The letter (G in this case) should tell us something about the year, 2007 and the rest is abracadabra to me. My replica omega De Ville Co Axial Chronome watches own 15202 has an F-number, and dates back to 2006. If anyone can explain me the logic behind these numbers, I would be very grateful.With approximately 800 employees in Switzerland and 200 in foreign countries, Audemars Piguet is able to manufacture between 25.000 and 30.000 watches per year. So, there has to be something going on with the combination of these two identifiers in the back of the case.As you can see in the picture above, the (round) screws are going in via the back of the watch and the white gold screw in the bezel is actually a hex nut. The case back of the AP ROO Safari actually says all that is necessary on the back, except for its 100 meters of water resistance.The production number is a combination of a letter and a few digits and then again a few digits with No. in front of it. So, is it a good and modern alternative for the once highly sought after Rolex Daytona? Most Rolex fans will tell you that there is no substitute, and a lot of AP fans will probably tell you the same.
Apples and oranges indeed. Fact is though, that the AP ROO has become the watch of choice for bankers, soccer players and movie stars, where there was once only one ruler, the Rolex Daytona preferably in stainless steel. The watch has a proven and solid mechanical mechanism (ETA 2893-2) featuring a 2nd time zone hour hand and because of the 24h bezel, you can actually use it to point out a 3rd time zone as well. This 46mm x 49mm x 12mm (w x l x h) watch is not for everyone probably, replica breitling Blackbird watches but let me tell you that it doesnt wear as big as the specifications let you think, as you can read in my review on the brown 3-Timer here.Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but movement wise, I think the Rolex is more interesting with its in-house developed chronograph caliber 4130. When it comes to the resell value, the Rolex Daytona is although the hype is over still good to go quickly for cash that comes close to retail.A Royal Oak Offshore Safari Chronograph has a list price of 16.100 Euro, while you can get a BNIB model between 11.500 and 13.500 Euro.Used models, like the one reviewed, are approximately 10K Euro. One reason or another, you can bargain a lot on a new Audemars Piguet or get an occasion for almost 6K under list price. This could be seen as an advantage as well I guess, as long as you arent the guy who bought one for list price.The 44mm x 14.75mm dimensions might not look good on everyones wrists, but I surely found the watch to be comfortable yet very present. I do think that it is at least the nicest Offshore model available right now, with its brown alligator hornback strap, stainless steel bezel (instead of rubber) and easy-on-the-eyes dial.Thanks for reading and let me know what you think of this timepiece by leaving a comment below. Thanks to Watch-Site replica rolex Milgauss watches for lending me the watch. The Linde Werdelin 3-Timer was already available in black, white and brown and now, they introduce a green version of this superb travellers time piece. Just like the brown version, it is limited to 22 pieces world wide.
