italiano17771 Posted July 11, 2008 Report Posted July 11, 2008 well she is finally here and she is a beauty. first impressions...this thing is amazing. im very glad i waited for the rubber strap...i like the roo much better on rubber or leather. here are a couple quick and dirty shots....better ones to come later tonight. by the way, the rubber strap is a new strap...much better than what they were using. this one is very soft and doesnt collect dust. so far i see no QC problems with mine. josh took good care of me...as always. one thing i was worried about was a sloppy look of how the rubber attaches to the end links....as you can see....its a perfect fit. nice and neat. wow!@! that looks very big on me in this pic....does not look like that in real life. little better with this one.
Mickey Padge Posted July 11, 2008 Report Posted July 11, 2008 Thanks for sharing, looks like you got a nice watch for sure It does look smaller on the wrist than the SS band version too
Dario33 Posted July 11, 2008 Report Posted July 11, 2008 This is the definitive AP version, IMO. Good choice and wear it well!
promotersf Posted July 11, 2008 Report Posted July 11, 2008 Awsome rubberclad! I have both black and white coming from Angus, and after seeing your pics the anticipation is mounting.
reelamore Posted July 11, 2008 Report Posted July 11, 2008 Sweet looking! How is the lume? Is there any on the numbers? Enjoy it...
italiano17771 Posted July 11, 2008 Author Report Posted July 11, 2008 thanks fellas. this is definitely one of the most "genuine" feeling reps i have had to date. the fit and finish is truely spectacular. they did a hell of a job. one thing though....for some reason they mixed up the sides where the strap should be. the 12 oclock side should have the deployant and the 6 should have the side with holes. when looking at the dealers pics, i think they will all be coming like this. to be honest, its fits better and more comfortable the way they did it. its an easy fix though if it bothers anybody.
italiano17771 Posted July 11, 2008 Author Report Posted July 11, 2008 Sweet looking! How is the lume? Is there any on the numbers? Enjoy it... lume is OUTSTANDING!!! i will try to take some pics tonight....lume is on the numbers and is the same brightness as the hands.
DemonSlayer Posted July 11, 2008 Report Posted July 11, 2008 Absolutely sick watch! I love the ROO but steel would be too big for my small wrists, when the price on this comes down, its on my to-get list for the future.
Guest carlsbadrolex Posted July 11, 2008 Report Posted July 11, 2008 Hmmm, so they lumed the numbers on the rubberclad dials, but not on the bracelet dials?
reelamore Posted July 11, 2008 Report Posted July 11, 2008 From the comments I've read here thus far it seems the white dials are lumed on the numerals.. I originally wanted the Black Themes but did not want to send it off for a relume, especially on this model. The silver datewheel plate is also correct and doesn't need that "fix" This is a big plus for me and am close to pulling the trigger on this one. Thanks Italiano for posting these great pics!!!Can't wait to see more... Hmmm, so they lumed the numbers on the rubberclad dials, but not on the bracelet dials? From the comments I've read here thus far it seems the white dials are lumed on the numerals.. I originally wanted the Black Themes but did not want to send it off for a relume, especially on this model. The silver datewheel plate is also correct and doesn't need that "fix" This is a big plus for me and am close to pulling the trigger on this one. Thanks Italiano for posting these great pics!!!Can't wait to see more... Hmmm, so they lumed the numbers on the rubberclad dials, but not on the bracelet dials?
kiki_hr Posted July 11, 2008 Report Posted July 11, 2008 Hmmm, so they lumed the numbers on the rubberclad dials, but not on the bracelet dials? Numbers are lumed on bracelet dials also, at least on mine...
Guest carlsbadrolex Posted July 11, 2008 Report Posted July 11, 2008 I guess its just the black dials they forgot to lume...
Guest Sql_pl Posted July 11, 2008 Report Posted July 11, 2008 WOW. Amazing watch and cool pics I just got back home from a week in Barcelona. I've seen 3 OffShores in real life and all 3 were Rubberclads. There were also a lot of offshores at ADs there with like 3 Rose Gold RubberClads that seem to be scarce around the world now. I always thought I prefer regular SS version and Rubberclad with RG case but these pics look great. The thing that bothers me is if they made the subdials correct in black dialed rubberclad - in all AD displays there it looked like if they were matte silver and in our dealer pics it loooks like they are way too shiny. I usually prefer black dialed watchs so it would be my first choice but if this one is more correct then maybe I will give it a chance Could you please tell us more about the quality of the rubber bezel? This is what worries me most.
Guest Sql_pl Posted July 11, 2008 Report Posted July 11, 2008 You know what? It's sick. I want to order one now but just one. The thing is I have absolutely NO idea which one to get. That's the first time this is happening to me.
italiano17771 Posted July 12, 2008 Author Report Posted July 12, 2008 Could you please tell us more about the quality of the rubber bezel? This is what worries me most. the rubber bezel is great. it is very hard and i would think it could take its share of bangs. its not as good at repelling dust as the rubber strap is, but its nothing to be worried about. it really is a nice rep and i am extremely impressed with the level of quality they put into making this one. the fit and finish is remarkable. i dont know how AP could do any better. im sure the real one is better, but this one works for me. the brushed lines with the small polished areas looks great. i highly recommend.
Dani Posted July 12, 2008 Report Posted July 12, 2008 WOW. Amazing watch and cool pics I just got back home from a week in Barcelona. I've seen 3 OffShores in real life and all 3 were Rubberclads. There were also a lot of offshores at ADs there with like 3 Rose Gold RubberClads that seem to be scarce around the world now. I always thought I prefer regular SS version and Rubberclad with RG case but these pics look great. The thing that bothers me is if they made the subdials correct in black dialed rubberclad - in all AD displays there it looked like if they were matte silver and in our dealer pics it loooks like they are way too shiny. I usually prefer black dialed watchs so it would be my first choice but if this one is more correct then maybe I will give it a chance Could you please tell us more about the quality of the rubber bezel? This is what worries me most. The subdials on the white dials are to shiny if you compere to the gen. I saw the black dial rubberclad at the ad and tried it and it seems the subdials are more greyish. Cheers
el niche Posted July 12, 2008 Report Posted July 12, 2008 Outstanding pics. thanks for sharing Italiano. Can you post Josh's site please? This may be to good to pass up....
lanikai Posted July 12, 2008 Report Posted July 12, 2008 that so far is the most gorgeous of AP.. to be honest.. congrats big time IT.. Live strong and wear it well !!!!! R
Samurai Posted July 12, 2008 Report Posted July 12, 2008 Amazing watch. Am still deciding on which one to get. You can find Josh @ pc-80108 (look @ the collectors section). For me....he is the best dealer on the board. Wonder when the RG version is coming out Cheers
b16a2 Posted July 12, 2008 Report Posted July 12, 2008 All I can say is WOW, incredible looking rep!!
cmetalprog Posted July 12, 2008 Report Posted July 12, 2008 Many thanks for sharing Italiano , really nice watch indeed , I've got actualy SS version with same dial , but rubber strap and bezel combination looks awesome , fantastic pictures BTW. Thanks again C/
FxrAndy Posted July 12, 2008 Report Posted July 12, 2008 lume is OUTSTANDING!!! i will try to take some pics tonight....lume is on the numbers and is the same brightness as the hands. That is good news standing by for a lume shot, how long does it last also, as we all know it can look good for an hour but dies quickly on many watches
Guest Sql_pl Posted July 12, 2008 Report Posted July 12, 2008 Dani that's exactly what I thought. The black dial RC seems to have flat silver subdials while rep looks like it comes with shiny silver ones. Here is a gen: White dialed version seems to be closer but still subdials look a little bit off being a bit too dark: Rep: Gen:
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