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Old 26 March 2013, 06:04 AM   #1
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Icon5 Choosing my First AP

Was just wondering if i should get the 44mm ROO SS or RG.. Please comment price/value/appearance/rareness! And oh.. pictures please
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Old 26 March 2013, 07:46 AM   #2
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Get what sings to you... And which ever one makes you smile when you look at it on your wrist, at the end of the day... We all have our own preferences, but your taste is your own, and that's all that matters
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Old 26 March 2013, 08:08 AM   #3
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Definitely RG!

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Was just wondering if i should get the 44mm ROO SS or RG.. Please comment price/value/appearance/rareness! And oh.. pictures please
I think the Rose Gold captures all the attributes of the 44mm design in perfect
coherence and ideal colour contrast.

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Old 26 March 2013, 08:36 AM   #4
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I actually love the RG at first sight. Tried on the SS at a boutique but they didn't have the RG on stock.. Urooj, thanks for the picture, just one question, does the dial look to yellow goldish? or its more white obvious because i watched a video on youtube under a lgiht, its too bright in gold.. which of course i prefer to be more white obvious because it would look so much more beautiful!
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Old 27 March 2013, 03:31 AM   #5
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I actually love the RG at first sight. Tried on the SS at a boutique but they didn't have the RG on stock.. Urooj, thanks for the picture, just one question, does the dial look to yellow goldish? or its more white obvious because i watched a video on youtube under a lgiht, its too bright in gold.. which of course i prefer to be more white obvious because it would look so much more beautiful!

No the sub dials has a nice tint more on the shiny side but subtle to my taste. I believe the dial true colour hue cannot be captured by a lens but I am sure you will like the combination. Considering unbelievable price you can get one for at the moment I wouldn't even think twice.

I paid much more then it is retailing for now. So I am extremely unhappy and displeased but the watch is certainly worth it.

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Old 26 March 2013, 08:36 AM   #6
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I think the RG on the 44mm looks amazing, it gives it elegance and tones down the size if the watch. I didn't quite like 44mm SS, i thought it loo a little bulky.
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Old 26 March 2013, 08:53 AM   #7
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RG 44MM all the way brotha ..
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Old 26 March 2013, 09:19 AM   #8
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Old 26 March 2013, 10:33 AM   #9
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Old 26 March 2013, 04:09 PM   #10
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Old 26 March 2013, 05:42 PM   #11
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to me, there are ROOs
then there is the RG ROO

class of its own really whether they are:
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Old 26 March 2013, 06:05 PM   #12
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RG.......no brainer!
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Old 26 March 2013, 07:04 PM   #13
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Rose, no doubt.
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Old 26 March 2013, 09:16 PM   #14
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42mm RG!
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Old 26 March 2013, 09:32 PM   #15
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Old 26 March 2013, 10:09 PM   #16
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If you are considering RG in 44 or 42...drop the hammer and get it done!

Both are STUNNING in person/on the wrist
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Old 26 March 2013, 10:43 PM   #17
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If price is not a concern, RG is a no brainer!
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Old 26 March 2013, 10:46 PM   #18
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Anyone knows how much is the RG 44mm after the recent price reduction?
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Old 27 March 2013, 03:16 AM   #19
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If the RG is not too ostentatious/loud for you then always get the gold option I say.
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Old 27 March 2013, 03:53 AM   #20
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I think I'd go SS, but the RG 44mm would really make me pause and consider it.

If the $$ differential isn't an issue, give the RG a go.
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Old 27 March 2013, 12:53 PM   #21
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Is it possible to get a RG with a carbon bezel?
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Old 6 May 2013, 08:06 AM   #22
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I'm picking up the SS tmrw.. I hope that i made the right choice!

P.S i couldn't wait till end of June for the RG to arrive :(
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Old 6 May 2013, 08:18 AM   #23
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As you wish...pics galore:

I have owned both (and 44mm FC). I will tell you the RG is EXTREMELY heavy watch. It's absolutely stunning, but a little uncomfortable for my wrist.

The SS is amazing the way it pops, you will love it. It's heavy too, but not near as heavy as RG.

Great choice on SS. Again both are two of the best looking AP's out there (and I'd throw in the 44mm FC into that group--amazingly light watch and super comfortable).











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Old 6 May 2013, 03:43 PM   #24
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I like the RG of course...

I came close to getting the RO openworked though, sometimes I wonder if that's the way I should have gone, but then I tell myself that's just signs of addiction starting.
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Old 6 May 2013, 09:22 PM   #25
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Iīve tried on the 44 mm in selfridges, but i think that one comes up too large, and why do they dont keep on using the ap foldingclasp., both the newer divers and the 44 roo is missing one really impressive detail imo.
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Old 6 May 2013, 09:55 PM   #26
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Iīve tried on the 44 mm in selfridges, but i think that one comes up too large, and why do they dont keep on using the ap foldingclasp., both the newer divers and the 44 roo is missing one really impressive detail imo.
If I am not wrong, the 44mm ROOs come with pin/buckle, not AP Clasp.
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Old 6 May 2013, 09:58 PM   #27
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If I am not wrong, the 44mm ROOs come with pin/buckle, not AP Clasp.
Yes thank goodness MUCH more comfortable with pin/buckle. One of the things that bothers me about Panda, etc. Perfect fit on 44mm to have pin/buckle.
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Old 6 May 2013, 11:59 PM   #28
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Yes thank goodness MUCH more comfortable with pin/buckle. One of the things that bothers me about Panda, etc. Perfect fit on 44mm to have pin/buckle.

Just out of design perspective this detail is unique and looks amazing, never the PP, JLC, VC, IWC tbh, non of the watches i have seen seems to make a foldingclasp that is so pure and superior in design as the "old" ap folding clasps.

That was the first detail that made me fell in love with ap.
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Old 6 May 2013, 11:56 PM   #29
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If I am not wrong, the 44mm ROOs come with pin/buckle, not AP Clasp.

exactly, and thatīs a shame as i said, imo the new aps are missing a superior detail.
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Old 6 May 2013, 11:57 PM   #30
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Love AP RG!

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