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AP Forged Carbon Grand Prix 2.0
From the second I picked up this watch two and a half years ago, the forged carbon bezel was my biggest complaint when the edges immediately started rubbing off with just my fingers. Over time, the sharp edges of the bezel started looking more and more worn and rounded. Then the new novelties arrived and their ceramic bezels were scratchproof, shiny yet subtle and just upped the classiness of the watches.
Fast forward to now, after a long 9 weeks in Clearwater, my issue is finally resolved and the Grand Prix is how it should have always been. The two parts of the bezel now match perfectly with the finish on the top half of the new ceramic bezel the same as the original bottom ceramic half. The completed bezel is I believe the only AP bezel other than the RB2 that is all ceramic and without the typical bottom half rubber gasket. The intricate vent feature really pops in ceramic.
What does everyone think of the Grand Prix 2.0?
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AP Forged Carbon Grand Prix 2.0
From the second I picked up this watch two and a half years ago, the forged carbon bezel was my biggest complaint when the edges immediately started rubbing off with just my fingers. Over time, the sharp edges of the bezel started looking more and more wo...
It looks great
I didn't know there was that issue with the forged carbon bezels. It is a shame since I did love the swirls and smudges patterns on the forged carbon. Great watch that looks positively masculine and distinctive on the wrist. Was so close to buying one mys...
Wow, looks amazing
Congrats, that's a sweet upgrade! Do you mind sharing the cost, please? I'm looking to buy a GP quite soon and it would good to know the cost of the operation. Also, is that a one off bezel or are they now offering that upgrade to all GP owners?
This is an optional purchase through your AP Service Center.
Contact them for the details.
Even nicer with the black date disc.
I have seen both options up close. The forged carbon on top surprised many but it did look very good in a different way. The polished ceramic below the carbon was very unique.
Great looking watch...I proposed the same to AP during factory tour in 2011
But they were hesitant then and replaced my FC bezel FOC. Now i have no issues with that but ceramic bezel changes the look of the watch..for better. ovi
