AP ROC RG or AP 44mm Ceramic

[abnerc15]

Hi guys,

I happened to drop by the AP Boutique on Orchard road and had a chance to try out the new Offshore all ceramic as well as the 41mm ROC RG (both white & black dials)... I have never considered an ROC before as I have always limited my interest in AP to the ROOC models having owned an AP Panda as well as a 44mm FC earlier...
The reason I let go my FC initially was my desire to get the all ceramic but now having tried on the ROC RG with the black face I am in a dilemma. Bothe watches have a sticker price which is nearly the same ie. 50K SGD... Which would you guys choose... Discounts on the ROC RG are quite good whereas the ceramic I'm sure will not be available at a good discount until a few more months...
Appreciate your feedback :-)

[singe89]

I vote ROC

I would go for the FC 44mm over the ceramic.

RG ROC vs FC 44mm...depends on your current collection to decide.

[Lamkyle]

I'll go for RoC in this case, not that big of a fan for ceramic.
But I will chose FC over ROC

[simongpaez]

ROC by far

[s14roller]

What do you typically wear? The ROC looks better with what you're wearing in that pic.

I'm more of a ROO person myself and never liked ROCs, only the standard RO, but in that pic I think the ROC looks better.

[sameer222]

RG ROC for me. Isn't the AP boutique at Liat Towers offering 10% off it?

[abnerc15]

Originally Posted by sameer222

RG ROC for me. Isn't the AP boutique at Liat Towers offering 10% off it?

Yes but I saw one with a white dial at Hour Glass with a much better discount :-)

[sameer222]

Originally Posted by abnerc15

Yes but I saw one with a white dial at Hour Glass with a much better discount :-)

Way to go!

[orangedial]

I've also tried both. The 26320 RG wears like a dream

[AK797]

Originally Posted by orangedial

I've also tried both. The 26320 RG wears like a dream

Holy Christ, what a pic, that looks more real than looking at my wrist right now!

Abnerc, the ROC looks stunning on your wrist... on all wrists to be honest.

[Jim12345]

Originally Posted by orangedial

I've also tried both. The 26320 RG wears like a dream

Awesome pic, that looks one killer piece!!

[///armin]

ROC black dial

[SamGMT]

Originally Posted by orangedial

I've also tried both. The 26320 RG wears like a dream

OMG! This is really nice!!

[Farris]

It depends on what other watches you own.

IMHO the ROC is a better choice if you don't have many other watches to choose from. I would go ROC.

I just bought a 44mm RG offshore and am considering exchanging it for a ROC as it is much lighter, more comfortable and more timeless.

[Farris]

So did you decide?

[abnerc15]

Originally Posted by Farris

So did you decide?

No yet Farris... I'm holding out to see a ceramic at my local dealer first.... At the same time keeping my eyes open on a good offer for the RG ROC....

[iLLGT2]

Rg roc no doubt, gorgeous and fits you better

44 ceramic in person didn't do it for me

I'd go forged carbon 44 if you want a black 44

[singe89]

Originally Posted by iLLGT2

Rg roc no doubt, gorgeous and fits you better

44 ceramic in person didn't do it for me

I'd go forged carbon 44 if you want a black 44

Agree with this 100%

After seeing the ceramic diver and 44mm in person I really hope AP sticks with FC instead of moving to ceramic.

[texex91]

Well, I guess I'm alone, but the ceramic looks very cool to me. Stealth, smooth (Looks slick--vs FC), and can dress up or down.

That's my vote.

[abnerc15]

Originally Posted by texex91

Well, I guess I'm alone, but the ceramic looks very cool to me. Stealth, smooth (Looks slick--vs FC), and can dress up or down.

That's my vote.

Hi Paul,

have you seen the ceramic in person...
I quite liked the feel of the watch and of course the finishing on the ceramic case is topnotch however as you can see from the wristshot it looked quite monotonous and greyish (if I may say) under certain angles under the light.... I would love to see how it looks under natural light/ sun light... In contrast on the FC that I earlier had, the ceramic bezel stood out against the marbled black carbon...
I am still holding on to decide until I can hopefully see a few pics in the open on this forum... Another consideration is that the ceramic is quite a few thousand dollars more than what I could get a brand new FC for which does not seem reasonable to me....

[texex91]

Originally Posted by abnerc15

Hi Paul,

have you seen the ceramic in person...
I quite liked the feel of the watch and of course the finishing on the ceramic case is topnotch however as you can see from the wristshot it looked quite monotonous and greyish (if I may say) under certain angles under the light.... I would love to see how it looks under natural light/ sun light... In contrast on the FC that I earlier had, the ceramic bezel stood out against the marbled black carbon...
I am still holding on to decide until I can hopefully see a few pics in the open on this forum... Another consideration is that the ceramic is quite a few thousand dollars more than what I could get a brand new FC for which does not seem reasonable to me....

You cannot go wrong with the FC for sure. One of my all time fav 44mm. I have not seen ceramic 44 yet, as AD does not have it in. Sun shots are key, as many use to say FC was too 'monotone' and now they love it.

Let us know what you decide

[SigloII]

I prefer 44mm FC vs. Ceramic. That said, ROG on strap is simply timeless. I would add both to my collection if I could.

[bzabodyn]

ROC RG looks great on you. I could only wish.

BZ

[bzabodyn]

ROC RG looks great on you. I could only wish.

BZ

[Soly20]

ROC over 44 Ceramic but FC44 over them both.

[Hairdude1]

I say ROC