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drchuck72 · 1 October 2013, 05:12 AM

Hey Guys,

I have posted about the unfortunate demise of my OEM AP Deployment Buckle and how I was using an OEM AP ROO Rubber Strap with an AP Bands Tang buckle. It was an adequate solution until I could figure out what I was going to do about the deployment buckle situation but the aftermarket buckle always kind of bugged me.

I recently acquired an OEM AP Diver Strap with the OEM Tang buckle. After owning a Panerai, strap changes have become almost a necessity for me.

I also found, after wearing a Panerai, that the AP was much more traditional in its proportions and seemed quite narrow at the buckle. In fact, after a year and half of wearing the AP, I had gotten used to the more traditional proportions of the AP strap, so, the diver was a bit of a shock in that it is quite wide throughout its length, much like a Panerai. It's been done before (putting a diver strap on other ROOs) but I'm posting another one. I rather like it.

As an aside, I was at an AP AD about a week and a half ago and ordered a new deployment buckle. While I was there, I was able to browse their selection of straps. When I go to pick up my new buckle, I will be putting something a little different on the Safari. More to come!

Hairdude1 · 1 October 2013, 08:24 AM

I like it

BZA · 1 October 2013, 08:41 AM

Looks great!

Dcmk · 1 October 2013, 08:50 AM

Nah ..

HKRolexFans · 1 October 2013, 11:04 AM

Diver strap on a ROO is so nice

Urosfan · 1 October 2013, 11:49 AM

Niceeeeeee

cdnyc · 1 October 2013, 12:05 PM

AK797 · 1 October 2013, 07:35 PM

I prefer the wider Diver strap size, would prefer the other ROOs to have less taper.

Lamkyle · 1 October 2013, 09:00 PM

A bit too plain IMHO

Dcmk · 1 October 2013, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lamkyle

A bit too plain IMHO

Safari needs the brown leather strap to complete the look and bring out the dial - on a black rubber the safari loses its identity and character. That's the problem with the safari - there isn't much strap options that can complement the light creamy dial.

travisb · 1 October 2013, 10:11 PM

Looks good!
When I had my Safari I liked it on the standard rubber with deployment. That was before the Diver came out. Diver's strap is WAY more comfortable.

Demonoid · 2 October 2013, 12:05 AM

One of the things that I find mesmerizing about the safari is the dial combo with the hornback brown stap. I wouldn't change it but that's just me. My humble opinion.

drchuck72 · 2 October 2013, 01:52 AM

I love hearing everyone's differing opinions.

The reason I bought the Safari was the creamy dial and the brown strap. Having said that, I really liked how the Safari looked on a black strap. I found that the black strap really brought out the black numerals on the dial.

Like I said, once you've started changing straps with Panerai, you start experimenting with your other options. I still have the brown and will go back at some point. I liked the rubber for the summer and I find the diver REALLY comfortable.

Thanks guys.

DrC

frch1104 · 2 October 2013, 04:58 AM

super nice combo!
//Fred

1 October 2013, 05:12 AM	#1
drchuck72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Charles Location: canada Watch: Rolex 116520 Posts: 306	Safari on Diver Strap Hey Guys, I have posted about the unfortunate demise of my OEM AP Deployment Buckle and how I was using an OEM AP ROO Rubber Strap with an AP Bands Tang buckle. It was an adequate solution until I could figure out what I was going to do about the deployment buckle situation but the aftermarket buckle always kind of bugged me. I recently acquired an OEM AP Diver Strap with the OEM Tang buckle. After owning a Panerai, strap changes have become almost a necessity for me. I also found, after wearing a Panerai, that the AP was much more traditional in its proportions and seemed quite narrow at the buckle. In fact, after a year and half of wearing the AP, I had gotten used to the more traditional proportions of the AP strap, so, the diver was a bit of a shock in that it is quite wide throughout its length, much like a Panerai. It's been done before (putting a diver strap on other ROOs) but I'm posting another one. I rather like it. As an aside, I was at an AP AD about a week and a half ago and ordered a new deployment buckle. While I was there, I was able to browse their selection of straps. When I go to pick up my new buckle, I will be putting something a little different on the Safari. More to come! __________________ Rolex 16610 and 116520\|AP ROO Safari\|Panerai PAM320\|Omega Planet Ocean 8500\|Breitling Chronomat Evolution\|Tag Heuer Kirium F1 and Monaco\|TW Steel Kivanc Edition

1 October 2013, 08:41 AM	#3
BZA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: B Location: UK Posts: 976	Looks great! __________________ Current: 1: Rolex DSSD M 2008 2: Rolex Day-Date 40 YG White Dial Random 2018 3:Panerai Luminor Submersible Titanium PAM 25 2013 P Previous:[/B] 1: Rolex 16610 Y 2002 2: Rolex Daytona V 2008 3: Rolex 16610LV Z 2007 4: Rolex Milgauss 116400GV V 2008 5: Panerai Luminor Marina PR PAM 93 2005 6: AP ROO Diver H 2013 7: Rolex DJ II Slate w/ Grn Romans Random 2013 8:Panerai Submersible Ti PAM 25 2013

2 October 2013, 01:52 AM	#13
drchuck72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Charles Location: canada Watch: Rolex 116520 Posts: 306	I love hearing everyone's differing opinions. The reason I bought the Safari was the creamy dial and the brown strap. Having said that, I really liked how the Safari looked on a black strap. I found that the black strap really brought out the black numerals on the dial. Like I said, once you've started changing straps with Panerai, you start experimenting with your other options. I still have the brown and will go back at some point. I liked the rubber for the summer and I find the diver REALLY comfortable. Thanks guys. DrC __________________ Rolex 16610 and 116520\|AP ROO Safari\|Panerai PAM320\|Omega Planet Ocean 8500\|Breitling Chronomat Evolution\|Tag Heuer Kirium F1 and Monaco\|TW Steel Kivanc Edition

1 October 2013, 08:24 AM	#2
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I like it

1 October 2013, 08:50 AM	#4
Dcmk Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Malaysia Posts: 264	Nah ..

1 October 2013, 11:04 AM	#5
HKRolexFans "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: David Location: Hong Kong Watch: R-A-P-I-O Posts: 289	Diver strap on a ROO is so nice

1 October 2013, 11:49 AM	#6
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Niceeeeeee

1 October 2013, 12:05 PM	#7
cdnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Cory Location: NY Posts: 681

1 October 2013, 07:35 PM	#8
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I prefer the wider Diver strap size, would prefer the other ROOs to have less taper.

1 October 2013, 09:00 PM	#9
Lamkyle "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Kyle Location: HK Watch: Those from my wife Posts: 669	A bit too plain IMHO

1 October 2013, 10:11 PM	#11
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Looks good! When I had my Safari I liked it on the standard rubber with deployment. That was before the Diver came out. Diver's strap is WAY more comfortable.

2 October 2013, 12:05 AM	#12
Demonoid 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Logan Location: USA Posts: 2,483	One of the things that I find mesmerizing about the safari is the dial combo with the hornback brown stap. I wouldn't change it but that's just me. My humble opinion.

2 October 2013, 04:58 AM	#14
frch1104 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Fredrik Location: Sweden Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 239	super nice combo! //Fred

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