They called me yesterday from AP store to come and check out new ROO Diver Ceramic.
The black ceramic case looks amazing, the dial is also great. The rubber strap is too thick for my taste and a bit of disappointment for me is also the tone of the orange color - it looks a bit dull. From the pictures that I have seen before I was expecting really strong and screaming orange
The new ceramic Royal Oak Offshore Diver is going to be very popular.
I have found the rubber strap to be very pliable and comfortable despite its thickness. Given the dimensions of the case and lugs, I'm afraid it could not be made thinner and still look correct.
Bob, I don't know what is the exact weight but I would say it's perfect weight. It's definitely lighter than any steel ROO but heavier than ROO Diver Carbon. It sits very well on the wrist
For me the weight is perfect, not too light where it doesn't feel like you're wearing anything (like the carbon), and not too heavy wear you feel like you need to give your wrist a break after wearing it for a while.
Honestly, I sold my forged diver, in part because of this gorgeous ceramic version. One of the biggest reasons was how they handled the dial. If you notice on the forged, the triangle is cut in half. On the ceramic, they ensure the entire triangle is maintained. Small detail but it makes all the difference to me. Plus the case finishing is awesome. Can't wait till it officially arrives in Hong Kong.
Pictures don't do this watch justice. You have to see it in person! I'm thinking this would be the perfect watch for me. A beautiful Offshore that's not going to get dinged and scratched up, and you can see the movement...too bad there is a long waiting list. I heard that it wouldn't be available until April 2014 or later!
Got to see one in person. The ceramic looks beautifully finished. Be interesting to see how durable the material is long term. Great for not scratching, but quite brittle I imagine especially where the plots attach to the case may be a vulnerable spot. My guess is that ceramic cases won't be cheap to replace if they get cracked!,