Finally got my AP!

[the_e_ones]

This thread is poisonous... and the pictures are... just... nice!!!

Me has started thinking real hard on AP watches...

[KuchingKu]

BTW, not sure any of you seen photos of new SIHH 2012 carbon Diver. Must be really expensive when it comes out. Photo from watch pro site. I like!

Looks like a copy from IWC aquatimer leh. They should just make it stealth black.

[GadgetGuy]

BTW, not sure any of you seen photos of new SIHH 2012 carbon Diver. Must be really expensive when it comes out. Photo from watch pro site. I like!

[GadgetGuy]

Do you have any pictures of how it looks like with the smaller strap?

Seems weird that the tang buckle price gap is so huge for just 2 different sizes.

Will take photo if have time. You can search online for pic of OEM tang buckle. It's small when compared against Diver's buckle (that's a giant compared to small pin-like tang buckle, 18mm if not wrong). BTW, the Diver photo I posted here is on small rubber strap, can't really tell from top half right It slims down to 18mm at buckle end.

[charleslin]

Tend to agree with you about the thick strap; bit too thick for my taste. Do like the big buckle though. I've seen someone wearing with thick strap and it looks good on him maybe coz his wrist is thicker.

Smaller rubber strap is $256 and smaller tang buckle is $175. Really like this combo on Diver.

Do you have any pictures of how it looks like with the smaller strap?

Seems weird that the tang buckle price gap is so huge for just 2 different sizes.

[GadgetGuy]

Oh, actually the only thing that I don't really like about Diver is the thick rubber strap!

I know the rubber straps is about $275 right? How much is the buckle? I wanted to get the smaller tapered one too! You bought the tang buckle?

Any idea how much is the deployant buckle? The same used for all ROO Chronos?

Thanks!

Tend to agree with you about the thick strap; bit too thick for my taste. Do like the big buckle though. I've seen someone wearing with thick strap and it looks good on him maybe coz his wrist is thicker.

Smaller rubber strap is $256 and smaller tang buckle is $175. Really like this combo on Diver.

[KuchingKu]

Wow, tang buckle costs more than deployment!? Like that I can people to trade with top up? Lol.

Yes lor. I ask AP where like that....they say the diver buckle more difficult to engineer...????

[charleslin]

Deployment is $930 if I remember corectly, while the diver tang buckle is $998!!!!
The classic small tang buckle is $300 plus I think.

Wow, tang buckle costs more than deployment!? Like that I can people to trade with top up? Lol.

[KuchingKu]

Oh, actually the only thing that I don't really like about Diver is the thick rubber strap!

I know the rubber straps is about $275 right? How much is the buckle? I wanted to get the smaller tapered one too! You bought the tang buckle?

Any idea how much is the deployant buckle? The same used for all ROO Chronos?

Thanks!

Deployment is $930 if I remember corectly, while the diver tang buckle is $998!!!!
The classic small tang buckle is $300 plus I think.

[charleslin]

Actually I brought another rubber (slimmer and tappered. Same as the one that comes with other ROO models) strap from AP. So had buy another buckle as well to fit slimmer rubber strap. They fit better for Asian wrists IMHO. Go to AP service centre, they are very helpful and will show you what's available. Been using this combo since the day I got my watch.

Oh, actually the only thing that I don't really like about Diver is the thick rubber strap!

I know the rubber straps is about $275 right? How much is the buckle? I wanted to get the smaller tapered one too! You bought the tang buckle?

Any idea how much is the deployant buckle? The same used for all ROO Chronos?

Thanks!

[KuchingKu]

Nice diver bro charleslin and Gadgetguy. One of those AP with a classic no-frill timeless look.
I am still on my black theme but I did not have that, this diver would be my choice too.

[GadgetGuy]

Nice shot there!

How is the original strap for you? It's a bit big for me, need to use the second hole, thinking of getting a shorter strap but don't know whether should I.

Actually I brought another rubber (slimmer and tappered. Same as the one that comes with other ROO models) strap from AP. So had buy another buckle as well to fit slimmer rubber strap. They fit better for Asian wrists IMHO. Go to AP service centre, they are very helpful and will show you what's available. Been using this combo since the day I got my watch.

[charleslin]

Can my Diver join the fun as well? One of my favourites at the moment

Nice shot there!

How is the original strap for you? It's a bit big for me, need to use the second hole, thinking of getting a shorter strap but don't know whether should I.

[charleslin]

Congrats on the AP Diver.
It's a beauty indeed!

Not sure about your next purchase 15300 though if you are concerned about scratches on watches.
The bezel of the 15300 is a magnet for hairlines and dings since the sapphire crystal sits almost at the same level as the bezel!!

Actually I am just more concerned about the polished center links of the Daytona.

I am fine with brushed, such as Submariner.

So I believe 15300 should be alright too.

[Dfive]

How much is the AP Diver going for in dealers now ?

Thx.