Mine is in UK customs... still one week to go before getting her...
So I'll continue to stare at your pics...
Hans, do the UK customs need 1 week for customs processing?
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Audemars Piguet Roo BumbleBee by J12/ V3FC Diver Factory Sometime 2014
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Hans, do the UK customs need 1 week for customs processing?
Anyone knows, is the rep strap shorter/longer than oem bb strap?
I want to buy this but in dilemma over the strap, since the rep diver strap is a tad too big for me. Having to change something that is already "good" for another usd500 is something that is not so easily justifiable
I want to buy this but in dilemma over the strap, since the rep diver strap is a tad too big for me. Having to change something that is already "good" for another usd500 is something that is not so easily justifiable
Anyone knows, is the rep strap shorter/longer than oem bb strap?
I want to buy this but in dilemma over the strap, since the rep diver strap is a tad too big for me. Having to change something that is already "good" for another usd500 is something that is not so easily justifiable
The rep strap should be the same length as the standard size oem strap as usual. Unless J12 made it xs size?
I think I have the same issue with you. The rep rubber diver strap with tang buckle is a bit loose on me even at the last hole. But, the standard size strap (hornback and rubber) with deployant clasp always fits me well. My wrist is 6.4".
So, you should be fine with the rep hornback strap.
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hansmeier
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Haha, no, hopefully they don't need one full week for processing!
But after customs clearance my parcel has to be delivered in UK, and then re-posted to mainland EU. Usually this procedure takes about 1 one week (including weekend).
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In 2 days from China to UK with DHL, and then 1 week + for delivery. It sucks, but what can you do? Just nothing
There is Fed available but the price is 45 GBP...
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Bro your wrist is exactly the same size as mine, mine is 6.4" too.. Lol
Rep rubber diver strap at last hole is a bit loose, now with xs oem rubber diver strap, on third it is very very slight loose (able to move), on second it is super tight. So I am kinda in between second and third. You the same?
The standard size hornback with deployant, which hole you use... Last? Can you tell me compared to oem xs which hole it feels same on the wrist?
Thank you for sharing the info
Guys, in my country, if I get shipment of a watch like these, most of the time my package will be detained in the customs office, and I will have to come to them to pay taxes of it.
This is due to :
1. A custom law which says ANY shipment of goods, be it personal, gift, sample or whatever that exceeds value of USD50, must pay taxes.
2. Customs officer in my country ALMOST ALWAYS opens and check 95% of incoming non-mail packages. Maybe they are trying to increase government's revenue
How about in UK or some other countries? Can you guys share?
This is due to :
1. A custom law which says ANY shipment of goods, be it personal, gift, sample or whatever that exceeds value of USD50, must pay taxes.
2. Customs officer in my country ALMOST ALWAYS opens and check 95% of incoming non-mail packages. Maybe they are trying to increase government's revenue
How about in UK or some other countries? Can you guys share?
Guys, in my country, if I get shipment of a watch like these, most of the time my package will be detained in the customs office, and I will have to come to them to pay taxes of it.
This is due to :
1. A custom law which says ANY shipment of goods, be it personal, gift, sample or whatever that exceeds value of USD50, must pay taxes.
2. Customs officer in my country ALMOST ALWAYS opens and check 95% of incoming non-mail packages. Maybe they are trying to increase government's revenue
How about in UK or some other countries? Can you guys share?
If ppl make triangle shipping through the uk... It's because they are the most lenient in Europe... Then comes France... Unless the package is bulky and comes from the us.
Germany is supposed to have the best post in the world.... So maybe a little bit more risky!
My rep Bumble Bee strap is approx 70mm x110mm which is quite tight on me on 1st hole.7.45 -8 " wrist,so any smaller wrist will fit ok.
It's the deployant clasp that digs in and if this was taken off and a buckle put on instead then maybe this would help us with bigger wrists.
I can wear it but not all day,so if one side was longer say 125 -130mm then would be fine or an adjustable clasp like a Rolex etc.
Anyone had this prob and solved it ?
It makes sense to have a choice of strap length when ordering such a rep as AP Roos etc,so maybe this is something that can be an option in future if TDs request it to the factories?
It's the deployant clasp that digs in and if this was taken off and a buckle put on instead then maybe this would help us with bigger wrists.
I can wear it but not all day,so if one side was longer say 125 -130mm then would be fine or an adjustable clasp like a Rolex etc.
Anyone had this prob and solved it ?
It makes sense to have a choice of strap length when ordering such a rep as AP Roos etc,so maybe this is something that can be an option in future if TDs request it to the factories?
Bro your wrist is exactly the same size as mine, mine is 6.4" too.. Lol
Rep rubber diver strap at last hole is a bit loose, now with xs oem rubber diver strap, on third it is very very slight loose (able to move), on second it is super tight. So I am kinda in between second and third. You the same?
The standard size hornback with deployant, which hole you use... Last? Can you tell me compared to oem xs which hole it feels same on the wrist?
Thank you for sharing the info
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Nice 'Carbon copies' .... No pun intended haha
Bro your wrist is exactly the same size as mine, mine is 6.4" too.. Lol
Rep rubber diver strap at last hole is a bit loose, now with xs oem rubber diver strap, on third it is very very slight loose (able to move), on second it is super tight. So I am kinda in between second and third. You the same?
The standard size hornback with deployant, which hole you use... Last? Can you tell me compared to oem xs which hole it feels same on the wrist?
Thank you for sharing the info
Yes, it's the last hole on the standard size hornback with deployant that fits me perfectly, while I'm on the third hole on the xs size hornback, which ends up too short the tail just barely goes through the strap keepers. So my conclusion is, for rubber diver, hornback and any other AP straps with tang buckle, I'll go xs but for the hornback with deployant clasp, I'll go standard.
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Are there any oem yellow rubber diver style strap? If there is, will it match good with bumblebee ?
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Anytime I see this pic, it cracks me up for some reason. That's what happens when you've been stung by the Bumblebee lol
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I can't get enough of this watch. At first, I thought I wouldn't like it because of the width being 42 instead of 44 or larger, but the thickness really makes up for it, and wow oh wow, the forged carbon and bee sting appeal LOL... This watch is now among my favorites and I'm gonna rock it tomorrow at work again!
I am really about to pull the trigger on the BB, on the other hand i am really considering the V3 FC diver.
Owners of both watches what do u recommend?
Owners of both watches what do u recommend?