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AP Royal Oak Offshore RG Rubber Clad Noob Factory Pictorial Review

Yannou

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Ohhhhhh check out that Ar:jaw: Would really kinda finish mine off, I've been in touch with a guy who does gold plating, said he could try and fill in the buckle holes and replate, not sure if I should try:thinking:

Deployant isn't as comfortable on the wrist as the buckle, I've got used to it now.


You can ask to your dealer to get the AP Grand Prix gold buckle...less expensive IMO...:D:
 

TESLA760

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I guess the deployant is uncomfortable for small and big wrists. It always leaves a mark on my wrist when I wear it. Like i'm branded with the AP logo :)
 

sharrkey

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Must.......stop.........looking........at...........this..............:picard:


You mean this:rofl:

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cwazy1

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i think that if i was to go and get a diver strap, i'd get a PVD instead of the gold plated.. it'll wear slower, especially in a very prone to desk diving area.
 

sharrkey

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I only wear the watch twice a week so the deployant doesn't bother me that much, plus the new ApBands Hornback sits the deployant further round on my wrist than the rep rubber, I get the Ap branded on my wrist also and it's not that I've the strap too tight.


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kindred666

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I guess the deployant is uncomfortable for small and big wrists. It always leaves a mark on my wrist when I wear it. Like i'm branded with the AP logo :)

Haha, you are so right..it has left a permanent mark and toughen skin that i actually have forgotten the discomfort it gave back then :)
 

sharrkey

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Just in the door and a couple of teaser pics I feel a new thread starting



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Rubberj00

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Oh god DAMN. MOARRRRRRR pics!

Panda was first AP i thought i'd get but still haven't got one. Anything special like ryan clear crystal on it - looks super clear?

What's your initial thoughts?

Starting to like your new strap on RGRC btw, wasn't sure at first tbh but it's growing on me - only thing is it completely changes the watch.. completely. Need 2, one on rubber, one on horn!
 

heman16

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Congratulations my friend. Happy that you have the next one. Now we can open the Panda thread!! Lol
 

sharrkey

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Oh god DAMN. MOARRRRRRR pics!

Panda was first AP i thought i'd get but still haven't got one. Anything special like ryan clear crystal on it - looks super clear?

What's your initial thoughts?

Starting to like your new strap on RGRC btw, wasn't sure at first tbh but it's growing on me - only thing is it completely changes the watch.. completely. Need 2, one on rubber, one on horn!

Think I'd better start a new thread for this one, 1st impressions, Amazing Dial is a real work of art, crystal is the same as the RGRC so catch it at the right angle and you can get a great pic, was just too late for me to really capture some good shots. Cyclops is noticeably better very very little blue hue, it's that good I wish it was on the RGRC. It's heavy with the bracelet but that's so well finished I'm gonna keep it on for now,as for the hornback I don't think I'll put the rubber back on, it's sooooooo nice and got a few compliments today at the meeting I was attending.

Couple more pics, but not the best quality.


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sharrkey

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Congratulations my friend. Happy that you have the next one. Now we can open the Panda thread!! Lol

Haha, cheers bud, Panda thread will be a work in progress some time this week


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Ruski91

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Ahhh ... sharrkey no wounder why you sold off all your pams. someone caught the AP Bug big time.

But with your posts, i can never tell if the watch is really that nice or if its your photo giving it more credit lol - just kidding around! Beautiful piece and great photos as always!
 

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Panda is my favorite Ap that I own right now...

So much so I am considering buying the black themes on bracelet..

or is that too redundant ( having a diver also)?
 

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IMHO, these watches all look better on Hornbacks. The bracelet just doesn't give it that shock and awe factor.
 

sharrkey

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Ahhh ... sharrkey no wounder why you sold off all your pams. someone caught the AP Bug big time.

But with your posts, i can never tell if the watch is really that nice or if its your photo giving it more credit lol - just kidding around! Beautiful piece and great photos as always!

Ano bud I've no Pam's ATM, but sure it will not be that way for long, watch is that good, a lot better cameras out there than my iPhone 5
Welcome to the Panda club! :)

Thanks mate

Congrats! NICE WATCH and great purchase...

Cheers
Panda is my favorite Ap that I own right now...

So much so I am considering buying the black themes on bracelet..

or is that too redundant ( having a diver also)?

Next for me will be the 57th, other than that safari

IMHO, these watches all look better on Hornbacks. The bracelet just doesn't give it that shock and awe factor.

Since I got the Hornback for the RGRC and seeing how good it is on, I'd have to agree with you:thumbsup: I've already sent Mario a email enquiring about a black hornback with red stitching:facepalm: Ap's are gonna break me:thud:
But need to get end links and Ss deployant if I'm gonna switch to hornback