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The style holds no appeal for me

I bought my first AP in 2001, a silver dial rubberclad. As I have learned about this storied brand, I have much appreciation for creations from days gone by. Like this design from nearly a hundred years ago! But I would not have been interested then, and
1M
By: quattro
54
quattro
3977

Halloween in London

Once again, my better half and I found ourselves in London, this time headed to the AP House on New Bond Street. A week prior, I received a call from the sales associate. Last year, he mentioned he’d work on securing the 16202 for my next acquisition, but
1Y
By: Eikþyrnir
16
amanico
3964

Edible!

So the rumours of sand gold were(was? Sorry) true! Absolutely stunning colour; while I do desire a white, yellow and a pink gold AP, the sand gold is very understated and suave. Rubberclad fume looks phenomenal, just 1mm too large. The John Mayer is lovel
2Y
By: MichaelC
23
MichaelC
8572

I was under the impression the forged carbon came in 2007 with the 44mm 26062...

A total of 2007 pieces were made: 26062 : forged carbon case and bezel, black dial – limited series of 1,300 26062 : 18-carat pink gold case, forged carbon bezel, black dial – limited series of 600 26062 : 950 platinum case, forged carbon bezel, black and
2Y
By: Jim14
14
1WatchMan
3190

I never read it as AP bashing, and it is a valid question. HOWEVER -

The first time I tried on a silver dial rubberclad in 2001, I was blown away by the AP precision of assembly. Everything was as perfect as could be. Here I am over 20 years later, a dedicated enthusiast. When everything else is so precise, how come the sl
3Y
By: sschew
63
darrony
10218

Fantastic Royal Oak Offshores

I like the RBII in titanium because it looks like a starwars racing ship (like those Anakin Skywalker used to race). And the rubberclad too. Those are unconventional in the use of rubber in the bezel. Those were the days, when I could really see people we
3Y
By: Cookies
30
Wttm
10632

Excellent post. I have contemplated how to reply...

Just 1 favorite? GULP. I can't do it!! (ironically, while most parents say they could never choose a favorite child, I think I could do that very easily!! LOL...) The tantalum bezeled watch from Monochrome is an old SIncere edition. There were 2 dials off
3Y
By: Cookies
30
Wttm
10632

Wonderful post...

As next year is a key anniversary year for the Offshore, your post will definitely spark the imagination for potential future releases and reissues?!? I must say - my first AP was a Beast, and at that time I had a choice of getting a Daytona or a Beast ov
3Y
By: Cookies
30
Wttm
10632

It glows - AP Rubberclad Offshore

After 18 years my Rubberclad still glows like a torch in the dark. And what wrist presence this watch has with 42mm. Yes it’s big but wears so comfortably on my wrist. Hearing so much bad about the rubber bezel put me off buying one for many years but now
3Y
By: TimeMachine
6
pfang56
1943

My new old icon - The Offshore Rubberclad

I have been on a long journey to finally decide on my offshore. There where many contestants. The near perfect AP diver, the stealth bumblebee, the amazing RB2, and the amazing material mix Jarno Trulli. But in the end I had to get the Rubberclad with the
4Y
By: TimeMachine
6
Jim14
1910