Audemars Piguet

With new novelties presumably just around the corner at SIHH, I am always reminded of a favorite AP "novelty" watch, the Royal Oak Offshore Survivor. This watch was not launched at SIHH, but rather in its own unique way at a series of simultaneous worldwi...  

Remind me to dig mine out over the weekend. Actually there're a tiny bit more colour on the watch: On the two little holes on each of the lug 'connector' that connects the watch head w/ the strap, if you look straight into the holes, with sufficient light... 

And alas, the very first Purist has the answer! Well done Sir :-)

They organized an event for that one. Not a consensual Watch, for sure, as it is most often the case for a Watch which has a lot of character. And, as you said, it is a good thing. Thanks for the article, Michael. Best, Nicolas

...I remember the hype surrounding this piece and the mixed reviews it received. I'm still not a fan of the crown guards- they remind me of paper clips and I wish the subdials were all the same (lighter) colour. One thing is the date font. Because of the ... 

This stock photo is the best I have handy. Even in this small shot you can see the awesome level of detail, in addition to the unique "grippy" caseback guilloche. I like you idea for the date font too. Appreciate your input my Friend. ...  

...of this piece for a while. See my comments here on a new interpretation a couple of years ago: It's such a unique piece and is very much under the collectable radar. Tony

It remains my favorite Offshore of all time. It still thrills me to see it, especially when so beautifully photographed as you have done here. To me the Survivor is by far the most interesting of the Offshores having taken the original Royal Oak concept t... 

Most of me is very content with the original Survivor and hopes AP does not issue a sequel. However, if it were done in the manner which lives in my head then absolutely, I would love to see an APROOS2!! At SIHH2013, Octavio Garcia did tell me the idea ha... 

The least we can say is that it makes the RO fan perform a hard work on his taste. I would say it is nice that such Utko (Unknown Time Keeping Object... of course) exists and brings high diversity and funky aura to the brand. It seems that the materials u... 

I can think of a good handful of "great" watches (from various brands) that have no appeal to me, but I am able to acknowledge they are terrific pieces. I think the Survivor falls into that category for those who don't care for it. You can still appreciat... 

… of this unusual Offshore reference, which is often nicknamed "The Beetle" (well… it's a well known band isn't it?) Michael, I enjoy reading your article very much and appreciate all the details and design thoughts you have rightfully pointed out in this...  

Great additions to the thread. It would be an excellent compliment to your Jumbo ;-)

First off, my thanks to the Survivor owners who have animated this thread with superb imagery and insights! This is a polarizing piece, and I have to say that I've only taken to it over time. Sometimes, proper perspective takes time. 2008 was sort of the ... 

Has always been AP's ultimate canvas for the development of "audacity". The Survivor has it in spades.

Just wonder why they didn't go for a black date wheel on this piece.

With the other white markings on the dial, I don't see it as out of place or distracting, but a black background surely would be more discreet.

Great photos! I'm really impressed with your black widow strap and I didn't ever notice the red on the second hand. Your review had definitely changed my view of the Audemars Piguet survivor. Great watch!