Wish for the ROO Diver

[bayerische]

I like the ROO diver too! (No chrono version)

And I can agree with you Jeremy, it would look better with a black rubber bezel.

The watch is pretty huge, never seen it live, but I suspect it's too big for my skinny wrists...

[TSW]

Originally Posted by bayerische

I like the ROO diver too! (No chrono version)

And I can agree with you Jeremy, it would look better with a black rubber bezel.

The watch is pretty huge, never seen it live, but I suspect it's too big for my skinny wrists...

I'm sure it would look great on you Andreas

[bayerische]

Originally Posted by TSW

I'm sure it would look great on you Andreas

Is it as large as I'm thinking???


Damn, that my AD doesn't have it in store.

[TSW]

Originally Posted by bayerische

Is it as large as I'm thinking???


Damn, that my AD doesn't have it in store.

No not at all, It wears a lot smaller and more comfortable then a 44mm Panerai.

[Tony-GB]

You could always fit a ceramic bezel. Once the dial options are released on the Diver, I think a silver dial with black ceramic bezel and bracelet will look stunning! Blue dial will look cool, too.

[Tony-GB]

Originally Posted by Submarino

Just look at the bezel on my ROO (blue circles show the damage). Knocked it on a door frame a while ago. I was so upset that day that I grounded my watch for like two months as I couldn't take it and decided not to wear it. I just couldn't look at the bezel without remembering when I knocked it. Now I really just enjoy the watch. You can't do much about the SS bezels on the Royal Oaks as they tend to scratch fairly easy. But still the most beautiful watches IMHO.

That piece is bloody stunning!!

[WatchTimes]

I do not think the ROO Diver has the same size
bezel as the ROO Chrono, isn't the diver 42 mm?

Does AP switch parts like that???

I know it is not easy to do with Rolex anymore at least here in the US

[golfer23]

They should use the black ceramic or the new ceramet like they used in the Pride of Mexico:

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...=5258363&rid=0


Also, it is much cheaper and easier to have the bezel refinished on a steel or titanium version then buying a new rubber bezel.

Chris

[golfer23]

Originally Posted by WatchTimes

I do not think the ROO Diver has the same size
bezel as the ROO Chrono, isn't the diver 42 mm?

Does AP switch parts like that???

I know it is not easy to do with Rolex anymore at least here in the US

Diver is 42mm, new Offshore is 44mm. The bezel won't fit.

[golfer23]

Originally Posted by Timber Loftis

My wish for the ROO is that they pick a random NBA player and make a special edition version every 3rd time he goes to the bathroom.

Aren't all Panerai's limited editions?

[Tony-GB]

Originally Posted by golfer23

Diver is 42mm, new Offshore is 44mm. The bezel won't fit.

Thanks Chris, I hadn't realised the new Chrono's were 2mm larger. But the Bumblebee is 42mm and I think that bezel would fit the Diver.

http://www.audemarspiguet.com/collec...onograph-1418/

[Tony-GB]

Originally Posted by WatchTimes

I do not think the ROO Diver has the same size
bezel as the ROO Chrono, isn't the diver 42 mm?

Does AP switch parts like that???

I know it is not easy to do with Rolex anymore at least here in the US

Hi Jeremy, AP will "customise" your watch as long as it's done through them. They even have a facility where you can have your initials on the rotor if you want- instead of AP as is on the 15202 or the AP family coat of arms as on the 15300. But that would be pointless on the Diver!

[TSW]

Originally Posted by Tony-GB

Hi Jeremy, AP will "customise" your watch as long as it's done through them. They even have a facility where you can have your initials on the rotor if you want- instead of AP as is on the 15202 or the AP family coat of arms as on the 15300. But that would be pointless on the Diver!

That isn't really correct, AP could make some modification but not really give you a opportunity to build your own watch....If you not a Ambassador or have some really good good connections with a AD with a AP Service account.

The initials on the rotor are one of the customization AP will do but a very costly customization.

[TSW]

Originally Posted by Tony-GB

Thanks Chris, I hadn't realised the new Chrono's were 2mm larger. But the Bumblebee is 42mm and I think that bezel would fit the Diver.

http://www.audemarspiguet.com/collec...onograph-1418/

That bezel would indeed fit...But would it look that good

[psv]

You guys mean like this?



Rubberclad bezel on a ROO Diver.

[TSW]

This is a DLC 15300 that was made by AP for a VIP client.

[WatchTimes]

PSV that looks GREAT!
How did you do that???

Also the Carbon Fiber from the Bumble Bee would look
pretty cool I bet but I am sure its quite pricey.

[TSW]

Originally Posted by golfer23

Diver is 42mm, new Offshore is 44mm. The bezel won't fit.

Correct, The new Offshores are 44mm

[psv]

Originally Posted by WatchTimes

PSV that looks GREAT!
How did you do that???

Also the Carbon Fiber from the Bumble Bee would look
pretty cool I bet but I am sure its quite pricey.

Sorry, not mine.

[Tony-GB]

Originally Posted by psv

Sorry, not mine.

Patrick, you got me really excited there! I was going to ask for more pics!

[golfer23]

Originally Posted by Tony-GB

Thanks Chris, I hadn't realised the new Chrono's were 2mm larger. But the Bumblebee is 42mm and I think that bezel would fit the Diver.

http://www.audemarspiguet.com/collec...onograph-1418/

Good point. Problem is getting one.

[Aivas47a]

Originally Posted by TSW

Yes it will, I rather have a patina on the SS bezel, the rubberized bezel doesn't look that nice after dents and a couple of years of wearing it.

I agree ... no way rubber is going to hold up long term as well as stainless steel.

[WatchTimes]

Have you ever seen the ROO SS bezel after its been refinished a couple times?
It looses the crisp edge and is almost rounded... Does not look good!

The Bumble Bee bezel would be NICE but I doubt AP would do that.

I gotta admit after looking at another thread I am really debating selling quite a few pieces for a Patek 5980 black face if I could ever find a nice pre loved one at a decent deal.... Gotta sell some stuff first though haha

[Kris77]

Here's my RO from 2004. It's still in prestine condition even though I wear it frequently.

[psv]

Originally Posted by Kris77

Here's my RO from 2004. It's still in prestine condition even though I wear it frequently.

Sweet! How is that possible though? I had scratches on my RO within 3 days of owning it???

[Kris77]

I just avoid banging my watches into things :)

[WatchTimes]

HaHa if only it was that simple Kris
I am a little tough on my watches due to
both of my jobs and the fact I insist on
wearing a nice watch 99% of the time...
Heck, I was wearing my small 24 hr hand
1675 cutting wood a couple weeks ago haha.

[Dickson Lim]

Originally Posted by Kris77

Here's my RO from 2004. It's still in prestine condition even though I wear it frequently.

Okay, you embarrassed me. Seems that I don't know how to take care my watches!
Have it been polished? Maybe I just wear my watches too much, most of the times even with me when I am sleeping.

[Kris77]

I didn't mean to embarrase anyone :-)
It's unpolished.

HAGWE