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Mainewatchman · 14 December 2016, 02:24 AM

Looks great!

I think I will be selling my diver and getting a 15400 and adding the rubber strap. The diver is just a little too big for me but love how my 15400 wears.

ian.thomas · 14 December 2016, 05:43 AM

Love it! Maybe one day I'll be able to afford to come play with you AP peps!

Minimalist · 14 December 2016, 09:42 AM

I have to agree, the bracelet is one of the best bits of the 15400 but that strap on the ROO looks amazing. Nice to mix it up.

I'm interested, where do/did you get these parts from?

AK797 · 14 December 2016, 10:25 AM

Very cool choice.

gummy · 14 December 2016, 11:04 AM

I'm in...Looks Good

WristEnvy · 17 December 2016, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kimber007

One of the best post I've seen in awhile. Thank for sharing, looks fantastic!

Thanks. Glad to contribute something useful for the community!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhutch

Looks great!

I think I will be selling my diver and getting a 15400 and adding the rubber strap. The diver is just a little too big for me but love how my 15400 wears.

Thanks be sure to post some pics once you get the rubber strap for to RO.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ian.thomas

Love it! Maybe one day I'll be able to afford to come play with you AP peps!

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minimalist

I have to agree, the bracelet is one of the best bits of the 15400 but that strap on the ROO looks amazing. Nice to mix it up.

I'm interested, where do/did you get these parts from?

Thanks! I got the conversion kit and the rubber strap from the Las Vegas AP boutique.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

Very cool choice.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gummy

I'm in...Looks Good

Thanks!

ig - @watch.kakashi

Rolex addict · 17 December 2016, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anothernewphone

Why on earth would you want to remove the RO bracelet?

That's what I was thinking. The bracelet is one of the best parts of the watch.

jjnd08 · 18 December 2016, 05:42 AM

I think this looks great, and I've thought about trying it with my RO; but then I think "there is no way I would want that on over the bracelet."

dr.ns23 · 18 December 2016, 08:30 AM

I really like it. Enjoy

wisemenofgotham · 18 December 2016, 10:00 AM

Very nice combo!

Ahmadq87 · 21 December 2016, 04:27 PM

Looks amazing

conkers · 21 December 2016, 05:13 PM

Looks great and very helpful thread.

DR.Golf · 22 December 2016, 08:16 AM

Not for me. Enjoy your watch.

Psmith · 23 December 2016, 04:27 AM

Nice

superdog · 23 January 2017, 03:14 AM

Love this. Damn.

sssteel · 23 January 2017, 06:23 AM

Surprised nobody mentioned this!?
You flipped the strap sides to the opposite side, actually.

What I mean is: the long end (with holes) should be at 6oclock, and the deployant side at 12oclock. It causes the buckle to sit the opposite way on your wrist!
That is how EVERY AP on either rubber strap or leather hornback comes new!! ;)

That said, I KNOW some people intentionally swap the strap sides, for comfort, if the buckle dug into their wrist. If that's not a factor for you - I would try to maintain the "original" design.

I think it looks cool!!

Phaedrus29 · 23 January 2017, 07:37 AM

Did you use loctite on the strap and case screws? I know AP recommends loctite 221 for the strap screws and 245 for the case screws (in the ROO anyway). These can be tough to find. Loctite recommended 222MS and 243 as alternatives.

The whole loctite issue has me a bit reluctant to do strap/bracelet changes myself.

srvrf · 23 January 2017, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjnd08

I think this looks great, and I've thought about trying it with my RO; but then I think "there is no way I would want that on over the bracelet."

JJ,

In most cases, I think this works with a smaller collection or one where the AP dominates wrist time. Then it is a nice change of pace. In my case, I grab my IWC, Hublot or Panerai when I want a rubber strap. I have this for my ROC but haven't taken the bracelet off in a long time.

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Iammountain · 23 January 2017, 12:44 PM

They fit the case perfectly

Vaxe · 25 January 2017, 01:42 PM

Looks good, well done!

simongpaez · 25 January 2017, 01:53 PM

They should sell it that way as an option, looks amazing

WristEnvy · 25 January 2017, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sssteel

Surprised nobody mentioned this!?
You flipped the strap sides to the opposite side, actually.

What I mean is: the long end (with holes) should be at 6oclock, and the deployant side at 12oclock. It causes the buckle to sit the opposite way on your wrist!
That is how EVERY AP on either rubber strap or leather hornback comes new!! ;)

That said, I KNOW some people intentionally swap the strap sides, for comfort, if the buckle dug into their wrist. If that's not a factor for you - I would try to maintain the "original" design.

I think it looks cool!!

Thanks! Good catch. Actually someone pointed this out on Instagram. I flipped it around and it didn't feel as comfortable as how I originally installed it. I kept it on the "correct" way as you described and eventually got used to it.

ig - @watch.kakashi

sssteel · 25 January 2017, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WristEnvy

Thanks! Good catch. Actually someone pointed this out on Instagram. I flipped it around and it didn't feel as comfortable as how I originally installed it. I kept it on the "correct" way as you described and eventually got used to it.

ig - @watch.kakashi

Chary · 6 August 2017, 09:27 PM

looks awesome!!!

manilenyo · 6 August 2017, 10:15 PM

I like the combination, and that was very well documented tutorial. Thanks for sharing.

wach16 · 7 August 2017, 10:17 AM

Looks great...really like the grey strap!

roliejolie · 7 August 2017, 10:36 AM

I like it as well! Looks like it is supposed to come that way! Nice that you can go from dress to sport! Great choice!

HK Islandboy · 7 August 2017, 10:48 AM

The steel bracelet is amazing, but I really like the look on rubber also. It gives the watch a very different - and very good - look.

Thanks for sharing the step by step photos

7sins · 7 August 2017, 12:46 PM

Anyone know if this is the same procedure to change the strap on an AP Diver?

xwalker4 · 7 August 2017, 01:09 PM

Love the pictures and the look of the watch! Can't go wrong with either, if you ask me. Thanks for sharing!

18 December 2016, 05:42 AM	#38
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,605	I think this looks great, and I've thought about trying it with my RO; but then I think "there is no way I would want that on over the bracelet." __________________ ---------------------- Instagram: watchesandchickensandwiches

23 December 2016, 04:27 AM	#44
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Nice __________________

23 January 2017, 03:14 AM	#45
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7 August 2017, 10:17 AM	#56
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7 August 2017, 12:46 PM	#59
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14 December 2016, 02:24 AM	#31
Mainewatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Jason Location: Maine Watch: AP & Patek Posts: 462	Looks great! I think I will be selling my diver and getting a 15400 and adding the rubber strap. The diver is just a little too big for me but love how my 15400 wears.

14 December 2016, 05:43 AM	#32
ian.thomas 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,305	Love it! Maybe one day I'll be able to afford to come play with you AP peps!

14 December 2016, 09:42 AM	#33
Minimalist "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: London Posts: 1,214	I have to agree, the bracelet is one of the best bits of the 15400 but that strap on the ROO looks amazing. Nice to mix it up. I'm interested, where do/did you get these parts from?

14 December 2016, 10:25 AM	#34
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,219	Very cool choice.

14 December 2016, 11:04 AM	#35
gummy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,300	I'm in...Looks Good

18 December 2016, 08:30 AM	#39
dr.ns23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Somewhere Watch: 15202 Posts: 430	I really like it. Enjoy

18 December 2016, 10:00 AM	#40
wisemenofgotham "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 106	Very nice combo!

21 December 2016, 04:27 PM	#41
Ahmadq87 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Doha Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 141	Looks amazing

21 December 2016, 05:13 PM	#42
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,994	Looks great and very helpful thread.

22 December 2016, 08:16 AM	#43
DR.Golf "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 395	Not for me. Enjoy your watch.

23 January 2017, 06:23 AM	#46
sssteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: US Posts: 499	Surprised nobody mentioned this!? You flipped the strap sides to the opposite side, actually. What I mean is: the long end (with holes) should be at 6oclock, and the deployant side at 12oclock. It causes the buckle to sit the opposite way on your wrist! That is how EVERY AP on either rubber strap or leather hornback comes new!! ;) That said, I KNOW some people intentionally swap the strap sides, for comfort, if the buckle dug into their wrist. If that's not a factor for you - I would try to maintain the "original" design. I think it looks cool!!

23 January 2017, 07:37 AM	#47
Phaedrus29 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: PA Posts: 74	Did you use loctite on the strap and case screws? I know AP recommends loctite 221 for the strap screws and 245 for the case screws (in the ROO anyway). These can be tough to find. Loctite recommended 222MS and 243 as alternatives. The whole loctite issue has me a bit reluctant to do strap/bracelet changes myself.

23 January 2017, 12:44 PM	#49
Iammountain "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Regina Posts: 23	They fit the case perfectly

25 January 2017, 01:42 PM	#50
Vaxe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 2,122	Looks good, well done!

25 January 2017, 01:53 PM	#51
simongpaez "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Simon Location: Houston Watch: Some Posts: 1,109	They should sell it that way as an option, looks amazing

6 August 2017, 09:27 PM	#54
Chary 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Adrian Location: USA Watch: 15407ST Posts: 954	looks awesome!!!

6 August 2017, 10:15 PM	#55
manilenyo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: manila Posts: 2,541	I like the combination, and that was very well documented tutorial. Thanks for sharing.

7 August 2017, 10:36 AM	#57
roliejolie "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: California Posts: 22	I like it as well! Looks like it is supposed to come that way! Nice that you can go from dress to sport! Great choice!

7 August 2017, 10:48 AM	#58
HK Islandboy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hong Kong Watch: AP Posts: 3,825	The steel bracelet is amazing, but I really like the look on rubber also. It gives the watch a very different - and very good - look. Thanks for sharing the step by step photos

7 August 2017, 01:09 PM	#60
xwalker4 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Ron Location: Punxsutawney Watch: 114060/116500LN/PA Posts: 329	Love the pictures and the look of the watch! Can't go wrong with either, if you ask me. Thanks for sharing!

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