Raijor Posted January 15, 2009 Report Posted January 15, 2009 should i change the strap what would your recommendations be? I changed the straps on my AP's and it made a complete difference in how the watch looks. I like the APBands alligator straps and can only comment on them. I am very happy with the ones I purchased and recommend them for a replacement but they are not cheap. I can't comment on other brands or suppliers as I have no experience with them. Cheers
mat944 Posted January 16, 2009 Report Posted January 16, 2009 Along the lines of swapping the metal bracelet on the AP ROO. Has anyone used the rubber strap offered by Angus or Andrew? Curious to know if the conversion kit which comes with the rubber straps would work with the aftermarket straps (StrapLuxe, AP Bands, etc...)?
mikolee Posted January 16, 2009 Author Report Posted January 16, 2009 Along the lines of swapping the metal bracelet on the AP ROO. Has anyone used the rubber strap offered by Angus or Andrew? Curious to know if the conversion kit which comes with the rubber straps would work with the aftermarket straps (StrapLuxe, AP Bands, etc...)? i just purchased a used ap bands strap from phoman and it came with the ap bands kit. i will try the strap with my existing watch from josh without trying the conversion pieces from ap. . il have updates soon
bosk Posted January 16, 2009 Report Posted January 16, 2009 i just purchased a used ap bands strap from phoman and it came with the ap bands kit. i will try the strap with my existing watch from josh without trying the conversion pieces from ap. . il have updates soon there has been some talk of getting the endlinks from oracle straps which is around 90-100 but I'm not sure how they fit AP bands or luxe. To comment on AP bands, I purchased one of their straps and the quality was not superb considering the price. I purchased their buckle which did not fit the tiny holes in their strap and had to enlarge the holes myself. The stitching has become frayed (with infrequent wear).
mikolee Posted January 16, 2009 Author Report Posted January 16, 2009 there has been some talk of getting the endlinks from oracle straps which is around 90-100 but I'm not sure how they fit AP bands or luxe. To comment on AP bands, I purchased one of their straps and the quality was not superb considering the price. I purchased their buckle which did not fit the tiny holes in their strap and had to enlarge the holes myself. The stitching has become frayed (with infrequent wear). thats discouraging
fotoman Posted January 16, 2009 Report Posted January 16, 2009 I changed the straps on my AP's and it made a complete difference in how the watch looks. I like the APBands alligator straps and can only comment on them. I am very happy with the ones I purchased and recommend them for a replacement but they are not cheap. I can't comment on other brands or suppliers as I have no experience with them. Cheers me personally before i would spend the $$ on a new apbands strap, i'd have hktan build me a custom strap, similar in price and you can have it made as thick thin long tapered colored anyway you can imagine. you would still need a buckle or deployant and the appropriate connectors. the way i'm looking at it, if your rep came on a strap, then you just unscrew the screws in the leather strap, through the other on and done. I had a AP ROO that had an apbands strap on it, but ordered the rubber strap thats being offered now - pretty much a straight easy swap out. i'm hoping mikeolee enjoys his strap, i think he got a very nice price for a used ap bands strap 100 bucks !! one thing i do like about the ap bands is they are nice and soft and comfy.
watchturbo Posted January 18, 2009 Report Posted January 18, 2009 To comment on AP bands, I purchased one of their straps and the quality was not superb considering the price. I purchased their buckle which did not fit the tiny holes in their strap and had to enlarge the holes myself. The stitching has become frayed (with infrequent wear). DAMN!!! you really bought an ap bands buckle for you ROO? Their buckles are the ugliest around and for that price....man I am disappointed in you
watchturbo Posted January 18, 2009 Report Posted January 18, 2009 me personally before i would spend the $$ on a new apbands strap, i'd have hktan build me a custom strap, similar in price and you can have it made as thick thin long tapered colored anyway you can imagine. yeah...but is it worth waiting MONTHS and MONTHS just to get your strap? I wouldnt. and I do not think HKTAN has those protective inserts in his AP ROO straps like StrapLuxe or APBands.
rkdk Posted January 18, 2009 Report Posted January 18, 2009 wasnt there actually a gen offshore with black numbers and a white dial? I seem to remember something about it. Just would be sad if everyone who ordered a safari, would through them on a shelf for eternaty, because of the flaws.
mikolee Posted January 18, 2009 Author Report Posted January 18, 2009 wasnt there actually a gen offshore with black numbers and a white dial? I seem to remember something about it. Just would be sad if everyone who ordered a safari, would through them on a shelf for eternaty, because of the flaws. i was thinking of this as well, white themes maybe? but the white themes has light colored numbers pale green instead of black?? i am removing the strap of the safari and changing it to a black one so as not to confuse it with the safari:) just got a black themes with ss bracelet , this one is more accurate but have to get used to the bracelet. there are some minor issues though......
astiz Posted January 20, 2009 Report Posted January 20, 2009 Just another BIG give-away for the Safari-rep....the numbers and hands are black on it...thr real deal has got dark brown numbers and hands (beside the cream dial)...sorry. Theo eeeerrrr false!
doc savage Posted January 23, 2009 Report Posted January 23, 2009 eeeerrrr false! False in what way? That might be one of the douchiest photos ever taken, but it's the best one I've seen that shows how the Safari appears in person. The black/white rep is a good example of a watch made from internet photos and brochures.
richard lawton Posted January 24, 2009 Report Posted January 24, 2009 Hi mikolee You were commenting on a MBW APROO. Here is a photo of mine with a genuine swiss 7750 seconds at 9.00 Best Regards Richard Lawton
mikolee Posted January 27, 2009 Author Report Posted January 27, 2009 Hi mikolee You were commenting on a MBW APROO. Here is a photo of mine with a genuine swiss 7750 seconds at 9.00 Best Regards Richard Lawton damn richard thats such a gorgeous watch! that an eod ss case? i would be all over that combo if it was a sec at 12.
sammalone Posted January 28, 2009 Report Posted January 28, 2009 another noted difference is the background of the datewheel.....I have not seen any AP ROO with white background and black letters....I may be mistaken.....I have only seen datewheels with a light beige colored (similar to two tone rolex) background with the black date. .....anyone up for a new project?
watchturbo Posted January 28, 2009 Report Posted January 28, 2009 That might be one of the douchiest photos ever taken
mikolee Posted January 29, 2009 Author Report Posted January 29, 2009 LOL! BTW i got an ap strap from another member i will install the new boots today and post pics then thanks
mikolee Posted January 29, 2009 Author Report Posted January 29, 2009 here are pics of the ap bands strap. quality is so/so but i got it cheap so no biggie. i cannot use the strap coz i completely overlooked the fact tat i would need some lug pins to connect the strap to the metal pieces. can anyone hook me up?
watchturbo Posted January 29, 2009 Report Posted January 29, 2009 AP sells them for i think $20 for a pair of lug screws. google 'Audemars Piguet Clearwater Florida' and you should be able to get the service center's phone number. Ask for Fabio in parts.
RIBOOWW2 Posted February 1, 2009 Report Posted February 1, 2009 I keep hearing about Andrew and Josh. How do I make contact with them to buy a watch. Do they have a website or trade name?
Raijor Posted February 1, 2009 Report Posted February 1, 2009 well, it does look good Agreed ... the band really looks good on that watch. Contact APbands as they have what you need to fit the band to the watch.
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