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Royal Oak vs. Royal Oak Offshore
I'm new to AP and trying to learn about the brand. Can someone enlighten me on the difference? Thanks.
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Royal Oak vs. Royal Oak Offshore
I'm new to AP and trying to learn about the brand. Can someone enlighten me on the difference? Thanks.
Not always a chrono
The ROO frequently, but not always, has a chrono, there are some time-only ROO and some with calendar complications. When it does have a chrono, it has subdials at 6, 9 and 12, based on a custom chrono module, and the date under a dial-magnifier at 3. The...
Aaron provided a useful primer. A few more comments...
Hi, Jason, Welcome. The original Royal Oak model and model range was introduced in 1972, and the range has been in continuous production (with evolutions) until now. The combination of unique case design and construction, and the use of the landmark cal. ...
I continue to learn
Thanks for the additional information, TM. I did not know that "the Offshore's depth rating is measured with the crown UNSCREWED; the screw down crown helps ensure water resistence, but does not, per se, increase water resistence." Very interesting. Is th...