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drgoro · 28 August 2017, 10:23 AM

Alright Gents,

I'm closing in on an AP Diver, white dial. Very excited for this one! One question I have is how the steel bracelet fits to the case? Is it neat? Is it comfortable? Any concerns with the Diver model in general ?

2Redbulls · 28 August 2017, 10:28 AM

If you haven't tried the watch on before buying, I would advise you to hold off. The spacing on the rubber strap is not always ideal. I found myself wanting a half step. I'll let someone else answer the question about the metal bracelet.

gummy · 28 August 2017, 11:55 AM

I love the Diver...can't go wrong there.

For me the rubber is more comfortable, but I really like the the ability to change up the look of any 42mm with the bracelet.

Bracelet integrates right into the case the same way the rubber strap does via the two plots.

1st amg · 28 August 2017, 09:47 PM

I had this set up on the diver when I had it. The bracelet really dresses it up, it looked amazing. The weight of the watch with the bracelet was much much heavier than with the rubber. I would say for comfort, the rubber was superior. The one thing I could not get used to, and hopefully I dont get flamed, I found with the bracelet, it would tug on the hairs of my wrist constantly, it made me crazy. I dont think I have overly hairy arms, and the only comparison I have on the hair pulling fronts are the multiple Rolex with bracelets I have and never do I have that hair pulling experience. Anyway, on the looks department, it looked great. As far as the fit, it was perfect, it was easy enough to change as I bought the extra plots so it was faster to change, worth the extra if you want to do it right. Anyway, post pics if you go through with it!

drgoro · 28 August 2017, 10:51 PM

I see the potential for this w my 44, thanks for the word of caution. I think between this and my d-blue...I'll be ready for waterworld, so psyched!

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Originally Posted by 2Redbulls

If you haven't tried the watch on before buying, I would advise you to hold off. The spacing on the rubber strap is not always ideal. I found myself wanting a half step. I'll let someone else answer the question about the metal bracelet.

Rachdanon · 28 August 2017, 11:27 PM

I have small 6.3 inch wrists and the bracelet fits better by hugging the contours of my wrist better than the rubber. Initially had some skin pinching but somehow it all went away...maybe simply stopped touching the bracelet on my wrist as that causes the gaps to open and close causing the pinching. No problems with comfort, felt a little heavy initially but got used to it. Its all relative depending on how heavy your other watches are. Only concern is on the time required for finances to recover after buying it.

AK797 · 29 August 2017, 12:23 AM

Generally I prefer straps on the ROOs, it's already a hefty presence-ful watch.

Betta01 · 29 August 2017, 03:29 AM

Jus a warning..the watch with bracelet combination is Heavy

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drgoro · 29 August 2017, 08:13 AM

Wouldn't have it any other way brother; I've been practicing w my platona..

I love a hefty watch.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Betta01

Jus a warning..the watch with bracelet combination is Heavy

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drgoro · 31 August 2017, 09:21 AM

not like this watch, just awesome!

Rachdanon · 1 September 2017, 01:16 AM

Indeed, simple yet sophisticated. White is refreshing. Congrats!

HK Islandboy · 1 September 2017, 01:42 AM

Congratulations!

deeb · 3 September 2017, 01:04 PM

Congrats on the watch , I have the black face Diver with orange and black rubber strap and the metal bracelet from an off shore chrono. I love it with the bracelet. Yes it's heavy but definitely adds to the look. My bracelet fits the case perfectly and is actually easier than changing rubber straps.

HL65 · 3 September 2017, 06:59 PM

Congrats!

travisb · 3 September 2017, 10:13 PM

That's the AP on my mind lately. Love it!

nick c · 3 September 2017, 11:36 PM

Congratulations

drgoro · 6 September 2017, 05:53 AM

Thanks guys! Love The dial on this.

Audguy · 9 September 2017, 05:48 AM

looks great man i hope you got a great deal on it

drgoro · 9 September 2017, 08:39 AM

Thanks?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Audguy

looks great man i hope you got a great deal on it

CanPam · 9 September 2017, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Betta01

Jus a warning..the watch with bracelet combination is Heavy

Sent from my HUAWEI NXT-L29 using Tapatalk

Totally agree. Sold the bracelet because it was too heavy and unconfortable. The diver was designed for the rubber strap which imho is the perfect match...

jay_kay · 9 September 2017, 06:05 PM

Its an amazing watch on a rubber strap. But equally at home on the beautifully finished bracelet. Being honest though mine spend the majority of its life on rubber.

daveeblows · 9 October 2017, 01:16 AM

Worn it for few days on bracelet, being back to rubber was a relief!!

28 August 2017, 10:23 AM	#1
drgoro "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 816	AP Diver Alright Gents, I'm closing in on an AP Diver, white dial. Very excited for this one! One question I have is how the steel bracelet fits to the case? Is it neat? Is it comfortable? Any concerns with the Diver model in general ?

31 August 2017, 09:21 AM	#10
drgoro "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 816	How could one not like this watch, just awesome! Attached Images

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9 September 2017, 06:05 PM	#21
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28 August 2017, 10:28 AM	#2
2Redbulls "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Morgan Hill, CA Watch: I give up.. Posts: 719	If you haven't tried the watch on before buying, I would advise you to hold off. The spacing on the rubber strap is not always ideal. I found myself wanting a half step. I'll let someone else answer the question about the metal bracelet.

28 August 2017, 11:55 AM	#3
gummy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,348	I love the Diver...can't go wrong there. For me the rubber is more comfortable, but I really like the the ability to change up the look of any 42mm with the bracelet. Bracelet integrates right into the case the same way the rubber strap does via the two plots.

28 August 2017, 09:47 PM	#4
1st amg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 10,410	I had this set up on the diver when I had it. The bracelet really dresses it up, it looked amazing. The weight of the watch with the bracelet was much much heavier than with the rubber. I would say for comfort, the rubber was superior. The one thing I could not get used to, and hopefully I dont get flamed, I found with the bracelet, it would tug on the hairs of my wrist constantly, it made me crazy. I dont think I have overly hairy arms, and the only comparison I have on the hair pulling fronts are the multiple Rolex with bracelets I have and never do I have that hair pulling experience. Anyway, on the looks department, it looked great. As far as the fit, it was perfect, it was easy enough to change as I bought the extra plots so it was faster to change, worth the extra if you want to do it right. Anyway, post pics if you go through with it!

28 August 2017, 11:27 PM	#6
Rachdanon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Singapore Posts: 266	I have small 6.3 inch wrists and the bracelet fits better by hugging the contours of my wrist better than the rubber. Initially had some skin pinching but somehow it all went away...maybe simply stopped touching the bracelet on my wrist as that causes the gaps to open and close causing the pinching. No problems with comfort, felt a little heavy initially but got used to it. Its all relative depending on how heavy your other watches are. Only concern is on the time required for finances to recover after buying it.

29 August 2017, 12:23 AM	#7
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Generally I prefer straps on the ROOs, it's already a hefty presence-ful watch.

29 August 2017, 03:29 AM	#8
Betta01 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Singapore Posts: 183	Jus a warning..the watch with bracelet combination is Heavy Sent from my HUAWEI NXT-L29 using Tapatalk

1 September 2017, 01:16 AM	#11
Rachdanon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Singapore Posts: 266	Indeed, simple yet sophisticated. White is refreshing. Congrats!

1 September 2017, 01:42 AM	#12
HK Islandboy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hong Kong Watch: AP Posts: 3,825	Congratulations!

3 September 2017, 01:04 PM	#13
deeb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: florida Posts: 5	Congrats on the watch , I have the black face Diver with orange and black rubber strap and the metal bracelet from an off shore chrono. I love it with the bracelet. Yes it's heavy but definitely adds to the look. My bracelet fits the case perfectly and is actually easier than changing rubber straps.

3 September 2017, 10:13 PM	#15
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	That's the AP on my mind lately. Love it!

3 September 2017, 11:36 PM	#16
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Congratulations

6 September 2017, 05:53 AM	#17
drgoro "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 816	Thanks guys! Love The dial on this.

9 September 2017, 05:48 AM	#18
Audguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Miami Posts: 92	looks great man i hope you got a great deal on it

9 October 2017, 01:16 AM	#22
daveeblows "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC.HKG Watch: YACHTMASTER Posts: 133	Worn it for few days on bracelet, being back to rubber was a relief!!

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