Audemars Piguet Quick-Change Strap System Guide

MichaelC · 2021-07-30T12:32:02Z

Explore Audemars Piguet's innovative quick-change strap system on the Royal Oak Offshore. MichaelC reviews its ease of use and community discusses modern AP design.

MichaelC's initial impressions of Audemars Piguet's new quick-change strap system for the Royal Oak Offshore provide a valuable, early look at a significant design evolution. His hands-on experience highlights the system's ease of use and aesthetic versatility, offering crucial insights for collectors considering this contemporary feature. This post sparked a lively discussion among enthusiasts regarding modern watch design and brand direction.

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The new Audemars Piguet quick-change strap system is highly intuitive and user-friendly, allowing for rapid strap changes without visible buttons on the watch's viewing side.
The design of quick-change strap systems, particularly the visibility and placement of release mechanisms, is a key point of debate among collectors, with brands like Cartier and Hublot also offering notable solutions.
Some collectors question whether AP's focus on modern features like quick-change straps and contemporary dial aesthetics alienates traditional, history-loving customers in favor of a new demographic.
The 43mm Royal Oak Offshore, especially the specific dial iteration featured, is considered by some to be an exceptionally exciting and beautiful reference, prompting consideration for acquisition due to its aesthetic appeal and 100m water resistance.
There is a preference among some collectors for the full 'Audemars Piguet' brand name on the dial rather than just 'AP,' to minimize negative space and maintain a classic aesthetic.
The quick-change system's aesthetic success varies by Royal Oak Offshore reference; while it works exceptionally well on certain versions like the one featured, some other strap options included as stock for different models are considered less appealing.

The Discussion

descartes1

Jul 30, 2021

My only small complaint (and same with the new diver) is that I would have preferred to see the full brand name engraved on the dial rather than just “AP.” This would have minimized negative space on the dial. But it’s a small quibble.

jlux

Jul 30, 2021

And what a nice engineering effort for the buckle alone! I changed already a few times the strap on my Diver and it is a matter of seconds. Btw I also like a lot your watch with the black strap!

AllThingsWatches

Jul 30, 2021

Saw these in person at the boutique and they are gorgeous! Congrats!

LiftAngle51

Jul 30, 2021

The two are in competition for the best quick strap change system. Another one i can not forget, Cartier. Maybe more in competition, friends can fill on the list if they want. Feel free. My question is when i read your thread, is it a taste preference? Do some of us want a well shaped release button for the strap on the view side of the watch? Or hidden? Release buttons on the side of the lug attach system? A smart push system integrated in the crown? A lot is possible. Nice AP, and to tease, th

afaleh

Jul 30, 2021

I can’t find them in stock anywhere

LiftAngle51

Jul 30, 2021

This i would say, Are modern customers important? Is AP focussing of modern customers? Modern language? New public? Do AP forget the stylish, classic, and history loving customers? The land lords who smoking a cigar in the book room? The land lords who are afraid of internet? Castle owners. Class losing watch maisons who seeking new money. Ideal for watch maisons who do not forget the most important customers. Chance.

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