2021 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver Grey dial replica, is it worth buying or not?

2021 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver Grey dial replica, is it worth buying or not?

This year, Audemars Piguet's Royal Oak Offshore collection, the most popular among watch lovers, has launched three new pieces. These include the green and blue dial models that we explained in detail some time ago, and today, we'll introduce you to another grey dial. Let's see what other highlights are worth mentioning about the 2021 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver Grey dial 42mm replica 15720ST.OO.A009CA.01, which is equipped with a new movement and has its own interchangeable strap! 

The Case

The case of this new AP ROO Diver replica retains its proportions, with a 42mm diameter, a 14.1mm height and its 300m water-resistance. The overall shape is identical to the previous editions and only some details of finishing have been improved – more refined brushed surfaces and some work done on the polished accents, to give this watch even more appeal. The ROO Diver replica still features two screw-locked crowns, one for the movement and the other to actuate the internal rotating bezel. However, these are now made in ceramic instead of being covered in rubber, for more durability.

The AP grey dial watch replica also retains its innovative combination of materials with a stainless octagonal bezel and its clearly visible rubber gasket underneath, executed in blue or in green depending on the model. Rubber is also still used for the straps, with a new overall design, which is still closed by a large steel pin buckle. The real novelty here is the integration of an interchangeability system, with quick-release pushers on the back of the strap. We tested it and the system is extremely easy to use, very sharp and with a pleasant feel of quality. All three new versions of the ROO Diver replica are delivered with an additional rubber strap. Also, some more straps will be available from boutiques – green, blue, grey and black rubber, as well as leather straps in beige, brown and black.

The Dial

This new AP Royal Oak Offshore 42mm replica collection is launched with 3 models, in unprecedented colour schemes:

15720ST.OO.A052CA.01 replica – Khaki green dial with pink gold hands/indexes, beige and black diving scale, black ceramic crowns with gold accents, green rubber strap, additional black rubber strap

15720ST.OO.A027CA.01 replica – Navy blue dial with white gold hands/indexes, black and white diving scale, black ceramic crowns, blue rubber strap, additional black rubber strap

15720ST.OO.A009CA.01 replica – Grey dial with white gold hands/indexes, blue and white diving scale, grey ceramic crowns, grey rubber strap, additional blue rubber strap

While keeping the Mega Tapisserie pattern as a signature, the dial of these new Royal Oak Offshore Diver watches has been updated. First, the external minute track is smaller. Then, markers have been fully redesigned, being shorter but bolder and done in two length – to separate quarter hours from 5-minute increments. As you’ll notice, the position of the date, which is still under a magnifying glass, is also different. Also, the inner rotating bezel features a contrasting 0-15min area for better legibility. Finally, the three models also feature a larger applied gold AP logo replacing the traditional long-form signature.

The Movement

The AP watch replica is equipped with a new automatic movement an instantenously jumping date indicator. The Caliber 4308 is designed and made in-house in Le Brassus, and is equipped with a patented setting system. No details were published by AP, but the claim is that the new mechanism brings stability and precision when adjusting the watch’s function. Perhaps this is a reference to the tendency of the minute hand to jerk as one pushes in the crown in the otherwise superb old caliber 3210. But until we get confirmation from AP, we only speculate. During our hands-on, we did note that the minute hand remained stationary as the crown is returned to winding position after hand setting.

Summary

The Royal Oak Offshore Diver replica, originally called the Royal Oak Offshore Scuba, was introduced in 2005 and now has a loyal following of enthusiastic watch lovers. This watch is priced at CHF 21,650, and on the topic of whether it's worth buying, it's certainly a matter of opinion, but from the point of view of brand recognition and classicism, as well as the highlights of the new model, I can only say "buy early and smell good"!

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