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28 January 2019, 04:20 AM | #1 |
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AP SS Bracelet vs Rolex Jubilee and Oyster?
Hi all,
I have yet to see an AP with the SS in the flesh and was wondering if someone could compare the AP stainless steel bracelet to that of the Jubilee and Oyster in terms of build quality, fit, comfort, durability, etc.? Any experiences would be appreciated. Thanks! |
28 January 2019, 05:18 AM | #2 |
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I’ve got watches with each of these bracelets. In my opinion, jubilee-most comfort, oyster-most fragile, AP-most beautiful...by far.
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28 January 2019, 05:33 AM | #3 |
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I have both the AP bracelet and a oyster bracelet.
Definitely the AP feels more solid and wears more comfortable. Look wise the AP is a winner. Sent from my HUAWEI NXT-L29 using Tapatalk |
28 January 2019, 06:48 AM | #4 |
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The AP bracelet finishing, construction and with the 15300/400 and forwards has had many great minor improvements. The Rolex although durable, can't be compared / is not in the same league. The AP bracelet wears well (depending on your wrist can pinch but i've never experienced it) and i may be one of the few, but i think the royal oak's bracelet is durable and i dont see many scratches.
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28 January 2019, 08:50 AM | #5 |
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I concur AP has a better looking bracelet imo although I’ve seen my share of scratches. Just be gentle with it and all will be good in the world.
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28 January 2019, 09:39 AM | #6 |
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This seems to be the general consensus. Thanks all
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28 January 2019, 02:20 PM | #7 |
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When it comes to finishing, the two aren’t really comparable.
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28 January 2019, 02:26 PM | #8 | |
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In terms of comfort, there is no comparison, mostly b/c of the pinching I feel with the RO bracelet. In terms of finish and overall quality, that's a no contest as many others have already pointed out. The AP bracelet is in a league of its own. |
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28 January 2019, 02:39 PM | #9 |
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28 January 2019, 03:22 PM | #10 |
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AP bracelet is a work of art. Very comfortable, no pinching and a level above any Rolex bracelet.
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30 January 2019, 06:48 AM | #11 |
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APRO bracelet much comfortable than my Rolex oyster; looks far better too,
for some reason I always need to do the micro adjustment with the oyster, whereas with the APRO there are no adjustments but I feel I never need to |
30 January 2019, 10:57 AM | #12 |
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RO bracelet is amazing - but the lack of micro adjustment or a pull-out half link (as they have on Rolex GMTs) is something I think a brand at APs level and asking price should have done long time ago. I live in a hot and humid climate and when I start my day, the bracelet is slightly loose, but by lunchtime it gets pretty tight. It is not too bad still but it would have made my life a LOT easier if there was a way to micro adjust on the fly, specially for week ends when I spend more time outside and the wrist gets even larger...
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