ThomasM[PuristS]
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Solid back (original early ROOS) used to have
Jan 24, 2018,09:40 AM
A soft iron antimagnetic inner back.
If recently checked, swimming with the Offshore is not a problem but as JToddH notes, not with the hornback strap.
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Offshore Safari: Your counsel requested on 26470ST.OO.A801CR.01
By: Velociphile - No longer in the building : January 24th, 2018-03:08
Hi Team, Taken me years to warm up to this style. Considering one of these: Why is the ROO considered the benchmark in this segment? Upsides for me 42mm, display back, Downsides would be small movement, modular chrono. Is it really that rugged and sporty?...
I have swam with Offshores before
By: MichaelC : January 24th, 2018-05:44
And never had an issue. I really like the Safari references, new and old. There is just something special about a 42mm Royal Oak Offshore. The perfect "nugget" type watch for many wrists.
So many contenders at that range...
By: JToddH : January 24th, 2018-06:47
The previous Safari has been high on my "wish list" for several years. I personally like it more than the current model. While I'm the biggest fan of the new TAG Carreras (including the 02T), I personally can't see choosing the 02T or IWC over a Safari. A...
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By: Velociphile - No longer in the building : January 24th, 2018-22:51
IWC vs AP
By: DSF : January 24th, 2018-06:53
I have the IWC and a similar version of the AP(Trulli, which is also in 42mm with the display case back). However, I haven’t had any experience with the TAG, so it will be unfair for me to comment on the Tag. From here on, I will only compare the user exp...
Solid back (original early ROOS) used to have
By: ThomasM : January 24th, 2018-09:40
A soft iron antimagnetic inner back. If recently checked, swimming with the Offshore is not a problem but as JToddH notes, not with the hornback strap.
WRT Swimming...
By: JToddH : January 24th, 2018-07:42
Seems like you would want to avoid swimming with the Hornback Croc strap, regardless. Sure, the croc wore it for years in water, but he died. My point is that I would assume exposing it to chlorine or salt water would affect the condition of the strap. Gr...
Thanks all for the compliments.
By: DSF : January 24th, 2018-19:52
I hope it helps Velociphile to decide. Do let us know which one you choose in the end. David
Thanks everyone, so far and.... the 3120 base?
By: Velociphile - No longer in the building : January 24th, 2018-22:56
it's all very helpful. Of course, somewhat biased posting on the AP forum. Are the 3120 base movements proving to be reliable and durable now after 15 years? Velociphile