![]() Additionally, the black ceramic crown and pushers which adds a nice third color to the design. The Cuban reference alludes to the unique hue of brown reminiscent of the color of the tobacco leaves used to roll Cuban cigars. This strap and stitch color combination matches the colors used on the dial perfectly. Of the four AP Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 42mm men’s watches that we are reviewing and comparing here, this is the only model with an alligator/crocodile leather strap unique for its ‘Havana’ brown leather with blue stitching. Hacking seconds stops the balance for precise time-settingĬASE SIZE: The case measures 42mm in width by x 54mm in height and is 14.21mm thick and wear significantly lighter on the wrist than the solid gold models.Diamond engraved beveled edges and inverse snailing on the bridges.Ceramic ball bearings for lubrication-free movement. ![]() The AP 31226/3840 caliber is immaculately finished with Geneva stripes, and ' perlage' (a circular brushed pattern finishing technique) on its various components and has an ornately engraved solid gold rotor. And hey, if NASA approved a cam operated chronograph to be used in space flight, it can’t be all that bad. ![]() Some watch aficionados would snob anything but a column wheel chronograph mechanism since they are more labor intensive to produce, but the truth is that neither one is necessarily better than the other. On the plus side, this type of chronograph is easier to service and the way it’s engineered allows for more play between servicing. This chronograph uses a cam actuated mechanism as opposed to a column wheel which means that the action when starting the chronograph pushers will require a little extra push than that of the column-wheel mechanism which has a smoother less jumpy action to it. Their specialty lies in creating chronograph and calendar modules. While this is usually kept quiet, this 118-year-old Swiss company which hails from Vallee de Joux also provides parts for (or works with) brands such as Breitling, Omega, Jaeger-LeCoultre Richard Mille, AP, Rolex, and even Patek Philippe. The Audemars Piguet 3126/3840 movement is based on the AP Caliber 3120 and has a Dubois-Depraz chronograph module, possibly one of Switzerland’s best-kept secrets according to a recent industry journal by FHH. It resonates at 21,600vph or 3 Hz and holds its power for approximately 50 hours. This self-winding caliber is comprised of 365 parts and contains 59 jewels. MOVEMENT: This watch is powered by the AP caliber 3126/3840 automatic movement. We’ll start from the inside and work our way out. Let’s begin with the things they all have in common.
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