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Good start mate....go ahead and get the TA 2010...it will be a wonderful addition to your collection! Cheers Theo

WOW...big congrats on that piece. CAn you do us the favour and post some more detailed pics...of the back as well???+ Thanks and wear it well, Theo

Hey M. I was all about the KP Tourbillon but I decided against it, I am too afraid of the quality, if it fails I am not sure if my watchsmith can work on a Tourbillon. And 2nd reason....a sporty watch should not show a Tourbillon...mismatch me thinks. CAnnot say anything about RG RC....I hate gold Tour Auto 2010....you know my thoughts...best ROO quality wise at the moment. The T3 is tempting....but there will be a reason you sold yours....so thats reason enough to know you do not need it! What about the MASATO? Theo

Yes, I can only stress again....the lume is better than on any other of my ROO´s. After some days of wearing I can say, my lume is very good and lasts some hours Theo

I mean: should we expect the same perfect details as the TA?? YES you can....all specs of the watch are well done! Theo

That would be a major improvement for this watch....at nearly 800$ we can ask for a bit more accuracy in design here! Theo

Allthough fantasy, I like the SS model more.....I am only afraid of the tourbillon and its durability. Theo

Hey Paul, this is the correct King Power rotor. It is different from the HBB´s rotors. Cheers Theo P.S.: let us know about ay updates of your Pre-V PVD matte black buckles!!!

Sorry mate but this is the DRIVERS Boutique Edition.....your post will have many members hearts skip a beat The DRIVERS watch is a NON-limited edition of the ROO quite similar to the Tour Auto 2010 (LE of 100 pieces total, 60 pieces TA and 40 pieces NTC). The DRIVERS edition is different to the TA/NTC...showing orange accents, adifferent strap and a new caseback! The DIVER Boutique Edition will follow hopefully end of this year. Cheers Theo

Just 2 more pics in comparison, some members of my AP family....one pic is especially for my mate M! Theo

Maciek....I know you will like it...so much different Theo

Dear All, As promised, I have done a closer inspection of my newly arrived AP ROO Tour Auto 2010. First up, some information from the gen……there has been SOME confusion about these watches, this will clear the sky: The Swiss watch manufacturer is celebrating its status as official timekeeper of the Tour Auto for the fifth consecutive year by launching a new limited series: the Royal Oak Offshore Tour Auto 2010 Chronograph, issued in a limited edition of 60 pieces. Along with this piece, AP launches a limited edition of 40 pieces for the National Classic Tour 2010….identical to the above except for the engraving on the caseback. Further more collectors will be offered a new chronograph, “The Drivers Edition”, cosmetically like the above but with orange accents, a double-row stitched strap and the new standard caseback for ROO chronographs. So for now we all know that there are 3 quite similar pieces for the gen: Tour Auto 2010, LE of 60 pieces done for France National Classic Tour 2010, LE of 40 pieces for Belgium Drivers Edition, unlimited edition, only available in AP Boutiques. Now to my watch and my observations: Please forget about the 3 usual flaws we will face with ALL released ROO´s (datewindow/font, caseback-thickness and the sit of crown and pushers). The case of my watch is wonderfully finished, brushed and polished parts are 100%. Best part of the case with this Tour Auto is the new design for the bezel, it is so different to the standard bezel, it looks the dogs [censored] and the brushed and polished parts of the bezel will be seen as light or dark grey depending on light and angle….wonderfully done. The machining on the bezel-part was one thing I feared the most when the factory worked on the watch…the sit and positioning of the screws is the VERY BEST I have seen so far with ANY of my ROO´s (and I have a lot of them )….exactly and with no gap! When I changed the strap I wondered if the factory just made fake-endlinks that will not be removable…haha, no, but they machined them so precise, so exact, that the endlinks popped into place and the screws went in like butter…wow! Some thoughts on the leather strap as this was the most weak part of any ROO in the past (RB2 was an excaption), the black calf leather is a bit stiff at the moment but it will break-in with time and use….don´t force it, don´t bend it…as this is a racer-style strap with perforated leather, this upper leather is weaker than normal due to the holes….if you bend it too much it will break!!! Overall they made a very nice strap with the fine red leather details to be seen through the holes, the deeper engraving on the clasp is a good upgrade….the factory only needs to get rid of the 2 holes in the clasp for the push-pins…the gen does not have these holes. Now to the dial; a wonderful dark-grey, anthracite color-base with silver-red subdials. On the tachy we see the BASE-print in red and white done over the checkered race-flag design for the first 10 seconds (racing fans here you go!). Nice effort on these details as the printing is not that easy….factory did great here! The subdials have silver outlines and the 12-hour subdial shows a recessed inner part, nice! And you need to look at the detail….my pic won´t show it too good, but there are 2 "SWISS MADE" prints on the watch, one is on the dial and a second one is on the Tachy-ring….and that’s absolutely correct for the gen…well spotted and done! The lume is quite good, at least better than the lume of any of my other ROO (not modded). Caseback…..well, it could have been a bit better here and there, the TOUR AUTO-engraving could be a bit bolder….and the factory used the prototype serial number…but who cares. Hey, they made the correct limitation number of XX/60 and you can get individual limitation numbers (but I am unsure if you can choose one…I think not). And one more thing I observed with my TA….the crown screws in like soft butter, it feels precise and sturdy…cool. NOW…I will only show some pics of my watch, I had the chance to strap the real deal on some 2 months ago when I was in Belgium, I was not allowed to take pics but I handled the watch for nearly a ½ hour and I got a very good impression of it. Further more I have a friend overseas that owns the Drivers Edition and he sent me a bunch of nice close-ups so I can compare (no, I will not post his pics). CONCLUSION: this ROO is the very best piece I had on my wrist for months now, it is soo damn close to the gen, the bezel makes it a unique ROO, the racing design with its color accents makes it a looker…not for everyone liking…but I love it! I know that my dealer and the factory had a good consultant in the making of the details with this watch, they had very good and close-up pics and they learned a lot about this piece and what to look at in detail…..the consultant, the dealer and the factory worked very well together…..hope the factory will request the help of the consultant for new ROO´s in the future…better do it right first time If you are on the fence for this piece……..go for it! If you want to join the ROO train with this…..jump on it! If you are looking for a new fancy ROO that is different to your other ROO´s…..this is it! If you are a racing fan, love nice and fast cars….this is a perfect companion for you! Hope my review and my pics will help the members here….cheers all. Theo

I have a cure for that...never lie to your friends or colleagues regarding your watches Theo

Dear All, just a quick notice that my newly released Tour Auto 2010 was waiting on my office desk this morning ... woohoo. I mounted the strap up-side-down to give the watch a better fit to the wrist (deployant sits better this way!) and strapped it on. Just one first impression as I will do a full review in the coming days: AWESOME The best ROO they did for months...quality wise and sporty design. So stay tuned for my review and some pics soon ... and in the meantime, if you are on the fence for a new ROO, go for this piece, cheers. Theo

I don´t really care if ceramic or PVD, we won´t see a difference....my KP ALLBLACK is ceramic and looks just like PVD. I am also very tempted although I strongly believe that the factory should do the hands and tourbillon in black also! Further more they can just PVD the complete movement so the caseback would not look too off.....arrh and BTW, limitation No. is too funny...gen is only 18 pieces. After this small updates, we could have a wonderful tourby rep...worth buying! Theo P.S.: Maciek....get this watch and sell my your T3 to raise funds

Merci Yannou, overall the watch is different to my usual ROO´s....so that was a good reason to purchase it. Theo P.S.: The strap of the SINGAPORE GP would also look nice on the TA2010

Yannou, your words encourage me....glad you like it. I know that the factory put a lot of effort in this piece and they really took the time to get the small details right! Congrats on this piece.....don´t change the strap, it needs to be this racer-style strap, looks awesome and fits to the style of the complete set. Looking forward to some high-res pics....my watch will take some days longer and I will do a complete review after I received it, cheers all. Theo P.S.: Thanks Josh....you did a great job!!!

Thanks M. looking forward to the rep..... Theo

I have some ROO´s and the all come with that rubber o-ring.....never ever had any problem with those rubber parts...actually they are made of caoutchouc and thats a natural material. But as some members suggested you can grease them and wash the watch after being in saltwater. Go for it...and if you have any questions about the several models there are, give me a PM. Cheers Theo

So now that we have seen the new MX series....how about an update here? I am looking for a matte black PVD version....really don´t like the fantasy shiny PVD buckle. PAUL...any updates apreciated. Cheers Theo

The darker bezel is just the lightning, I have seen a gen TA 2010 3 months ago at an AD, the angle you look on the bezel shows it in different shades of silver.....thats the reason why AP is sticking to the wonderful mega tap. dials! And just to share some more information for all: Tour Auto 2010 (LE of 60 pieces) red accents, TA caseback National Classic Tour (LE of 40 pieces) red accents, NCT caseback Drivers Boutique Edition with orange accents (no limitation number), has the new, 2010 caseback! Get this AP as your Xmas present....this rep is great and very nicely done with an eye on detail. Theo P.S.: ...and just to convince my friend M. that the darker bezel is a trick of light (Drivers Edition)...

I ordered mine as well. I know for sure the factory did it right and looked for some amazing details....well they had a WIS AP collector to assist them I will do a review onece I received my piece, cheers Theo

End of this year means end of December! Theo

@PAUL: any updates here???? Theo

Have you heard about "The North Face" producing their stuff in Asia, India with the help of kids?! NYC and Chicago (all east cost) shops are FILLED with these jackets.....get some serious stuff and save your money. Just my 0.02$ Theo