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18 July 2023, 04:33 AM | #31 |
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Based on the picture you shared, I actually think it looks great on you! But at the end of the day, you’re wearing it so you need to be happy with it!
-30 sec/day is an issue though, I would think they should definitely be able to fix that (even if it’s “within spec”, which I don’t think it is?).. maybe talk to your SA / boutique and see if they’re able to help? For reference, my 26240 chrono is the most accurate of any mechanical watch I’ve had - it runs +0.8-1 sec/day (I reset once a week on Sundays, and it typically gains 6-7 sec per week).. so the 4401 movement is definitely capable. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Sorry to hear OP. Looking at the picture I actually think it looks really good on you but if it doesn't speak to you, it doesn't speak to you. I guess the onoy question I have is why did you turn buy it? You could have waited / asked for a RO (I did get one as my first), but you chose to buy something that you didn't really feel good about from day 1. That's more a you issue than an AP issue... Esp given that you did get a ROC! I suggest speak to your boutique and tell them that you're not super in love and would it be possible to get a RO. I don't think a jumbo is your path, so it may be cheaper to sell your ROC, burn that bridge and get yourself a 15400/15450/15202 in the current market |
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You aren’t the only, I’ve passed the up on quite a few APs, even back in the day when you could get one for 25% off from the AD. Never really sang to me, always thought they look great but could never just get myself to pull the trigger on it.
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18 July 2023, 05:14 AM | #36 |
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The silver/white dial ROC is actually my favorite dial for the ROC. The way it shines in different lighting is beautiful.
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Ok, I tried to reply as best as possible.
First thanks everyone for the feedback. I want to state something first, is that since I first saw a RO in a magazine ad when I was much younger, it has stuck with me. It was actually a white dial 3 hands, which I thought looked like a golf ball somehow. Fast forward to now, and I finally am in a position where I can afford a RO. This was a big milestone for me, an old dream even. Perhaps this is why I am bittersweet somehow. Quote:
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I also understand some people like you would prefer slightly thicker watches. Somehow there is a Goldilocks area for which 26240 aims but misses slightly. Looking from the opposite side of the pushers (from 9'O Clock), all I see is a wall of metal that reminds me of my 126660. Quote:
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18 July 2023, 08:31 AM | #39 |
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I think that’s the longest multi quote I’ve ever seen
I’m about to send a 9 month old ROO 43 back for service for the 3rd time and am so annoyed that I’ve been thinking about exiting the brand for a few weeks now. You spend years wanting and saving and when you finally get there it just isn’t what you thought it was. Expectations too high, just wondering if the brand set those expectations or if I did. Can spend lots more or lots less but ultimately you can’t beat rolex. |
18 July 2023, 08:52 AM | #40 |
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Sucks but I get it. Not going to satisfy everyone and no brand is perfect.
Glad you got a chance to try it out and have it play out versus someone just telling you. Best of luck Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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I gave up on the brand since I was a small fish in a big pond and would never be allocated anything. Completely understand just wish times were different. If only I was in the position I'm in now 10 years ago when they could be had for discounts lol
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I think 38mm or 39mm would be better fit for most wrist.
I have 15500OR with full bracelet and love it so much, lately I just bought 39 mm ROC WG with alligator strap and love it also. I wear AP from 36mm to 41mm, 39mm seems to be the best size for me.
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IMO sounds like you picked the wrong watch, not the wrong brand. Look into the 26715 38mm ROC, it optically wears much larger than just 1m to the 15550 37mm due to the pushers. We share slightly similar wrists, you can see below, the 38mm ROC is a much better fit than my 41MM ROC. If you go 41mm, I found I much prefer the thin case in the QP as that fits better than the normal and larger size cases, still believe the 39mm is perfect. The 39mm RO will wear very similar to a 38mm ROC.
37mm, dial is too small in person, looks like it wears better in photos.
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I’ve got until Saturday to decide on the SkyDweller but I probably won’t go for it. Mental tug of war at the minute. I was probably being a bit extreme re exit the brand, but I think I probably will exit the ROO but I may have to wait for their preowned offering toward the end of the year to give it back. I’ll see what they say. One issue is fair but it came back with fluff on the dial and after going away for the second time it looks like there’s a scratch or a tiny hair on the underside of the sapphire caseback. You can only see it when the rotor is behind it so I get why they might have missed it but it’s incredibly slack for 36k. |
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As to the blue sky I love mine and if I could only have one Rolex, it would be that. Most versatile and best complication for the money. However we can’t buy and own everything (well some people on here can ) so it’s down to priorities. Hope things pan out for you. |
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Congrats and condolences on the watch.
The state of luxury is sad when we don't get enough time with the product and only after spending the large sum (and time jumping hoops) to realize it's not quite what we wanted. I agree with all the other astute suggestions that maybe last gen ROC, 37m ROC, or any other smaller case size might meet your fancy better. They are thick, I could never get over that, but again if you see a past post you will see I mostly daily a PQ now for the thickness reason. Hopefully you find the one that matches you perfectly. I'd even go so far as to say pay the Code tax, get back in line for another RO that is the color and size you want. No reason to be unhappy with a watch when more money can tweak the problem to perfection. |
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The relationship aspect is the issue. I’m going to tell them I no longer wish to own it and ask for the correct way to dispose. Hopefully via them. Thought I was done with the SkyDweller decision but maybe not! May chop in the BLNR towards it, we’ll see. |
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I have the same watch as the O/P.........but with none of the "issues" whatsoever.
Love mine and very happy with it |
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Had no issues with my own '21 ROO 43 so think you've been pretty unlucky with the problems you've documents here and on TZ. Best of luck And I'd have to concur on the Skydweller too. It's just an immense watch for the money, be that MSRP or the modest premium you'd mentioned... |
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19 July 2023, 01:03 AM | #54 |
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I think the 41 chrono looks really good on your wrist tbh, a lot of people oversize when buying an AP but I think it fits you nicely.
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Totally...the 38 looks like a kids watch on me...so I'm glad they make sizes for all
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19 July 2023, 03:44 PM | #58 |
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Agree with everything you said OP, and I am also done with AP. Have a 15400sr and honestly not interested in one watch companies in general anymore.
ROCs are all too thick. In my view, the ROC should look as elegant as the time and date only ROs as opposed to looking like an offshore almost. Why is renaud and papi creating movements for RM as opposed to making sure they can achieve the best possible movements for basic ROs and ROCs? Why are they only creating nice movements for the very complicated AP watches? My 15400sr timekeeping is all over the place, regularly 5 minutes early / 3 minutes late after a week of wearing. |
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But yeah, different tastes for different people. Some people with large wrists want small watches and some people with small wrists want big watches... and everything in between. And then even depending on the model (thickness, blingyness, etc). |
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i think that white/silver is the best color. however it does make the watch look even bigger, not exactly kind to small wrist people. you probably should have gone for the 38mm. The ROC feels rather thicker because it's also a flyback chrono with exhibition caseback.
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