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SydR · 23 June 2021, 09:42 PM

Postman arrived earlier than usual today carrying this.

Bought pre-owned with box, papers and a fresh service.

fspfsp · 23 June 2021, 10:15 PM

Cheers mate! The OG Safari, looking good.

Zavier · 23 June 2021, 10:59 PM

Wow congrats mate! The condition of the watch is fantastic! I can't even tell if it has been polished before!

SydR · 23 June 2021, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Zavier

Wow congrats mate! The condition of the watch is fantastic! I can't even tell if it has been polished before!

Thanks,

The service report mentioned case refinshing but I don’t think it could have been that bad pre-service because they have done an excellent job.

Luv rolex · 23 June 2021, 11:13 PM

A truly lovely one. I love old offshore's dials. my only take on them the rubber pushers

Zavier · 24 June 2021, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by SydR

Thanks,

The service report mentioned case refinshing but I don’t think it could have been that bad pre-service because they have done an excellent job.

I guess it doesn't matter how was it like before the refinishing, because it sure looks brand new!

VogelPhoenix · 24 June 2021, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SydR

Thanks,

The service report mentioned case refinshing but I don’t think it could have been that bad pre-service because they have done an excellent job.

Indeed, bezel looks pretty crisp!

SydR · 24 June 2021, 02:53 AM

Seller send me a video of the watch before I bought. Loved the way the light bounces off it.

https://youtu.be/bmjPxboKIcA

Zavier · 24 June 2021, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SydR

Seller send me a video of the watch before I bought. Loved the way the light bounces off it.

It doesn't even looks like it needed a polish!

SydR · 24 June 2021, 03:02 AM

Its in remarkably good condition for a watch from 2012. Chuffed to bits with it.

GS93108 · 24 June 2021, 03:07 AM

Congrats, it looks in amazing condition. Enjoy it and don't forget that you can give it a whole new personality by swapping straps.

Sleepy996 · 24 June 2021, 03:56 AM

Also a little secrete with the older folding clasps on these if you reverse it they fit way more comfortably on the wrist. Enjoy !

7sins · 24 June 2021, 04:18 AM

Congrats! The hornback strap is awesome, this was my first AP, such an amazing watch. Would look great on a rubber strap too.

Heu · 24 June 2021, 04:24 AM

Congrats!

GW44 · 26 June 2021, 03:26 AM

You have fine taste Syd

SydR · 26 June 2021, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by GW44

You have fine taste Syd

AK797 · 26 June 2021, 05:01 AM

Congrats, the brown hornback with the cream dial makes this a very classy ROO.

Urosfan · 26 June 2021, 08:36 AM

Congrats

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10XRolex · 26 June 2021, 08:51 AM

New or used, it's always a great feeling getting a new watch on the wrist. Enjoy.

leisen · 27 June 2021, 06:03 AM

Even though the ROO's are not elegant watches in the pure sense of the word, in my book the old Safari is the most elegant and classic in its class.

Burlington · 27 June 2021, 06:09 AM

Congrats !! Enjoy in good health

leisen · 27 June 2021, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Congrats, the brown hornback with the cream dial makes this a very classy ROO.

I agree. The only problem is that in hot and humid environments it turns easily dark and loses some of its beauty.

jbro352 · 27 June 2021, 06:33 AM

Congrats!!

SydR · 28 June 2021, 12:08 AM

Thanks folks.

Not been off my wrist since it arrived apart from, of course, sleeping and showering.

The weight distribution of the watch is excellent for its size.

GW44 · 28 June 2021, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SydR

Thanks folks.

Not been off my wrist since it arrived apart from, of course, sleeping and showering.

The weight distribution of the watch is excellent for its size.

Some folks say the horn back strap isn’t comfortable but I’m not convinced and found mine very comfortable and, as you rightly say Syd, very well balanced too.

Enjoy.

AK797 · 28 June 2021, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by GW44

Some folks say the horn back strap isn’t comfortable but I’m not convinced and found mine very comfortable and, as you rightly say Syd, very well balanced too.

Enjoy.

Only if you wear it inside out.

Had no problems with my OEM or a custom I had made.

GW44 · 28 June 2021, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Only if you wear it inside out.

Had no problems with my OEM or a custom I had made.

I recall hearing it in an on line review and thought “well that’s nonsense!”

BMG55 · 28 June 2021, 08:11 AM

Very nice congrats

youthagainsttt · 28 June 2021, 09:43 AM

Nice piece, one of the original classics

Duckman25 · 28 June 2021, 11:46 AM

One of the best royal oak AP's I have seen! Strap looks so good and miles above that rubber baloney you see on other APs.

23 June 2021, 09:42 PM	#1
SydR "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 338	Incoming Royal Oak Offshore Postman arrived earlier than usual today carrying this. Bought pre-owned with box, papers and a fresh service.

23 June 2021, 10:15 PM	#2
fspfsp "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Frank Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 253	Cheers mate! The OG Safari, looking good. __________________ Current stable - AP: 26331, 15703, 15510 Rolex: 326934, 126600, 116660, 216570, 126710BLNR, 116610LV IWC: 5004, 5001 Patek: 3744, 5968A

23 June 2021, 11:13 PM	#5
Luv rolex 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Islam Location: Montreal, Canada Watch: DJ,SD 4000,LV Posts: 742	A truly lovely one. I love old offshore's dials. my only take on them the rubber pushers __________________ current: ROO elephant, ROO 44 panda, datejust 16013, omega const. day date Sold: Gmt 16710, sub 16610LV, SD 16600, SD 4000, sub c 116610,sub c 116613, Daytona116503 , ROO navy, ROO vampire, omega seamaster

24 June 2021, 03:56 AM	#12
Sleepy996 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: FL Posts: 232	Also a little secrete with the older folding clasps on these if you reverse it they fit way more comfortably on the wrist. Enjoy ! __________________ AP Addict.

24 June 2021, 04:18 AM	#13
7sins "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: B. Location: Beverly Hills, CA Posts: 3,562	Congrats! The hornback strap is awesome, this was my first AP, such an amazing watch. Would look great on a rubber strap too. __________________ Richard Mille RG RM030 \|\| Richard Mille RM72ti \|\| AP 26240 50TH Green Royal Oak Chrono \|\| AP Royal Oak Off Shore Gulf Blue 26238 \|\| AP Royal Oak Blue JUMBO SS 15202ST \|\| AP ROO Diver Green 15720ST \|\| ♕ Rolex Platinum Daytona Diamond 116506 \|\| Cartier Santos

23 June 2021, 10:59 PM	#3
Zavier "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Singapore Posts: 89	Wow congrats mate! The condition of the watch is fantastic! I can't even tell if it has been polished before!

24 June 2021, 02:53 AM	#8
SydR "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 338	Seller send me a video of the watch before I bought. Loved the way the light bounces off it. https://youtu.be/bmjPxboKIcA

24 June 2021, 03:02 AM	#10
SydR "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 338	Its in remarkably good condition for a watch from 2012. Chuffed to bits with it.

24 June 2021, 03:07 AM	#11
GS93108 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: UK Posts: 1,194	Congrats, it looks in amazing condition. Enjoy it and don't forget that you can give it a whole new personality by swapping straps.

24 June 2021, 04:24 AM	#14
Heu "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Brasil Posts: 1,763	Congrats!

26 June 2021, 03:26 AM	#15
GW44 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Gareth Location: Surrey, UK Watch: AP/Rolex Posts: 2,256	You have fine taste Syd

26 June 2021, 05:01 AM	#17
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,367	Congrats, the brown hornback with the cream dial makes this a very classy ROO.

26 June 2021, 08:36 AM	#18
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,349	Congrats Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 June 2021, 08:51 AM	#19
10XRolex 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 1,587	New or used, it's always a great feeling getting a new watch on the wrist. Enjoy.

27 June 2021, 06:03 AM	#20
leisen "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Spain Posts: 249	Even though the ROO's are not elegant watches in the pure sense of the word, in my book the old Safari is the most elegant and classic in its class.

27 June 2021, 06:09 AM	#21
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,641	Congrats !! Enjoy in good health __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

27 June 2021, 06:33 AM	#23
jbro352 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: US Posts: 257	Congrats!!

28 June 2021, 12:08 AM	#24
SydR "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 338	Thanks folks. Not been off my wrist since it arrived apart from, of course, sleeping and showering. The weight distribution of the watch is excellent for its size.

28 June 2021, 08:11 AM	#28
BMG55 Banned Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USA Posts: 18	Very nice congrats

28 June 2021, 09:43 AM	#29
youthagainsttt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: HK Watch: Piaget,Rolex,AP,HB Posts: 1,040	Nice piece, one of the original classics

28 June 2021, 11:46 AM	#30
Duckman25 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Tysons Corner, VA Posts: 47	One of the best royal oak AP's I have seen! Strap looks so good and miles above that rubber baloney you see on other APs.

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