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Versatility of the Royal Oak Offshore...
Hello all!
One thing that I really enjoy about my AP Royal Oak Offshore is the versatility it offers. Business meeting with a suit and tie? Hanging out wearing a comfy t-shirt and jeans? No problem! From casual to sporty to dress, IMO the ROO works with all occasions.
One such Royal Oak Offshore is the AP Triple Date. Although the AP ROO Triple Date 25807xx series are no longer offered, it was available in Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold. A special edition Hong Kong commemorative piece in Rose Gold on a bracelet was later produced.
Color of the dial is a dark charcoal grey with a blueish tint to it. Brushed finish on the face of the bezel and a highly polished edge. On a past visit to AP in Le Brassus, I watched the expert finishers polish everything by hand (no jigs!). It takes tremendous skill to keep straight lines straight and the radius of curved lines correct. Needless to say I'm highly impressed with AP.
There were 2 versions of the 38mm case, one made with the attachment for the 2 bracelet connecting links and the other that accommodated a strap. With the Offshore, the connecting links have a polished rounded contour. To protect the movement (Cal. 2127) from electrostatic/magnetic charges, a soft iron cage based on a Faraday Cage is contained inside the ROO case.
Day indicator on the left, Month on the right. At the 6 o'clock position displays the Seconds. The white pointer indicates the Date. Hour, Minute, and dial markers are in luminous material.
The casual look: great with a t-shirt and a pair of jeans!
For those with smaller wrist, the size of the case and bracelet is a perfect fit!
AP ROO therban gaskets between the bezel and crown. Note on the crown protectors the adjustments for the Day and Month.
Double folding deployant with a flip lock for secure fitment of the bracelet. Lateral round nubs for easy grasping to release and take off the watch.
It's one of my favorite pieces in the collection and the one that started the obsession!
In extreme cases, an AP Offshore works too!
Versatility, Style, Reliability, Functionality, and field tested Durability, I can always depend on my trust AP Triple Date!
So how do you wear your AP RO/ROO?
-MW
One thing that I really enjoy about my AP Royal Oak Offshore is the versatility it offers. Business meeting with a suit and tie? Hanging out wearing a comfy t-shirt and jeans? No problem! From casual to sporty to dress, IMO the ROO works with all occasions.
One such Royal Oak Offshore is the AP Triple Date. Although the AP ROO Triple Date 25807xx series are no longer offered, it was available in Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold. A special edition Hong Kong commemorative piece in Rose Gold on a bracelet was later produced.
Color of the dial is a dark charcoal grey with a blueish tint to it. Brushed finish on the face of the bezel and a highly polished edge. On a past visit to AP in Le Brassus, I watched the expert finishers polish everything by hand (no jigs!). It takes tremendous skill to keep straight lines straight and the radius of curved lines correct. Needless to say I'm highly impressed with AP.
There were 2 versions of the 38mm case, one made with the attachment for the 2 bracelet connecting links and the other that accommodated a strap. With the Offshore, the connecting links have a polished rounded contour. To protect the movement (Cal. 2127) from electrostatic/magnetic charges, a soft iron cage based on a Faraday Cage is contained inside the ROO case.
Day indicator on the left, Month on the right. At the 6 o'clock position displays the Seconds. The white pointer indicates the Date. Hour, Minute, and dial markers are in luminous material.
The casual look: great with a t-shirt and a pair of jeans!
For those with smaller wrist, the size of the case and bracelet is a perfect fit!
AP ROO therban gaskets between the bezel and crown. Note on the crown protectors the adjustments for the Day and Month.
Double folding deployant with a flip lock for secure fitment of the bracelet. Lateral round nubs for easy grasping to release and take off the watch.
It's one of my favorite pieces in the collection and the one that started the obsession!
In extreme cases, an AP Offshore works too!
Versatility, Style, Reliability, Functionality, and field tested Durability, I can always depend on my trust AP Triple Date!
So how do you wear your AP RO/ROO?
-MW
Thanks gazoz...
Hello gazoz!
This watch was what started it all with this hobby of ours. Back then I noticed this watch in the corner display and ask the AD what it was. Never heard of Audemars Piguet up until that point. Everything was 'right' about it, the design, the color, the comfort, instantly I knew I wanted the AP triple date. Funny thing is that I mistaken the price tag for the serial number! Thus it became my 'Grail' watch and fortunately it was on my wrist shortly after.
Thanks for looking and hope that everyone experiences the same feeling I have for AP and shares it with the rest of us.
-MW
This watch was what started it all with this hobby of ours. Back then I noticed this watch in the corner display and ask the AD what it was. Never heard of Audemars Piguet up until that point. Everything was 'right' about it, the design, the color, the comfort, instantly I knew I wanted the AP triple date. Funny thing is that I mistaken the price tag for the serial number!
Thus it became my 'Grail' watch and fortunately it was on my wrist shortly after.Thanks for looking and hope that everyone experiences the same feeling I have for AP and shares it with the rest of us.
-MW
I too have a story about a grail
i may have one coming in the next few weeks fingers crossed which i saw a few years back i always wanted one now it seems that it is a reality very excited
Fantastic!
Great photos and comments. That particular model, given its size and dial, does offer more versatility IMO than the standard Offshore chrono, which is larger and not as easily dressed up. Thanks for the post Ming!
Back then...
Hello MichaelC!
Could you believe that back then this watch was on the larger size? Crazy huh? I was considering a AP ROO chrono but I didn't know that they made a short strap. It was only until we had a local Los Angeles area ThePuristS AP GTG that someonehad a short strap (thanks Anthony and Allen) that I realized that a ROO chrono would fit!
Appreciate you looking and hope you share your AP stories with us MichaelC!
-MW
Could you believe that back then this watch was on the larger size? Crazy huh? I was considering a AP ROO chrono but I didn't know that they made a short strap. It was only until we had a local Los Angeles area ThePuristS AP GTG that someonehad a short strap (thanks Anthony and Allen) that I realized that a ROO chrono would fit!
Appreciate you looking and hope you share your AP stories with us MichaelC!
-MW
You know I like seeing you enjoy this one, Ming
You enjoy this watch as it should be enjoyed in all sorts of circumstances and activities. That is, after all, what this AP was designed for. Thanks for all the great photos and information.
respo
AP delivers...
Thanks respo!
My AP has seen some 'action' over the years and stood up to my crazy antics. Too bad I really wasn't into taking pictures in the past, it would have been cool to have snap shots of the other stuff I've done with it.
-MW
My AP has seen some 'action' over the years and stood up to my crazy antics. Too bad I really wasn't into taking pictures in the past, it would have been cool to have snap shots of the other stuff I've done with it.
-MW
Thanks RobCH!
Hello RobCH!
The smaller ROO cases like the triple date fits my small wrists really well so it's nice to see AP releasing a small ROO chrono this year at SIHH 2010. Thanks for looking, which AP do you like most from the current collection?
-MW
The smaller ROO cases like the triple date fits my small wrists really well so it's nice to see AP releasing a small ROO chrono this year at SIHH 2010. Thanks for looking, which AP do you like most from the current collection?
-MW
What about Glock 27 ?
You think this AP matches the Glock better than Vacheron Overseas chronograph I have ?
Never thought about it this way...
Gary.
Never thought about it this way...
Gary.
Nice story about your AP ROO
Thanks for sharing DRMW. Nice pics too. I really like the dial layout and hope that AP produces an updated version in the near future.
Regards,
ED-209
A beautiful, practical, utilitarian wristwatch!
Looks like you're enjoying your Royal Oak a lot!
Few watches enjoy such versatility and are made with such finite care. I consider a watch that is able to be suitable in a formal setting and extremely casual setting to be what I call "James Bond" application watches. Had the Royal Oak been on the market back in the day when Ian Fleming wrote the series of James Bond books, he may have chosen this watch to represent his international super-spy.
Oh, and it looks like it's not only practical, but also tactical as well!
Few watches enjoy such versatility and are made with such finite care. I consider a watch that is able to be suitable in a formal setting and extremely casual setting to be what I call "James Bond" application watches. Had the Royal Oak been on the market back in the day when Ian Fleming wrote the series of James Bond books, he may have chosen this watch to represent his international super-spy.
Oh, and it looks like it's not only practical, but also tactical as well!
As always...
...great pictures to tell the story. I like this ROO a lot, but generally find myself more attracted to the RO. I would love to add a Royal Oak to my collection one day. Better start saving now!
Cheers,
Daos
Thanks dxboon....
The new AP RO skeleton is beautiful, I think it would look good on you. Which RO would you get?
-MW
-MW
I like the new steel RO skeleton...
...and the RO jumbo a lot. There's a lot to love about the Royal Oak line.
Cheers,
Daos
Great commentary and pictures of a very versatile watch!
Thanks for sharing and it is great to learn that you are enjoying it too, Ming.
I like this one a lot too and it is probably the only Offshore (well, aside from the newly launched Chrono – which seems more like a lady’s watch to me) that will fit well on me.
You know I PM’ed you for more information about this watch some time ago. However, I passed on an offer for it, as I have set my mind on another piece and have to set aside fund for it.
Goh
Hello Goh!
Hello Goh!
Yes I remember our PM's, hope your search leads you to the AP that fits perfectly. BTW, did you see the pics of the new smaller ROO chrono? That might be the best bet for a smaller wrist.
-MW
Yes I remember our PM's, hope your search leads you to the AP that fits perfectly. BTW, did you see the pics of the new smaller ROO chrono? That might be the best bet for a smaller wrist.
-MW