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Yep, I'm finding out a way to clear the PVD coating, I've read Hydrochloric Acid 32% can get it off right away, anyone who has experience?

Hehe

Yep... What I thought

In case you guys did not read this yet, Audemars Piguet is no partner anymore with the Tour Auto classic rally. Another partnership Hublot took over from AP... Bad news imo as I thought this was a perfect partnership. The legendary French vintage car rally - the Tour Auto - will now take place under Hublot colours! Hublot is strengthening its links with the automotive industry and the exclusive world of the classic car. The Swiss watch brand is today especially proud to announce that it has become the exclusive watchmaking partner of one of the most prestigious collectors' car rallies in Europe: The Tour Auto Optic 2000. This is a legendary rally, open to the 200 cars which took part in the rally between 1951 and 1973, and which is run every year on the scenic roads of France. The 22nd event will take place from the 22nd to 27th April 2013, and boasts a brand new finish in south west France. "Exceptional cars or collectors' cars are often only children's toys, sought out by adults in an attempt to recapture their childhood dreams. It is this emotional dimension which ultimately creates their real value, and represents the real significance of the collector's car. Cars and watches both belong to the same world: of dreams and toys", explains Jean-Claude Biver, Chairman of Hublot, and owner of classic cars including a Ferrari 275 GT4 and a Ford GT40. Patrick Peter (Peter Auto): “I would like to welcome Hublot, our new prestigious partner. I'm delighted to see the Tour Auto Optic 2000 associated with this brand, which embodies excellence in its field. This partnership confirms the appeal of our event. Watchmaking and motor sports are two worlds which share many common values. And more specifically, when it comes to Hublot I am sure the links will be especially close, as I know Jean-Claude Biver has a passion for fine automotive machinery. We hope to see him at the Tour Auto Optic 2000 behind the wheel of one of his favourite vehicles.” Hublot – led by Chairman Jean-Claude Biver and CEO Ricardo Guadalupe - has been involved in the world of motor sports through a partnership with Ferrari and Formula 1™. After having partnered the 50th anniversary of the legendary Ferrari 250 GTO in 2012 and other events including the Tribute to the Mille Miglia which opened the rally in Italy, joining Ferrari for a major event in Pebble Beach, California and closer to the manufacture, where the brand supported the relaunch of the Montreux Grand Prix in Switzerland, the brand is strengthening its presence in the exclusive world of the classic car, a passion particularly close to the heart of Jean- Claude Biver, himself a collector.

Does anyone know if they ever repped the old style case other than the on the EOD?

There you go!

try to get in touch with Angus and ask for a bracelet

I misstyped! It's the rep that is thicker offcourse! Thanks Wilazn

the gen is a rough 1.7mm thicker than the rep . as for the dial, the gen has much more of a satin finish on it which makes it sparkle more... but with the new updated dial it's close enough

It's more accurate, less flaws on the old version

+ borders around the numerals, the subdial hands center are also rose gold as well as the big second hand.

Guys, The updated Rose Gold Rubberclad is available now from Angus. It has gotten the 2012 updates. 1 thing they have forgotten is to add lume in between the A and the P. On the caseback the gold engravings are a bit too big.

Just wait, the new rubberclad is being released soon .

the strap makes the watch! congrats!

I enjoyed it as well in Paris, but we did not get any chocolate! And I miss Singapore each time someone mentions it...

Yes, he'll have a new batch soon! As for the datewheel, I'm working on a custom datewheel production for the franken projects. More info soon.

Well, you don't know that, you're just lucky or unlucky but most of the times it turns out ok. You will be able to swim and even dive with it when you get it waterproofed. I would not recommend the pure time waterproof test but let a watchmaker waterproof it for you and test it for you. Yes, hands down. This is the best AP rep you can get atm. Read my review with gen-rep comparison for more info on this particular watch. link: http://www.rwg.cc/topic/146951-audemars-piguet-diver-v3-review-with-gen-rep-pics/

nope, it will be like that.

Ok guys, an update! The manufacturer will start the production of the cyclops, should be ready in 3-4 weeks. BigCrown was able to get them produced. Better be fast with these as there is a limited run on the cyclopses. Once they are produced, a tutorial will be posted with the mods to perform. *Mods, if I violate the rules, please send me a PM. Thanks! Price is: $42.50 each***** This is the pricing structure with regards to time: Friday, October 12, 2012 through Friday, October 19, 2012: $42.50 + Shipping per AP Lens Saturday, October 20, 2012 - Friday, October 26, 2012: $47.50 + Shipping per AP Lens Saturday, October 27, 2012 - Friday, November 2, 2012: $52.50 + Shipping per AP Lens Saturday, November 3, 2012 - Friday, October 19, 2012: $57.50 + Shipping per AP Lens Shipping Prices: shipped from the US to you, so if you are in the United States: USPS Priority with tracking: $4.95 USPS Express: $18.95 Outside of the United States: USPS Priority Mail: $18 USPS Express (EMS): $34 For payment info just send me a PM!

2, not my cup of tea honestly

Great mods on that diver! Who's the modder?

Yes, that's the reason why it got deleted. We got all costs covered to get them in production, they will get finished around 3-4 weeks. Will update the thread each time I have more info.

good thing they made it!

things will work out, don't worry about that

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