AP straps question

[TXgmt]

Starting to look into the ROO chronos, will be my first AP. I'm wondering what different experiences have been on buying additional straps. My thinking was to get the watch on the hornback and then get a rubber strap to go along with it. Would like to stay OEM if possible.

I've searched some threads and it looks like a recommendation was to go through the APSC instead of an AD because of the markup. How do you go about doing that logistically with the SC? Any feedback one way or the other? Thanks everybody.

[Chadridv]

Pretty easy. Email APSC, tell them which straps you're interested in. You'll send them some info about your watch, including pictures of the movement showing serial numbers. You pay them and the straps show up at your house.

For the ROO Chrono, if you decide to go rubber, I'd highly recommend you go for the diver strap and not the regular chrono strap. However, the buckles are different, so you'd have to spend some extra cash to get that set up. But I like the width of the diver strap much much more than the regular ROO Chrono straps.

Just my opinion.
This was my ROO on Gray Diver strap. I miss it :(

[LAFLARE]

As above mentioned, email them and they will work with you to find your desired strap if you don't have the strap product code already. Make payment and they ship it over. From my experience it couldn't have been more painless and strap was shipped to me overnight (US).

However, Since receiving the strap, I had not yet figured out how/attempted to change the strap myself yet but that should be taking place sometime soon once I get home to the strap and acquire all necessary tools.

[Trailboss516]

Is there a catalog online or some resource that lists all available straps for each model? When I was in the Boutique, their answer was vague. Seemed like a physical catalog existed *somewhere*

Keen to hear if anybody has any information about this.

[V25V]

Originally Posted by Trailboss516

Is there a catalog online or some resource that lists all available straps for each model? When I was in the Boutique, their answer was vague. Seemed like a physical catalog existed *somewhere*

Keen to hear if anybody has any information about this.

There is a catalog, AD I did business with before had sent me one. They are no longer an AD I believe. One I have is dated but happy to share if anyone would like to see it.

[AK797]

There is a catalogue, I saw it at an ADs, but they were charging £300 for a rubber strap while APSC were charging £220. Email APSC and they should send you a PDF of it.

[TXgmt]

Awesome feedback, thanks. Not surprising that it's a fairly straightforward process and that AP will work with you on getting what you want given their positive reputation for service experiences.

[Marcus SE]

Originally Posted by AK797

There is a catalogue, I saw it at an ADs, but they were charging £300 for a rubber strap while APSC were charging £220. Email APSC and they should send you a PDF of it.

AP in Paris charges €280 for a rubber strap for my safari, one with the 24mm buckle. Bought one last week. £300 sounds like a very high price ?!?

[Marcus SE]

Originally Posted by AK797

There is a catalogue, I saw it at an ADs, but they were charging £300 for a rubber strap while APSC were charging £220. Email APSC and they should send you a PDF of it.

By the way, what is the contact for the APSC in EU? There should be one in UK I believe

[SC11]

Originally Posted by Marcus SE

AP in Paris charges €280 for a rubber strap for my safari, one with the 24mm buckle. Bought one last week. £300 sounds like a very high price ?!?

Originally Posted by Marcus SE

By the way, what is the contact for the APSC in EU? There should be one in UK I believe

Neil was stating that some AD’s charge a mark up when ordering via them, so best to buy direct.

Yes there is an AP service centre/lounge in the UK and you can contact them directly and they will send over the available options for you to order.

[Marcus SE]

Originally Posted by SC11

Neil was stating that some AD’s charge a mark up when ordering via them, so best to buy direct.

Yes there is an AP service centre/lounge in the UK and you can contact them directly and they will send over the available options for you to order.

What are the contact details (phone/address)? I could not find it anywhere

[SC11]

Originally Posted by Marcus SE

What are the contact details (phone/address)? I could not find it anywhere

Here you go

[scottywein]

How much is a new 42MM ROO rubber strap?

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Marcus SE

AP in Paris charges €280 for a rubber strap for my safari, one with the 24mm buckle. Bought one last week. £300 sounds like a very high price ?!?

£300 was Wempe.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by scottywein

How much is a new 42MM ROO rubber strap?

Must be very similar to above prices for the 44mm.

[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..



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[MerrittM3]

What is the SC in APSC? I am looking for a blue hornback to go with my Navy ROO and the AD here in Greenwich is asking $603 and $694 for the deployment buckle which is apparently required.

[singe89]

Originally Posted by MerrittM3

What is the SC in APSC? I am looking for a blue hornback to go with my Navy ROO and the AD here in Greenwich is asking $603 and $694 for the deployment buckle which is apparently required.

Service Center

Clearwater FL

I usually email Betsy at [email protected] You can also email [email protected] or call 727-467-0940

[MerrittM3]

Originally Posted by singe89

Service Center

Clearwater FL

I usually email Betsy at [email protected] You can also email [email protected] or call 727-467-0940

Great thanks! I just emailed them.

[MerrittM3]

Originally Posted by singe89

Service Center

Clearwater FL

I usually email Betsy at [email protected] You can also email [email protected] or call 727-467-0940

Ironically the CW quote was identical to my AD. Going through the AD since they can install it for me and i don't want to mess it up.

[jkater1]

Originally Posted by MerrittM3

Ironically the CW quote was identical to my AD. Going through the AD since they can install it for me and i don't want to mess it up.

Did you get the strap and deployment clasp? I have this same set up sans deployment clasp so have to switch the tang buckle too when I switch straps. The leather strap doesn't fit as well for me so thinking about going with the clasp.