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Lange1 · 1 October 2013, 06:03 AM

Hi. I'm thinking that trade my AP RO SS diver to upgrade to Ceramic Diver. Have anyone seen the AP ceramic diver in a real life? How do you think of it? . Is it worth to trade in? Or should I keep the SS and add another ceramic to my collection :)
Thanks

Lange1 · 1 October 2013, 06:07 AM

Pics

s14roller · 1 October 2013, 06:17 AM

In that pic, I prefer the ceramic. How they are in real life and the cost difference will be something else to consider though.

kilyung · 1 October 2013, 07:31 AM

I prefer the FC model.

SMD · 1 October 2013, 08:19 AM

The msrp for the ceramic is the best part having seen both. If you can get the FC for the same price (which is possible on TRF) I would personally go FC

Cru Jones · 1 October 2013, 08:20 AM

How about FC?

ErikSzper · 1 October 2013, 08:20 AM

I like em both....sorry! No help

horologists · 1 October 2013, 08:21 AM

ss.

Ceramic will be more practical in the sense that you'll get less scratches etc, but ss just looks better imo

Hairdude1 · 1 October 2013, 08:23 AM

I say SS then Ceramic, thats the route I am going

Lange1 · 1 October 2013, 08:56 AM

I have seen ceramic diver in person at AP boutique Taiwan. It so beautiful than the picture.
I like FC but the yellow minute hand some how bored me. But I may get use to it. But the main point is open case back in ceramic is awesome!

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Dcmk · 1 October 2013, 09:58 AM

I would go Ceramic or FC. Both are interesting compared to the SS which is nice but boring.
SS is becoming too common and everyone and your neighbor has one.

nick c · 1 October 2013, 10:54 AM

FC

texex91 · 1 October 2013, 11:04 AM

You asked between the two--ceramic hands down.

sameer222 · 1 October 2013, 11:04 AM

Ceramic! Can't wait to see it in the flesh

B. Doggy · 1 October 2013, 11:16 AM

I always go back to SS

Lange1 · 1 October 2013, 11:37 AM

Sad thing is the ceramic diver only available at the end of this year or maybe early next year

How tough between ceramic case vs FC? FC of course lighter but scratch resistant will better then ceramic?

cdnyc · 1 October 2013, 12:10 PM

Ceramic is my favorite AP diver. Like the look as much as the others, LOVE the scratch resistance, and LOVE the exhibition caseback.

run100z · 1 October 2013, 12:35 PM

Between those two. Ceramic. I love the color scheme

DreambreaX · 1 October 2013, 03:58 PM

ss

AK797 · 1 October 2013, 07:12 PM

I would keep the SS, ceramic is too monochrome for me, and get the Novelty SS for the ceramic bezel, a great pairing.

travisb · 1 October 2013, 10:14 PM

I think I prefer the ceramic, but am yet to see one IRL.

diver2012 · 2 October 2013, 02:30 AM

Don't like the ceramic in real life.

Much rather have SS.

BZA · 2 October 2013, 02:33 AM

If the choice is 1 or the other then SS for me - SS really shows the design well (Learning to live with the scratches!!!)

If there were funds for both pieces would probably invest in another brand/ piece.

Lange1 · 2 October 2013, 02:55 AM

If there were funds for both pieces would probably invest in another brand/ piece.[/QUOTE]
What brand and what piece would you recommend? :confused:

RobearH · 2 October 2013, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

I would keep the SS, ceramic is too monochrome for me, and get the Novelty SS for the ceramic bezel, a great pairing.

I have heard rumors of a ss diver with ceramic bezel but cannot find any pics of this lovely marriage of elements.

mario belgium · 2 October 2013, 03:50 AM

ceramic (for me in 2014 my target?)

BZA · 2 October 2013, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lange1

If there were funds for both pieces would probably invest in another brand/ piece.

What brand and what piece would you recommend? :confused:[/QUOTE]

Hmm that's a great question! Am not in that position so not sure, and of course it's down to personal choice: maybe a PP Nautilus or Aquanaut? All Gold Rolex GMT or DD2? SS AP Novelty 44mm? FC AP BumbleBee? (better stop thinking about this now lol!)

I *personally* wouldn't want 2 of the same watch (albeit in different colours), however I know people who have 2 of the exact same watch!

Horses for courses. The ceramic Diver Display back is a lovely bonus though.

Lange1 · 2 October 2013, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobearH

I have heard rumors of a ss diver with ceramic bezel but cannot find any pics of this lovely marriage of elements.

I have seen this combination somewhere on the Internet but not from AP direct. I believe it they purchased a ceramic bezel and change for their SS AP. Pretty awesome.

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Lange1 · 2 October 2013, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BZA

What brand and what piece would you recommend? :confused:

Hmm that's a great question! Am not in that position so not sure, and of course it's down to personal choice: maybe a PP Nautilus or Aquanaut? All Gold Rolex GMT or DD2? SS AP Novelty 44mm? FC AP BumbleBee? (better stop thinking about this now lol!)

I *personally* wouldn't want 2 of the same watch (albeit in different colours), however I know people who have 2 of the exact same watch!

Horses for courses. The ceramic Diver Display back is a lovely bonus though.[/QUOTE]

You are right. I also have a same thinking like that but the ceramic diver are so special, can't stop thinking of the open case back. As much as I love AP, PP nautilus 5712 also is my final gail..:-)

jolimont · 2 October 2013, 02:45 PM

forged carbon / ceramic

edit- btw the AP divers are sexy no matter which one you get!

1 October 2013, 06:03 AM	#1
Lange1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Francisco Posts: 315	AP RO Ceramic diver or SS? Hi. I'm thinking that trade my AP RO SS diver to upgrade to Ceramic Diver. Have anyone seen the AP ceramic diver in a real life? How do you think of it? . Is it worth to trade in? Or should I keep the SS and add another ceramic to my collection :) Thanks

1 October 2013, 06:07 AM	#2
Lange1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Francisco Posts: 315	Pics Attached Images

1 October 2013, 11:16 AM	#15
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	I always go back to SS __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

2 October 2013, 02:33 AM	#23
BZA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: B Location: UK Posts: 976	If the choice is 1 or the other then SS for me - SS really shows the design well (Learning to live with the scratches!!!) If there were funds for both pieces would probably invest in another brand/ piece. __________________ Current: 1: Rolex DSSD M 2008 2: Rolex Day-Date 40 YG White Dial Random 2018 3:Panerai Luminor Submersible Titanium PAM 25 2013 P Previous:[/B] 1: Rolex 16610 Y 2002 2: Rolex Daytona V 2008 3: Rolex 16610LV Z 2007 4: Rolex Milgauss 116400GV V 2008 5: Panerai Luminor Marina PR PAM 93 2005 6: AP ROO Diver H 2013 7: Rolex DJ II Slate w/ Grn Romans Random 2013 8:Panerai Submersible Ti PAM 25 2013

1 October 2013, 06:17 AM	#3
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,259	In that pic, I prefer the ceramic. How they are in real life and the cost difference will be something else to consider though.

1 October 2013, 07:31 AM	#4
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,950	I prefer the FC model.

1 October 2013, 08:19 AM	#5
SMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: SMD Location: LGA/EWR/ORD Watch: AP/PP Posts: 3,713	The msrp for the ceramic is the best part having seen both. If you can get the FC for the same price (which is possible on TRF) I would personally go FC

1 October 2013, 08:20 AM	#6
Cru Jones 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,701	How about FC?

1 October 2013, 08:20 AM	#7
ErikSzper "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Erik Szper Location: Baltimore Watch: PAM326 Posts: 24,468	I like em both....sorry! No help

1 October 2013, 08:21 AM	#8
horologists "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Location Posts: 21	ss. Ceramic will be more practical in the sense that you'll get less scratches etc, but ss just looks better imo

1 October 2013, 08:23 AM	#9
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I say SS then Ceramic, thats the route I am going

1 October 2013, 08:56 AM	#10
Lange1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Francisco Posts: 315	I have seen ceramic diver in person at AP boutique Taiwan. It so beautiful than the picture. I like FC but the yellow minute hand some how bored me. But I may get use to it. But the main point is open case back in ceramic is awesome! Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 4

1 October 2013, 09:58 AM	#11
Dcmk Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Malaysia Posts: 264	I would go Ceramic or FC. Both are interesting compared to the SS which is nice but boring. SS is becoming too common and everyone and your neighbor has one.

1 October 2013, 10:54 AM	#12
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	FC

1 October 2013, 11:04 AM	#13
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	You asked between the two--ceramic hands down.

1 October 2013, 11:04 AM	#14
sameer222 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Earth Watch: PatekRolexAPLange Posts: 196	Ceramic! Can't wait to see it in the flesh

1 October 2013, 11:37 AM	#16
Lange1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Francisco Posts: 315	Sad thing is the ceramic diver only available at the end of this year or maybe early next year How tough between ceramic case vs FC? FC of course lighter but scratch resistant will better then ceramic?

1 October 2013, 12:10 PM	#17
cdnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Cory Location: NY Posts: 681	Ceramic is my favorite AP diver. Like the look as much as the others, LOVE the scratch resistance, and LOVE the exhibition caseback.

1 October 2013, 12:35 PM	#18
run100z "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Texas Watch: AP, Breguet, Rolex Posts: 44	Between those two. Ceramic. I love the color scheme

1 October 2013, 03:58 PM	#19
DreambreaX Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rolex Estate Posts: 1,304	ss

1 October 2013, 07:12 PM	#20
AK797 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I would keep the SS, ceramic is too monochrome for me, and get the Novelty SS for the ceramic bezel, a great pairing.

1 October 2013, 10:14 PM	#21
travisb 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,918	I think I prefer the ceramic, but am yet to see one IRL.

2 October 2013, 02:30 AM	#22
diver2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 1,376	Don't like the ceramic in real life. Much rather have SS.

2 October 2013, 02:55 AM	#24
Lange1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Francisco Posts: 315	If there were funds for both pieces would probably invest in another brand/ piece.[/QUOTE] What brand and what piece would you recommend? :confused:

2 October 2013, 03:50 AM	#26
mario belgium "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: belgium Watch: Rolex,2xHeuer Posts: 352	ceramic (for me in 2014 my target?)

2 October 2013, 02:45 PM	#30
jolimont "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Will Location: land of oz Watch: sundial Posts: 2,219	forged carbon / ceramic edit- btw the AP divers are sexy no matter which one you get!

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