Audemars Piguet

My entrance into high end watches started with a Panerai. When you have only one nice watch, and it is a Panerai, you learn early on about strap options, and all the wonderful combinations you can create. With Audemars Piguet, it is a bit different. First...  

I seriously thought about acquiring a 39 mm ROC. I asked the AP Boutique to sell me the needed parts for converting the ROC to a strap watch. They refused... So I did not buy the watch but two other chronographs. The other came today, the other early next... 

I can't believe I had two of those pass through my hands. I'd love to have one back. M4

One of AP's great dials, IMO.

I must say I especially like this rubber design on pics, even if I think I would go for a natural material if I was considering a change (and if I had one haha...). I'm not a fan of the ROCs' layout usually but I love this one (I was really thinking about... 

Too bad they are not more readily available. It is a bit thinner and certainly more supple than an Offshore rubber strap.

The tour auto strap with red stitching looks great with your ROC. Regards, ED-209

I had this watch several years and sold it to help fund another AP. I now own the 39mm white gold ROC, which is a bit dressier than the ROC Racer.

No question about it. I live every dial color for this generation, too. But yours is probably the most versatile, and it is one of the most beautiful sporty chronographs I can think of. I like all the combinations of strap and watch you show, but I think ... 

I'm glad you posted these pics Michael, makes my decision to change out the bracelet easier. Still trying to convince AP to sell me the plots,but not having much luck.

I did not source the parts easily, but in time was able to find them. One thing is for sure, OEM parts only on an AP. The aftermarket brands just do not have the quality and fit, and ruin those fine attributes of a real AP.

Looks equally fantastic on both bracelet and strap!

Wear it in good health Mikey! -MW

I enjoyed the ROC Racer a few years before selling it to fund a higher priced AP. I currently have the WG ROC which has me wonderfully content. But this one is so sporty, I miss it at times.

I think is one of the beauty of this brand you can mix it with leather, rubber, bracelet and the watch will look pretty nice!! Great pictures of the watch!

The ROC Racer combo is stunning, wear it in a good health. By the way where did you source that strap ?, was it direct from AP ? Kosi

Glad to have you on board. The strap was ordered directly through my regional Audemars Piguet Service Center. Ordinarily, straps can be ordered with custom stitching. You can always check with your local AP Service Center and they should be able to help y... 

I really appreciate your welcome & info Michael. Thanks

Very nice combination Michael! I think it looks original from the AP factory. Do you have any information on the original auto tour 2007 ROC? All I know is limited to 50 pieces. I don't see many info & nice pictures on the net. Any archive picture of ... 

For a photo of the Tour Auto ROC. It had the white / silver dial with black subdials and a black outer dial minute ring. The hands were red and it was supplied on the all black perforated strap. Quite striking.