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Old 21 September 2017, 12:21 AM   #1
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My customized "Kill Bill" ROO!
2 weeks ago, I decided to send my 42mm ROO off to get a "Kill Bill" dial with matching pvd-ed bezel screws and original yellow crocodile strap...here is the final result!

I decided to mount the custom python strap on the watch for now because it matches the yellow in the dial better than the original AP strap which I am finding a tad too light.....may change it up later.

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Old 21 September 2017, 12:22 AM   #2
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Wow...very cool!
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Old 21 September 2017, 01:07 AM   #3
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if it was an Arnold Schwarzenegger movie there would have been no need to customize, as AP would have done a LE already

Looks good
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Old 21 September 2017, 02:02 AM   #4
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Man that's ugly!
Either way, took some serious balls to order a strap like that which I salute!
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Old 21 September 2017, 02:21 AM   #5
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Man that's ugly!
Either way, took some serious balls to order a strap like that which I salute!
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Old 21 September 2017, 02:36 AM   #6
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Man that's ugly!
Either way, took some serious balls to order a strap like that which I salute!
At least you didn't use "fugly"!
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Old 21 September 2017, 03:14 AM   #7
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not really a fan of the strap but really like the dial. I assume it wasnt AP that made this into a Kill Bill LE. Would look perfect on yellow rubber.
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Old 21 September 2017, 03:36 AM   #8
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not really a fan of the strap but really like the dial. I assume it wasnt AP that made this into a Kill Bill LE. Would look perfect on yellow rubber.
This dial swap was done at APSC in Canada. The original "Kill Bill" LE is actually on a titanium case. I wanted a yellow rubber strap but it is offered only in the 29/24mm size for the Diver. I needed a 28/18 strap to fit my existing deployant buckle. But yeah I agree a yellow rubber strap would have looked great on this.
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Old 21 September 2017, 04:05 AM   #9
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This dial swap was done at APSC in Canada. The original "Kill Bill" LE is actually on a titanium case. I wanted a yellow rubber strap but it is offered only in the 29/24mm size for the Diver. I needed a 28/18 strap to fit my existing deployant buckle. But yeah I agree a yellow rubber strap would have looked great on this.
i was not aware that was actually a thing, but it is. Learn something new every day.

That then makes it my favorite AP movie watch, but generally not a fan of cobranding so i like your mod far better than the original.
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Old 21 September 2017, 05:26 AM   #10
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This dial swap was done at APSC in Canada. The original "Kill Bill" LE is actually on a titanium case. I wanted a yellow rubber strap but it is offered only in the 29/24mm size for the Diver. I needed a 28/18 strap to fit my existing deployant buckle. But yeah I agree a yellow rubber strap would have looked great on this.
I do find it strange that APSC would swap for a LE dial. Then could I swap my ROO 44mm for a Shumi dial? or my 42mm ROO for the RBII dial? glad they did if for you because I really like the look!

Just purchase the diver tang buckle. Worth it to be able to use more strap options.
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Did you order the pussy wagon as well?
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Old 21 September 2017, 02:35 AM   #12
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Did you order the pussy wagon as well?
No but my wife does own the sexy Black Mamba costume that she wore to last year's Halloween.
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Old 21 September 2017, 04:04 AM   #13
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Very bold choice, Ken! I nearly bought a cobra strap for a Breitling, still debating getting a Stingray for my LVc, guess you are more exotic than most.
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Old 21 September 2017, 07:02 AM   #14
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Very bold choice, Ken! I nearly bought a cobra strap for a Breitling, still debating getting a Stingray for my LVc, guess you are more exotic than most.
Thanks Neil! I am a fan of textured exotic skins so go for it on the cobra and stingray straps!

If you're looking for a quality strap maker, Aaron P. at combat-straps.com does a fantastic job!
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this customization requires this Asics Kill Bill!
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Old 21 September 2017, 05:23 AM   #16
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Ken, have you got a cloth handy?
Somebody seems to have spilt their custard on your watch – clean it up so that it looks proper again!
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Here it is, on the original yellow crocodile strap!

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Here it is, on the original yellow crocodile strap!

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Looks awesome in that pic!
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Here it is, on the original yellow crocodile strap!

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I never like customised watches! But, Man this is awesome! It's a YES for me!!!
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I never like customised watches! But, Man this is awesome! It's a YES for me!!!
Thanks Sam!
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Here it is, on the original yellow crocodile strap!

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Like it a lot!
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Love the watch...Love the colors...Prefer original strap myself but your watch so why not!
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Love the watch...Love the colors...Prefer original strap myself but your watch so why not!
Thanks Ken! I agree with everyone's opinion here - the orignal crocodile strap is the better looking one. It also feels more comfortable.
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It looks great. The Kill Bill is my all time favorite ROO.
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No but my wife does own the sexy Black Mamba costume that she wore to last year's Halloween.


I'll have to order that for my wife
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I'll have to order that for my wife
Aye, right!
Are you sure “she’ll” be able to fit into it, without spillage from places where there shouldn’t be any?
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Are you sure “she’ll” be able to fit into it, without spillage from places where there shouldn’t be any?
Yes I'm sure. You're fortunate we aren't having this conversation in person.
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It's awesome!!!
Surprised many here had not heard of the JBB?!
Have fun with that one!!!
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