Survivor Chronograph Limited Edition

After a full movement overhaul, I decided to go back to a combo I debuted almost 15 years ago. It makes for a great change of pace on the Royal Oak Offshore Survivor.

Seeing a movement laid bare like that every wheel, every jewel, every screw is a reminder of just how much artistry goes into these pieces. That gold rotor with the AP coat of arms is a work of art in its own right. I've always loved the Offshore for its

At least I hope so!!

Belonging to the French Humorist Coluche. It was a big surprise for me to discover this watch at the AP Paris Boutique, in 2009 during the unveiling of the ROO Survivor! Best, Nicolas

This week, I appreciated how the strap nicely molds to the wrist, making it easy to wear. I might bring back the Black Widow strap soon. I dug it out of the box, and I think it is looking for some wrist time. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Survivor

T3 is way under, that has never been a sought after watch. It is much too large for most. Generally, there is a trend to move to smaller watches. This community often loses sight of the fact that a watch is not supposed to be an appreciating asset. It's O

I realized today, I have been on this website / in the PuristS Community for almost 50% of my life. I will be exactly half next year!

Too much work :-( But there are some pleasures too #PraiseGOD!!!

Mostly about the re-dialing of chronographs, dealer editions, etc. Somehow AP got away from offering at least 1 cool and unique Offshore each year. I think the new 43mm End of Days says it all. To me, it is just another 43mm Offshore. To call it an "End o

And they still do with highly complicated pieces. But outside of the CODE Starwheel, what have we seen recently with unique detailing like a Survivor or Barrichello? Or even movement based rarities like the regatta countdown timers on the Polaris / carbon