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The Real AP Diver is out! (Teaser Pic)


edgematic1

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Edge, did you get it???

not yet, just viewed the pics again, lume markers look too thick, case thickness looks good, the 300m/1000ft Automatic font is wrong, date window is too small, but heck, I'm getting it :) looks better than the other version, caseback looks way better as well + bigger crowns etc...

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not yet, just viewed the pics again, lume markers look too thick, case thickness looks good, the 300m/1000ft Automatic font is wrong, date window is too small, but heck, I'm getting it :) looks better than the other version, caseback looks way better as well + bigger crowns etc...

I don't think that the lume markers are too thick, I think they are too thin. it needs more lume. ^_^

The date window is too small though

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On the date section it is definitely bigger on the gen. But the other thing is the gen almost looks layered (it appears to have a date window below the dial similar to the LWO 283 equivalent in the Offshore). The funny thing is the calibre 3120 which I believe is what AP uses as their standard automatic movement has no provision for a cyclops or date window so I am wondering how they do it on the gen. The rep looks like a standard 2824 so I guess the cyclops is truly mounted in the dial? Here is a pic of the gen date section. See what I mean?

royal-oak-diverdatesection.jpg

And now that I take a second look at Angus' close-ups I see the date section on the rep also looka layered but the whole date section (dial hole and cyclops should be larger). Having said that it is a stunning rep and I think I will end up giving in. :thumbsupsmileyanim:

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For anyone who comes upon Gen AP's in real life you are going to have to factor in a relume on this one then. The gen glows like a torch every time you walk inside from the outside.

http://www.audemarspiguet.com/s/roo-diver/

I keep looking at the case. It is stunning. Looks like they have gotten the case edge bevel perfectly. :thumbsupsmileyanim:

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For anyone who comes upon Gen AP's in real life you are going to have to factor in a relume on this one then. The gen glows like a torch every time you walk inside from the outside.

http://www.audemarspiguet.com/s/roo-diver/

I keep looking at the case. It is stunning. Looks like they have gotten the case edge bevel perfectly. :thumbsupsmileyanim:

Indeed!

This one needs a relume & ar coating! :) (you're correct, the diver has got AR coating, though the older diver boutique's haven't)

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For anyone who comes upon Gen AP's in real life you are going to have to factor in a relume on this one then. The gen glows like a torch every time you walk inside from the outside.

http://www.audemarspiguet.com/s/roo-diver/

I keep looking at the case. It is stunning. Looks like they have gotten the case edge bevel perfectly. :thumbsupsmileyanim:

Well there's always The Zigmeister. :)

And yes the case edge bezel looks awesome! :good:

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These are my first opinions after viewing the pics:

  • 300m/1000ft AUTOMATIC text is the wrong font

  • hour markers: need thinner surroundings, more lume

  • hour markers at 12 should be next to each other, without a gap

  • the bezel ring needs lume

  • the date cyclopse window needs to be a bit bigger, now it is perfect for the scuba versions (scuba boutique, wempe & bartorelli) though

  • the endlinks on the genuine article stick a bit out above the case
  • AR on the cyclops & crystal would be nice...

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