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emagni · 10 November 2011, 04:22 PM

The first time I picked up the Audemars Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph (AP ROOC) the first thing that came to mind was the weight. It felt like the weight of gold and some can even mistaken it for white gold because it was just so heavy all the way around. Unlike other big watches such as Rolex DeepSea Sea Dweller (DSSD), Omega Ploprof 1200m and many models from Panerai where these watches are mostly top heavy, the AP ROOC feels balance all the way through from the bracelet all the way to the case of the watch. Kudos to Emmanuel Gueit for designing this watch and can you believe that he designed it in the mid-80s? He was so ahead of his time. Good thing he never gave up and chased down AP's CEO and board members until they finally gave this design a chance.

Lots of hexi shape on the ROOC as the primary design as this is AP's signature. There have been some subtle changes such as the usage of Arabic numeral compared to the earlier models which had the stick markers. I'm excited to see the stick markers back in the newest offering and I think the squared off chrono pushes in the new model pushes the AP ROOC in the right direction from a design standpoint. The newer offering is definitely more futuristic in its designed and the hexi shape now is finally consistent throughout the watch where it seems the designer got tired of hexi shaped with the original model and chosen a more traditional shape for the pushers that is in the Panda.

More review and pics to come.....

Fiddy · 10 November 2011, 05:31 PM

Thanks for sharing!

I'm going to get one with hornback.
Btw, what is your wrist size?and show me some wrist shots please.
Thanks.

emagni · 11 November 2011, 12:54 AM

Fiddy, my wrist size is 7" and I wear my watches at 7.25". Wrist shots coming up.

emagni · 11 November 2011, 04:26 AM

The design of the bezel is definitely different than any watch out there. Where as other makers tend to integrate the bezel to the housing, AP chosen to stack it on top which makes it very dimensional. What is more interesting is that since the bezel has a flat surface and so does the side of the housing when looking at that watch flat on, it makes the watch looks like it is integrated and flatten out the look of the watch (see third pic above). This is why in certain angle the watch does not look as thick but it really is almost as high as an Omega PloProf 1200m (I will take pictures to compare the AP to other models later in the review).

The over visual effect of the AP ROOC is definitely interesting to say the least. AP attentions to details flows to the dial which in my opinion is one of the best out there. The Panda dial really stands out not only with with usage of contrasting colors but also the slanted position of the rehault. The signature tapestry dial background makes it even more visually appealing. I used to think the Panerai sandwich dial was cool but AP's craftsman on their dial takes it to a whole different level.

So how does the AP ROOC stands against other great watches such as Rolex Daytona? This will be discuss in my next segment of my review but before posting I do want to say that the AP ROOC is like a watch that has gone through P90X and have lean muscle to show for where as the Rolex Daytona may have not been to the gym lately. To be continue with comparison pics and other thoughts.....

alxforschnr · 11 November 2011, 05:37 AM

I am looking to purchase one in a month. Will the new models be out? Square pushers.

emagni · 11 November 2011, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alxforschnr

I am looking to purchase one in a month. Will the new models be out? Square pushers.

I think it's out already but I'm not sure.

http://www.audemarspiguet.com/s/royaloak-offshore/

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...light=audemars

Porsche · 11 November 2011, 09:11 AM

Congrats Long, that is a stunner.

Serious wrist presense...

TSW · 11 November 2011, 09:20 AM

Great review and a stunning AP

I definitive know whats on my wrist tomorrow morning

emagni · 11 November 2011, 09:43 AM

Thomas, great wrist shot! Why wait until tomorrow? LOL

DS_Obsessed · 11 November 2011, 10:47 AM

One of my favorites. Enjoy.

emagni · 11 November 2011, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DS_Obsessed

One of my favorites. Enjoy.

Thanks J

FeelingTheBlues · 11 November 2011, 05:11 PM

Thank you for sharing, you sure know how to take great pictures and that review was very interesting!

MP5 · 11 November 2011, 05:33 PM

Absolute stunner, pinnacle of sports watches.

Tony-GB · 12 November 2011, 03:26 AM

Absolutely incredible pics. Stunning.

h999r · 12 November 2011, 05:06 AM

One word .... awesome !

GolfPunk · 12 November 2011, 05:16 AM

beautiful watch!

dddrees · 12 November 2011, 08:52 PM

Gorgeous

cwwhk · 15 November 2011, 02:09 AM

What a beauty!

Submarino · 17 November 2011, 06:29 AM

Great review!! Awesome watch!! Mine says hello!

HORNBLOWER · 17 November 2011, 06:39 AM

Stunning pieces guys.

mdtddd2007 · 17 November 2011, 02:04 PM

Looks great on u. Congrats. One of my favorites.

wasuki · 23 November 2011, 06:15 AM

I have that too, but mine has strap, I also have another cartier santos XL chron and it feels heavier than panda so it was just right for me. Great time piece enjoy with good health.

psv · 23 November 2011, 06:25 AM

Great info and watch of course!

I fully expect AP to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Emmanuel Gueit's ROO design with some cool models next year.

The Panda is one of my favorites, if it had working lume it would be in my collection.

eric23 · 24 November 2011, 01:25 AM

Nice, Congrats!

wasuki · 24 November 2011, 04:53 AM

does any have one the new version of ROO by any chance?

MortgageGuy · 21 December 2011, 01:50 PM

Amazing review and an even better watch!!! Congrats and thank you for all the information

Art 1 · 24 December 2011, 06:50 AM

Sharp watch.

PanosI · 24 December 2011, 07:03 AM

I love it.

My favourite AP

emagni · 31 December 2011, 10:29 AM

Thanks for all the kind words! I will try to make sometime to provide the second part of my review soon.

B. Doggy · 31 December 2011, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emagni

Thanks for all the kind words! I will try to make sometime to provide the second part of my review soon.

Please do! I was torn between this model on the ROC Panda that I ended up getting. It was the draw to the more classic case design that got me with the ROC.

10 November 2011, 04:22 PM	#1
emagni "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: on Earth Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,283	Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Panda The first time I picked up the Audemars Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph (AP ROOC) the first thing that came to mind was the weight. It felt like the weight of gold and some can even mistaken it for white gold because it was just so heavy all the way around. Unlike other big watches such as Rolex DeepSea Sea Dweller (DSSD), Omega Ploprof 1200m and many models from Panerai where these watches are mostly top heavy, the AP ROOC feels balance all the way through from the bracelet all the way to the case of the watch. Kudos to Emmanuel Gueit for designing this watch and can you believe that he designed it in the mid-80s? He was so ahead of his time. Good thing he never gave up and chased down AP's CEO and board members until they finally gave this design a chance. Lots of hexi shape on the ROOC as the primary design as this is AP's signature. There have been some subtle changes such as the usage of Arabic numeral compared to the earlier models which had the stick markers. I'm excited to see the stick markers back in the newest offering and I think the squared off chrono pushes in the new model pushes the AP ROOC in the right direction from a design standpoint. The newer offering is definitely more futuristic in its designed and the hexi shape now is finally consistent throughout the watch where it seems the designer got tired of hexi shaped with the original model and chosen a more traditional shape for the pushers that is in the Panda. More review and pics to come..... __________________ Watches: More than my fingers can count

10 November 2011, 05:31 PM	#2
Fiddy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Asia Watch: PP AP PAM ROLEX Posts: 495	Thanks for sharing! I'm going to get one with hornback. Btw, what is your wrist size?and show me some wrist shots please. Thanks. __________________ *TRF AP OWNERS CLUB*

11 November 2011, 12:54 AM	#3
emagni "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: on Earth Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,283	Fiddy, my wrist size is 7" and I wear my watches at 7.25". Wrist shots coming up. __________________ Watches: More than my fingers can count

11 November 2011, 04:26 AM	#4
emagni "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: on Earth Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,283	The design of the bezel is definitely different than any watch out there. Where as other makers tend to integrate the bezel to the housing, AP chosen to stack it on top which makes it very dimensional. What is more interesting is that since the bezel has a flat surface and so does the side of the housing when looking at that watch flat on, it makes the watch looks like it is integrated and flatten out the look of the watch (see third pic above). This is why in certain angle the watch does not look as thick but it really is almost as high as an Omega PloProf 1200m (I will take pictures to compare the AP to other models later in the review). The over visual effect of the AP ROOC is definitely interesting to say the least. AP attentions to details flows to the dial which in my opinion is one of the best out there. The Panda dial really stands out not only with with usage of contrasting colors but also the slanted position of the rehault. The signature tapestry dial background makes it even more visually appealing. I used to think the Panerai sandwich dial was cool but AP's craftsman on their dial takes it to a whole different level. So how does the AP ROOC stands against other great watches such as Rolex Daytona? This will be discuss in my next segment of my review but before posting I do want to say that the AP ROOC is like a watch that has gone through P90X and have lean muscle to show for where as the Rolex Daytona may have not been to the gym lately. To be continue with comparison pics and other thoughts..... __________________ Watches: More than my fingers can count

11 November 2011, 09:11 AM	#7
Porsche 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: John Location: ɹǝpun Watch: and learn Posts: 2,985	Congrats Long, that is a stunner. Serious wrist presense... __________________ Obey Gravity, it's the Law! ROLEX --- SEIKO --- HEUER TRF REHAUT T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M

11 November 2011, 05:37 AM	#5
alxforschnr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Alex Location: NYC Watch: No batteries Posts: 248	I am looking to purchase one in a month. Will the new models be out? Square pushers.

11 November 2011, 09:43 AM	#9
emagni "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: on Earth Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,283	Thomas, great wrist shot! Why wait until tomorrow? LOL __________________ Watches: More than my fingers can count

11 November 2011, 10:47 AM	#10
DS_Obsessed "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: J Location: Texas Watch: 116660 V Posts: 438	One of my favorites. Enjoy. __________________ _______________________________ Currently wearing : 116000 V / 116660 V / PAM 292 / AP royal Oak Offshore Safari / Royal Oak Offshore Volcano / Tudor heritage / 116520 “For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack”

11 November 2011, 05:11 PM	#12
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Thank you for sharing, you sure know how to take great pictures and that review was very interesting! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

11 November 2011, 05:33 PM	#13
MP5 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 2,883	Absolute stunner, pinnacle of sports watches.

12 November 2011, 03:26 AM	#14
Tony-GB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Oxfordshire, UK Watch: 116680 & 116622 Posts: 3,953	Absolutely incredible pics. Stunning. __________________ "...why oh why, didn't I take the blue pill...?" http://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ www.cheetah.org

12 November 2011, 05:06 AM	#15
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	One word .... awesome !

12 November 2011, 05:16 AM	#16
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,395	beautiful watch!

12 November 2011, 08:52 PM	#17
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Gorgeous __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

15 November 2011, 02:09 AM	#18
cwwhk "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Black Daytona Posts: 827	What a beauty! __________________ Everyday is a Rolex day.

17 November 2011, 06:39 AM	#20
HORNBLOWER "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: Ireland Watch: 1 OR 2 Posts: 2,637	Stunning pieces guys.

17 November 2011, 02:04 PM	#21
mdtddd2007 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,663	Looks great on u. Congrats. One of my favorites.

23 November 2011, 06:15 AM	#22
wasuki "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 39	I have that too, but mine has strap, I also have another cartier santos XL chron and it feels heavier than panda so it was just right for me. Great time piece enjoy with good health.

23 November 2011, 06:25 AM	#23
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,066	Great info and watch of course! I fully expect AP to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Emmanuel Gueit's ROO design with some cool models next year. The Panda is one of my favorites, if it had working lume it would be in my collection.

24 November 2011, 01:25 AM	#24
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Nice, Congrats!

24 November 2011, 04:53 AM	#25
wasuki "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 39	does any have one the new version of ROO by any chance?

21 December 2011, 01:50 PM	#26
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Amazing review and an even better watch!!! Congrats and thank you for all the information __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

24 December 2011, 06:50 AM	#27
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Sharp watch.

24 December 2011, 07:03 AM	#28
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	I love it. My favourite AP

31 December 2011, 10:29 AM	#29
emagni "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: on Earth Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,283	Thanks for all the kind words! I will try to make sometime to provide the second part of my review soon. __________________ Watches: More than my fingers can count

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