mglawrence2001 Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Just spotted an SS AP Roo Rubberclad taking a beating on the wrist of Robert Downey Jr in the opening seens of Ironman.... ...Which lends the question....I'm awaiting delivery of an AP ROO Secs at 12 rubberclad ordered from SILIX. I've read on the forum he's QCing them before shipping. I'm not planning on beating it up....However, as chronographs (w/ five potential points of water entry), does it not make sense to have it Siliconed for WPing to insure a safe splash in the pool and get the 7750 oiled/serviced to hedge bets on the movements longevity? My watch smith has agreed to do this work, but does anyone know if Silix' preship QC means that this it not really neccessary? Thanks fellas, Carerra1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fidestro Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 That was not an AP, that was either a Hublot Big bang or the bulgari knockoff of the HBB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Just spotted an SS AP Roo Rubberclad taking a beating on the wrist of Robert Downey Jr in the opening seens of Ironman.... ...Which lends the question....I'm awaiting delivery of an AP ROO Secs at 12 rubberclad ordered from SILIX. I've read on the forum he's QCing them before shipping. I'm not planning on beating it up....However, as chronographs (w/ five potential points of water entry), does it not make sense to have it Siliconed for WPing to insure a safe splash in the pool and get the 7750 oiled/serviced to hedge bets on the movements longevity? My watch smith has agreed to do this work, but does anyone know if Silix' preship QC means that this it not really neccessary? It's a Bulgari...but anyways. Do a search on waterproofing for the dealers (I can't remember the proper string), and you'll find that most people say collector statements about waterproofing shouldn't be trusted. Don't take it swimming unless you grease the gaskets and get the watch pressure tested. Some have good luck with theirs...others don't. Movements A7750's are usually dry and dirty. A cleaning and servicing is a good bet. Do a search on A7750 material...you'll find lots of info. Welcome aboard...come back and post pics when it arrives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Yeah, Bulgari paid for that spot on the wrist. It is their "Big Bang" equivalent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mglawrence2001 Posted October 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 It's a Bulgari...but anyways. Do a search on waterproofing for the dealers (I can't remember the proper string), and you'll find that most people say collector statements about waterproofing shouldn't be trusted. Don't take it swimming unless you grease the gaskets and get the watch pressure tested. Some have good luck with theirs...others don't. Movements A7750's are usually dry and dirty. A cleaning and servicing is a good bet. Do a search on A7750 material...you'll find lots of info. Welcome aboard...come back and post pics when it arrives. Thanks guys, duly noted on the 'siting'. Got it: greased gaskets, pressure testing (divided by 2 = safe splash depth),,,and get the movement cleaned and serviced. photos coming. thanks gents, -Carerra1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flex Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Ironman wears this model of bulgari ..looks nice in the movie, but when i saw it in the shop.. can't say it looks as good as the AP ROO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fidestro Posted October 12, 2008 Report Share Posted October 12, 2008 Ironman wears this model of bulgari ..looks nice in the movie, but when i saw it in the shop.. can't say it looks as good as the AP ROO He is wearing a different one when showing off the Jericho missle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarmadfish Posted October 13, 2008 Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 has it been repped ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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