indywatchguy Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 Hey Gents need your help. I've never owned an AP and never been a fan til the recently released Carbon Diver and Bumble Bee. My dilemma is which one do I chose! I'm a diver and already have a nice collection of dive watches but am always still drawn to them. On the other hand I never use the chrono features on any of my chrono watches but do think they are very appealing and eye catching. I don't want two AP's so which one do I chose!!!! Based on over quality and looks give me your thoughts fellas. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliaz Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 As a Diver myself, I wouldn't wear the AP while diving... I think I'm just this classic Submariner/DS kind of guy. The Diver is great and I personally love the Carbon and the rubber strap! Although, the Bumblebee is AMAZING! And I actually sold my Diver for the Bumblebee and loved it! The feel is just amazing and gen like, the diver is great but the BB is wow! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indywatchguy Posted September 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 Cool! I feel the same! I wear my Rolex Sub diving and swimming all the time. Along with my Hublot Diver 4000 as well. I've been leaning towards the Bumble Bee since they announced it was in production! It's just hard to wear the rep of a gen I can't afford! Hublot Diver 4000 is the only rep I wear I can't afford the real deal. Thanks Elliaz for your opinion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indywatchguy Posted September 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 So I'm guessing Elliaz its well worth the $728???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indywatchguy Posted September 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 Gen or not http://www.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-AUDEMARS-PIGUET-ROYAL-OAK-OFFSHORE-BLACK-RUBBER-STRAP-WITH-SS-BUCKLE-/151399415515?pt=US_Watch_Bands&hash=item23401bbedb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indywatchguy Posted September 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 Hey Elliaz how's the quality of the strap????Some say great others have bought the gen for $400+. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliaz Posted September 8, 2014 Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 I found the strap having good quality in comparison to previous AP reps, unfortunately it started to break relatively early so I had to switch to my rubber strap.. I personally would not buy the gen strap if the ordinary one does the job! The 700$ is worth it if you could spend that type of money ol a rep knowing anything couls happen to it.. If you have the Hublot diver then in my opinion go for the BB! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted September 8, 2014 Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 Gen or not http://www.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-AUDEMARS-PIGUET-ROYAL-OAK-OFFSHORE-BLACK-RUBBER-STRAP-WITH-SS-BUCKLE-/151399415515?pt=US_Watch_Bands&hash=item23401bbedb Highly doubtful that this is gen, the buckle shape looks funny. anyway, go for the bee if you could only get one AP, and you do not need to wear it swimming or for any rugged usage. It is a very well made rep, and one of the winners produced by the JF factory. I own one myself, and I would have to say that I am happy with it. A very well replicated watch, and yes worth the price tag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martijnp Posted September 8, 2014 Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 Gen or not http://www.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-AUDEMARS-PIGUET-ROYAL-OAK-OFFSHORE-BLACK-RUBBER-STRAP-WITH-SS-BUCKLE-/151399415515?pt=US_Watch_Bands&hash=item23401bbedb I think it's a rep because the buckle engraving isn't there.. And it looks very strange.. I don't like yellow that much so I would take the Diver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted September 8, 2014 Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 I think it's a rep because the buckle engraving isn't there.. And it looks very strange.. I don't like yellow that much so I would take the Diver bro, the diver is an FC diver. Which means there's yellow too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martijnp Posted September 8, 2014 Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 bro, the diver is an FC diver. Which means there's yellow too. Ah thought the OP means the ss diver. My bad. should read better, thanks bro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrystal23 Posted September 8, 2014 Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 IMO, go with a classic. Stainless Diver V6, Panda, Safari or 2014 Black Themes. But sticking with one AP is tough. Just ask around 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indywatchguy Posted September 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Thanks for all the suggestions gents! I absolutely love the black/yellow color combination and the lightweight of the carbon. Such a unique and mesmerizing timepiece! I must have one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martijnp Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Thanks for all the suggestions gents! I absolutely love the black/yellow color combination and the lightweight of the carbon. Such a unique a mesmerizing timepiece! I must have one! May I suggest taking a look at the AP ROO 26400au... (check my signature for pics) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finalisation Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Tried them bought at MBK bangkok last week. Definitely the Bumblebee! Killerwatch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansmeier Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Go for the bee mate! One of the best OOB reps out there, simply amazing, stunning, and great wear. Top notch, you won't regret getting yourself one! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indywatchguy Posted September 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Sweet! Thanks Hans Final and Martin. Hey Hans where did u purchase yours? Is it water tested? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansmeier Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Got it from Ryan, great guy to deal with! Fast responses, very helpful and good QC pics. Great prices too, always a few $$ below PT. There are a lot of very positive reviews about InTime and from my personal experience they're absolutely right. Can't go wrong with Ryan and can't go wrong with the bee... Sorry, not water tested - will not get her into water with the (rep) leather strap... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimpie007 Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 I'd go for the Bee! And indeed with Ryan from Intime. Got mine from him too very nice guy I have both FC V3 diver and Bumblebee and If I had to keep 1 it would be the Bumblebee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indywatchguy Posted September 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Sweet! Thanks wimpie! I usually deal with Angus at PT cause of his customer service and they do the free pressure test! I'll consider Ryan. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
folex Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Go for the Diver. the V4 just came out!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indywatchguy Posted September 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Go for the Diver. the V4 just came out!!i hear the V4 is lacking compared to the J12 factory. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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