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GolfPunk · 8 August 2016, 10:41 PM

I've just received a brand new AP ROO bracelet. I paid good money for it from a seller based in Malta.

On first inspection I have my suspicions but I wonder if the experts can confirm it is 100% genuine Audemars Piguet as I know there are cheap fakes about.

Thankyou.

911Cab · 8 August 2016, 10:56 PM

Gary, looks to be genuine. But the only way to tell is to have it fitted on to the watch. Non genuine parts won't fit the watch seamlessly. So let us know how it goes. All the best.

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Cutlass · 8 August 2016, 11:22 PM

That bracelet looks to me poor and cheap, and my opinion is it is not genuine.
Finish on metal is not the same at all places, edges are not "the same" cutted and the fit is not good as AP should have to be.
I hope I'm wrong for your luck but my bracelet has no such differences...

GolfPunk · 8 August 2016, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cutlass

That bracelet looks to me poor and cheap, and my opinion is it is not genuine.
Finish on metal is not the same at all places, edges are not "the same" cutted and the fit is not good as AP should have to be.
I hope I'm wrong for your luck but ...

I am inclined to agree with you hence me posting for opinions. I bought on eBay through PayPal so I'm fully protected but looking at the sellers other items, everything is high end watch related and appears to be genuine. Maybe the seller himself has been scammed and doesn't realise it?

GolfPunk · 8 August 2016, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cutlass

That bracelet looks to me poor and cheap, and my opinion is it is not genuine.
Finish on metal is not the same at all places, edges are not "the same" cutted and the fit is not good as AP should have to be.
I hope I'm wrong for your luck but my bracelet has no such differences...

Are you selling your bracelet by any chance?

Cutlass · 8 August 2016, 11:46 PM

Gary, I'm not 100% sure but if that is finish from AP and they are satisfied with, something went wrong with them..
I'm knifemaker and every day I'm work with metals and I can tell you for sure that is amateur work and it is not from AP.
But if it does (never know) , something serious goes wrong with AP :(

Sorry Gary but my bracelet is not for sale..
She was perfect and unworn when I bough her 2 months ago. I paid 1400$ at watch show from dealer..

911Cab · 8 August 2016, 11:51 PM

Some pics of a genuine one

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GolfPunk · 8 August 2016, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cutlass

Gary, I'm not 100% sure but if that is finish from AP and they are satisfied with, something went wrong with them..
I'm knifemaker and every day I'm work with metals and I can tell you for sure thar is amateur work and it is not from AP.
But if it does (never know) , something serious goes wrong with AP :(

Sorry Gary but my bracelet is not for sale..
She was perfect and unworn when I bough her 2 months ago. I paid 1400$ at watch show from dealer..

Thank you for your help and advice, it will be going straight back.

GolfPunk · 8 August 2016, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 911Cab

Some pics of a genuine one

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Thanks

Cutlass · 8 August 2016, 11:58 PM

:) no problem Gary,
You are welcome

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Islatate · 8 August 2016, 11:59 PM

It looks authentic but the polished beveled edges on the links have been almost completely "polished" out, from I am assuming over-polishing. If you look at my recently-purchased-new ss ROO bracelet, the beveled edges have good width to them.

sechsgang · 9 August 2016, 12:32 AM

I don't like the AP print on the clasp area, that doesnt look right in the first one, the second one looks exactly right...

Colin W · 9 August 2016, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sechsgang

I don't like the AP print on the clasp area, that doesnt look right in the first one, the second one looks exactly right...

That is the first thing my eye was drawn too, just doesn't look right. If it were me I would return it for a refund

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AK797 · 9 August 2016, 01:02 AM

Too many issues, pass.

bayerische · 9 August 2016, 01:10 AM

It's a fake.

masterserg · 9 August 2016, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bayerische

It's a fake.

I agree with this.

GB-man · 9 August 2016, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colin W

That is the first thing my eye was drawn too, just doesn't look right. If it were me I would return it for a refund

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Same here

GolfPunk · 9 August 2016, 01:51 AM

Thanks everyone, as I thought it is fake.

Fortunately I've sent it back to the seller and provided him proof of delivery and he has already refunded me in full. The guy is very upset that he has been 'duped' as it came off a genuine AP ROO.

I'm still on the lookout for a genuine AP ROO bracelet so if anyone has a new or mint condition for around £1000 please let me know ASAP.

Kind regards, Gary

GolfPunk · 9 August 2016, 04:27 AM

How easy is it to remove a DLC Rose gold coating from an AP strap?

image.jpeg

texex91 · 9 August 2016, 04:35 AM

As already noted--fake:

masterserg · 9 August 2016, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GolfPunk

How easy is it to remove a DLC Rose gold coating from an AP strap?

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As you experienced ... cheap is expensive! Bite the bullet and get a new bracelet from AP. It will be a little more but worth it.

texex91 · 9 August 2016, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by masterserg

As you experienced ... cheap is expensive! Bite the bullet and get a new bracelet from AP. It will be a little more but worth it.

Solid advice

GolfPunk · 9 August 2016, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texex91

Solid advice

After careful consideration I agree...not from AP but I'm reaching out to Sam (911CAB) on TRF to sort buying his pictures above.

Thanks for everyone's contribution.

Cutlass · 9 August 2016, 06:09 AM

Good to know everything finish well at last...
I can't sell you mine.. sorry bud :)
My Safary looks so strong and cool on metal ;)

GolfPunk · 9 August 2016, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cutlass

Good to know everything finish well at last...
I can't sell you mine.. sorry bud :)
My Safary looks so strong and cool on metal ;)

Yes it does look beautiful

Cutlass · 9 August 2016, 06:14 AM

:) thanks

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PJ S · 9 August 2016, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GolfPunk

How easy is it to remove a DLC Rose gold coating from an AP strap?

If it's plated, it ain't genuine!
These "replica" bracelets, which genuine owners use to keep their real one pristine, are under $200 — but it's not good form for such owners to sell the watch on them, only to profit from selling the genuine one separately.

1st amg · 9 August 2016, 09:11 AM

I had a diver with the bracelet. This jumped at me immediately as a fake. Just doesn't have the precision of the OEM. If it's any help, I sourced mine from DavidSW when I bought my diver. Got a great deal and it was brand new in the plastic as well. Give him a try.

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Left wrist · 9 August 2016, 01:55 PM

My new authentic ROO bracelet is collecting dust in the plastic....

Left wrist · 9 August 2016, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1st amg

I had a diver with the bracelet. This jumped at me immediately as a fake. Just doesn't have the precision of the OEM. If it's any help, I sourced mine from DavidSW when I bought my diver. Got a great deal and it was brand new in the plastic as well. Give him a try.

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The diver is really awesome with the bracelet. I am holding the bracelet because im considering picking up a diver again... Just for that reason

8 August 2016, 10:41 PM	#1
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,395	Is this AP ROO Bracelet Genuine AP??? I've just received a brand new AP ROO bracelet. I paid good money for it from a seller based in Malta. On first inspection I have my suspicions but I wonder if the experts can confirm it is 100% genuine Audemars Piguet as I know there are cheap fakes about. Thankyou. __________________ ♕ Rolex DateJust 1601 Buckley Birth Year 1972 ♕ Breitling Chronomat 47 mm GMT Limited

8 August 2016, 10:56 PM	#2
911Cab Banned Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 560	Is this AP ROO Bracelet Genuine AP??? Gary, looks to be genuine. But the only way to tell is to have it fitted on to the watch. Non genuine parts won't fit the watch seamlessly. So let us know how it goes. All the best. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 August 2016, 11:22 PM	#3
Cutlass "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Denis Location: Croatia / Zagreb Posts: 706	That bracelet looks to me poor and cheap, and my opinion is it is not genuine. Finish on metal is not the same at all places, edges are not "the same" cutted and the fit is not good as AP should have to be. I hope I'm wrong for your luck but my bracelet has no such differences... __________________ IG & email : @vintage_seiko_world & @budakknives

8 August 2016, 11:46 PM	#6
Cutlass "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Denis Location: Croatia / Zagreb Posts: 706	Gary, I'm not 100% sure but if that is finish from AP and they are satisfied with, something went wrong with them.. I'm knifemaker and every day I'm work with metals and I can tell you for sure that is amateur work and it is not from AP. But if it does (never know) , something serious goes wrong with AP :( Sorry Gary but my bracelet is not for sale.. She was perfect and unworn when I bough her 2 months ago. I paid 1400$ at watch show from dealer.. __________________ IG & email : @vintage_seiko_world & @budakknives

8 August 2016, 11:58 PM	#10
Cutlass "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Denis Location: Croatia / Zagreb Posts: 706	:) no problem Gary, You are welcome Poslano sa mog SM-G920F koristeći Tapatalk __________________ IG & email : @vintage_seiko_world & @budakknives

8 August 2016, 11:51 PM	#7
911Cab Banned Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 560	Some pics of a genuine one Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 August 2016, 12:32 AM	#12
sechsgang "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,443	I don't like the AP print on the clasp area, that doesnt look right in the first one, the second one looks exactly right...

9 August 2016, 01:02 AM	#14
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,206	Too many issues, pass.

9 August 2016, 01:10 AM	#15
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	It's a fake. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

9 August 2016, 01:51 AM	#18
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,395	Thanks everyone, as I thought it is fake. Fortunately I've sent it back to the seller and provided him proof of delivery and he has already refunded me in full. The guy is very upset that he has been 'duped' as it came off a genuine AP ROO. I'm still on the lookout for a genuine AP ROO bracelet so if anyone has a new or mint condition for around £1000 please let me know ASAP. Kind regards, Gary __________________ ♕ Rolex DateJust 1601 Buckley Birth Year 1972 ♕ Breitling Chronomat 47 mm GMT Limited

9 August 2016, 04:27 AM	#19
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,395	How easy is it to remove a DLC Rose gold coating from an AP strap? image.jpeg __________________ ♕ Rolex DateJust 1601 Buckley Birth Year 1972 ♕ Breitling Chronomat 47 mm GMT Limited

9 August 2016, 04:35 AM	#20
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	As already noted--fake:

9 August 2016, 06:09 AM	#24
Cutlass "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Denis Location: Croatia / Zagreb Posts: 706	Good to know everything finish well at last... I can't sell you mine.. sorry bud :) My Safary looks so strong and cool on metal ;) __________________ IG & email : @vintage_seiko_world & @budakknives

9 August 2016, 06:14 AM	#26
Cutlass "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Denis Location: Croatia / Zagreb Posts: 706	:) thanks Poslano sa mog SM-G920F koristeći Tapatalk __________________ IG & email : @vintage_seiko_world & @budakknives

9 August 2016, 09:11 AM	#28
1st amg 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 9,450	I had a diver with the bracelet. This jumped at me immediately as a fake. Just doesn't have the precision of the OEM. If it's any help, I sourced mine from DavidSW when I bought my diver. Got a great deal and it was brand new in the plastic as well. Give him a try. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 August 2016, 01:55 PM	#29
Left wrist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Aaron Location: NYC Watch: AP PATEK PAM ROLEX Posts: 523	My new authentic ROO bracelet is collecting dust in the plastic....

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