Audemars Piguet

Months ago when I received the Royal Oak Offshore Queen Elizabeth II Diver, a few ideas immediately came to mind. The first was to take the Queen's brushed titanium buckle and use it on my titanium Rubens Barrichello II Offshore. As I have mentioned in di...  

I have to say that any strap looks terrific on RB2. This is my favorite AP and I only wish that this model was not a limited edition. One of the items I appreciate the most are the screws on the bezels, they're fantastic and would like to see these adopte... 

Really any strap looks great on the RB2. The bezel and caseback screws really give the watch a structural appearance.

The end result is very nice. Does AP use loctite on their screws and how do you deal with that? FIrm pressure is enough? Thanks for sharing!

to the plots. The screws that mount to the case do use loctite. Even on those, firm pressure for me has always been the key.

My man, MichaelC!!! Great tutorial! Thanks so much. And I never, ever, get tired of seeing your RB II. Looks fantastic with the new strap and buckle!

I owe more photos and a detailed review; it is in the works!

I've never had the confidence to change an AP strap myself but after your tutorial, I might just give it a shot someday. :) It's a great switch IMO as I think the QEII diver is more suited to a rubber strap and the RBII looks good with the new grey croc s... 

The grey croco does look wonderful on the Queen, but I do prefer it with rubber. If you change a strap down the road, I'm sure you will do a great job!

That looks great, Michael. You have a keen eye for strap / watch combinations. M4

I'll follow up with you about a new strap for your 44mm.

great Michael, thans for sharing!!

Hope you are well my Friend.

just that a bit more engaged in Instagram lately :)

That flat base strap change tool is very handy! I got to get one of those someday. Cheers, Anthony

If I come across another base like that, I will send it to you

I need to find me a pair :) And yes, the RBII looks much better on that strap. Although, for summer months, the Survivor strap would be ideal.