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Offline ninja

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Audemars Piguet 44mm Carbon Makeover
« on: February 27, 2013, 08:24:33 PM »
Just sharing a simple makeover I did on my newest addition in my AP stable(apologies for the crappy iPhone pictures)

Replaced the stock rubber strap with an OEM AP Grand Prix Alcantara leather strap




The red trims perfectly matched the red accents of the sub dial hands



Overall, I am having a lot of fun with this fella
Not too big, not too small for my 8 inch wrist.

Thanks for looking
« Last Edit: February 27, 2013, 08:30:42 PM by ninja »

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Re: Audemars Piguet 44mm Carbon Makeover
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2013, 09:43:34 AM »
A cracking watch but tell me how easy is the alacantara to maintain - it's almost suede like correct?  I didn't realise AP offered this..

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Re: Audemars Piguet 44mm Carbon Makeover
« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2013, 05:32:28 PM »
A cracking watch but tell me how easy is the alacantara to maintain - it's almost suede like correct?  I didn't realise AP offered this..

The inspiration came from the AP ROO Grand Prix Carbon


You are correct. The Alcantara leather is similar to a suede except the Alcantara is more supple, durable, lighter and doesn't stain black on the wrist in the presence of sweat.

« Last Edit: February 28, 2013, 05:40:01 PM by ninja »

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Re: Audemars Piguet 44mm Carbon Makeover
« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2013, 06:50:29 PM »
always like their carbon case from AP, nice match strap and especially with your carrera S meter  :thumbsup:

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Re: Audemars Piguet 44mm Carbon Makeover
« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2013, 07:10:32 PM »
THANK YOU

to those who wish to get their 1st or 2nd AP ROO, try to get any of the models with forged carbon casing as I read somewhere that AP plans to discontinue them together with the rubberclads (rubber bezel)

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Re: Audemars Piguet 44mm Carbon Makeover
« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2013, 07:28:02 PM »
THANK YOU

to those who wish to get their 1st or 2nd AP ROO, try to get any of the models with forged carbon casing as I read somewhere that AP plans to discontinue them together with the rubberclads (rubber bezel)

I don't think FC will be discontinued.
There's an interview with the new AP CEO and according to him, FC is not going anywhere.
Could not find the link to that interview.
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Re: Audemars Piguet 44mm Carbon Makeover
« Reply #6 on: March 01, 2013, 06:57:42 AM »
only diver carbon in 42mm fits my hand, ROO chrono are way too big for me

not sure to pull the trigger before the ceramic replace it soon :-\

a nice ROO chrono with see thru back only on high end model, and too bad cant afford this superb looking piece u have here ninja :)

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Re: Audemars Piguet 44mm Carbon Makeover
« Reply #7 on: March 01, 2013, 10:28:20 AM »
nice combi

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Re: Audemars Piguet 44mm Carbon Makeover
« Reply #8 on: February 24, 2014, 05:27:16 AM »
i also just purchased and asked ap nyc boutique for options also.  i asked about this strap that they  have in stock and my saleswomen agreed it would look great. i am picking up in a few weeks.  it looks great.  thanks for the pre- try on.  david

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Re: Audemars Piguet 44mm Carbon Makeover
« Reply #9 on: March 08, 2014, 06:49:16 PM »
Love this watch very much just the price is selling too high..........

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Re: Audemars Piguet 44mm Carbon Makeover
« Reply #10 on: March 08, 2014, 07:07:27 PM »
Great watch you have there, (drooling now),but the price is just outta my reach.
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Re: Audemars Piguet 44mm Carbon Makeover
« Reply #11 on: March 09, 2014, 12:08:09 PM »
I just heard the ap price is increase cause euro currency is increase

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Re: Audemars Piguet 44mm Carbon Makeover
« Reply #12 on: July 24, 2014, 11:12:00 PM »
mind to tell how much u bought ur strap??
i changed my original to extra short (small wrist)

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Re: Audemars Piguet 44mm Carbon Makeover
« Reply #13 on: March 18, 2015, 03:14:26 PM »
AP is just way too big for my wrist and way too expensive for my pocket. But one day i will get it as collection.

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Re: Audemars Piguet 44mm Carbon Makeover
« Reply #14 on: March 18, 2015, 05:55:34 PM »
Nice! Love your AP collection! :thumbsup: