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In the new version I don't get the black...
Feb 28, 2014,02:25 AM
In the new version I don't get the black pushers and crown as nothing else in the watch is black. On the older version that wasn't the case.
This colour mismatch also annoys me on the new 42mm blue version.
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Audemars Piguet Safari - new model or old?
By: MichaelC : February 9th, 2014-17:13
One of the most intriguing models in the new 42mm Royal Oak Offshore collection is what we refer to as the "Safari" model. There are very big differences in the two models. Let's start with a review of the outgoing model. I very happily owned a Safari som...
New Safari for me.
By: chronos-lorien : February 10th, 2014-02:31
1. Pin buckle is much better to wear, especially for a long time. 2. Ivory dial works better with brown accents. 3. Open back (antimagnetic remains for new model ?? ) Anyway, I need to see new Safari in person for final decision. Bests Vit
Thanks for your remarks Vit
By: MichaelC : February 11th, 2014-07:52
No question on the pin buckle / wide strap combination. Very comfortable. And the ivory certainly pairs well with the brown. I am confirming on the amagnetic properties for you, but do not think the open back models offer the same "protected against magne...
First generation for me.
By: amanico : February 10th, 2014-03:01
I prefer the all white dial and the rubber parts. That was a cool Watch, but at that time ( and still nowadays ) I was obsessed by the Orchard Road LE... Best, And thanks for this nice comparison post! Nicolas
The original dial is a light cream color
By: MichaelC : February 11th, 2014-07:54
With silverized subdials. Very striking. Also, having the tach ring in the same color as the dial makes it appear a bit larger. The tantalum cased Orchard Road is one of the heaviest Offshores I have ever held. Wear that for a year and it will stretch you...
The older one
By: rnaden : February 10th, 2014-04:10
I prefer the warmth of the dial better, and the rubber pushers and crown adds to the character of the watch. The shiny ceramic bits on the new model seems to be quite cold for me.
I think it depends on each model
By: MichaelC : February 11th, 2014-07:59
When I look at the new "Stealth" model (that is what I think of the grey dial version as), the ceramic accents seem right at home. I would say the same for the most of the other new models too. But on a "Safari" model, I think rubber fits the theme better...
Old safari for me...
By: kennygfunk : February 10th, 2014-08:55
Just wish it had display back. Some things are made right the first time, the safari is one of them. I mean... What was wrong with the old safari? Also, what's up with date boxes not matching dial? That bugs me.
I much prefer the new version...
By: foversta : February 11th, 2014-14:15
For the little details which count a lot... the pushers, the see-through caseback, the perfect combo of colours... Fx
Your statement is convincing.
By: MichaelC : February 11th, 2014-14:24
And as you have handled it up close, I know it will be spectacular in person. Thanks for the additional photos.
In the new version I don't get the black...
By: PedroH : February 28th, 2014-02:25
In the new version I don't get the black pushers and crown as nothing else in the watch is black. On the older version that wasn't the case. This colour mismatch also annoys me on the new 42mm blue version.