Maurits,rolex watch imitation,Heuer Monaco show-off - Fratellowatches.com, regular visitor of the Paneristi Forum bought himself a nice caliber 321 Speedmaster Pro pre-Moon… A nice addition to his already impressive collection of ‘Tool Watches’, as he likes to call them.
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When the first Royal Oak was introduced in 1972, nobody could have guessed how popular the design would be in the 21st century. Based on that original design, Audemars Piguet introduced the Royal Oak Offshore collection 20 years after the first Royal Oak. At least here in The Netherlands, the Royal Oak Offshore is very popular and in my humble opinion, it is one of the watches that caused the end of the hype around the stainless steel Rolex Daytona (given the fact that it is widely available again and that they are going for list price).
However, given the fact that I am the proud owner of the Royal Oak model that comes closest to the original of 1972, how does this Offshore compare to its ancestor and is it actually a true alternative for the ultimate cult chronograph, the Rolex Daytona ref.116520? A few weeks ago, I was able to review a Royal Oak Offshore Safari (26170ST.OO.D091CR.01) from Dutch watch dealer Watch-Site and I finally have some time to share my findings with you.
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The watch case is a lot bigger than the original Royal Oak model and not only that, but also a bit different in shape. Edges are not as sharp as on the original Royal Oak models, and most parts of the watch are a bit more round in general. The Offshore models are famous for their rubber parts,rolex replica, like the thick rubber gasket between the bezel and the watch case and the rubber protectors for the crown and chronograph pushers.
Although not very visible in the picture above, the crown and pushers are not aligned. However, the date window already should have told you that this movement is not a dedicated chronograph movement but a regular movement with an additional chronograph module (this method is called piggybacking).
The base movement is an in-house movement, that has been used by Audemars Piguet since 2005. The regular Royal Oak Date Automatic (ref. 15300) has the same base movement (caliber 3120), amongst others . The movement used in the Safari (and other Offshore Chronographs) is referred to as caliber 3126/3840, with 59 jewels and a 55 hour power reserve. A high number of jewels for a chronograph movement will tell you that it is a piggybacked movement most of the time. Nothing wrong with that of course, but the purists amongst us will prefer a dedicated chronograph movement instead.
Personally, I think you shouldn’t expect to get a piggybacked chronograph movement in a 16.000 Euro timepiece, although it would be mainly because of the misalignment of the crown and pushers.
As you can see in the picture above, the (round) screws are going in via the back of the watch and the white gold screw in the bezel is actually a hex nut. The case back of the AP ROO Safari actually says all that is necessary on the back, except for its 100 meters of water resistance.
The production number is a combination of a letter and a few digits and then again a few digits with No. in front of it. The letter (G in this case) should tell us something about the year, 2007 and the rest is abracadabra to me. My own 15202 has an F-number, and dates back to 2006. If anyone can explain me the logic behind these numbers, I would be very grateful.
With approximately 800 employees in Switzerland and 200 in foreign countries, Audemars Piguet is able to manufacture between 25.000 and 30.000 watches per year. So, there has to be something going on with the combination of these two identifiers in the back of the case.
So, is it a good and modern alternative for the once highly sought after Rolex Daytona? Most Rolex fans will tell you that there is no substitute, and a lot of AP fans will probably tell you the same. Apples and oranges indeed. Fact is though, that the AP ROO has become the watch of choice for bankers, soccer players and movie stars, where there was once only one ruler, the Rolex Daytona – preferably in stainless steel. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but movement wise, I think the Rolex is more interesting with its in-house developed chronograph caliber 4130. When it comes to the resell value, the Rolex Daytona is – although the hype is over – still good to go quickly for cash that comes close to retail.
A Royal Oak Offshore Safari Chronograph has a list price of 16.100 Euro, while you can get a BNIB model between 11.500 and 13.500 Euro. Used models, like the one reviewed, are approximately 10K Euro. One reason or another, you can bargain a lot on a new Audemars Piguet or get an occasion for almost 6K under list price. This could be seen as an advantage as well I guess, as long as you aren’t the guy who bought one for list price.
The 44mm x 14.75mm dimensions might not look good on everyone’s wrists, but I surely found the watch to be comfortable yet very ‘present’. I do think that it is at least the nicest Offshore model available right now, with its brown alligator hornback strap, stainless steel bezel (instead of rubber) and easy-on-the-eyes dial.
Thanks for reading and let me know what you think of this timepiece by leaving a comment below. Thanks to Watch-Site for lending me the watch.
Hello Watch Friends, Thought I would take a moment to introduce a unique watch that I recently taken some time to learn more about. ?Ǭ�Officially presented to the media and the public in January 2009, the innovative design and eye-catching appeal of the Automatic Chronograph Evolution bears the namesake a creative young watch maker named Fr?ɬ�der?ɬ�ric Jouvenot – himself a mere 32 years old! ?Ǭ�Most unique about the watch is that the watch rotor, which typically appears on the back side of a watch, has been engineered to appear on the front / dial side. ?Ǭ�Take a closer look for yourself in the photos below,Linde Werdelin 3-Timer review No 13 arrived!, and don’t miss the video below that Mr. Jouvenot himself was kind enough to share with me!
The face leaves little doubt as to the watch?��Ǩ�Ѣs equally inventive and ingenious intentions
Whether resting upside-down on a table or in reading mode, the chronograph?��Ǩ�Ѣs two registers always perfectly bisect ?Ǭ�the rotor?��Ǩ�Ѣs curves.
This video was sent to Perpetuelle.com directly from Mr. Fr?ɬ�d?ɬ�ric Jouvenot himself (thanks Fr?ɬ�d?ɬ�ric!) and I am pleased to share it with you here:
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Technical Specifications General information - Classic chronograph movement with column wheels,tag watches, new exclusive automatic rewinding system and patented face. – Chronograph with main dial, minute timers for 3 h – Edition limited to 88 timepieces by colour of gold or case colour. – 2-year warranty.
-Original presentation box specially made for this timepiece with integrated and warranty certificate.
Details of the movment - The rotor perfectly intermeshes with the timers for reading the time. – Screw-adjusted balance, frequency of 18?��Ǩ�Ѣ000 A/h. – Power reserve for 50 hours. – Rotor in 18K gold matching face with the case colour, face decorations in fan – Finished in chronographic steel and brass in black gold,leather handbag wholesale, pearled and hand finished. Angle polished. – Engraved chronographic bridge and balancing bridge in hand c?ɬ�tes de Gen?ɬ�ve. – Dial and movement bridges decorated and engraved with circular borders in black gold.
Details of the case – Case, crown, back in 18K white or pink gold. – Limited edition with number of timepiece engraved – Case waterproof to depth of 50m. – Sapphire glass cover for face and back with antireflective coating. – Black crocodile leather strap with 18K gold buckle matching the case. – Hands with specific form matching the movement. – Case diameter: 44mm. – Height of case: 13mm.
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With all of the men’s shows happening in Europe this week,Its like you read my mind, I’ve been thinking a lot about manbags. Historically they’ve been a fashion staple, but much like hats, they fell out of favor in the second half of the last century. At least in a small way, however, they appear to be back and gaining leverage over the past few years.
And where there’s an opportunity to sell things, those trying to sell an expensive version of those things can’t be far behind. There are now more choices for luxury manbags than ever before, and my personal favorite (of the day, anyway) is the Basil Racuk Hard Brief.
Something about the stark, minimalist lines of this hand-crafted bag, combined with the vintage, weathered finish really appeals to me. The two ideas seem a bit disparate in discussion, but when they’re combined, the product couldn’t be more modern and chic. I would date a man carrying a bag like this in a heartbeat,leather handbags on sale, and I wouldn’t question his manliness over it for a nanosecond – in fact,rolex submariner replica, it might mean that he’s less likely to make fun of my bag habit, as every man I’ve dated since the beginning of…well, since the beginning of EVER…has done.
The design features little hardware and few outward design flourishes, allowing the masterful leather finishing to take center stage, as it rightfully should. I’ve been looking at this bag for a while now, and part of me thinks that perhaps it will soon be fashionable for women to carry bags like this one, just as it has become fashionable for women to wear men’s watches. If you’d like to start that trend, you know what bag with which to do it. $810, Available exclusively via the Basil Racuk store, Berkeley, CA. More info available via BasilRacuk.com.
Picture via The New York Times.
The Marc by Marc Jacobs RTW Spring 2010 collections presented most all of the female models wearing gigantic bows on their heads. You’d have to be blind to have missed the neon fuchsia, red and blue swathes of fabric walking down the runway. It was all in tune with the very prevalent ’80s theme. Or perhaps it is an ode to Madonna. Can you say “Desperately Seeking Susan” or ginormous bunny ears at the Met ball,swiss rolex replica, anyone? Thus, we are also seeing a common trend in bow-embellished handbags. Perhaps it is part of the ’80s revival as well. We found a few bags with a serious bow element to them.
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The fashion world has convened in NYC for the past week for the Spring 2010 showing of some of our favorite designer labels. While Vlad and I could not make it this year, we have been glued to the computer checking out all the shows,replica rolex watch for sale, events,quality replica watch, trends, and celebs,replica rolex watch! One of the biggest parts of Fashion Week is the who is who. Bloggers are now being given first row seats to some shows, while the celeb presence continues to remain a constant. Of course there are the top fashion editors and magazines in attendance as well. One of the most notable faces of the fashion industry has made her appearances at fashion week, Anna Wintour, editor of Vogue.
What do you think about New York Fashion Week: Which shows left you wanting more and which shows did you adore?
