ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

jay_kay · 18 September 2014, 04:28 PM

I am 90% sure the next watch I will get will be the AP Royal Oak Diver 15703ST

I just have one worry, the rubber clad crown and bezel adjuster crown. How sturd are they? Has anyone ever had any issues? I know the properties of rubber and am concerned about it getting brittle and cracking

Like wise there is a rubber layer in between the case and the bezel!

I'm sure AP have tested it and ironed out any potential flaws but it a real niggle in my mind!

Any assistance would be greatly received

watchdog507 · 18 September 2014, 09:16 PM

I have two divers. Both have the rubberized crowns. I've never had a problem with them. I haven't heard of problems with them either. If they had been damaged in a fall or accident, it wouldn't matter whether rubber, ceramic or steel. It impact would damage the crowns irrespective of the material, anyway. As for the gasket, again, I've never heard of a problem. This style of construction has been on AP Offshores for a long time.

Matt C · 18 September 2014, 09:21 PM

The rubber that AP uses in this application is very sturdy and should last a long time under normal use. Beautiful watch, GL!!

jay_kay · 18 September 2014, 10:06 PM

Thanks for the reassuring words.

diver2012 · 18 September 2014, 10:09 PM

It's just rubber so will be replaced at service time anyway - it's not going to be an expensive part. Don't worry about it.

FlyinM3 · 18 September 2014, 10:38 PM

I believe the rubber gaskets/O-rings are present on the RO as well, have seen them on the 15400 therefore believe they should be sturdy.

71eh · 20 September 2014, 04:13 PM

Not a problem at all. You should not worry about it ;)

Panerai/Rolex

Kadhytia · 20 September 2014, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diver2012

It's just rubber so will be replaced at service time anyway - it's not going to be an expensive part. Don't worry about it.

Agreed!

18 September 2014, 04:28 PM	#1
jay_kay "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Barrowford Watch: Tudor Black Bay 54 Posts: 1,699	AP Royal Oak Offshore Diver Crown Question I am 90% sure the next watch I will get will be the AP Royal Oak Diver 15703ST I just have one worry, the rubber clad crown and bezel adjuster crown. How sturd are they? Has anyone ever had any issues? I know the properties of rubber and am concerned about it getting brittle and cracking Like wise there is a rubber layer in between the case and the bezel! I'm sure AP have tested it and ironed out any potential flaws but it a real niggle in my mind! Any assistance would be greatly received __________________ Rolex Explorer 214270, Omega Speedmaster '1957 Relaunch' 3594.50.00, Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM00127-E, Panerai Radiomir 1936 PAM00249-I, Panerai Mare Nostrum PAM00716-T, Panerai PAM00785-Q Set, Panerai Luminor Black Seal PAM00594-Q, Panerai Luminor Daylight PAM00604-Q, Tudor Black Bay 54 79000N, Heuer Carrera Re-Edition CS3113, Hamilton Military W10 & TAG Heuer F1

18 September 2014, 09:16 PM	#2
watchdog507 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: YYZ, RSW Watch: Rose Gold Posts: 1,675	I have two divers. Both have the rubberized crowns. I've never had a problem with them. I haven't heard of problems with them either. If they had been damaged in a fall or accident, it wouldn't matter whether rubber, ceramic or steel. It impact would damage the crowns irrespective of the material, anyway. As for the gasket, again, I've never heard of a problem. This style of construction has been on AP Offshores for a long time. Attached Images

18 September 2014, 10:06 PM	#4
jay_kay "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Barrowford Watch: Tudor Black Bay 54 Posts: 1,699	Thanks for the reassuring words. __________________ Rolex Explorer 214270, Omega Speedmaster '1957 Relaunch' 3594.50.00, Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM00127-E, Panerai Radiomir 1936 PAM00249-I, Panerai Mare Nostrum PAM00716-T, Panerai PAM00785-Q Set, Panerai Luminor Black Seal PAM00594-Q, Panerai Luminor Daylight PAM00604-Q, Tudor Black Bay 54 79000N, Heuer Carrera Re-Edition CS3113, Hamilton Military W10 & TAG Heuer F1

20 September 2014, 04:13 PM	#7
71eh "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Kit Location: Dallas Watch: Nautilus, PAM001 Posts: 188	Not a problem at all. You should not worry about it ;) Panerai/Rolex __________________ -------------- Bremont/Panerai/Audemars Piguet

18 September 2014, 09:21 PM	#3
Matt C "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Maine Watch: Rolex 116660 Posts: 1,602	The rubber that AP uses in this application is very sturdy and should last a long time under normal use. Beautiful watch, GL!!

18 September 2014, 10:09 PM	#5
diver2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 1,374	It's just rubber so will be replaced at service time anyway - it's not going to be an expensive part. Don't worry about it.

18 September 2014, 10:38 PM	#6
FlyinM3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Dan Location: NYC Posts: 807	I believe the rubber gaskets/O-rings are present on the RO as well, have seen them on the 15400 therefore believe they should be sturdy.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)