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Here's the link for this piece: http://www.eurotimez88.com/product_info.php?cPath=53_54&products_id=2636&osCsid=621bddf431f2c352148ae0b01a6b9446

Man...I'm trying to get away from Rolex, but this is really damn tempting...

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FOR THOSE PM'ING ME: Here is the exact link for this one: http://www.eurotimez88.com/product_info.php?cPath=7_19&products_id=3693&osCsid=128dbbaac746a41506ca562fe6825ba4 Thanks.

UPDATE: After waterproofing, this piece just tested solid to 9.381 ATM!!! Quite happy. Also, a few quick shots of the inside while greasing the gaskets & rings: Also, does anyone know how to get the straps off one of these? Thanks in advance.

Thanks! The quartz is an awesome value.

I'd say 8.5-9?

Can't believe I forgot the lume shot on this one...

Then I'll take two.

Nice piece.

Thank you very much! Cheers!

Not a problem. Thanks!

Really? Not sure if I can pull off an $80K watch driving an '06 Volvo V70 wagon...

No problem; thanks a lot guys! Happy new year to you all!

As stated in my last (and only other) AP review, this is the less-expensive quartz version of the Royal Oak Offshore from Eurotimez. This is the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Survivor Ltd: This is only my second AP, and more to the point, my first quartz watch. This was intended to be a Christmas gift, but thanks to our glorious US Postal Service, didn't show until Dec 26th... Not knowing anything about the ROO, I naturally figured being a quartz model, the chrono's sub-dials would be a bit off, as with most other models. The shape & build of the case & ceramic bezel certainly leave nothing to be desired. Sharp, crisp, clean lines as they should be, and a beautiful dial to boot. As you can see, the most prominent aesthetic feature of this piece are the chrono-pusher guards. Closed: And open: And from the back: The case-back is nicely detailed with the ribbed center and all markings/engravings. The branding on the interior of the rubber straps is extremely crisp and damn-near flawless looking as well: The buckle is superb as well: The crown is just like the one on the Barrichello I reviewed--a ceramic inlay with the AP branding, nice & sharp: The case's side--here's the lug-side & band: And here's the case side, at 9 o'clock: And finally, the ubiquitous lume-shot: Being quartz, of course it keeps perfect time and all chrono hands realign properly. The seconds sub-dial does tick, not sweep, btw. This being my first quartz, I'm unsure as to whether or not there are any sweeping second-hand quartz sub-dials, so we shall see. All in all, a very nice piece and a definite value for the money, indeed. Enjoy, and have a wonderful 2010! Take care.

I know I've had this piece for a week or more, but I've finally gotten around to a short review. This is the 2006 IWC Aquatimer "Cousteau Diver" from Eurotimez, the third review in my biggest Xmas shipment. A big and warm thank you to US Customs @ JFK in NY, for letting every single order I've ever made slide through unnoticed (even large orders of multiple full-size suitcases. God bless us, every one! ) Forever and day I've been torn between the '06 & '07, and the '06 finally won out enough for me to order. I really like the '07 dial's orange, but I feared it might just be a bit too much on me. The wood back on the '06 was probably the deciding factor, to be honest. To me, this seems to wear about the same as my DSSD, but maybe smaller on the wrist than the AP ROO Rubens Barrichello. And yes; I plan to have Zig relume this one--I also plan on replacing the wood sticker on the case-back with genuine veneer, per the tutorial on that (sorry--the member's name escapes me). Like the Tag & the AP, this too is my first IWC (and frankly, the only IWC I like). Theinner bezel-ring turns & lines up properly and fortunately none of the dial markers seem to be too far off kilter. This is also the first watch I've purchased with AR, and it really is lovely. It really makes all the colors on the dial pop; the white of the lume, the gloss blue, the oranges, and even the silver of the hour-markers. The day & date also line up perfectly, so unless someone knows if this is the incorrect font compared to the gen, I don't see a reason to replace the wheels. Anyway, on to the pics. I'm quite pleased by how the shape & flow of the band's curvature follows that of the case. Very nice. Even the buckle is nicely detailed. Just like the AP ROO I reviewed, this is on of only two watches I've ever owned without steel bands, and they really do fit & wear more than comfortable. Even though the case-back's wood is merely a digitally printed sticker on the reps, it still looks good enough to the naked eye. Sharp engravings, as well. The lume is applied nice and even, but I really like the chunkier look of the relumes I see posted elsewhere, in other member's reviews. And all the dial print is sharp as a tack--even on the ribbed surface of the matte sub-dials (which next to the gloss on the dial makes for a beautiful contrast). The crown is also sharp and nicely engraved. All in all, I really like this piece more than I thought I would. This will certainly be getting most of my wrist time for the next few weeks. Hope you enjoyed looking and a good 2020 to all! Auf Wiedersehen!

Good lord...I just noticed all my typos & unchecked grammar... oh well--I have been drinking since 11 AM. Thanks though!

My first Audemars Piguet. This is part II of my review of eight pieces from my Euromtimez Christmas order. First was the Tag SLR chrono, then this piece, tomorrow or Saturday will be my IWC 06 Cousteau and the AP ROO quartz. I also ordered a couple of Hublots, but since the order was so large it was split into three packages (apparently for Florida, nothing shipped after Dec 4th made it before Christmas...) Here is the gen: http://www.gemnation.com/watches/Audemars-Piguet-Royal-Oak-Offshore-Rubens-Barrichello-Chronograph-2792.html The rep is amazingly close to the gen. On to the pictures: This is the piece in stainless steel, not titanium; blue crocodile strap, blue dial with black underlay, silver sub-dials, silver hands, black chrono-hands, ceramic bezels, ceramic chrono-pushers, and a steel crown with a ceramic AP branding. All the chrono-hands reset as they should. To be frank, I don't know anything about AP, other than the correct pronunciation. But after looking at pics of the gen I decided this was close enough to the real thing to actually spring for it. So, since I am uneducated as to the ins & outs of the ROO, I'll just let the pics do most of the speaking. The pushers: Side of the case with crown: Side of the case & ceramic bezel: The inside of the croc band: The band's clasp is also simplistic, but effective. I thought I was going to have to wear kid-gloves with it, but whatever the material & construction, it's quite strong and doesn't seem to want to give. The end is nicely engraved as well--very crisp & sharp. The AP engraving on the case, near the case-back. And the case-back itself; held onto the case with eight hex-screws. Even though I haven't had this tested, I imagine after lubricating it would be waterproof; the crown screws down tight, and the case-back was a royal pain in the ass to get off. And the case-back markings: And the lume: All in all, that's pretty much it. I've also worried about the look of this piece on a smaller wrist, but this watch (as the cliche' goes) truly does disappear on the wrist. Even being a 44mm, it doesn't feel much bigger than the DSSD--which up to last week, was the largest profile watch I owned. The leather strap is also quite comfortable--more so than even the rubber strap. Anyway, hoped you liked this quasi-noob AP review, and feel free to educate me with the AP trivia (so I don't sound like a fool if someone asks me about this piece). Take care & Happy New Year!

Ok--here it is: my review for my new Tag SLR, from my Xmas order from Eurotimez. (I'll also be posting a review for the AP ROO Rueben Barrichello shortly as well--it will be tomorrow before I can do the IWC Cousteau and AP quartz, as I'm too swamped lately.) I've always been partial to Rolex (and perhaps a bit of Omega, as well) and haven't really strayed much from that over the years, either in rep or gen. Long story short, I decided to make a Christmas order and indulge in a little something else. Those who have followed my reviews over the years will know I've tried a few Panerais as well, but quite frankly, they're a little boring and all look the same. Anyway, down to cases. The Tag SLR chronograph wears almost the width of the DSSD, but with a seemingly slightly less thick profile. I must admit, since falling in love with the cerachrom on the DSSD, I absolutely love the look & feel of ceramic; to be honest, it makes the old-school metal bezel inserts on Subs and the like seem a bit tired and old. I guess I'll quit the blabbering now and proceed to pictures. These were (except for the lume shot) all shot in natural light, to get the truest-to-form look. The watch itself feels quite sturdy & heavy in the hand, which is nice and the band's links seem nice & snug, as well. I also like the fact that the case has the inner bezel-ring control at 9 o'clock, directly accross from the crown: A close-up of the bezel-ring control: The non-tradition looking chrono-pushers that contour the case are also a nice touch. It seems the styling of this piece (intentional or not) almost mimics the shape & folds to the new Mercedes coupes as well: The ceramic bezel is also nice in the fact that the top surface is unpolished, unlike Rolex's GMT, DSSD, Hublots, etc. A few quick shots of the time-set crown and inner bezel-ring crown: A close-up of the crown's detailed engraving: The dial is nicely detailed as well--I was afraid it might look a bit too "busy", but it actually does blend together nicely. On a side note: the inner bezel-ring and and dial markers aren't misaligned, they merely appear off in some of the shots because the ring was turned during shooting--rest assured every lines up perfectly on this model. As mentioned, the band's links are nicely done and well-constructed; brushed on the tops, and polished on the sides. The shape and construction of this particular band is a bit unorthodox to anything else I've seen and I don't even think any other Tag has one quite like this, although I could be mistaken. The clasp opens and closes securely as well. I was worries that it may have a few problems like the SMP chrono's clasps are known for, but this one seems as tight & well-fitted as any of the PAM bracelets I've had with similar joiners. The bracelet pins are just that: pins. Some appear to have heads like screws, but they do push out, rather than unscrewing. The band's links are marked as to which way to push, as well. The case-back is also done well--neatly engraved and secured to the case with six screws--three at six o'clock and another three at twelve. The lume was also surprisingly good for a rep--bright as first, peaks quick and dies off a bit faster than superluminova, but it in pitch-black it's still readable hours later. All chrono-hands reset perfectly as they should, and the seconds subdial sweep on this model is as smooth as glass, and I even love the 6 o'clock calendar. So, if like me you're looking to get away from Rolex and think outside the overly-proverbial "box", look no further. I am beyond satisfied with this piece, and between this and my '06 Cousteau, they have singlehandedly replaced my DSSD for the most wrist-time this holiday season. I hope you enjoyed this review. Happy New Year!!!

No shopping the colors or dial. And it will probably wind up in Rob's hands soon; I am certainly not skilled to tackle that lume.

30+ views & zero replies?! No AP lovers?...

2nd part of my Christmas order arrived today--now just waiting on the Hublots. Here are just a few pics for now--full review coming tomorrow. Enjoy!

2nd part of my Christmas order arrived today--now just waiting on the Hublots. Here are just a few pics for now--full review coming tomorrow. Enjoy!

Got a last-minute delivery a la USPS. Just thought I'd give a sneak preview--doing a full review after vacation. Enjoy! Have a wonderful Christmas!!