AP ROO Buckle Source.

[chromed.]

hi there, i've been searching all over the web for a source for AP ROO Buckles, specifically a tang style buckle. &have come up with nothing other then APBands. i came across Oracle Straps or smth but they've closed shop

does anyone have any suggestions.?

 

[TastyTreats]

eBay !

 

[chromed.]

would getting the Diver strap&buckle fit the ROOs.?

 

[Yannou]

would getting the Diver strap&buckle fit the ROOs.?

Yes


The Louchebem

 

[TESLA760]

Yes. I hate the deployant. So I use the diver buckle on a custom strap.

 

[chromed.]

off looking for a diver strap&buckle then thanks, all!

even on my small wrists, the AP deployant digs more then the HBB ones..

could anyone let me knw what're the lug/buckle widths of the regular ROO straps&Diver straps.?

 

[SMP_lover]

regular is 28 at the lugs and 18 at the buckle, the diver is 28 to 24

 

[fitipaldi]

You can make a franken one:

 

[chromed.]

thanks, SMP!

doesnt the GEN buckle still digs.?

 

[TESLA760]

This is the combo on my Panda

 

[presente21]

You can make a franken one:

Thats great Fitipaldi.
Is this a regular butterfly buckle from bay?
I just bought one and will try to do this...
If you can, please tell me where did you bought yours and ehat model is...
Thank you


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[fitipaldi]

Yes, I bought them from Ebay. Here is the link for exactly the one I have:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180942906387

You will need a spring bar (or 2 better) too: you must cut the spring bar in 2 parts and put them in one of the bars of the deployment. I will post a picture arriving at home.

 

[chromed.]

wow! great idea, fit!

anyway, i called up my local AP service centre&found out, AP does make GEN 18mm tang buckles. so, after doing a couple of days of research, here're the following alternatives for those who wish to get alternative buckles.

1) AP Diver Strap&Buckle combo, approx. USD30-80for REP.(buckle is 24mm instead of the normal 18mm)
2) GEN AP tang buckle, approx. USD150.
3) APBands 18mm Buckle, approx. USD45-70, depending on condition.
4) "franken" AP deployant, as per fitipaldi's idea. i'll leave it to him to explain further.

thanks, all for inputs&suggestions!

 

[fitipaldi]

It's very easy to make one of these and you only need:

1) An AP rep buckle (it comes with the watch)
2) An aftermarket deployment buckle ($12) (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180943658048)
3) 2 spring bars (or one long) (you can buy a 360 set for $4!!! (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/New-360-Pcs-Watch-Band-Spring-Bars-Strap-Link-Pins-/270967171980?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f16e6eb8c))
4) Tweezers
5) Something to polish the edges of the 2 parts you cut from the spring bar

I'm waiting for my new AP Jalan Bukit Bintang, so I will create a tutorial with pics when I will make my franken deployment.

I took some pics today (it's very boring at work today):

In the last picture you can see where I put the 2 parts from the spring bar.

I can assure you, you will not find any deployment more comfortable than this one. A tangle buckle, at the long term will destroy your leather strap and also it's more difficult to attach the watch.

So I hope this info was helpful.

 

[chromed.]

pls do the tutorial! i'll be excited to do mine too! right now, i'm happy with my diver strap&buckle combo

 

[TastyTreats]

big fan of the PVD buckle on ebay for 12 usd - too easy - looks good and wears fantastic !

 

[chromed.]

bump for fitipaldi's tutorial!

 

[fitipaldi]

hahaha, I received my aftermarket buckle today, and my AP Bukit Bintang was just released from custom and it is now with Canada Post for processing; so tomorrow or thursday will be @home. Saturday or Sunday I will post the tutorial.

 

[chromed.]

will be waiting for it! i'm gona order the buckle as well!

 

[presente21]

Great Fitipaldi...

We are waiting for the full tutorial.

Thank you very much


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