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Swenson's squared trigger guard...
when I lived in Southern California and visited Armand in his shop, which was a converted garage, he told me that
he used chill plate to keep rest of the frame from overheating and a torch to stretch the guard. After, he hand checked the
guard and the front of the grip frame, beautiful work, all hard chromed! He used to hand matte the top of the slide
while watching TV at night.
He passed away a few years ago, but was a pioneer in the customizing 1911's.
All the best, Jeff
Versatility of the Royal Oak Offshore...
Hello all! One thing that I really enjoy about my AP Royal Oak Offshore is the versatility it offers. Business meeting with a suit and tie? Hanging out wearing a comfy t-shirt and jeans? No problem! From casual to sporty to dress, IMO the ROO works with a...
Thanks gazoz...
Hello gazoz! This watch was what started it all with this hobby of ours. Back then I noticed this watch in the corner display and ask the AD what it was. Never heard of Audemars Piguet up until that point. Everything was 'right' about it, the design, the ...
I too have a story about a grail
i may have one coming in the next few weeks fingers crossed which i saw a few years back i always wanted one now it seems that it is a reality very excited
Awesome!
That's exciting news, hope all works out and we get to see your 'grail'! -MW
Fantastic!
Great photos and comments. That particular model, given its size and dial, does offer more versatility IMO than the standard Offshore chrono, which is larger and not as easily dressed up. Thanks for the post Ming!
Back then...
Hello MichaelC! Could you believe that back then this watch was on the larger size? Crazy huh? I was considering a AP ROO chrono but I didn't know that they made a short strap. It was only until we had a local Los Angeles area ThePuristS AP GTG that someo...
You know I like seeing you enjoy this one, Ming
You enjoy this watch as it should be enjoyed in all sorts of circumstances and activities. That is, after all, what this AP was designed for. Thanks for all the great photos and information. respo
AP delivers...
Thanks respo! My AP has seen some 'action' over the years and stood up to my crazy antics. Too bad I really wasn't into taking pictures in the past, it would have been cool to have snap shots of the other stuff I've done with it. -MW
Thanks RobCH!
Hello RobCH! The smaller ROO cases like the triple date fits my small wrists really well so it's nice to see AP releasing a small ROO chrono this year at SIHH 2010. Thanks for looking, which AP do you like most from the current collection? -MW
What about Glock 27 ?
You think this AP matches the Glock better than Vacheron Overseas chronograph I have ? Never thought about it this way... Gary.
Nice story about your AP ROO
Thanks for sharing DRMW. Nice pics too. I really like the dial layout and hope that AP produces an updated version in the near future. Regards, ED-209
A beautiful, practical, utilitarian wristwatch!
Looks like you're enjoying your Royal Oak a lot! Few watches enjoy such versatility and are made with such finite care. I consider a watch that is able to be suitable in a formal setting and extremely casual setting to be what I call "James Bond" applicat...
As always...
...great pictures to tell the story. I like this ROO a lot, but generally find myself more attracted to the RO. I would love to add a Royal Oak to my collection one day. Better start saving now! Cheers, Daos
Thanks dxboon....
The new AP RO skeleton is beautiful, I think it would look good on you. Which RO would you get? -MW
I like the new steel RO skeleton...
...and the RO jumbo a lot. There's a lot to love about the Royal Oak line. Cheers, Daos
Great commentary and pictures of a very versatile watch!
Thanks for sharing and it is great to learn that you are enjoying it too, Ming. I like this one a lot too and it is probably the only Offshore (well, aside from the newly launched Chrono – which seems more like a lady’s watch to me) that will fit well on ...
Hello Goh!
Hello Goh! Yes I remember our PM's, hope your search leads you to the AP that fits perfectly. BTW, did you see the pics of the new smaller ROO chrono? That might be the best bet for a smaller wrist. -MW
Yes, I saw pictures of it...
But it seems to me that those are prodced for the ladies. I need to handle one in person to see if it looks/fits proportional to/on me though. I always felt that the Offshore Chronographs are too big for my 6.5" wrist. However I tried on a few Offshores (...
Interesting...
Thanks for your observations Goh! Hope to see more AP RO's on your wrist this year! -MW
I have always liked it's brother
The annual calendar with the red hand and slightly-offset sub-second. Years ago I had a chance at one, but haven't seen that model since. A
You're in luck...
Hello Aaronm! Vte just posted a pic of his AP Annual Calender right after you posted (it's the post under yours). It's soooo cool, check it out! -MW
Very nice AP.
It was on my target for a while many years ago but finally I went RO Annual Calendar in 2000. Anyway I sinned after all: Vte...
Oooooo, that's a nice one!
Oh yeah!!!! The Annual Calendar is a great catch Vte! You should definitely post more pics of that one. -Ming
Can't go wrong with that one, Ming.
I enjoy mine as well. This one see a lot of wrist time......
Hello Davo!
I can't seem to visualize your pics, did it upload or is it my computer being fussy again? -MW
Too lazy to take another shot!
I have this photo of my Swenson custom combat pistol in my system and I am too lazy to take another photo! In case no one knows who Armand Swenson was one of the original pistol smiths specializing in 1911 conversation, accurizing, sights and too many oth...
Hello Jeff!
Hello Jeff, Great to hear from a fellow PuristS 1911 enthusiast. Armand Swenson? A classic, nice!!! I see the square trigger guard, ever seen how it's done? We have many firearms fans here so make sure you stop by our PuristSPro TimeOut forum: timeout.wat...
Swenson's squared trigger guard...
when I lived in Southern California and visited Armand in his shop, which was a converted garage, he told me that he used chill plate to keep rest of the frame from overheating and a torch to stretch the guard. After, he hand checked the guard and the fro...
The master at work....
Awesome you got to see the legendary master at work. It was so cool to see how they did things back then and how good their work was. Hope you share some more of your 1911 pics! -MW
Very cool watch Ming!
Great look, versatile size, and very useful complication! (you have to agree that most of us rarely use the chronograph). I see it has been loved by the owner, enjoy! Jon (Z3)
Hello esolayman!
Hello Eddy! Thanks for looking! Which is your favorite AP? Are you a RO/ROO fan? Millenary? -MW
of course Ming,
i am ROO guy, RO is too small for me, first I have my rubber offshore and like it so much, but sold it for Polaris and now it is also my everyday watch. basically like any offshores. is the survivor wearable?? or is it just collecting piece, cheers, Ed...
IMO....
Hello Ed! IMO the AP Survivor is a wearable piece. I do wish that the crown protectors didn't protrude out so much but it is a nice design element. Looks like your Rubberclad is exposed to everyday activities as well! -MW
Some more questions....
Ming, is it easily scratched? seems the bezel very strong but i wonder if scratchable or totally scratch proof, and the blackened titanium, is it?? how would it look if you make some hairline, would it be a white line?? just curious....: )))) please enlig...
38mm
Thanks for this great post and wonderful pictures. I am contemplating one of these but unfortunately do not have the luxury of trying it on where I am at. Can anyone please let me know how it wears compared to other Royal Oaks? I have had a few AP ROs in ...
Hello keks!
Glad you liked the post, appreciate you looking! For a comparable AP ROO in the current line to that of the Triple date, I would say the closest would be this one, the AP 26283ST: A side by side shot: It in the current line up in the women's collection bu...
comparison
Thanks for the comparison, however I do not have the wonderful ladies version you compare to at my disposal. I have in the past owned a 26120st and a 26400au. I enjoyed them both immensely. Had the 26400au not been so large I would have kept it, but at 44...
re: comparison
" Looks very interesting but unsure of how it wears compared to other APs since I do not have the option of trying it on." Stop by your local AP AD and try on the 26283ST, it'll give you a close idea of how a Triple Date would feel and fit on your wrist. ...
rubber strap
By the way, do you know whether it is possible to fit an AP rubber strap on the 25807?
re: strap
Not sure if it will fit. There are 2 case variants of the Triple Date ROO, the one I have has the bracelet with links and another is the old style case that has lugs made specifically for a strap. You can contact your local AP AD and see if they can order...
DRMW, There's One More Variation on the Triple Date
DRMW, I agree with you on the Triple Date. It's the one that started it for me, too. I was unaware of a rose gold version having been created. Did you know that a white gold version exists? It was the first AP I ever owned and I still have it, and love it...
re: variation
Hello gworchell! I know of a fellow PuristS here in the States has the WG version, ;et me look for the pics off the harddrive. Have you been wearing your YG Triple Date lately? -MW
Hello, DRMW
DRMW, Nice to hear from you. No, I have not worn the YG Triple Date lately. I probably get as much , if not more joy, just holding it and ogling over it again and again than I do actually wearing it. It is, however, a joy to wear, in terms of how the weig...
re: hello
Agree about the versatility of the Triple Date. It's my trusty companion on trips abroad. When I travel sometimes I'm not sure which day it is, I might not have my cellphone handy and being able to check out the day/date on my AP helps out a lot! Enjoy yo...
Can the bracelet version use a strap too?
Can your triple date use a leather strap, perhaps using a kit? I'm considering purchase of this model precisely due to the versatility - though also looking at the annuel calendar too, with the offset month dial. It'd definitely sway me if I could use bot...
