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xbox · 3 February 2011, 02:41 AM

Well, following some consolidation, I believe the technical term is "flipping", a little yellow van arrived unexpectedly early with my Diver.

What to say about it, other than wow! Its just on another planet, in terms of finish. I am utterly impressed, which is just as well, considering its the first time I laid eyes on one in the metal

Pics to follow....

psv · 3 February 2011, 02:43 AM

Photos and review, please!!!

xbox · 3 February 2011, 02:48 AM

By the weekend, I promise

boa2 · 3 February 2011, 02:50 AM

Congratulations...it is a stunning watch.

In advance of your pics, here's one for you.

Enjoy it!

garGARgar · 3 February 2011, 02:55 AM

AP's are something else. Congrats. Can't wait to see pics.

xbox · 3 February 2011, 03:01 AM

Thanks chaps.

Its so very comfortable, with a feeling of lightness - a very well balanced piece. Would have put my FF to shame in that respect.

WatchTimes · 3 February 2011, 04:14 AM

Congrats!
That is the ROO I think may make me break down and get one already.

Great choice and can't wait to read your review and then see how it is in a few months ;) I know you LOVED the FF when you first got it.

I don't know what it is but I really like dive watches with the inner rotating bezel, my IWC Ti Aquatimer has it as well and I just really like it!

xbox · 3 February 2011, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JYogi

Great choice and can't wait to read your review and then see how it is in a few months ;) I know you LOVED the FF when you first got it.

Very true. The FF had killer looks - case, face, crystal, bezel, hands, numerals, all very slick. Just IMO, the movement really let it down. It was rather inaccurate, a little rough to wind and a bit hit 'n miss moving between winder positions. Maybe I had a poorly example?

TSW · 3 February 2011, 08:08 AM

An excellent AP love that model

A big Congrats to you

xbox · 4 February 2011, 10:20 PM

The first look into the box.....

xbox · 4 February 2011, 10:21 PM

xbox · 4 February 2011, 10:22 PM

It looks great with my red fleece

xbox · 4 February 2011, 10:52 PM

So what do I think, after owning my first grail for all of 3-days.

Well, not being the biggest fan of chrono's, I must say that the face is particularly pleasing to me. Clean, elegant and a little sporty - its nice

Some of my thoughts:

- I would have loved an AP logo on the face, rather than the Audemars Piguet script, but that can be something for the next one.

- To wear, the rubber strap and case are very comfortable and nicely balanced.

- Winding mechanism is super slick, particularly when moving between winder positions.

- Maybe its coming from the Deepsea, but the watch doesn't feel overly tall. I also don't find the bezel as dominating, as on some ROO models.

- Its running fast, but I don't seem to be obsessed by this (yet)

All in all, I feel proud to have such a fine timepiece from AP.

Their new chrono's are totally sick. IMO, I feel the Diver sits nicely alongside them in terms of design, which may make it a popular choice, compared to say the existing chrono's.

I fear for the longevity of the 292

dalip · 4 February 2011, 11:26 PM

Congrats...looks great on you. I'd still hold on to that PAM!!!!

WatchTimes · 4 February 2011, 11:38 PM

Congrats
I really really like it more and more each time I look at your pics and read your review.
I do agree about the logo on the dial, never even noticed it till you mentioned it.
Watch... They will change it next year and yours will become sold Holy Grail haha

psv · 5 February 2011, 12:21 AM

I'm not looking forward to the day I see this watch in person. It is going to cost me... :-)

TSW · 5 February 2011, 12:50 AM

Defiantly on my got to have list

xbox · 5 February 2011, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSW

Defiantly on my got to have list

Its a stubborn piece alright

tech_controller · 5 February 2011, 01:09 PM

Congrats on a fine AP.

That one is also on my "list".

xbox · 7 February 2011, 04:31 AM

I forgot to mention that I love the hour hand - it has a touch of Survivor about it

magnet_UK · 8 February 2011, 09:04 PM

Very, very nice. What size is your wrist? This or a AP 15300 are the only watches i currently lust after.

xbox · 8 February 2011, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magnet_UK

Very, very nice. What size is your wrist? This or a AP 15300 are the only watches i currently lust after.

Just over 7-inches Simon.

WatchTimes · 9 February 2011, 12:16 AM

Never really looked at the hour hand before closely to be honest.
I like it!
I really could see one of these ending up in my hands within the next
year or two. Just too many irons in the fire at this moment to get into
one but I really do think it would be a great watch for me!

psv · 11 February 2011, 12:20 AM

There is only one AP AD in the DC Metro Area and I added myself to their call list when they get one in months ago. Still waiting. Really looking forward to seeing this one in person, but I fear for my vintage 1665 after I see this one...

asadtiger · 11 February 2011, 06:31 PM

excellent choiuce/pics Xbox...you FF black knight pics kept me drooling and returning for that thread for months!!!...and now THIS!!!...damn you man...great choice and it suits you very well too

regards, Asad

xbox · 25 February 2011, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JYogi

Congrats!
That is the ROO I think may make me break down and get one already.

Great choice and can't wait to read your review and then see how it is in a few months ;) I know you LOVED the FF when you first got it.

I don't know what it is but I really like dive watches with the inner rotating bezel, my IWC Ti Aquatimer has it as well and I just really like it!

Your a bad man

I blame you completely

The Diver has been flipped - who taught me that word

Brunotheboxer · 25 February 2011, 03:57 AM

Congrats. My dad swears by his AP.

Til he flips it.

bodybump · 25 February 2011, 05:31 AM

Now thats a watch!!!

xbox · 25 February 2011, 10:31 AM

It was flipped for another AP!

Had a choice of some pretty hot pieces from my AD, including a BNIB Survivor, also a Grand Prix in Forged Carbon

I lost a fair bit of sleep contemplating and agonising over my decision, plus have worn out the Internet looking and reading all about them

Fortunately for my wallet, its not either.

I'll reveal all when DHL arrives, today or Monday!

xbox · 25 February 2011, 10:41 AM

OK, just a small hint....

Its non-LE, yet still quite rare, with pretty much LE status I would say

Can you guess what it is yet

3 February 2011, 02:41 AM	#1
xbox "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beach in the Med Watch: Hunting ... Posts: 1,148	3 into 1 Goes .... an AP ROO Diver Well, following some consolidation, I believe the technical term is "flipping", a little yellow van arrived unexpectedly early with my Diver. What to say about it, other than wow! Its just on another planet, in terms of finish. I am utterly impressed, which is just as well, considering its the first time I laid eyes on one in the metal Pics to follow....

3 February 2011, 02:50 AM	#4
boa2 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Howard Location: Utah Watch: Lover Posts: 3,931	Congratulations...it is a stunning watch. In advance of your pics, here's one for you. Enjoy it! __________________ "Facts and truth really don't have much to do with each other."

3 February 2011, 02:55 AM	#5
garGARgar "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: New York, NY Watch: 16610LV Posts: 711	AP's are something else. Congrats. Can't wait to see pics. __________________ 16610LV 126334 116710LN

3 February 2011, 04:14 AM	#7
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Congrats! That is the ROO I think may make me break down and get one already. Great choice and can't wait to read your review and then see how it is in a few months ;) I know you LOVED the FF when you first got it. I don't know what it is but I really like dive watches with the inner rotating bezel, my IWC Ti Aquatimer has it as well and I just really like it! __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

3 February 2011, 08:08 AM	#9
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	An excellent AP love that model A big Congrats to you __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

3 February 2011, 02:43 AM	#2
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Photos and review, please!!!

3 February 2011, 02:48 AM	#3
xbox "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beach in the Med Watch: Hunting ... Posts: 1,148	By the weekend, I promise

3 February 2011, 03:01 AM	#6
xbox "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beach in the Med Watch: Hunting ... Posts: 1,148	Thanks chaps. Its so very comfortable, with a feeling of lightness - a very well balanced piece. Would have put my FF to shame in that respect.

4 February 2011, 10:20 PM	#10
xbox "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beach in the Med Watch: Hunting ... Posts: 1,148	Some photies....... The first look into the box.....

4 February 2011, 10:21 PM	#11
xbox "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beach in the Med Watch: Hunting ... Posts: 1,148	A bit closer.....

4 February 2011, 10:22 PM	#12
xbox "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beach in the Med Watch: Hunting ... Posts: 1,148	Slapped on the wrist.... It looks great with my red fleece

4 February 2011, 10:52 PM	#13
xbox "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beach in the Med Watch: Hunting ... Posts: 1,148	The mini-review... So what do I think, after owning my first grail for all of 3-days. Well, not being the biggest fan of chrono's, I must say that the face is particularly pleasing to me. Clean, elegant and a little sporty - its nice Some of my thoughts: - I would have loved an AP logo on the face, rather than the Audemars Piguet script, but that can be something for the next one. - To wear, the rubber strap and case are very comfortable and nicely balanced. - Winding mechanism is super slick, particularly when moving between winder positions. - Maybe its coming from the Deepsea, but the watch doesn't feel overly tall. I also don't find the bezel as dominating, as on some ROO models. - Its running fast, but I don't seem to be obsessed by this (yet) All in all, I feel proud to have such a fine timepiece from AP. Their new chrono's are totally sick. IMO, I feel the Diver sits nicely alongside them in terms of design, which may make it a popular choice, compared to say the existing chrono's. I fear for the longevity of the 292

4 February 2011, 11:26 PM	#14
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Congrats...looks great on you. I'd still hold on to that PAM!!!! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

4 February 2011, 11:38 PM	#15
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Congrats I really really like it more and more each time I look at your pics and read your review. I do agree about the logo on the dial, never even noticed it till you mentioned it. Watch... They will change it next year and yours will become sold Holy Grail haha __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

5 February 2011, 12:21 AM	#16
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	I'm not looking forward to the day I see this watch in person. It is going to cost me... :-)

5 February 2011, 12:50 AM	#17
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Defiantly on my got to have list __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

5 February 2011, 01:09 PM	#19
tech_controller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Daniel Location: Middle Earth Watch: Me Bleed... Posts: 687	Congrats on a fine AP. That one is also on my "list".

7 February 2011, 04:31 AM	#20
xbox "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beach in the Med Watch: Hunting ... Posts: 1,148	I forgot to mention that I love the hour hand - it has a touch of Survivor about it

8 February 2011, 09:04 PM	#21
magnet_UK "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Simon Location: U.K. Posts: 253	Very, very nice. What size is your wrist? This or a AP 15300 are the only watches i currently lust after. __________________ Rolex - 116520 ~ 116710LN ~ 16610LV \| Panerai - PAM00425 ~ PAM00557 \| Tudor 79220N \| Zenith EP Chronomaster 1969

9 February 2011, 12:16 AM	#23
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Never really looked at the hour hand before closely to be honest. I like it! I really could see one of these ending up in my hands within the next year or two. Just too many irons in the fire at this moment to get into one but I really do think it would be a great watch for me! __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

11 February 2011, 12:20 AM	#24
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	There is only one AP AD in the DC Metro Area and I added myself to their call list when they get one in months ago. Still waiting. Really looking forward to seeing this one in person, but I fear for my vintage 1665 after I see this one...

11 February 2011, 06:31 PM	#25
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	excellent choiuce/pics Xbox...you FF black knight pics kept me drooling and returning for that thread for months!!!...and now THIS!!!...damn you man...great choice and it suits you very well too regards, Asad

25 February 2011, 03:57 AM	#27
Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	Congrats. My dad swears by his AP. Til he flips it.

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bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	Now thats a watch!!! __________________

25 February 2011, 10:31 AM	#29
xbox "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beach in the Med Watch: Hunting ... Posts: 1,148	It was flipped for another AP! Had a choice of some pretty hot pieces from my AD, including a BNIB Survivor, also a Grand Prix in Forged Carbon I lost a fair bit of sleep contemplating and agonising over my decision, plus have worn out the Internet looking and reading all about them Fortunately for my wallet, its not either. I'll reveal all when DHL arrives, today or Monday!

25 February 2011, 10:41 AM	#30
xbox "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beach in the Med Watch: Hunting ... Posts: 1,148	OK, just a small hint.... Its non-LE, yet still quite rare, with pretty much LE status I would say Can you guess what it is yet

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