The official AP Diver discussion thread

[lecharlton]

I have an Offshore diver ordered but need to source a replacement rubber strap in small to accommodate my puny wrists. Any recommendations?

 

[legend]

Well the obvious answer would be a set of xs length rubber straps. They are available from the dealer you purchased from.

 

[lecharlton]

Thanks - unfortunately Trusty Time didnt have an alternative strap so I need to find an alternative source

 

[gilrob]

Thanks - unfortunately Trusty Time didnt have an alternative strap so I need to find an alternative source

Puretime has XS AP Divers straps in their accessories section. Around $48.00-$58.00, depending on color.

 

[lecharlton]

Puretime has XS AP Divers straps in their accessories section. Around $48.00-$58.00, depending on color.

thank you

 

[lecharlton]

Puretime sold out too

 

[gilrob]

Puretime sold out too

There are two listed in the M2M section (Strap Central). Better hurry as these will go fast.

 

[bangsters]

what you think of this strap on the diver?

 

[serumdiesel]

what you think of this strap on the diver?

I prefer rubber or silicone straps for divers but, disregarding that preference, I think it looks nice.

 

[gilrob]

I prefer rubber or silicone straps for divers but, disregarding that preference, I think it looks nice.

I agree. My brother is an active diver and has a diving school in the Philippines. His opinion on leather straps is that they will not last very long in the water...a waste of money. Rubber or steel is his choice as far as straps are concerned, no opinion yet on sailcloth straps.

 

[serumdiesel]

I agree. My brother is an active diver and has a diving school in the Philippines. His opinion on leather straps is that they will not last very long in the water...a waste of money. Rubber or steel is his choice as far as straps are concerned, no opinion yet on sailcloth straps.

Absolutely, and for that reason a leather strap on a diver watch is a bizarre and off-putting concept to me, even if I don't intend to dive with it. But, my opinion on the matter is simply my own, and nothing more.

 

[cotti-rottie]

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[legend]

hi everyone, does anyone know if the chronopassion is still available? i’ve looked at the td’s and can’t seem to find one

This is the river thread. Please don’t ask this question in here thanks.

 

[cotti-rottie]

greatest apologies

 

[legend]

greatest apologies

Just “slight apologies” will do.
“Greatest apologies” in this section is reserved for statements like “did AP copy Hublot?” Or “love the hexagon bezel on the royal oaks!”

 

[cotti-rottie]

i’ll leave those questions alone then…. thanks again

 

[legend]

i’ll leave those questions alone then…. thanks again

Welcome and hope you find the answer you seek.

 

[cotti-rottie]

thankyou

 

[bangsters]

I agree. My brother is an active diver and has a diving school in the Philippines. His opinion on leather straps is that they will not last very long in the water...a waste of money. Rubber or steel is his choice as far as straps are concerned, no opinion yet on sailcloth straps.

Thanks for feedback, a good one at that. And while I do agree rubber is for diver, I don't intend to swim with an AP, gen or rep Other than that however, what do you think of the strap/watch combo? Does it look weird having a diver with that strap?

 

[gilrob]

Thanks for feedback, a good one at that. And while I do agree rubber is for diver, I don't intend to swim with an AP, gen or rep Other than that however, what do you think of the strap/watch combo? Does it look weird having a diver with that strap?

A leather strap on a divers watch looks a bit out of place in my opinion. If the owner does not intend to use the watch while swimming, then it won't damage the strap. There are a few rubber straps that are made to look like leather. The strap/watch combo shown above looks fine. There are many pictures of divers watches with leather straps that look quite good.