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VazLube · 10 January 2009, 02:31 AM

What's makes Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore special?

I like one with "Safari" white dial, it's beautiful and the case is rather distinctive.

asadtiger · 10 January 2009, 03:35 AM

it has a great history..Gerald Genta designed it in the time that big watches weren't so popular..he is quite a legend in design..he also designed the famous Patek Nautilus...

and also that it (AP ROO),given its steel, was more expensive and has still been than gold models...its said that its a steel watch with Gold inside ;)..its legendary, historic, beautiful and technically also its well made, with a great movement..

its everything one can want in a watch :)

BigHat · 10 January 2009, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by VazLube

What's makes Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore special?

I like one with "Safari" white dial, it's beautiful and the case is rather distinctive.

It's a beauty. Actually a cream dial. Lacks lume though so you need to be aware of that. It also is one of the first ROOs to adopt the AP in-house movement. More and more new models are doing that now, but it can be an issue if care a lot about those things.

The hornback straps are great and I personally found that to be more comfortable than the ROO on a bracelet I owned for a short while. I also like the Navi (Navy) -- a very classy jeans and t-shirt watch.

AP must pray every night that they made the ROO. It is by far their biggest seller and though the LE market for them is really crazy, they are making a fortune.

leopardprey · 10 January 2009, 01:39 PM

Nice watches. Like the design. Bracelet and the straps are very comfortable. Fit nice on the wrist. Would not mind having an all titanium version in the future!

Some say that AP should change their name to: The Royal Oak Offshore Company, as that is where they make all their money!

I do think they are overpriced, that is partly as the higher price is paying for the Name AP ROOs and status it has, as many other high end makers (such as JLC, IWC, Vacheron even) make similiar just as good, if not better, quality products at much lower prices.

How are the new In-House movements in the ROOs holding up though? I have heard they are having a lot of issues with the movements, compared to the old JLC/Piguet combination movement?

BigHat · 10 January 2009, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by leopardprey

How are the new In-House movements in the ROOs holding up though? I have heard they are having a lot of issues with the movements, compared to the old JLC/Piguet combination movement?

I can only share second hand accounts. The only problem I've heard about regarding the new movements was a date change problem.
The victim of the defective watch wasn't too happy, and recounted a story about the absence of spare parts etc because of a new production push.

Even if it was an issue, I'm sure it's resolved and I'd buy one w/o worry.

leopardprey · 10 January 2009, 02:01 PM

That is good to hear!

Watches are like Cars, never buy one in the first year or two of production. Let the kinks get worked out first.

Spencer · 10 January 2009, 04:09 PM

Here's a pic of mine. It's a Royal oak Offshore Chrono, I got it back in September and absolutely LOVE IT! For its size it is very comfortable and have a GREAT presence to it. Watch people in the know always compliment me on it, it is definitely a iconic piece.

cody p · 10 January 2009, 04:14 PM

very nice. curious if they are ever fitted with diff hands?

VazLube · 10 January 2009, 08:54 PM

Thanks everyone for informative info!

Spencer, that's really cool AP ROO! Does it have display case back? if so care to show us a pic of it?

Trurolexer · 11 January 2009, 04:33 AM

I like AP ROO, but everytime I see the chrono, I realize (for now) chrono is not my thing.

Spencer · 11 January 2009, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by VazLube

Thanks everyone for informative info!

Spencer, that's really cool AP ROO! Does it have display case back? if so care to show us a pic of it?

No, unfortunately not. In fact I don't think any of the standrad production ROO's have a display on the back. Some of the Limited Editon "LE's" might though. The Royal Oak 15300 does have a display back however.

Spencer · 11 January 2009, 04:49 AM

EDIT

sorry accidentally posted the same message twice

topcat30093 · 12 January 2009, 12:31 PM

It has one of the best chronograph movements ever designed.

Chad
That is very sound advice,regarding new models.

Jedi · 12 January 2009, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BigHat

I can only share second hand accounts. The only problem I've heard about regarding the new movements was a date change problem.
The victim of the defective watch wasn't too happy, and recounted a story about the absence of spare parts etc because of a new production push.

Even if it was an issue, I'm sure it's resolved and I'd buy one w/o worry.

Here in Malaysia, I know of at least 2 owners, and one of their friends, who had to send their pieces in. Issues ranged from date change, to winding efficiency. All have since been repaired to the respective owners' satisfaction.

rpryan55 · 12 January 2009, 01:50 PM

Seriously considering getting a ROO. Beautiful watches.

Spencer · 12 January 2009, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rpryan55

Seriously considering getting a ROO. Beautiful watches.

DO IT

10 January 2009, 02:31 AM	#1
VazLube Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South of Equator Posts: 278	AP Royal Oak Offshore What's makes Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore special? I like one with "Safari" white dial, it's beautiful and the case is rather distinctive.

10 January 2009, 04:09 PM	#7
Spencer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: US Posts: 1,338	Here's a pic of mine. It's a Royal oak Offshore Chrono, I got it back in September and absolutely LOVE IT! For its size it is very comfortable and have a GREAT presence to it. Watch people in the know always compliment me on it, it is definitely a iconic piece. __________________ I'm a perpetual kind of guy Resident Audemars Piguet Fanatic

11 January 2009, 04:49 AM	#12
Spencer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: US Posts: 1,338	EDIT sorry accidentally posted the same message twice __________________ I'm a perpetual kind of guy Resident Audemars Piguet Fanatic

12 January 2009, 12:31 PM	#13
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,425	It has one of the best chronograph movements ever designed. Chad That is very sound advice,regarding new models. __________________

12 January 2009, 01:50 PM	#15
rpryan55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dick Location: USA Watch: SubND,DD,SSDaytona Posts: 2,257	Seriously considering getting a ROO. Beautiful watches. __________________ “The only reason for time ....................... is so that everything doesn't happen at once." Albert Einstein

10 January 2009, 03:35 AM	#2
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	it has a great history..Gerald Genta designed it in the time that big watches weren't so popular..he is quite a legend in design..he also designed the famous Patek Nautilus... and also that it (AP ROO),given its steel, was more expensive and has still been than gold models...its said that its a steel watch with Gold inside ;)..its legendary, historic, beautiful and technically also its well made, with a great movement.. its everything one can want in a watch :)

10 January 2009, 01:39 PM	#4
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Nice watches. Like the design. Bracelet and the straps are very comfortable. Fit nice on the wrist. Would not mind having an all titanium version in the future! Some say that AP should change their name to: The Royal Oak Offshore Company, as that is where they make all their money! I do think they are overpriced, that is partly as the higher price is paying for the Name AP ROOs and status it has, as many other high end makers (such as JLC, IWC, Vacheron even) make similiar just as good, if not better, quality products at much lower prices. How are the new In-House movements in the ROOs holding up though? I have heard they are having a lot of issues with the movements, compared to the old JLC/Piguet combination movement?

10 January 2009, 02:01 PM	#6
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	That is good to hear! Watches are like Cars, never buy one in the first year or two of production. Let the kinks get worked out first.

10 January 2009, 04:14 PM	#8
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	very nice. curious if they are ever fitted with diff hands?

10 January 2009, 08:54 PM	#9
VazLube Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South of Equator Posts: 278	Thanks everyone for informative info! Spencer, that's really cool AP ROO! Does it have display case back? if so care to show us a pic of it?

11 January 2009, 04:33 AM	#10
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	I like AP ROO, but everytime I see the chrono, I realize (for now) chrono is not my thing.

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