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Insightful reply, thank you Respo
A tip on 3120 based AP movements... after adjusting the time, ease the crown ever so slightly in the direction opposite to which you had just turned it. So if you move the minute hand forward and stop exactly where you want it, turn the crown slight in the opposite direction to remove the pressure. I think you will find this trick to eliminate any jump in the minute hand 
As for the height of these beasts... well, not much we can do about that. I do think steel is the correct metal for the Diver's case and bezel. Again, ironic that I love the QEII w/ 2 non-steel metals, but overall, especially if ever used for its purpose, steel is the way to go.
The ceramic options perhaps solve the problem of scratches, if you like the color schemes. As someone who has dived with high end watches before, I would resist using a ceramic bezeled watch. I have been pushed into the boat ladder or other things, and the brittleness of ceramic could become an issue. But for desk diving, it is quite a friendly material
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Some thoughts on the AP Royal Oak Offshore Diver
As this model has been brought up recently in a few discussion threads, it seemed like a good time to refresh on this unique Audemars Piguet Offshore. Unique in many ways, notably for being a non-chronograph Royal Oak Offshore, and visually for the extra ...
A valuable summary and reference-Well Done
Hi Michael, This is a fine overview of an often overlooked model line. It's great to have all of this information in a single-source reference for collectors and students of AP, especially in the case of a model that flies below the radar. Absent your stu...
Thank you Tim. Truth is I owe you a little more.
As I started writing the article, the intention was really to highlight this current reference 15703ST. But I also started thinking about the older models, I wanted to add photos of each. I have most of them on my hard drive but not all. I thought I would...
Nice pictures Michael!
You have really capture the beauty of the watch! I think the diver can be used with almost everything really like this watch. best! Ernesto
Hi Ernesto, thanks for reading the article.
The watch belongs to a close friend and I took those photos a long time ago. I really enjoyed having that Diver on my wrist!
It was so enjoyable to read this article and revisit the Diver
When I read or hear the words "The Diver," it is this specific watch among all divers across all brands that comes to my mind. The AP Diver is that powerful a design IMHO. I owned this watch for a while, but sadly had to let it go to fund another watch an...
Insightful reply, thank you Respo
A tip on 3120 based AP movements... after adjusting the time, ease the crown ever so slightly in the direction opposite to which you had just turned it. So if you move the minute hand forward and stop exactly where you want it, turn the crown slight in th...
Great summary
Thanks for this summary Michael! A great watch to really be considered in AP range. I personaly love , I'm just afraid it to be a little bit fragile for a Diving watch! is it really or not? My favourite is the black ceramic cased with orange accents but I...
Wonderful photo Duf!
I think the steel Diver is a robust unit, fully capable of being a real dive watch. As I replied above to Respo, I personally would much prefer a steel watch under water than a ceramic one. Over the years, I have seen some rather abused APs, and you might...
nice feed back
Thanks for your feed back and return of experience Michael. I need to try it as we also can find some very good deals in second hand!
Dont hesitate as I did...
The first time I tried this watch on my wrist, the AD offered it to me at very friendly price but it didn't pull the trigger. I wouldn't necessarily say that I regret that decision, as I used the funds for another 'noble watch purpose' :-). But if I could...
Great review Michael
The steel Diver is a fantastic watch. I recently picked hop its ceramic brother and absolutely love it. The all black look, the beautiful finishing of the ceramic combined with scratch resistance is a winning combo. In reality I will never dive with it so...
Excellent, congratulations Colin!
I hope you get around to posting some photos of it! The ceramic material sure showcases AP's amazing case finishing.