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28 September 2020, 11:51 PM | #1 |
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Picked up some rubbers from AP
A month or two ago I was scrolling through the forums and I came across a post comment about how the new rubber straps for the brand new 44mm ROO line were thinner and lighter then the older rubber straps. I also kind of dig the weave texture as well. So I phoned up AP and two days later the new strap arrived. Ripped open the package and broke out the strap changing tools and this is the result. The new rubber is certainly thinner thus making it more flexible and comfortable on the wrist. The faux weave pattern is kind of cool but I am sure it will be a love hate for some.
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28 September 2020, 11:54 PM | #2 |
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One more pic. I'll try and do a side by side picture tonight with the older strap so you can see the difference in the thickness.
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29 September 2020, 12:39 AM | #3 |
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Wow, your watch looks completely different with the change in lighting.
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29 September 2020, 01:17 AM | #4 |
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Chalking that up to my inexperience to edit and take decent watch pics.
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29 September 2020, 04:45 AM | #6 |
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The textured strap does match up well with your rainfall style bezel.
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29 September 2020, 04:55 AM | #7 |
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Googling rainfall bezel right now.
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29 September 2020, 04:56 AM | #8 |
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Living in pretty much a swamp in Florida the rubber strap choices are perfect and keep it interesting.
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29 September 2020, 05:37 AM | #9 |
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That strap looks awesome!
Is it available for the Diver? Miss the FC I used to have. The coolest watch I've owned. Still the best looking 44mm IMO |
29 September 2020, 05:42 AM | #10 |
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The divers are all 42mm right ? If so this strap would be too large unfortunately.
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29 September 2020, 05:44 AM | #11 |
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It is the treatment of ceramic bezel... most of the old pre44 42mm ROOs had this ceramic bezel like yours with texture similar to raindrops... these bezels can be found on first batches of gold, SS, ceramic and carbon 44mm ROOs... now all 44 and 42s have vertical lines brushed ceramic bezels...
Great example of rainfall and vertical lines bezels on these two Divers... |
29 September 2020, 05:51 AM | #12 |
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Edo thanks for taking the time to follow up I had no idea until you just broke that down for me.
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I should have been more specific about whether a strap like that is available for the Diver, rather than if that exact strap would fit a Diver. The AP site doesn't have anything about strap options, or at least, I haven't found it. |
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And these new straps are really great... considering price, huge profit margin, and that a whole ROO/Concept line use only rubber straps it is strange that AP doesn't offer more options and instant availability in all boutiques for 44 and 42 models... |
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Same with Richard Mille... guys with almost unlimited funds struggle to find spare straps...
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29 September 2020, 11:30 PM | #17 |
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I have heard crazy numbers on RM and Patek rubber straps being thrown around right now. Here is a side by side picture of a AP factory white rubber strap (older style) compared to the new thinner textured style. Lighting isn't the best.
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Not going to lie when I first saw the title of the thread I thought this
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30 September 2020, 01:53 AM | #19 |
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I saw the new straps last week and really like the design, but I clearly didn't pay enough attention as I wasn't aware that they were thinner than the existing range. Good to know.
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30 September 2020, 02:05 AM | #21 |
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I'm splitting hairs its not night and day but there is a difference and wears a little more comfortably.
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30 September 2020, 06:23 AM | #22 |
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Glad someone gets my humor.
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