Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Rubens Barrichello II

It sure took a while, but I finally understand why so many people hail the Rubens Barrichello Offshore as one of the AP greats.  I always liked it in photos, but never was tempted to jump on it.  In fairness, I first saw a titanium RB2 in January (I know, surprising, but I had never been close to one before) on the wrist of a long time friend who I had just met for the first time.  I was rather mesmerized by it but did not get to handle it.  In the SIHH whirlwind and all of the subsequent reporting, I was able to push it out of mind.  But when I again came close to the RB2 on the AP Factory trip, I finally got to examine it.  I was hooked right away.  Seeing it on display in the AP Museum was the last straw, and I knew I would get the watch.

As it turns out, a dear friend had one completely NOS.  No better way to finally grab the watch than to get a truly unworn sample.  So, it has not come off over the first few weeks (well, I did grab the tools to throw it on an extra Survivor strap for summer).  There is plenty to say about this piece, but for now I'm happily speechless...

And to my good Friend, THANK YOU
This message has been edited by MichaelC on 2013-07-17 21:05:30