debating on picking one up since I already have a very beautiful AP.


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[ichi]

The AP Diver is AP's ugliest offshore design lets stop kidding ourselves.

It's not special at all. 300m, internel bezel pusher on opposite side of crown, Weak Lume, weak intenal AR etc.

Too bad the V3 is so close. Still debating on picking one up since I already have a very beautiful AP.


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[Londongeorge87]

Anyone have any thoughts on the ar stripping idea?

Want to get some opinions before I go steaming in.


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[sharrkey]

Anyone have any thoughts on the ar stripping idea?

Want to get some opinions before I go steaming in.


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I don't know why a lot of people are hung up on the slight blue on the cyclops, come on guys this is a truly outstanding REP, yes a $350 rep of a Gen $18,000 watch, why risk the chance of opening up removing ar, only to strip the head of a screw on the back or finding dust on the dial once you have put all back together.
But heh each to there own, seeking perfection in our hobby is pointless, what's the chance of someone coming up to you and saying nice Ap diver, I've got one too, let's compare.

Enjoy the rep for what it is, a beautifully replicated $350 watch.
Wear a Rolex and people will think it's a fake, wear a Ap and most will say, "Never heard of Ap"


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[Londongeorge87]

I don't know why a lot of people are hung up on the slight blue on the cyclops, come on guys this is a truly outstanding REP, yes a $350 rep of a Gen $18,000 watch, why risk the chance of opening up removing ar, only to strip the head of a screw on the back or finding dust on the dial once you have put all back together.
But heh each to there own, seeking perfection in our hobby is pointless, what's the chance of someone coming up to you and saying nice Ap diver, I've got one too, let's compare.

Enjoy the rep for what it is, a beautifully replicated $350 watch.
Wear a Rolex and people will think it's a fake, wear a Ap and most will say, "Never heard of Ap"


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Absolutely - It's a fantastic rep, but still can be spotted as such from a few feet by a novice. Defeating the point and wasting the other great lengths that the makers have gone to that make this so accurate.

It is extremely unlikely that the situation will arise that you'll be called out, but the fact that it could (potentially) and that the hobby is essentially to get as close as gen to possible - it's enough motivation to change the cyclops to me, if it's easy and possible.

Think if a simple thing can be done to remove that very apparent blue glare, I'd like to do it. Unfortunately it bugs me every time I look at it, and so detracts from the enjoyment of what is undoubtedly one of the most well made reps I've ever had. Blue ar is commonly known to be on a lot of cheap reps, and I really don't want it in the middle of the dial in my diver.

Personal taste and tolerance though I suppose. Each to their own as you say








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[Bonesey]

Angus just updated that they are now available on a modified metal bracelet from the factory.

http://puretime.co/product/royal-oak-offshore-diver-11-v3-noob-best-edition-on-steel-bracelet/

 

[mike 8]

I don't know why a lot of people are hung up on the slight blue on the cyclops, come on guys this is a truly outstanding REP, yes a $350 rep of a Gen $18,000 watch, why risk the chance of opening up removing ar, only to strip the head of a screw on the back or finding dust on the dial once you have put all back together.
But heh each to there own, seeking perfection in our hobby is pointless, what's the chance of someone coming up to you and saying nice Ap diver, I've got one too, let's compare.

Enjoy the rep for what it is, a beautifully replicated $350 watch.
Wear a Rolex and people will think it's a fake, wear a Ap and most will say, "Never heard of Ap"


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You hit the nail right on the head....+1

 

[watchfaker]

Rocking it Already got many compliments!

I haven't really noticed too much of the blue hue to the cyclops. Under sun light its practically clear. Under florescent light there's a slight blue hue under certain angles. I think it's a very minute flaw. I'm sure the gen reacts the same.

 

[sharrkey]

Rocking it Already got many compliments!

Looks fantastic, I've had mine on constant for the last 4 weeks.


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[LP640]

Tried the gen on once, it's not bad, but don't know why it cost so much as a rep considering there isn't much diff to what any Rolex or Omega should cost....would hate it to be a premium just cause its AP....anyhow will buy one for a daily beater cause it looks durable enough for that, just hope it is as good as my Ploprof...

 

[revhrd]

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+1,000,000

 

[shyreplover]

80+ orders ahead of mine icard: it's going to be a looong wait

 

[Londongeorge87]

AR on the cyclops removed, serviced and waterproofed to at least 30m (machine max)

I'm happy. No more blue fog


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[sharrkey]

AR on the cyclops removed, serviced and waterproofed to at least 30m (machine max)

I'm happy. No more blue fog


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Does the cyclops not Stand out now?


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[Londongeorge87]

Gen

Still not perfect, cyclops still stands out slightly - just now blends in more colour wise, and doesn't have that blue haze. Each to their own though as to what you prefer.

Will still go for an Ar'd cyclops when they're available




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[sharrkey]

Yeh can see where you are coming from, I'm delighted with mine, slight blue hue on cyclops and all

Did the watch take much to be waterproofed, I.e did any of gaskets need to be replaced?

 

[Londongeorge87]

Yeah it's me being anal, and preference. I don't want to detract from the effort that went into this one. Hands down the most well made rep I've ever had. My watchmaker deals with gen ap's iwcs all day long. Usually sneers at my reps; but this one, & bk and TC subs he's been genuinely very impressed indeed.

He said it wasn't too bad to work on at all.

The lack of ar will annoy me now probably, but I think blue ar is more noticeable to the average novice staring at your wrist than an obvious blue. AP are unlikely to ever use potent blue ar on any of their watches.



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[tranzmizzion]

Yeah it's me being anal, and preference. I don't want to detract from the effort that went into this one. Hands down the most well made rep I've ever had. My watchmaker deals with gen ap's iwcs all day long. Usually sneers at my reps; but this one, & bk and TC subs he's been genuinely very impressed indeed.

He said it wasn't too bad to work on at all.

The lack of ar will annoy me now probably, but I think blue ar is more noticeable to the average novice staring at your wrist than an obvious blue. AP are unlikely to ever use potent blue ar on any of their watches.



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My guess is a novice won't know what an ap is.

 

[rbj69]

My guess is a novice won't know what an ap is.

agreed!

 

[Tock]

My guess is a novice won't know what an ap is.

At the rate Jay-Z is going at, AP and hublot will get their recognition