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punta del este · 14 February 2016, 09:08 PM

Hi all,

So after my first AP Royal Oak which I purchased in 2003, and sold within 6 months because at the time I felt it was too easily scratched/damaged, recently I decided that as I was few years older I could buy into the AP brand and take better care of the watch. After owning a couple of Rolexes (ss Daytona and GMT), a couple of Panerais and a VC overseas chrono (the only watch I still own and the best of the bunch), I have decided to buy an AP Offshore Steel Rubber Clad as my daily wearer.

I have been looking for the last few months and have been undecided between a 39mm ROC city of sails, a 41mm steel ROC, a Navy themes and a Rubberclad.

In the end I went for the Rubberclad and I managed to get a great condition watch with just few bruises and marks on the bezel and perfect elsewhere, it was also my cheapest option so left me some space for servicing costs etc. Had -5 sec/day and 310 amplitude on the timing machine which was a good sign that it was well looked after, and after a few days on my wrist I am over the moon.

My only concern is the rubber strap, I feel like I am in between sizes and think I might need some alternate options. Any opinions or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Manofsteelpt · 14 February 2016, 11:30 PM

Congrats on your RC, it's a great piece!

You could purchase a short strap andtry that, or try 1/2 short and 1/2 regular.

texex91 · 14 February 2016, 11:40 PM

Fantastic--let's see some pics!

As for strap size, you can mix and match a short strap with a regular one and it tends to work well. Straps are easy to get 'just right'. Work with a boutique on that as they have access to tools, straps and someone onsite who can make it perfect. Enjoy it!

masterserg · 15 February 2016, 12:06 AM

Cool. +1 on mix and match sizes. Pics???

Psmith · 15 February 2016, 12:40 AM

Congrats

csi-n · 15 February 2016, 01:06 AM

Congrats!

Sam

punta del este · 15 February 2016, 02:10 AM

Thanks for the advice, will look into getting another strap and mix and match. I do remember reading somewhere that if you change the strap around so the deployment is reversed it makes it more comfortable.

I will add some more pics when I get the chance.

lapince · 15 February 2016, 05:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by punta del este

Thanks for the advice, will look into getting another strap and mix and match. I do remember reading somewhere that if you change the strap around so the deployment is reversed it makes it more comfortable.

I will add some more pics when I get the chance.

not sure about that, tried it for my ex PP 5726 and it wasn't good, had to order the short strap, but maybe it will be better on your AP

jrs146 · 15 February 2016, 03:43 AM

Very nice! Congrats and welcome back to that AP family!

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

dieter1403 · 15 February 2016, 05:14 AM

Try the 2014 rubberstrap with the 20 mm clasp, I love it on mine

sent from my iPad Air

punta del este · 15 February 2016, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dieter1403

Try the 2014 rubberstrap with the 20 mm clasp, I love it on mine

sent from my iPad Air

I might try that if if I dint have any luck with the mixed strap sizes. Thanks

eonflux · 15 February 2016, 05:34 AM

Congrats!!

punta del este · 15 February 2016, 05:53 AM

Some pics of the general condition which, apart from parts of the bezel, is really good.

Also had my Vacheron serviced and now that is put aside for occasional use.

punta del este · 15 February 2016, 05:56 AM

Side profile

punta del este · 15 February 2016, 05:58 AM

On wrist

punta del este · 15 February 2016, 06:06 AM

Minty fresh VC

punta del este · 15 February 2016, 06:13 AM

On wrist

AK797 · 15 February 2016, 06:46 AM

Couple of beauties!

BostonRolex · 15 February 2016, 06:48 AM

Congrats...That's one of my favorite AP's

WAK4 · 15 February 2016, 11:49 AM

Congrats....I had put mine on Diver strap / buckle and was one of the most comfortable AP combo I've worn

texex91 · 15 February 2016, 12:10 PM

AP is looking good!

masterserg · 15 February 2016, 12:25 PM

Love the rubber clad. Congrats!

punta del este · 16 February 2016, 07:46 PM

Thanks to you all.

Had the watch on for almost a week and the strap has probably softened a touch as it feels more comfortable.

The only probably I have now is that after looking a few different options on watches, I want another AP!!

dieter1403 · 16 February 2016, 09:41 PM

on 2014 rubber, wears really nice

dieter1403 · 16 February 2016, 09:45 PM

from the front

dieter1403 · 16 February 2016, 09:36 PM

RC on 20 mm 2014 rubber, I like it a lot.
Wears like a dream

Sent from my iPhone

jjnd08 · 17 February 2016, 08:26 AM

Congrats; great looking pair!

Hairdude1 · 17 February 2016, 03:19 PM

Congrats!

Epwerkz · 18 February 2016, 03:34 PM

Congratulations! love is coming towards u again. Welcome back to the old roots :)

sea-dweller · 19 February 2016, 12:55 PM

Congrats!

14 February 2016, 09:08 PM	#1
punta del este "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: UK Posts: 130	After 13 year break I have returned to AP Hi all, So after my first AP Royal Oak which I purchased in 2003, and sold within 6 months because at the time I felt it was too easily scratched/damaged, recently I decided that as I was few years older I could buy into the AP brand and take better care of the watch. After owning a couple of Rolexes (ss Daytona and GMT), a couple of Panerais and a VC overseas chrono (the only watch I still own and the best of the bunch), I have decided to buy an AP Offshore Steel Rubber Clad as my daily wearer. I have been looking for the last few months and have been undecided between a 39mm ROC city of sails, a 41mm steel ROC, a Navy themes and a Rubberclad. In the end I went for the Rubberclad and I managed to get a great condition watch with just few bruises and marks on the bezel and perfect elsewhere, it was also my cheapest option so left me some space for servicing costs etc. Had -5 sec/day and 310 amplitude on the timing machine which was a good sign that it was well looked after, and after a few days on my wrist I am over the moon. My only concern is the rubber strap, I feel like I am in between sizes and think I might need some alternate options. Any opinions or advice would be greatly appreciated.

15 February 2016, 12:06 AM	#4
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Cool. +1 on mix and match sizes. Pics??? __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

15 February 2016, 12:40 AM	#5
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats __________________

15 February 2016, 02:10 AM	#7
punta del este "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: UK Posts: 130	Thanks for the advice, will look into getting another strap and mix and match. I do remember reading somewhere that if you change the strap around so the deployment is reversed it makes it more comfortable. I will add some more pics when I get the chance. Attached Images

15 February 2016, 03:43 AM	#9
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	Very nice! Congrats and welcome back to that AP family! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

14 February 2016, 11:30 PM	#2
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	Congrats on your RC, it's a great piece! You could purchase a short strap andtry that, or try 1/2 short and 1/2 regular.

14 February 2016, 11:40 PM	#3
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Fantastic--let's see some pics! As for strap size, you can mix and match a short strap with a regular one and it tends to work well. Straps are easy to get 'just right'. Work with a boutique on that as they have access to tools, straps and someone onsite who can make it perfect. Enjoy it!

15 February 2016, 01:06 AM	#6
csi-n "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,042	Congrats! Sam

15 February 2016, 05:14 AM	#10
dieter1403 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Europe Posts: 19	Try the 2014 rubberstrap with the 20 mm clasp, I love it on mine sent from my iPad Air

15 February 2016, 05:34 AM	#12
eonflux "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SNA Posts: 3,637	Congrats!!

15 February 2016, 05:53 AM	#13
punta del este "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: UK Posts: 130	Some pics of the general condition which, apart from parts of the bezel, is really good. Also had my Vacheron serviced and now that is put aside for occasional use. Attached Images

15 February 2016, 05:56 AM	#14
punta del este "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: UK Posts: 130	Side profile Attached Images

15 February 2016, 05:58 AM	#15
punta del este "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: UK Posts: 130	On wrist Attached Images

15 February 2016, 06:06 AM	#16
punta del este "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: UK Posts: 130	Minty fresh VC Attached Images

15 February 2016, 06:13 AM	#17
punta del este "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: UK Posts: 130	On wrist Attached Images

15 February 2016, 06:46 AM	#18
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Couple of beauties!

15 February 2016, 06:48 AM	#19
BostonRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Boston Posts: 31	Congrats...That's one of my favorite AP's

15 February 2016, 11:49 AM	#20
WAK4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Bill Location: NJ Watch: Always changing Posts: 4,172	Congrats....I had put mine on Diver strap / buckle and was one of the most comfortable AP combo I've worn Attached Images

15 February 2016, 12:10 PM	#21
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	AP is looking good!

15 February 2016, 12:25 PM	#22
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Love the rubber clad. Congrats! __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

16 February 2016, 07:46 PM	#23
punta del este "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: UK Posts: 130	Thanks to you all. Had the watch on for almost a week and the strap has probably softened a touch as it feels more comfortable. The only probably I have now is that after looking a few different options on watches, I want another AP!!

16 February 2016, 09:41 PM	#24
dieter1403 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Europe Posts: 19	on 2014 rubber, wears really nice Attached Images

16 February 2016, 09:45 PM	#25
dieter1403 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Europe Posts: 19	from the front Attached Images

16 February 2016, 09:36 PM	#26
dieter1403 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Europe Posts: 19	RC on 20 mm 2014 rubber, I like it a lot. Wears like a dream Sent from my iPhone

17 February 2016, 08:26 AM	#27
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	Congrats; great looking pair! __________________ ---------------------- Instagram: watchesandchickensandwiches

17 February 2016, 03:19 PM	#28
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Congrats! __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

18 February 2016, 03:34 PM	#29
Epwerkz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Felix Location: Jakarta Posts: 314	Congratulations! love is coming towards u again. Welcome back to the old roots :)

19 February 2016, 12:55 PM	#30
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

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