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Old 19 February 2018, 12:55 PM   #1
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26400io or 26400so?

I'd really like to get some opinions from you guys. I am about to take the plunge on one of these and cannot decide. I do not own any other AP ROO 44's.

Any input is greatly appreciated!
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Old 19 February 2018, 12:59 PM   #2
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No bad decision there but Ti edges it for me.
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Old 19 February 2018, 02:44 PM   #3
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Old 19 February 2018, 02:45 PM   #4
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Old 19 February 2018, 03:07 PM   #5
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Been eyeing these two as well. Does the Ti weigh significantly less than the steel?


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Old 19 February 2018, 03:37 PM   #6
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I went through a similar decision last year. I ended up with the Ti, and I have no regrets. The titanium weighed significantly less than the steel to me.

Here was my previous thread about the 2 pieces:
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=550492

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Old 19 February 2018, 03:47 PM   #7
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Depends which color dial turns you on :)
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Old 19 February 2018, 07:39 PM   #8
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Yes it does. Titanium weighs c.a. 45% less than steel. I had the same dilemma between the two and went for Ti and never looked back. Ti44 weighs the same as Sub-C (150grams) and is very comfortable on the wrist. I wear it 24/7.

Having said that 26400so is very cool watch as well, can't go wrong with either. Lightness, comfort and grey dial sealed the deal for me.
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Old 19 February 2018, 07:58 PM   #9
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Thanks! 45% lighter is a huge bonus. I wonder how it compares to the FC?


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Old 19 February 2018, 09:12 PM   #10
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FC is the lightest of them, steel heaviest and Ti in between. I saw somewhere that FC44 weighs 130g. However Ti is about as strong as steel and FC is more prone to damages. Also FC cannot be refinished as the same way as Ti, steel or gold. Ti has some wrist presence without being heavy. Just enough that you know it’s there :)


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Old 19 February 2018, 09:59 PM   #11
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FC is the lightest of them, steel heaviest and Ti in between. I saw somewhere that FC44 weighs 130g. However Ti is about as strong as steel and FC is more prone to damages. Also FC cannot be refinished as the same way as Ti, steel or gold. Ti has some wrist presence without being heavy. Just enough that you know it’s there :)


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Thanks again! You know ur stuff :)


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Old 19 February 2018, 10:23 PM   #12
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Old 20 February 2018, 05:56 AM   #13
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Titanium would be my vote!
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Old 20 February 2018, 07:59 AM   #14
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Ti for me!
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Old 20 February 2018, 10:16 AM   #15
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I am on the other side, though the Ti was another choice for me, for my own reasons, I loved the SS more. There is something about the light silver or whitish dial that attracted me. So, for me the SS gets my vote and $$




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Old 20 February 2018, 11:58 AM   #16
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Titanium will be more comfortable due to its lighter weight.
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Old 20 February 2018, 12:10 PM   #17
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I like the look of both but as a traditionalist not sure I like the idea of a light ROO, so probably SS.
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Old 20 February 2018, 12:19 PM   #18
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I don’t own either of them, but having tried them both on several times I think the Ti is much more cool looking and way more comfortable.
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Old 20 February 2018, 06:34 PM   #19
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Ti for me, but I am biased It has just enough heft without being too light. Also it goes with any outfit.


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Old 20 February 2018, 08:41 PM   #20
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Looks fantastic! The dial has a great contrast, very nice indeed.
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Old 20 February 2018, 08:47 PM   #21
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I prefer the look of the TI, personally....though would pick the CE or RG over either TI or Steel
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Old 21 February 2018, 12:01 AM   #22
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Need to see both in IRL. I went the other way but no wrong answer.
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Old 21 February 2018, 12:03 AM   #23
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Old 21 February 2018, 12:09 AM   #24
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Would you buy the Ti new?

Isn't the steel now discontinued so an unworn grey/used would be the only option?
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Old 21 February 2018, 05:01 AM   #25
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ss on grand prix strap
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Old 21 February 2018, 10:29 AM   #26
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I love this strap, my fave ever, it just transforms the whole look, great move by AP to put it this style on the 42s.
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