Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Juan Pablo Montoya

amanico · 2016-02-25T00:10:04Z

Amanico explores the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Juan Pablo Montoya. Discover its racing design, titanium, rose gold, and platinum variants.

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Amanico revisits the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Juan Pablo Montoya, a reference he considers a personal favorite and a 'blast from the past.' He shares his initial 'love at first sight' for its racing-inspired design elements and discusses the different metal variations, offering a nostalgic look at a significant Offshore model.

A blast from the Past.

If I remember well, the Juan Pablo Montoya ROO was unveiled in 2004.

It was love at first sight for me.

The elements of design borrowed to the racing universe were as interesting as they were appealing.

My favorite ROO, with the Orchard Road for different reasons, of course, as the Orchard Road used a tantalum case and a rubber bezel, and I am a big fan of tantalum case.

But both the JPM and the Orchard Road shared something: An extreme coolness.

Titanium, limited to 1000 pieces, my favorite:

Rose Gold, limited to 500 pieces:

And platinum, limited to 100 pieces, with a sublime blue dial but the weight of a " dead donkey "...

Sadly, the reason why I let it go is that it never sit on my wrist. I loved the strap a lot, but the size of the strap didn't work well for me. A pity. A heart breaker.

Best,

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

Custom-made straps are available from AP service centers at the same cost as standard straps, and can significantly improve wrist comfort, often addressing issues attributed to clasps or general fit.
The Juan Pablo Montoya ROO is credited with breaking new ground in design, paving the way for future Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore models.
The titanium version of the JPM ROO is considered seriously undervalued given its unique design and historical significance within the Offshore line.
The carbon fiber dial and pushers of the JPM ROO are particularly admired features, contributing to its distinctive racing aesthetic.
The JPM ROO, especially the platinum version, is noted for its substantial weight, which some collectors find challenging for wearability.
The JPM ROO is often compared to other iconic Offshore models like the Rubens Barrichello II, with collectors debating their relative merits and historical importance.

The Discussion

Billy S.

Feb 25, 2016

The blue one really made me fall in love! It looks very elegant.

Watches4ever

Feb 25, 2016

This piece, a 44mm or 42mm like RB2? Actually I have been offered this piece after I bought my RB2 but with a white dial, doesn't look right. However I love the carbon fiber dial and the pushers.

Mohannad (aka Riddler)

Feb 25, 2016

It will definitely feel and sit much more better

dr.kol

Feb 25, 2016

straps made-to-measurement and they cost the same as standard straps. Furthermore, they are taking the measurements at least in the service centres and it's possible to order the strap through them. In general people do not use enough the bespoken straps but rather are unsatisfied "with the comfort of folding clasp" etc. With correctly measured strap basically any watch feels good on the wrist. Best, Kari

BABKA

Feb 25, 2016

I was always impressed seeing the titanium version. It is seriously undervalued considering its unique design. I also loved the spider-web-like strap. Thanks for sharing Nicolas!

MichaelC

Feb 25, 2016

I have written about it before; the Montoya really broke the box and opened up the avenues for future Offshores. Do I prefer it to the Rubens Barrichello II? No. But I fully admit the Montoya is the one that deserves the credit for paving the way.

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