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SC11 · 28 May 2017, 04:40 AM

Please be easy as I'm not a ROO owner (yet) but have a few Q's

1: With the rubber strap and ceramic bezel taking out the most prone areas to scratch, how bad is the case at picking up marks given its size?

2: What colour rubber straps are available for the 44mm, I've seen blue, black, white and grey. Due to this I'm assuming the bright colours are just for the 42mm's as the strap is from the divers?!

3: What strap changing tool do you use, I've seen a few use the genuine AP one but been unable to find any, the other is the one offered by AP bands

4: With strap changes is it best to remove the strap from the plots or remove the strap with the plots in place (I've seen some straps sold with plots fitted)

5: How easy are buckle changing and cost depending would it be easier to buy a couple of extra tang buckles and leave them on each strap?

Think thats it for now

AshAP · 28 May 2017, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SC11

Please be easy as I'm not a ROO owner (yet) but have a few Q's

1: With the rubber strap and ceramic bezel taking out the most prone areas to scratch, how bad is the case at picking up marks given its size?

2: What colour rubber straps are available for the 44mm, I've seen blue, black, white and grey. Due to this I'm assuming the bright colours are just for the 42mm's as the strap is from the divers?!

3: What strap changing tool do you use, I've seen a few use the genuine AP one but been unable to find any, the other is the one offered by AP bands

4: With strap changes is it best to remove the strap from the plots or remove the strap with the plots in place (I've seen some straps sold with plots fitted)

5: How easy are buckle changing and cost depending would it be easier to buy a couple of extra tang buckles and leave them on each strap?

Think thats it for now

First, the 44 is my favourite AP.

The 44 is a big watch and from my own experience it takes a bit of getting used to.

The colour options you've listed are the only ones I know of.

To change the strap you just need 2 screwdrivers, I remove mine without the plots. I also use a pair of tweezers to remove the small end of the screw bar.

The buckle is just on a spring bar and I use the screw driver for this again.

Changing straps is easy.

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mickyd329 · 28 May 2017, 09:02 AM

This is what APNA sent me on short strap options for the 44.
I'm assuming theu mirror the standard lenght strap options.

AK797 · 28 May 2017, 10:11 AM

I've had my RG 44 for 9 months now and not one mark on the case, it's pretty well protected between the bezel and strap, so you should have no worries there. I had a difficult experience changing straps using the two screwdrivers, altho I was inexperienced back then, so I am not keen to do it and rather let the AP AD or SC do it but if you are going to be a regular changer then you might as well learn with the proper kit.

FlyinM3 · 28 May 2017, 10:12 AM

What exactly is the GP strap?

AK797 · 28 May 2017, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by FlyinM3

What exactly is the GP strap?

It's the strap that comes on the GP model. Google pics are below, red on the sides is the most popular.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=au...w=1067&bih=519

SC11 · 29 May 2017, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mickyd329

This is what APNA sent me on short strap options for the 44.
I'm assuming theu mirror the standard lenght strap options.

Thank you, thought as much it's a shame they don't offer the brighter colours.

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Originally Posted by AK797

I've had my RG 44 for 9 months now and not one mark on the case, it's pretty well protected between the bezel and strap, so you should have no worries there. I had a difficult experience changing straps using the two screwdrivers, altho I was inexperienced back then, so I am not keen to do it and rather let the AP AD or SC do it but if you are going to be a regular changer then you might as well learn with the proper kit.

Great info on the watch, strap change I would need to do myself due to location and no nearby AD or SC

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Originally Posted by FlyinM3

What exactly is the GP strap?

Like Neil posted, here's a pic the red trimed one seems to be more common on here.

singe89 · 29 May 2017, 03:41 AM

Wish they did the GP strap with blue Alcantara on the sides and top/stripes. Think it would look awesome on the Pt 44mm.

code. · 29 May 2017, 03:46 AM

I too wonder what the best options for straps are on the new RG44. Probably leather with yellow stitch and GP black.. what do you guys think?

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AK797 · 29 May 2017, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by code.

I too wonder what the best options for straps are on the new RG44. Probably leather with yellow stitch and GP black.. what do you guys think?

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Custom made I'd make it a rose coloured stitch.

code. · 29 May 2017, 03:56 AM

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Custom made I'd make it a rose coloured stitch.

The yellow actually matches well, it's the same one as for the 42 rose offshore but for the 44

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FlyinM3 · 29 May 2017, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

It's the strap that comes on the GP model. Google pics are below, red on the sides is the most popular.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=au...w=1067&bih=519

Thanks Neil!
I assume these fit the 44 and can be ordered through APSC?

SC11 · 29 May 2017, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by FlyinM3

Thanks Neil!
I assume these fit the 44 and can be ordered through APSC?

Yes they will and ref# are listed on the pic Mike posted above

Red trimmed: BR.403.671.001VS TRROUGE

Grey trimmed: BR.403.671.002VS TRGRISE

SC11 · 29 May 2017, 07:09 PM

Does anyone know the tang buckle costs?

AK797 · 29 May 2017, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by FlyinM3

Thanks Neil!
I assume these fit the 44 and can be ordered through APSC?

I was quoted £470 by Wempe for the GP strap. £300 for the rubber. US prices are much nicer.

SC11 · 30 May 2017, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

I was quoted £470 by Wempe for the GP strap. £300 for the rubber. US prices are much nicer.

Wempe are putting a nice mark up on that

AshAP · 30 May 2017, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SC11

Wempe are putting a nice mark up on that

A rubber strap (44) from the AP boutique is £220 - I've got a white one arriving from them this coming week.

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SC11 · 30 May 2017, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by AshAP

A rubber strap (44) from the AP boutique is £220 - I've got a white one arriving from them this coming week.

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Yes that's what they quoted me and £300 ish for the GP

SC11 · 30 May 2017, 05:32 AM

Also guys I have a 7 1/2 wrist so would the stock strap fit me or would I need the XS?

AK797 · 30 May 2017, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by SC11

Also guys I have a 7 1/2 wrist so would the stock strap fit me or would I need the XS?

I think you'll be OK with the regular.

GB-man · 30 May 2017, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

I think you'll be OK with the regular.

Indeed

texex91 · 30 May 2017, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SC11

Also guys I have a 7 1/2 wrist so would the stock strap fit me or would I need the XS?

7.5 you won't need XS.

SC11 · 31 May 2017, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

I think you'll be OK with the regular.

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Indeed

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Originally Posted by texex91

7.5 you won't need XS.

Thanks guys

28 May 2017, 04:40 AM	#1
SC11 Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Watch: AP ☠️ Posts: 6,151	44mm ROO advice Please be easy as I'm not a ROO owner (yet) but have a few Q's 1: With the rubber strap and ceramic bezel taking out the most prone areas to scratch, how bad is the case at picking up marks given its size? 2: What colour rubber straps are available for the 44mm, I've seen blue, black, white and grey. Due to this I'm assuming the bright colours are just for the 42mm's as the strap is from the divers?! 3: What strap changing tool do you use, I've seen a few use the genuine AP one but been unable to find any, the other is the one offered by AP bands 4: With strap changes is it best to remove the strap from the plots or remove the strap with the plots in place (I've seen some straps sold with plots fitted) 5: How easy are buckle changing and cost depending would it be easier to buy a couple of extra tang buckles and leave them on each strap? Think thats it for now

28 May 2017, 10:11 AM	#4
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,220	I've had my RG 44 for 9 months now and not one mark on the case, it's pretty well protected between the bezel and strap, so you should have no worries there. I had a difficult experience changing straps using the two screwdrivers, altho I was inexperienced back then, so I am not keen to do it and rather let the AP AD or SC do it but if you are going to be a regular changer then you might as well learn with the proper kit.

28 May 2017, 10:12 AM	#5
FlyinM3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Dan Location: NYC Posts: 807	What exactly is the GP strap?

29 May 2017, 03:41 AM	#8
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,722	Wish they did the GP strap with blue Alcantara on the sides and top/stripes. Think it would look awesome on the Pt 44mm.

29 May 2017, 03:46 AM	#9
code. "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Europe Watch: Go Offshore Posts: 129	I too wonder what the best options for straps are on the new RG44. Probably leather with yellow stitch and GP black.. what do you guys think? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

29 May 2017, 07:09 PM	#14
SC11 Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Watch: AP ☠️ Posts: 6,151	Does anyone know the tang buckle costs?

30 May 2017, 05:32 AM	#19
SC11 Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Watch: AP ☠️ Posts: 6,151	Also guys I have a 7 1/2 wrist so would the stock strap fit me or would I need the XS?

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