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Old 29 April 2011, 08:22 PM   #1
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i suspect this question may have been asked before, but i'm new so don't be to critical.

why do A&P watches sometimes have the hour markers at 2 and 3 transposed and in red, e.g the shaq oniel spec ec?

just curious to know thats all.

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Old 29 April 2011, 09:03 PM   #2
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That is his jersey number
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Old 30 April 2011, 12:55 AM   #3
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That is his jersey number
Exactly, and used only on that one model.
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Old 30 April 2011, 01:27 AM   #4
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It is only the Shaq one that does that. No other AP ROO has the 2 and 3 transposed, just the Shaq.
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Old 30 April 2011, 03:54 AM   #5
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Old 30 April 2011, 04:44 AM   #6
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Old 30 April 2011, 06:30 AM   #7
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Well you already know how I feel about the volcano.
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Old 30 April 2011, 04:22 PM   #8
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Old 30 April 2011, 04:56 AM   #9
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I've always wondered about the hexogonal screw heads on the bezel - how do they turn? I assume they are decorative?
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Old 30 April 2011, 05:12 AM   #10
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I've always wondered about the hexogonal screw heads on the bezel - how do they turn? I assume they are decorative?
No, they are functional. The screws go all the way through the case and hold the back on!
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Old 30 April 2011, 10:00 AM   #11
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No, they are functional. The screws go all the way through the case and hold the back on!
Thanks. I have a better appreciation for the watch now.
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Old 30 April 2011, 12:05 PM   #12
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@ TSW wow is all i can say. very nice collection!
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Old 30 April 2011, 04:25 PM   #13
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@ TSW wow is all i can say. very nice collection!
Sorry Buddy but only the ROO's at the bottom are mine, but the Millenary are on the got to have list
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Old 30 April 2011, 08:00 AM   #14
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I've always wondered about the hexogonal screw heads on the bezel - how do they turn? I assume they are decorative?
Definitely functional. The actual screw heads are on the back - the screws on the bezel serve as nuts.

Notice how the lines on the bezel screws are carefully aligned to circle the dial - - I've always appreciated that fine touch.
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Old 30 April 2011, 08:14 AM   #15
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Notice how the lines on the bezel screws are carefully aligned to circle the dial - - I've always appreciated that fine touch.
Thanks for pointing that out, I had actually never noticed that.

Nice touch.

While the ROO is a great watch and one I have come close to getting
many times it is just not for me, too many shortcomings in my opinion
from AP for it to be a true AP. I think a piggy back chrono is a serious
let down for a watch in this price range and in turn the piggy back causes
the ROO to have an even thicker case.

Regardless while it is not the watch for me Id never poo poo anyone whose
wearing a ROO based on their watch that is for sure!
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Old 1 May 2011, 10:55 PM   #16
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Is any one like me when they think of AP ? Some times I think it's a real gimmicky brand making watches for Shaq and Arnold and Clinton and overly priced for a non Manu movement. Then sometimes I think dam no matter the gimmicks these are some good looking watches and have a unique line up lime the ultra cool millenary the Jules Audemares and the Edward Piguet. Some times I think it's a Celebrity watch brand then I think it a haute horlogical brand.it may be both but it seems to be a watch I want at a heavvvvvvy discount. But who ever does buy it defentialy has good taste. I think
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