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6 October 2024, 01:50 AM | #1 |
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AP RO on rubber or leather strap
I picked up a 15500ST white dial recently and I’m waiting for it to come back from the AP service center. My AD mentioned I could get a conversion kit with deployment clasp for about $1600. I’ve been trying to search for pictures of the white dial with different color straps. Just wondering if you guys could share any pictures.
I think I would also prefer the tang buckle but i think my AD said that wasn’t an option. |
6 October 2024, 03:30 AM | #2 |
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Hey OP, I recently did the rubber strap conversion on my silver dial 15510st and it definitely changes the vibe of the watch. I have both the grey and red straps and think I prefer the red one. I also got the AP deployant clasp but like others have said about it, it doesn’t perfectly sit on the back of my wrist. I think the tang buckle is the way to go with this conversion. Here are some pics of the watch on both straps.
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6 October 2024, 04:01 AM | #3 |
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Looks surprisingly good on the red strap. Certainly a different vibe versus the bracelet.
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Not white but here’s my black on black with AP deployment. I highly recommend the deployment over tang buckle, it’s just so much more secure and looks cool too!
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Are plots from AP or the strap maker?
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6 October 2024, 02:06 PM | #7 |
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Tang buckle is an option and way more comfortable imo. The part number is AD.0288.018.ST Buckle Ardillon 18mm 140 USD
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6 October 2024, 10:42 PM | #8 |
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Go with the tang buckle. Looks great on rubber. Order the correct plots and screws from AP. Do not go aftermarket
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7 October 2024, 01:13 AM | #9 |
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Is it easy to change between the bracelet and rubber and back?
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7 October 2024, 01:34 AM | #10 |
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7 October 2024, 01:35 AM | #11 |
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IMHO the Royal Oak looks "wrong" on leather or rubber, but this is obviously only a matter of personal taste and preference.
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7 October 2024, 03:20 AM | #14 |
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I agree that the deployment clasp looks a lot cooler but I’d prefer something that’s more comfortable. I wonder if they would let me try it on with both before buying it.
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7 October 2024, 06:00 AM | #15 |
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It really is a shame we don't have RO quick disconnect plots.
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8 October 2024, 11:45 AM | #19 |
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My silver ROC on black.
Although I do have the deployment clasp and it does look nice, as others have mentioned it’s not exactly the most comfortable. |
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I thought so too until recently. Thinking of getting a rubber band for my ROC. Which color would look best for a green ROC? I was thinking black, but already have black and navy straps for my khaki diver which would look sort of similar
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8 October 2024, 01:17 PM | #21 |
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But if you want a rubber strap, can't you just get an offshore? Too big for too many people?
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8 October 2024, 07:22 PM | #22 |
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I came to the thread expecting to hate because the bracelet is such an important part but damn that looks good on the red rubber!
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8 October 2024, 08:35 PM | #23 |
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I like the monotone look of the grey on grey.
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9 October 2024, 02:43 PM | #26 |
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I think it looks great with the rubber strap and gives a different look especially if you have several stainless steel ROs. I wanted to get the rubber strap conversion kit for my 15510ST myself but was told by my AD in Asia that it was not available for purchase… do you know the code for the plots and deployant clasp maybe I can try give them those. Thank you
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11 October 2024, 02:12 PM | #28 |
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Love mine on a white strap for the summertime
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Ohhhhh…I like that look. I might have to add the white strap to go with my red and grey. |
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28 October 2024, 06:41 AM | #30 |
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41mm I assume? Good look on the larger RO. I can’t imagine it would work as well on my classically sized 37mm grey version. Appreciate you posting the grey on grey color combo, that’s what I was hoping to see. ..Explorer, Spring Diver & APRO.. |
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