Del 4,463 Posted March 27, 2011 I have admired AP Royal Oak Offshores for sometime but was never quite sure what model to choose - I had mainly been looking at chrono versions and nearly ordered Robert's seconds at 12 quartz AP ROO Safari but I just wasn't sure. When he listed this AP ROO Diver with 21j movement I just couldn't resist - it is right up my street this one . I'm blown away with this - it is absolutely stunning! It's a heavy watch but doesn't wear any bigger than a DSSD imho. So, on to the brief review... The Listing AP Royal Oak Offshore Diver Asian 21J automatic smooth sweep Sapphire crystal Rubber band with tang buckle $129 + shipping The Order White face AP ROO Diver Ordered on 11th March Paid for by bank transfer on 11th March (Mix up delayed shipping - no big issue and Robert kindly sent by EMS at no extra cost, along with the blue SOSF I bought a week later so it was a bonus to get this quicker than expected ) Shipped on 21st March Received on 24th March (Superfast delivery by EMS Thailand!) The Package Padded envelope Watch was wrapped in several turns of bubble wrap Watch was contained within two clear plastic bags The Watch No visable marks or flaws Face, hands and markers all look perfect The crystal is super-clear and the dial is crisp Movement had started running when removed from packaging The sweep is possibly smoother than my other 21j autos but it's marginal imo (see video below ) The rubberised crown unscrewed easily and the short hand wind was smooth Crown pulled out positively to both first and second positions Time and date set with no issues (initial time check a few hours later indicated good timekeeping) Rotor spins freely and is not overly noisy Interior bezel rotates with rubberised button at 10 o'clock Lume is reasonable but not outstanding The rubber band is excellent quality The Pictures Video of sweep Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takken 0 Posted March 27, 2011 Del, thats a really nice catch! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,463 Posted March 27, 2011 Del, thats a really nice catch! Cheers mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GC 4,494 Posted March 27, 2011 I'm really like'n this version!!! You sir, are a lucky SOB for snag'n one! I might just follow in your foot steps btw: superb photos Del...beautifully crisp & clear! one question, the crown @10 (for the inner bezel), does it screw down/click i.e. disengage the moving of the inner bezel, or does it move freely? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,463 Posted March 27, 2011 I'm really like'n this version!!! You sir, are a lucky SOB for snag'n one! I might just follow in your foot steps btw: superb photos Del...beautifully crisp & clear! one question, the crown @10 (for the inner bezel), does it screw down/click i.e. disengage the moving of the inner bezel, or does it move freely? Thanks GC The crown @ 10 just rotates freely (as does the inner bezel along with it) - no clicks, no screw down. I was actually surprised that you just turned it without much resistance or clicking - no idea what the gen is like but if you're a diver (wearing the gen) I'm guessing you wouldn't want it to turn easily after you'd set your dive time . Don't get me wrong, it doesn't turn by itself but if it brushed against your sleeve, for example, it might nudge it round a little (I've not worn it enough times yet to properly advise on this particular point though). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jameo210369 0 Posted March 27, 2011 Another great pick up Del and for only $129 plus postage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,463 Posted March 27, 2011 Another great pick up Del and for only $129 plus postage. It's unbelievable quality for this price! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jameo210369 0 Posted March 27, 2011 Great price, on the trusted dealer section Prestige has them listed for $189 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cynikal.Mindset 1 Posted March 27, 2011 Now that's nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guitarbiker 1 Posted March 27, 2011 Nice one Del, that caseback looks gorgeous! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legger 0 Posted March 27, 2011 Lovely watch and a great review. Just ordered the clone version simply because I wanted the steel bracelet. Thanks to you I now have this plus an Avenger on order. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,463 Posted March 27, 2011 Great price, on the trusted dealer section Prestige has them listed for $189 No, that's for the ETA clone version - mine is the 21j smooth sweep version listed for $129, also from Prestige as noted above. Now that's nice! Oh yes! Nice one Del, that caseback looks gorgeous! Caseback?! What about the front ffs?! Now that's gorgeous! Lovely watch and a great review. Just ordered the clone version simply because I wanted the steel bracelet. Thanks to you I now have this plus an Avenger on order. Looks like I'm good at spending other people's money as well as my own - awesome Cheers mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted March 28, 2011 I think I posted a link on RWI to a review of the gen of this (black dial as the white dial is technically a fantasy dial, but a pretty one ) and someone pointed out the movement in the gen is 21.6k bph (!) so the A21j versions are probably more accurate sweep! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted March 28, 2011 Yes, gen. has 21,600 bph, and 60 hours power reserve, 40 jewels. Great watch, Del, I have the same, but with clone ETA and SS bracelet. One of my favs for now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted March 28, 2011 Really nice, Del. Congrats! B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,463 Posted March 28, 2011 I think I posted a link on RWI to a review of the gen of this (black dial as the white dial is technically a fantasy dial, but a pretty one ) and someone pointed out the movement in the gen is 21.6k bph (!) so the A21j versions are probably more accurate sweep! B) I knew the white dial was a fantasy dial but I didn't know about the 21.6bph! Thanks Yes, gen. has 21,600 bph, and 60 hours power reserve, 40 jewels.Great watch, Del, I have the same, but with clone ETA and SS bracelet. One of my favs for now. Thanks Luthier Really nice, Del. Congrats! Thanks greg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted March 28, 2011 I think a wee call to Pitt Street might engender some interest in your activities, you're buying way too many reps for a Weegie in a regular job, either that or drop a wee line to her indoors, I know which is worse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted March 28, 2011 Yes, gen. has 21,600 bph, and 60 hours power reserve, 40 jewels.Great watch, Del, I have the same, but with clone ETA and SS bracelet. One of my favs for now. I don't understand why they've pit a 21600bph movement in the gen! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prestigewatchco 2 Posted March 28, 2011 Yes, gen. has 21,600 bph, and 60 hours power reserve, 40 jewels.Great watch, Del, I have the same, but with clone ETA and SS bracelet. One of my favs for now. I don't understand why they've pit a 21600bph movement in the gen! To confuse the Rep Experts who are the only people on the planet that care!! They can even tell a Panerai hand wind with small sub dial is high or low beat if they are to be believed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wat44 0 Posted March 28, 2011 I saw a guy with a sub no date rep on the train the other day, well I say train - he was on the train going the opposite way to my train... It was in a tunnel that we passed, but the lume and the sweep gave it away definately a rep Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted March 28, 2011 Yes, gen. has 21,600 bph, and 60 hours power reserve, 40 jewels.Great watch, Del, I have the same, but with clone ETA and SS bracelet. One of my favs for now. I don't understand why they've pit a 21600bph movement in the gen! To confuse the Rep Experts who are the only people on the planet that care!! They can even tell a Panerai hand wind with small sub dial is high or low beat if they are to be believed Of course they can Robert, can't you? Sheesh, you n00b... ;) I saw a guy with a sub no date rep on the train the other day, well I say train - he was on the train going the opposite way to my train... It was in a tunnel that we passed, but the lume and the sweep gave it away definately a rep lol! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,463 Posted March 28, 2011 I think a wee call to Pitt Street might engender some interest in your activities, you're buying way too many reps for a Weegie in a regular job, either that or drop a wee line to her indoors, I know which is worse Just keep it zipped nice pick up del Cheers I saw a guy with a sub no date rep on the train the other day, well I say train - he was on the train going the opposite way to my train... It was in a tunnel that we passed, but the lume and the sweep gave it away definately a rep And what has this got to do with my beautiful AP ROO with the correct sweep? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,463 Posted March 29, 2011 I'm really like'n this version!!! You sir, are a lucky SOB for snag'n one! I might just follow in your foot steps btw: superb photos Del...beautifully crisp & clear! one question, the crown @10 (for the inner bezel), does it screw down/click i.e. disengage the moving of the inner bezel, or does it move freely? Thanks GC The crown @ 10 just rotates freely (as does the inner bezel along with it) - no clicks, no screw down. I was actually surprised that you just turned it without much resistance or clicking - no idea what the gen is like but if you're a diver (wearing the gen) I'm guessing you wouldn't want it to turn easily after you'd set your dive time :o . Don't get me wrong, it doesn't turn by itself but if it brushed against your sleeve, for example, it might nudge it round a little (I've not worn it enough times yet to properly advise on this particular point though). Just a quick update on the crown @ 10 - I've worn the watch all day with a dress shirt and the cuff has been brushing over the watch on and off all day but the inner bezel has not movement a millimetre Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yannou 0 Posted April 19, 2011 Great watch.congrats Just one question : did you try this rubber strap on others AP Chrono ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
