MichaelC
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Gone, but never forgotten
One of my favorite Offshores, the 25770. This one was serviced, and at my request, the date shroud changed to silver, and the rubber parts black. IMO, it should have been made like this originally.
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Gone, but never forgotten
One of my favorite Offshores, the 25770. This one was serviced, and at my request, the date shroud changed to silver, and the rubber parts black. IMO, it should have been made like this originally. ...
I still have the very strap seen in the photo. As you know, after they break in, they are molded to your wrist.
I just need to re-purchase a 25770 and it is ready to go!
Oh how I love seeing past ROO pieces.😍
Can you explain to me what the date shroud is? I was trying to find an original 25770 picture but it appears there were different color ways. And what color were the rubber pushers before your request to change?
Confirming Carlos' reply, the rubber pieces were dark blue, and the date shroud dark grey.
I decided to go silver on the date shroud to blend it better. Black on the rubber crown and pushers seemed like a no brainer.
132 factory originals, Peter.
More rare than the LE End of Days, by a lot. I used to have access to some inside information, most of which I was told "do not share". But the big man himself allowed me to share the production number on this special 25770.
OMG - rarer than most LEs today!
Definitely super rare. I love the models with the Arabic numbers - and wish there were more options. And at some point a return of that strap! Thanks for sharing. Peter
All agreement my Friend! I feel AP missed a big opportunity with the 43mm End of Days
It should have had at least included arabic numerals (easy change), and a strap similar to this original nylon kevlar. Sure, I would want a notched case too, but even if they did not want to retool the case, they could have had a fabric strap that still u...