dalayclass Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Here is my AP from MBW...I am very happy to have that watch but the steel band made it a bit too sporty and too heavy so I decided to buy for it a leather band. I went to see the bands on AP bands, I think they are the best as far as quality is concerned but when I see the price of the convertion kit and of the buckle, I thaught to myself that's a bit stupid to buy it from them. My solution was to buy the leather band from APBands and to buy a band from Oracle strap with buckle and convertion kit because it is less expense to buy a band from Oracle than buy only the convertion kit and the buckle from APBands...two for the price of one... I am sorry for the quality of the pics, I took them from my Iphone and it's not very good quality when you take a pic very close. I'll try to take some with a real camera. Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuDro Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 WHOA! When did you get this? I was not aware that the "seconds-at-12" AP ROO were available? Did you buy this from the shop in MBK? More details please...Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvn Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Yes more info please. I would like to buy a "seconds-at-12" AP ROO too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalayclass Posted January 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I baught it this summer from a very nice Italian guy of our community. We can call that a project because tachymeter, dial and hands are gen. The movement is coming from a bulova I think because it's what is written on the movement...AP ROO uses a JL with a DD module, I have an ETA 21j and the same DD module used by AP (even if now, they do it themselves...) with seconds at 12 and assymetrical subdial. I think MBW only did few of them because it needs gen parts and to find the movement... I hope I am clear... and I don't know who he baught it from... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Wow that is some project! Looking forward to clearer photo's of this one! How long did it take him to source all of the parts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalayclass Posted January 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I baught it from someone who baught it himself like this. MBW did it I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalayclass Posted January 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 My watch or the possibility to buy one...? I think you are intersted by the second one...and I am sorry but I don't know. If there is someone who goes frequently to MBW, he could ask them because it comes from them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosk Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Oh, it's still working? Very nice! Did they have to drill a new whole in the case for the crown tube to account for the asymetric pusher/crown orientation? I'm curious if MBW got a new case constructed or they just modified the generic ROO case. thanks bosk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torresp Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Oh, it's still working? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalayclass Posted January 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 @bosk, I am pretty sure they took a "normal" AP ROO case and drilled it lower than usual for the crown...For those who don't know it, a valjoux has pushers and crown in the same line whereas a movement with module has pushers placed above... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I am wondering if this one of the half dozen MBK's with ETA 2892 and DD module that were being offered for $3,700 (2,500 Euros) a few months back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takashi Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I have heard about that too kruzer. However, he said this comes with genuine dial and genuine hands. Anyway, that movement can be found on many watches (although not very common), including Longines, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratchpot Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 AP ROO uses a JL with a DD module, I have an ETA 21j and the same DD module used by AP (even if now, they do it themselves...) AP is now starting to use its in-house base movement (instead of the JLC), but it still uses the DD module on top. Therefore the subdial arrangement and placing on the gens is still the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 THe MBK limited edition came with genuine dial and hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takashi Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 That I didn't know Well, it's really a nice piece anyway. Definitely will put a smile on the owner of this piece. The watch with similar movement can be found on eBay (ETA 289x based + DD module) at around 1000-1500USD. It's usually an old model from the 90s. If you see a 6-9-12 layout with running second at 12 (mechanical movement), chances are you're getting this ETA + DD module. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalayclass Posted January 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Maybe a bit better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TTK Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 This is a standard MBK case with 2892 ....Dubois Depraz module.....gen dial and hands......slightly modified......I offer them at 2500 Euros......but no takers......WHY?.......simple.......it can't be sent thru the post......it carries no theft or Customs guarantees ......and they are special order.....take a long time to acquire the parts.....no guarantee of dial colour etc etc.....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beano2004 Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 wow, this is a beautiful watch but a huge risk if it cant be sent thru the mail... bean This is a standard MBK case with 2892 ....Dubois Depraz module.....gen dial and hands......slightly modified......I offer them at 2500 Euros......but no takers......WHY?.......simple.......it can't be sent thru the post......it carries no theft or Customs guarantees ......and they are special order.....take a long time to acquire the parts.....no guarantee of dial colour etc etc.....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalayclass Posted February 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 @ TTK, I really like the "I offer them at 2500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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