Audemars Piguet - Leather strap conversion

Leather strap conversion

Hi there! I think It is not so easy to sort these parts to do the conversion in a steel version Royal Oak. As far as I know ( I could be wrong), only very few original steel models of Royal Oak equipped with leather strap. They are all limited edition series i think!I believe the hardest part to sort is the steel plot. I actually tried to get these parts at AP boutique in Paris and Hong Kong but both without luck. They all told me the original watch reference number is required. Unless you can sort an actual reference of a limited steel version royal oak with leather strap, then try to order the parts using this reference. I once asked an AD in Barcelona ( forgot the name of the shop but I think it is one of the most popular AD), they were able to sort it without having me giving them any part number but they need one week or more to sort it. I was only there for 1 day at the time so it was not possible. As Michael said, I think it varies in different boutique & dealer. Good luck for hunting the parts! please let me know if you find it eventually because I want the same parts!!! ))

Cheers

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Strap conversion, yay or nay

By: thebishop : February 12th, 2015-01:22

Having recently purchased a Dual Time (ref 26120st) I'm wondering if I can change out the stainless bracelet to a leather strap. I love the fit and feel of the bracelet, but currently as a daily wearer it is unfortunately a scratch magnet.I know of the af...

Hi Bishop, and welcome here!

By: MichaelC : February 12th, 2015-13:53

The subject of purchasing AP strap components is one that has seemed to vary over the years and by the region you are in. In the old days, it was extremely difficult to source parts from different references, at least here in the US. So if you bought a st...

Good to be here

By: thebishop : February 13th, 2015-00:36

Thanks for the reply Michael, I'm sure my experience was just a one off. I will keep sending out emails to boutiques and try to get in contact with some service centres. Thanks again.

Leather strap conversion

By: exigesc : February 13th, 2015-08:03

Do a little research and it should work

By: srvpsp : February 14th, 2015-06:06

I've converted my ROC 25860 and now can chose between a bracelet, rubber, or leather strap. But in my quest to do so, tried AP Bands (which didn't correctly fit but was useable), and then AP directly (but not without some resistance--I did find a sympathe...

RE: research

By: thebishop : February 14th, 2015-15:57

Thanks for the reply. I believe the specs of my watch should be the same as yours, both being 39mm. Unfortunately the gold versions were the only ones available with a strap. Was hoping not to go down the after market path, as like you said there maybe fi...

Just needs plots

By: srvpsp : February 14th, 2015-19:01

I guess what I meant was that at least you know that straps, screws, and deployants exist. So the only thing you need to find would be plots. This is from the RolexForum thread and you can order them directly from Clearwater. The attachment studs are $18...

re: yay or nay

By: DRMW : February 14th, 2015-10:47

Hello and welcome thebishop! The dual time is a cool AP and nice that it is a daily wearer for you. Scratches are part of the wear and tear process so I see it as each ding or mark a added character to the piece. IMO the way the bracelet and the links fit...