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kaiserphoenix · 8 February 2017, 12:34 AM

Following on from my previous Thread with a Poll on which dial colour to get:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=518371

I ended up with the Black Dial 15710ST! Thank you everyone who helped me out there and took the time to post your comments, really appreciated it.

This isnt a full on review as there are many reviews online that does a better job than me, but from another watch guys perspective.

Here are a few shots of my AP and my thoughts.

Background: I wanted something sporty that I can wear casually, in various climates, during holidays etcetc but didnt want the usual suspects like Omega, IWC Aquatimer, Rolex Sub/SD, Tudor etc. Not dissing them ofcourse, they are all amazingly high quality robust watches but just wanted something abit different.

Then i came across the AP diver, something i never considered before but after trying one on at a local AD, I was in love. Ive owned many watches from different brands before, including the ones in my sig, but others such as IWC, numerous Panerais, Omegas, etc but this AP is just a real treat on the wrist. The feeling of this watch is SOLID. If i were to describe it in one word, thats it really. It is solid, but beautiful, with the edges, polished edges etc. The dial is a matte silky black with enough texture to keep you interested and the white gold markers just shimmer as you look at your wrist.

Telling the time, which is one of its primary functions is superb with a quick glance, you're able to tel the time. The inner rotating bezel clicks with deep satisfaction also.

It isnt a small or light watch by any stretch of the imagination but it is far more comfortable than I ever expected, so much so that I am wearing it to work sometimes now too! I think it is the wide lugs of the strap that helps it hug the wrist and not cause any wobble whatsoever. This thing will stay strapped. It does not have any top heavy wobble either, and in fact is around 14mm thick which is not that thick compared to many other divers or chronographs.

My wrist is very thin but I love it:)

Oh and time keeping is superb too:)

benlee · 8 February 2017, 12:50 AM

Nice analysis and congrats on your new Diver!

I agree with most of what you said. It's definitely a keeper. I have the older version with the wet dial and close caseback and after having it for 4 years, it still remain one of my best loved timepiece.

5Zigen · 8 February 2017, 01:01 AM

Congrats on the Diver!

texex91 · 8 February 2017, 01:06 AM

You'll enjoy that one--congrats.

Minimalist · 8 February 2017, 01:59 AM

Looks awesome on you and you wear it well, looks good with the casual outfit. Big congrats.

csi-n · 8 February 2017, 02:19 AM

Congrats on your new Diver. It is really an amazing piece and a joy to have on the wrist. Mine is now 3.5 years old and I still enjoy it just as much as I did on day one.

Enjoy!

psv · 8 February 2017, 02:22 AM

It is a great piece - enjoy!

masyv6 · 8 February 2017, 03:33 AM

Looks awesome on you. Congrats!!

AK797 · 8 February 2017, 04:32 AM

Solid, beautiful and muscular are how I'd describe the ROO line, congrats!

1st amg · 8 February 2017, 09:16 AM

Congrats! That too was my first AP

gummy · 8 February 2017, 11:57 AM

Congrats...looks great!

Still a favorite AP of mine...enjoy.

Hairdude1 · 8 February 2017, 03:29 PM

Congrats

MrGMT · 8 February 2017, 04:28 PM

Congrats stunning piece

mickyd329 · 8 February 2017, 05:29 PM

Great piece! Congrats..

Chrisbuer · 9 February 2017, 07:48 AM

This is going to be my next watch. I just love it!!

sea-dweller · 9 February 2017, 10:22 AM

Looks great!

8 February 2017, 12:34 AM	#1
kaiserphoenix "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: London/Tokyo Watch: FPJ CO BL Posts: 1,709	My new AP15710! Quick take Following on from my previous Thread with a Poll on which dial colour to get: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=518371 I ended up with the Black Dial 15710ST! Thank you everyone who helped me out there and took the time to post your comments, really appreciated it. This isnt a full on review as there are many reviews online that does a better job than me, but from another watch guys perspective. Here are a few shots of my AP and my thoughts. Background: I wanted something sporty that I can wear casually, in various climates, during holidays etcetc but didnt want the usual suspects like Omega, IWC Aquatimer, Rolex Sub/SD, Tudor etc. Not dissing them ofcourse, they are all amazingly high quality robust watches but just wanted something abit different. Then i came across the AP diver, something i never considered before but after trying one on at a local AD, I was in love. Ive owned many watches from different brands before, including the ones in my sig, but others such as IWC, numerous Panerais, Omegas, etc but this AP is just a real treat on the wrist. The feeling of this watch is SOLID. If i were to describe it in one word, thats it really. It is solid, but beautiful, with the edges, polished edges etc. The dial is a matte silky black with enough texture to keep you interested and the white gold markers just shimmer as you look at your wrist. Telling the time, which is one of its primary functions is superb with a quick glance, you're able to tel the time. The inner rotating bezel clicks with deep satisfaction also. It isnt a small or light watch by any stretch of the imagination but it is far more comfortable than I ever expected, so much so that I am wearing it to work sometimes now too! I think it is the wide lugs of the strap that helps it hug the wrist and not cause any wobble whatsoever. This thing will stay strapped. It does not have any top heavy wobble either, and in fact is around 14mm thick which is not that thick compared to many other divers or chronographs. My wrist is very thin but I love it:) Oh and time keeping is superb too:) __________________ F.P.Journe Chronometre Optimum Black Label, Patek 5811G-001, Patek 5968A-001, Patek 5167A-001 IG: tokyo_watch_guy

8 February 2017, 12:50 AM	#2
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	Nice analysis and congrats on your new Diver! I agree with most of what you said. It's definitely a keeper. I have the older version with the wet dial and close caseback and after having it for 4 years, it still remain one of my best loved timepiece. __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

8 February 2017, 03:29 PM	#12
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Congrats __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

8 February 2017, 05:29 PM	#14
mickyd329 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Socal Watch: AP/PP/Rolex Posts: 2,052	Great piece! Congrats.. __________________ PP 5205G-013/ PP 5212A / AP 15416CE /26574 st QP/ AP 50th 16202st /AP 15500st Black / AP 26405CE / AP 77350CE / AP 15551st / AP 67540sk / Rolex 116500 Panda / Rolex 126710 BLRO / Rolex 126610LV Green / Rolex 16570 Black/ Rolex 116300 Blue / Rolex 126710 BLNR / Rolex 126710 GRNR

9 February 2017, 10:22 AM	#16
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Looks great! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

8 February 2017, 01:01 AM	#3
5Zigen 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Watch: PP, AP, Rolex Posts: 750	Congrats on the Diver!

8 February 2017, 01:06 AM	#4
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	You'll enjoy that one--congrats.

8 February 2017, 01:59 AM	#5
Minimalist "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: London Posts: 1,221	Looks awesome on you and you wear it well, looks good with the casual outfit. Big congrats.

8 February 2017, 02:19 AM	#6
csi-n "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,042	Congrats on your new Diver. It is really an amazing piece and a joy to have on the wrist. Mine is now 3.5 years old and I still enjoy it just as much as I did on day one. Enjoy!

8 February 2017, 02:22 AM	#7
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	It is a great piece - enjoy!

8 February 2017, 03:33 AM	#8
masyv6 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: 35000ft Posts: 3,771	Looks awesome on you. Congrats!!

8 February 2017, 04:32 AM	#9
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Solid, beautiful and muscular are how I'd describe the ROO line, congrats!

8 February 2017, 09:16 AM	#10
1st amg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 10,410	Congrats! That too was my first AP

8 February 2017, 11:57 AM	#11
gummy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,348	Congrats...looks great! Still a favorite AP of mine...enjoy.

8 February 2017, 04:28 PM	#13
MrGMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Scotland Watch: Omega-Rolex Posts: 230	Congrats stunning piece

9 February 2017, 07:48 AM	#15
Chrisbuer "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: U.K. Watch: Rolex BLNR Posts: 149	This is going to be my next watch. I just love it!!

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