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pradeepraavi · 29 April 2020, 04:26 AM

Eagle has landed. Was debating between 703 and 710 for the past few months. Never made my mind up until recently. Wet dial of 703 is more appealing to me. Here it is.

Sirocco · 29 April 2020, 04:30 AM

Congrats! Beautiful watch!

pradeepraavi · 29 April 2020, 06:37 AM

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Congrats! Beautiful watch!

Thank you

sgwatchguy · 29 April 2020, 09:14 AM

Excellent! Congrats on the new watch

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pradeepraavi · 29 April 2020, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by sgwatchguy

Excellent! Congrats on the new watch

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Thanks man.

cmdr_foley · 29 April 2020, 10:02 AM

Nice one! Looks like you may have to arrange for some larger cuffs lol

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Burlington · 29 April 2020, 12:31 PM

Awesome ! It’s such a great watch. Would love to see some close up shots of the dial.

I was told by AP that underneath the mega tappisserie the dial is still machine turned like on the 15703 but the paint fills in the grooves giving the smooth finish.

Definitely a tough trade off though between more interesting dial or open case back.

The younger brother says hi !

rumnyc · 29 April 2020, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Burlington

I was told by AP that underneath the mega tappisserie the dial is still machine turned like on the 15703 but the paint fills in the grooves giving the smooth finish.

are all MT dials that way or is this one different? i know both my ROO44 have smooth MT dials but my RO41 has textured GT dials.

Burlington · 29 April 2020, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rumnyc

are all MT dials that way or is this one different? i know both my ROO44 have smooth MT dials but my RO41 has textured GT dials.

The information was that all the MT dials, despite some having a smooth finish from the paint/ lacquer application are still turned on the same pantograph machines.

It came from one of the senior guys in Clearwater when I had a tour last year.

On the AP website I have seen MT dials described previously as stamped but now uses the word étampé - which may be a more accurate description. He was very clear, AP do not ‘stamp’ components & he would certainly be in a position to know the intricacies of the manufacturing process.

pradeepraavi · 29 April 2020, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Burlington

Awesome ! It’s such a great watch. Would love to see some close up shots of the dial.

I was told by AP that underneath the mega tappisserie the dial is still machine turned like on the 15703 but the paint fills in the grooves giving the smooth finish.

Definitely a tough trade off though between more interesting dial or open case back.

The younger brother says hi !

No one accused me of shooting a nice picture. Will give it a shot and send some your way. Yes, I was kinda bummed about not having a case back on 703. But, the wet dial overweight the matte, for me. All things even, I'd have chosen the display case back option.

Burlington · 30 April 2020, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by pradeepraavi

No one accused me of shooting a nice picture. Will give it a shot and send some your way. Yes, I was kinda bummed about not having a case back on 703. But, the wet dial overweight the matte, for me. All things even, I'd have chosen the display case back option.

Hopefully we will get a future release one day that combines the two !

Great to learn as well about the magnetic shielding of the 703.

There are quite a few members on the AP board with bracelets on a diver and it really does look amazing.

pradeepraavi · 30 April 2020, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SMD

My favorite version as well. No need for open case back on a dive watch.

As for MT being stamped, that was my impression as well.

https://www.watchcollectinglifestyle...ow-theyre-done

Thanks for the article. I am still learning about the intricacies of this watch.

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Originally Posted by gummy

Sick option...Congrats on the Diver!

Enjoy

Thank you

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Originally Posted by Burlington

Hopefully we will get a future release one day that combines the two !

Great to learn as well about the magnetic shielding of the 703.

There are quite a few members on the AP board with bracelets on a diver and it really does look amazing.

I think the display case back is taking away the anti-magnetism feature. In that case, I'd rather the movement be caged. AP's bracelet is definitely one of their USP.

pradeepraavi · 30 April 2020, 08:46 AM

@Burlington, here are couple of vids and a pic https://imgur.com/a/mCJrQo0

Burlington · 30 April 2020, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by pradeepraavi

@Burlington, here are couple of vids and a pic https://imgur.com/a/mCJrQo0

Looks great ! Really nice finish. Thanks for sharing those.

campfire · 29 April 2020, 01:11 PM

Congratulations.

danwang0520 · 29 April 2020, 05:09 PM

congrats~

AK797 · 29 April 2020, 09:01 PM

Congrats, great all round watch, wet dial on a diver is apropos.

Token74 · 29 April 2020, 09:07 PM

Epic watch. Take my advice, get some other straps for it, it’s a really great watch for mixing things up a bit.

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pradeepraavi · 29 April 2020, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Token74

Epic watch. Take my advice, get some other straps for it, it’s a really great watch for mixing things up a bit.

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Thank you very much. I saw a guy install a White strap and I loved the look. With my skin tone, won't be able to experiment with a whole lot of colors. :) I intend to get the original bracelet some time in the future. IMO, it is part of the whole AP allure.

Do you know a source or two for me to browse for alternative straps?

Token74 · 30 April 2020, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by pradeepraavi

Thank you very much. I saw a guy install a White strap and I loved the look. With my skin tone, won't be able to experiment with a whole lot of colors. :) I intend to get the original bracelet some time in the future. IMO, it is part of the whole AP allure.

Do you know a source or two for me to browse for alternative straps?

I bought straight from AP. I’ve got a purple one so far, and a friend has a grey one. Will be adding more!

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pradeepraavi · 30 April 2020, 06:40 AM

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I bought straight from AP. I’ve got a purple one so far, and a friend has a grey one. Will be adding more!

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Looks awesome. How much do these run anyways? 4 - 500 at least?

Psmith · 29 April 2020, 09:17 PM

Congrats

pradeepraavi · 29 April 2020, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by cmdr_foley

Nice one! Looks like you may have to arrange for some larger cuffs lol

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Thank you. I do have an extra button on this cuff. It was a tad loose. Will have to ask wife if she can reposition the button.

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Originally Posted by campfire

Congratulations.

Thank you

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Originally Posted by danwang0520

congrats~

Thank you

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Originally Posted by AK797

Congrats, great all round watch, wet dial on a diver is apropos.

Thank you. I think so too. There's a small issue of me having no swimming skill. :)

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Originally Posted by Psmith

Congrats

Thank you

GoingPlaces · 29 April 2020, 10:04 PM

Congrats!

1William · 29 April 2020, 10:04 PM

Congratulations.

masterserg · 29 April 2020, 10:09 PM

Congrats! My favorite version. Unlike the 15710, the 703 is antimagnetic. The movement is encased in an antimagnetic cage that is unscrewed after removing the solid back.

Def the more robust dive watch. I love it.

pradeepraavi · 29 April 2020, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GoingPlaces

Congrats!

Thank you

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Originally Posted by 1William

Congratulations.

Thank you

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Originally Posted by masterserg

Congrats! My favorite version. Unlike the 15710, the 703 is antimagnetic. The movement is encased in an antimagnetic cage that is unscrewed after removing the solid back.

Def the more robust dive watch. I love it.

Thank you. Did not know about anti-magnetism of 703. Glad to know.

SMD · 29 April 2020, 11:18 PM

My favorite version as well. No need for open case back on a dive watch.

As for MT being stamped, that was my impression as well.

https://www.watchcollectinglifestyle...ow-theyre-done

gummy · 30 April 2020, 12:03 AM

Sick option...Congrats on the Diver!

Enjoy

Chloe&Harley · 30 April 2020, 09:29 AM

Congrats very nice acquisition

29 April 2020, 04:26 AM	#1
pradeepraavi 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Texas Watch: All of 'em Posts: 547	Just landed Eagle has landed. Was debating between 703 and 710 for the past few months. Never made my mind up until recently. Wet dial of 703 is more appealing to me. Here it is. Attached Images __________________ Never ending journey to buy time. IG: @watchtangclan

29 April 2020, 09:14 AM	#4
sgwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: KP Jimmy Location: Singapore Watch: R/AP/FPJ/Hermès/et Posts: 6,597	Excellent! Congrats on the new watch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

29 April 2020, 12:31 PM	#7
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,644	Awesome ! It’s such a great watch. Would love to see some close up shots of the dial. I was told by AP that underneath the mega tappisserie the dial is still machine turned like on the 15703 but the paint fills in the grooves giving the smooth finish. Definitely a tough trade off though between more interesting dial or open case back. The younger brother says hi ! __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

30 April 2020, 08:46 AM	#13
pradeepraavi 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Texas Watch: All of 'em Posts: 547	@Burlington, here are couple of vids and a pic https://imgur.com/a/mCJrQo0 __________________ Never ending journey to buy time. IG: @watchtangclan

29 April 2020, 09:07 PM	#18
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,744	Epic watch. Take my advice, get some other straps for it, it’s a really great watch for mixing things up a bit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

29 April 2020, 04:30 AM	#2
Sirocco "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Europe Posts: 72	Congrats! Beautiful watch!

29 April 2020, 10:02 AM	#6
cmdr_foley "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Toronto Posts: 64	Nice one! Looks like you may have to arrange for some larger cuffs lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 April 2020, 01:11 PM	#15
campfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: here Posts: 2,104	Congratulations.

29 April 2020, 05:09 PM	#16
danwang0520 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Daniel Location: Taipei, Taiwan Watch: my signature Posts: 2,684	congrats~

29 April 2020, 09:01 PM	#17
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Congrats, great all round watch, wet dial on a diver is apropos.

29 April 2020, 09:17 PM	#22
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats __________________

29 April 2020, 10:04 PM	#24
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	Congrats!

29 April 2020, 10:04 PM	#25
1William 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 48,490	Congratulations.

29 April 2020, 10:09 PM	#26
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Congrats! My favorite version. Unlike the 15710, the 703 is antimagnetic. The movement is encased in an antimagnetic cage that is unscrewed after removing the solid back. Def the more robust dive watch. I love it. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

29 April 2020, 11:18 PM	#28
SMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: SMD Location: LGA/EWR/ORD Watch: AP/PP Posts: 3,707	My favorite version as well. No need for open case back on a dive watch. As for MT being stamped, that was my impression as well. https://www.watchcollectinglifestyle...ow-theyre-done

30 April 2020, 12:03 AM	#29
gummy 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,353	Sick option...Congrats on the Diver! Enjoy

30 April 2020, 09:29 AM	#30
Chloe&Harley 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Mark Location: Niagara Falls Can Watch: Milgauss white Posts: 3,135	Congrats very nice acquisition

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