@@Babtou92 In the U.K. this version of the diver was so popular watches of Switzerland held for VVIPs, then they went boutique only. I have one myself, but bought in 2016. Plus now, they’re discontinued & go well over their Rrp on the grey market, still today.
@@richieb6998 I am surprised that the regular offshore diver is selling above retail when you said that it is easy to get one from retail. The last time I checked with AP house, offshore divers are waiting list only
I think the pitch in his voice has changed, more "proper". Miss the high pitched excitement of his older vids, you knew they were genuine reviews. Either that or he is consciously trying to improve , in which case keep up the good work 🙌
I’m wearing my white and blue AP as I watch this. I’ve loved my watch since the day I got it. I will admit I got mine refurbished so the bezel is slightly off but I love it.
man this watch got me into watches, but after i got into watches never really paid too much attention to this because of it's price range. Good to see the good old boy back
Funnily enough Brandon, just before this I actually was watching videos on the GR Corolla and Civic Type R, which are also inflated above retail price.
New to watch was pass on to me . Ps great video. Question is watch wasn’t use for love time how to I get to start again I only have the watch. Thank you
This watch is going to be all we talk about at the soup kitchen today.......I am just going to do what Betsie said and sell some fine art or a boat or two to acquire one
@@Amplitudeproblem I assumed there had to be a use, this makes so much sense. Thanks! Not often you see a Royal Oak rebuild video so I've never actually seen the guts.
I like these watches. The stainless steel version is the Audemars Piguet entry level watch at £16.9K circa 2019 in Watches of Switzerland here in Manchester, UK who are an Authorized Dealer. Of this model came out on 2019 it omits all the upgrades and new tool free straps that was introduced across the Offshore in 2022, the 50th Anniversaries of the Royal Oak. As Malaika from Hodinkee said, who hosted the AP podcast in March or April this year: 1993 - 2023 is 30 years and they introduced about 4 new models. She interviewed the outgoing CEO and the heritage director. She never responds to comments on her socials so I unfollowed her.
I'm a fan of Brandon, but i disagree with this review. When a watch is too thick, has excessive lug to lug, and over priced... It shouldn't get a pass. If this was another brand, i guarantee it would have been a much harsher video. At the end of the day, AP is embarrassing considering their history/brand heritage.. between movement issues, silly recent releases, and lack of availability with the few desirable models, they don't belong in the trinity.
the message I received from the brief hip-hop overview in the video (by the way, pharrell is a pop artist, "Happyyyyyyyyyy" ain't hip-hop, folks) is that "rappers" are not trendsetters, they simply follow what's popular. Be a real trendsetter/innovator like AP! What an iconic design these watches have
Too heavy, too big (def for my 6” wrist!) too pricey. I think the ONLY reason for this watch, is bragging and flexing on IG. Is this wrong? Sometimes hod should do negative reviews so we know it’s honest
A week on the wrist, a lifetime on the list.
These aren’t hard to get.
@@BobbyDazzler888 you can only get them grey market now AND they were limited, they are tough to get sir.
@@Babtou92 In the U.K. this version of the diver was so popular watches of Switzerland held for VVIPs, then they went boutique only. I have one myself, but bought in 2016. Plus now, they’re discontinued & go well over their Rrp on the grey market, still today.
@@Babtou92 regular diver is what I was talking about. The OG diver wasn’t easy.
@@richieb6998 I am surprised that the regular offshore diver is selling above retail when you said that it is easy to get one from retail. The last time I checked with AP house, offshore divers are waiting list only
Does anyone else think Brandon’s videos feel like nostalgia? So good. And that gray & gold AP Offshore Diver combo is beautiful
Definitely good vibes from Brandon! He matched it perfectly to his grey and gold flannel to.. killer combo 🤷🏼♂️🔥
This is a hell of a watch
I think the pitch in his voice has changed, more "proper". Miss the high pitched excitement of his older vids, you knew they were genuine reviews. Either that or he is consciously trying to improve , in which case keep up the good work 🙌
I would listen to Brandon talking about cornflakes. I reckon it’s that SoCal vibe coupled with a good written product. 😂
I really was looking forward to this One. Love the RO Offshore, as usual lots of fun to watch, cheers 🙏🏻
7:27 That shirt’s color scheme is on point to match that AP! Nicely done. 😁👍🏻
What a great video 👏👏👏
3:58 that Gameboy bringing back some childhood memories ❤
My dude wears a gold AP and a bucket hat.
I’m wearing my white and blue AP as I watch this. I’ve loved my watch since the day I got it. I will admit I got mine refurbished so the bezel is slightly off but I love it.
man this watch got me into watches, but after i got into watches never really paid too much attention to this because of it's price range. Good to see the good old boy back
I like it. A hefty piece
Funnily enough Brandon, just before this I actually was watching videos on the GR Corolla and Civic Type R, which are also inflated above retail price.
Calatrava week on the wrist?
At 6:34 is that a imperfection at the bottom side of M in AUDEMARS?
AP are killing it
Man offered $200k watch to wear for a week, and enjoys it. Superb story.
Thought I saw it for 40k on the website.
My boy @brandonmenancio killing it again 👏
New to watch was pass on to me . Ps great video. Question is watch wasn’t use for love time how to I get to start again I only have the watch. Thank you
What is the reference number on this piece? It’s stunning
That's Harveston Community Park in Temecula.
This watch is going to be all we talk about at the soup kitchen today.......I am just going to do what Betsie said and sell some fine art or a boat or two to acquire one
완벽한 비율.. 어떻하니...?? 이런시계를 만들어준다는거에 감사할뿐...~
Nice piece
how much is that?
This guy is the best watch reviewer
Yo can you guys do a week on the wrist with the new Explorer 40mm reference 224270? 👍
Beautiful watch, but I actually prefer the looks of the Oris Pro Pilot you had on your wrist a few weeks ago.
Hate this watch. But love Brandon’s content. Here’s my view! And comment!
please review a white gold daytona
Hodinkee is just a glorified advertising firm now. Come on.
Think it may have had something to do with a 30th anniversary?!? 😮
they dont do journalism anymore.
Pretty sure you can change the “plots” on the 42mm Offshore Diver to enable quick strap changes.
Cool ad, Hodinkee. Please bring back watch journalism.
Watched twice for the game boy advance sp
❤🎉🎉a. P
I need an explanation video on how AP screws work. They baffle me.
They're tightened/untightened from the caseback side; the front screw slots are just decoration.
@@Amplitudeproblem I assumed there had to be a use, this makes so much sense. Thanks! Not often you see a Royal Oak rebuild video so I've never actually seen the guts.
@@ryantylerthomas3316 Yep! They *are* functional, which I like, just not in the way they perhaps want you to think. :)
1:16 how did they not like it?
That's the Q Honey Badger of Watches. Beautiful.
I like these watches. The stainless steel version is the Audemars Piguet entry level watch at £16.9K circa 2019 in Watches of Switzerland here in Manchester, UK who are an Authorized Dealer. Of this model came out on 2019 it omits all the upgrades and new tool free straps that was introduced across the Offshore in 2022, the 50th Anniversaries of the Royal Oak. As Malaika from Hodinkee said, who hosted the AP podcast in March or April this year: 1993 - 2023 is 30 years and they introduced about 4 new models. She interviewed the outgoing CEO and the heritage director. She never responds to comments on her socials so I unfollowed her.
I feel like HODINKEE has never been the same since Jack left
The 15202 in SS w/blue dial or Rose w/black dial are stunning. This Offshore not so much.
That thumbnail is delicious 🥵
I think the presenter is the best 💯
You can keep your van Gogh's.....
Watches like this.....(and bikes like my '72 Triumph Daytona T100R) are my idea of 'art'.
Well done, Scooter boy 👲
This guy is friendly and eloquent. But there is something odd about spending a week with an AP dressing like a homeless person
I don’t think you’ve ever seen a homeless person.
The steel version's a good deal at the same market price of a Rolex Starbucks Diver, .
There is nothing wrong with Honda Civics. Very reliable cars are not like unreliable European motorbikes.
Anyway, great video
He specifically stated in the video, "now, there's nothing wrong with those cars".
OK, what were you playing on the Game Boy Advance? 😃
who ever wants the copy version of AP that looks 99% like the original , leave a comment
Do they run mine don't 😵💫
🔥
This watch is so massive and uncomfortable that I would rather wear a smaller watch such as a similar Genta designed Tissot PRX.
I want to get one so I can be a Hippity Hop.
The reason why and how AP became known and popular is the same reason I no longer wear AP anymore.
There is nothing surpriseing about collab between ap and hip hop. Both require blown up egos😂
I'm a fan of Brandon, but i disagree with this review. When a watch is too thick, has excessive lug to lug, and over priced... It shouldn't get a pass. If this was another brand, i guarantee it would have been a much harsher video. At the end of the day, AP is embarrassing considering their history/brand heritage.. between movement issues, silly recent releases, and lack of availability with the few desirable models, they don't belong in the trinity.
the message I received from the brief hip-hop overview in the video (by the way, pharrell is a pop artist, "Happyyyyyyyyyy" ain't hip-hop, folks) is that
"rappers" are not trendsetters, they simply follow what's popular.
Be a real trendsetter/innovator like AP! What an iconic design these watches have
it's one of those Audimars piglets.
“megatapistory dial” the fuh?
Too heavy, too big (def for my 6” wrist!) too pricey. I think the ONLY reason for this watch, is bragging and flexing on IG. Is this wrong? Sometimes hod should do negative reviews so we know it’s honest
This is why Jack Forster is missed.
If world had no poverty and I was a billionaire I would have certainly picked up one.
Nope. Don’t like it. Too vulgar! It’s about as subtle as a brick through a window.
What the F is that hat
lol
one of these
'L'
Is he going to be watch poor after buying the price tag?
That is an ugly watch. It’s really overpriced and overpriced. There’s better options out there. It’s just name brand.
Ugly looking watch
"A week on the wrist" also known as "1,5 hours in the afternoon during shooting on my wrist"
With security and bulletproof SUVs.
Why feature something many of us will never get to enjoy? AP is an arrogant brand
shut upppppp jesus christ.