Leather straps quality issue..crazy disappointing.

[Betta01]

I had Very Disappointing experience with AP leather straps..2 sets of new leather straps split at the lugs..within 2months of light usage..

Brought the 1st pair new from boutique, the straps split within 3weeks, AP SC kindly replace me a new set and the same problem happen again!!

These straps are just not beefy enough at the lug areas..
For the price they cost this is Not acceptable..

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[AK797]

My leather strap on my ROC was also not the sturdiest, there was a lot pressure on the lugs esp on a PM piece, so rubber is def the best way to go, think AP realised this on the 44s.

[Betta01]

Thanks for sharing..
Quality vs the price paid..i just can't accept it..
Got the 42 RG coz I like the look on a leather straps..

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[77T]

Or some waterproof leather models from gunny straps or strap freaks may be better than rubber for those time you want something nicer.


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[Betta01]

Originally Posted by 77T

Or some waterproof leather models from gunny straps or strap freaks may be better than rubber for those time you want something nicer.


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Let me settle this case with AP 1st before Exploring any 3rd party option.

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[Xerxes77]

On this price I think AP must do something with this strap!

[Rachdanon]

Fully behind you. Not acceptable if its a design/manufacturing flaw and not just a lemon. Had considered getting a hornback.

[Betta01]

NEVER getting another AP leather strap again on any Offshore..AP should not release such poor quality product!!
The SC here keep selling me tat it's a wear n tear issue therefore not warrantied.
Told them that the replace straps they gave me is torn in less then 3 week of super light usage..they stop blaming it on wear n tear.

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[alex_moreno111]

I agree completely. AP should take care of this for you. Remember that its just glue that holds the leather, theres no other way around it. Did you swim or shower with it?

QUOTE=AK797;8304365]My leather strap on my ROC was also not the sturdiest, there was a lot pressure on the lugs esp on a PM piece, so rubber is def the best way to go, think AP realised this on the 44s.[/QUOTE]

[Betta01]

No swimming or any water contact.
Super light use, as being a gold watch I can't wear it daily.

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[Ziperian]

The same thing happened to me on the bumblebee.

[yachty 1]

Also same to me on elephant. Ordered new straps and happened again.

[benlee]

Yikes... That's terrible. AP should definitely do something. These straps they sell aren't cheap to begin with.

[yachty 1]

here it is!

[Rachdanon]

can someone show this thread to FHB and get his response ? :-)

[Betta01]

AP has replied, saying that they will investigate further and get back to me..
Besides the terrible quality, the 2nd thing that angered me is the lousy complaint handling at the SG SC.
Replacing a faulty product with another is Not a Solution!!



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[Betta01]

Originally Posted by Rachdanon

can someone show this thread to FHB and get his response ? :-)

Who is FHB??

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[Rachdanon]

Originally Posted by Betta01

Who is FHB??

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François-Henry Bennahmias

[Betta01]

Originally Posted by Rachdanon

François-Henry Bennahmias

Thank you sir

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[C4L3B]

Has AP gotta back to you about your strap? Mine has the same issue for my grey theme..

I had half of the strap replaced earlier on due to poorly glued leather on the one of the band when I got it New.. now the other half has the same issue as yours out of the blue.. planned to go AP tmr to enquire what’s wrong

[Royalex]

Same issue with my safari, very poor quality leather strap.

[AK797]

I've looked a few used straps for sale now and many of these have this stripping back at the lug holes. A Design fault.

[Betta01]

They glued back my faulty damage piece and offered me an additional new pair of straps.. avoiding anymore leather strap.
I choose a new pair of rubber strap.


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[Betta01]

Agree it's either a design fault or a lack of testing before they release the product..
Did share that with AP, when we communicated.
To pay so match $$ for frustration..it's crazy!!

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[C4L3B]

Originally Posted by Betta01

They glued back my faulty damage piece and offered me an additional new pair of straps.. avoiding anymore leather strap.
I choose a new pair of rubber strap.


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Oh gosh.. let’s see what they say later.. mine can’t be glued as a portion of it broke off.. it’s definitely a quality issue I reckon.

[Eiso]

I am a long time AP fans but I gotta say the leather strap does have these problems. That's why I switch them to rubber. OP's problem happened on my 44mm leather strap as well which I paid a hefty price for such leather strap, but my Grand Prix alcantara strap is totally in shape after 2 years of winter usage.