Audemars Piguet ROO Rubens Barrichello II Titanium

orangedial · 2014-09-05T13:24:17Z

Explore the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Rubens Barrichello II Titanium. Detailed review, photos, and collector insights on its design, wearability, and racing inspiration.

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I had a chance to briefly handle this hunk of a watch, just long enough to inspect it from all angles, snap some pics for sharing, and reach an intense excitement :chuckle: I'm not gonna repeat the introduction of this watch, as much have already been mentioned by most of the esteemed owners and ent

I had a chance to briefly handle this hunk of a watch, just long enough to inspect it from all angles, snap some pics for sharing, and reach an intense excitement :chuckle:

I'm not gonna repeat the introduction of this watch, as much have already been mentioned by most of the esteemed owners and enthusiasts in the online universe. You may have known this watch much better, but I'm sure you don't mind a few more pics here to remind you its beauty :dummy:

Arguably the best designed ROO, some have coined it the "King", RB2 is extremely rich in details, all race car inspired, which make this watch highly addictive. The brilliant combo of titanium and ceramic gives this watch a balanced contrast which exudes ultimate sportiness and luxury.

The cut-out dial which exposes the movement is a novel design. The choice of the font in the chrono sub-dials as well as the use of "rail" markers in the sec sub-dial at 12o'clock have given the dial its rightful modern look, while those colorful chrono hands have added a hint of fun without looking out of place. The sculpted hour and minute hands nicely decorated the dial, and my most favorite detail is actually the enlarged AP emblem which completes this outstanding dial.

The bezel is particularly interesting, especially with the bold screws and the vent running along the side profile of the bezel. The enlarged crown guards with those sculpted ceramic pushers look avant-garde, although not to everyone's liking, it is definitely my cup of tea! And that crown, full of details, is another of my favorite design elements of this watch :thumbsup:

Even the strap plots are designed like a pedal! The leather strap also comes with racing-inspired pattern to complete the racing theme of this watch.

On the wrist, the watch wears very comfortably thanks to the wonderful Ti/Ceramic combo which is very light weight. The leather strap is soft and, fortunately, the deployant buckle fitted my wrist rather well which allowed the watch to be strapped snugly without the buckle "digging" into my flesh.

My only gripe is that such fantastic watch should have come with a display case back. Nevertheless, RB2 certainly lives up the hype and easily the "King" ROO to me. The details on this watch are amazing, and AP's attention to detail when designing this reference is also incredible, which deserves a standing ovation :clap:

It has stolen a place in my heart…

Maybe one day…

Thanks for reading!

Wayne

The Discussion

amanico

Sep 5, 2014

Which I find to be more coherent. Nonetheless, this Barrichello is top cool! Thanks for sharing the photos! Nicolas

el1125

Sep 5, 2014

I find it beautiful and slick looking however technically the newer ROO have longer power reserves and I also enjoy see thru casebacks which this lacks.

Tim_M

Sep 5, 2014

Hi Wayne, Thanks for sharing your thoughts and images. While I've always felt that AP issued a fully-realized effort with the RB2 (not every ROO limited feels as cohesive), your photos and commentary brought the model to life and illuminated details that had eluded me until now. Despite massive proportions and bold forms, the RB2 is packed with subtlety and really rewards a considered study such as yours. You wear it well, and I hope "Rubens" returns to pay your collection a long-term visit in t

MichaelC

Sep 6, 2014

It took me some time to agree with this title though. Part of my DNA is to immediately disagree with such a proclamation as it pertains to anything in life - a watch, an athlete, etc. That is my initial reaction, always thinking of an alternative. When this Rubens Barrichello II launched, I remember my sales associate at the AP Boutique in Bal Harbour telling me he did not think he would have enough to secure one for me. "No problem" I said; I did not even want it. I certainly found the design a

emijar3

Sep 7, 2014

Thanks for the thread... You really capture the beauty of the watch!.. Best! Ernesto

ameriddd

Sep 8, 2014

I wore mine to the NY AP Boutique over the weekend and even they were impressed by it! I am loving the versatility of it - looks great on white rubber, black survivor strap and leather hornback.

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