ROO rubber clad - investment or money pit?

[Andad]

Very nice Kenneth.

I like the Tapisserie dial.

And the subtle buckle.

[mailman]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Thanks my friend!

Your welcome HAGD

[HL65]

Originally Posted by directioneng

Very nice Kenneth.

I like the Tapisserie dial.

And the subtle buckle.

Thanks my friend!

[HL65]

Originally Posted by mailman

Your welcome HAGD

You too buddy!

[SamGMT]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Thanks A and Jim! A here you go my friend...

Awesome!! Handsome!! Congrats!!

[HL65]

Originally Posted by SamGMT

Awesome!! Handsome!! Congrats!!

Thanks Sam!

[SamGMT]

Buy what you loved most....I don't think investing in watches for good return are good ideas....IMO, if I purchased a watch at S$60,000 and sold for S$50,000 after enjoying it for 5 years, to me It's a profit.

[conkers]

Ken, this is an outrageous stealth incoming thread - we want teasers, a big build up and a huge drum roll......how could you do this to us with no warning!!!!!!

Many congratulations!!!

As to the OP, my personal view is that it won't lose a huge amount, but it will go down.

[SamGMT]

[Dickson Lim]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

The newest reference # was short lived and has new movement, changed case back and other subtle changes. Also the allocation on them to Boutiques was minimal(5 to Miami Boutique)and even large AD's got only 1. So for me it is clearly the one to have and they were not discounted by Boutiques so people paid retail. With that said for me watches and investments are two different things and watches should be bought to wear and enjoy! Here is my 1 day old brand spanking new I series 26178OK.OO.D002CA.01

Investment or not, that's one heck of a cool watch! Big congrats, Ken!


Anyway, can't remember what has been changed on the old vs new RGRC? Kind to enlighten?

[HL65]

Originally Posted by Dickson Lim

Investment or not, that's one heck of a cool watch! Big congrats, Ken!


Anyway, can't remember what has been changed on the old vs new RGRC? Kind to enlighten?

Thanks Dickson! Changes: Darker dial, lighter bezel color, gold surrounds, black date wheel, different case back, different movement, different reference #, and font for numbers. I also think it makes a gray pair with the 5980R. the Patek for work and the AP for play!

[ELITEVIDEOGAMES]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Thanks Dickson! Changes: Darker dial, lighter bezel color, gold surrounds, black date wheel, different case back, different movement, different reference #, and font for numbers. I also think it makes a gray pair with the 5980R. the Patek for work and the AP for play!

Beautiful Combo

[HL65]

Originally Posted by ELITEVIDEOGAMES

Beautiful Combo

Thanks Tom!

[Porker]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

I also think it makes a gray pair with the 5980R. the Patek for work and the AP for play!

Wow, what a pair!

Similar taste to me, probably end up getting the rosé gold offshore 44 to accompany my everyone skydweller :)

[Colin W]

Great pair, you have a lot of bases covered with those two. I thought the 5980R would have looked a lot smaller next to the ROO.


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[TC (Houston)]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Thanks Dickson! Changes: Darker dial, lighter bezel color, gold surrounds, black date wheel, different case back, different movement, different reference #, and font for numbers. I also think it makes a gray pair with the 5980R. the Patek for work and the AP for play!

My goodness, I think I could easily give up a collection and have just those two--absolutely perfect pair.

[Audemars Piguet]

Lovely pair Ken!

[shnxx]

Three questions for the AP experts:

Is it possible to get tang buckle for this watch?

Do you guys think there will be an open caseback version of this watch in the future?

The bezel is not ceramic right?

[HL65]

Originally Posted by Porker

Wow, what a pair!

Similar taste to me, probably end up getting the rosé gold offshore 44 to accompany my everyone skydweller :)

Originally Posted by Colin W

Great pair, you have a lot of bases covered with those two. I thought the 5980R would have looked a lot smaller next to the ROO.


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Originally Posted by TC (Houston)

My goodness, I think I could easily give up a collection and have just those two--absolutely perfect pair.

Originally Posted by Audemars Piguet

Lovely pair Ken!

Thanks guys!

[Porker]

Originally Posted by shnxx

Three questions for the AP experts:

Is it possible to get tang buckle for this watch?

Do you guys think there will be an open caseback version of this watch in the future?

The bezel is not ceramic right?

The tang buckle, ceramic bezel and open case back are all on the similar 26400 in rose gold, I don't think the original model discussed on this page (with rubber bezel) will ever have these features

The 26400 in gold;

[shnxx]

Originally Posted by Porker

The tang buckle, ceramic bezel and open case back are all on the similar 26400 in rose gold, I don't think the original model discussed on this page (with rubber bezel) will ever have these features

The 26400 in gold;

The 26400 is 44mm though.

[HL65]

Originally Posted by Porker

The tang buckle, ceramic bezel and open case back are all on the similar 26400 in rose gold, I don't think the original model discussed on this page (with rubber bezel) will ever have these features

The 26400 in gold;

The RG RC: 26178OK.OO.D002CA.01 is now discontinued. The new reference isn't even on AP website and had a very short run.

[JMW]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Thanks Dickson! Changes: Darker dial, lighter bezel color, gold surrounds, black date wheel, different case back, different movement, different reference #, and font for numbers. I also think it makes a gray pair with the 5980R. the Patek for work and the AP for play!

Now that's just showing off

Congrats Ken and your latest and on yet again another amazing pair

[yachty 1]

wow stunning watch and congrats

[Dickson Lim]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Thanks Dickson! Changes: Darker dial, lighter bezel color, gold surrounds, black date wheel, different case back, different movement, different reference #, and font for numbers. I also think it makes a gray pair with the 5980R. the Patek for work and the AP for play!

Oh, I am sorry! I actually intended to ask what's the difference on the new RGRC case back instead of all the differences (I must admit posting on forum with an iPhone while having a meeting is definitely not my strength).

Anyway, it's an extremely useful summary for all of our new AP buddies that are debating between the new and old RGRC!



p/s: Lovely shot and duo, Ken! Work or play, I am sure it feels awesome with either one of them one strapped on the wrist!

[HL65]

Originally Posted by Dickson Lim

Oh, I am sorry! I actually intended to ask what's the difference on the new RGRC case back instead of all the differences (I must admit posting on forum with an iPhone while having a meeting is definitely not my strength).

Anyway, it's an extremely useful summary for all of our new AP buddies that are debating between the new and old RGRC!



p/s: Lovely shot and duo, Ken! Work or play, I am sure it feels awesome with either one of them one strapped on the wrist!

Thanks Dickson and it truly does! This one strapped on for weekend.

[incontrol]

Ken, many congrats on your latest additions! It has been a very busy few weeks for you. The watch looks amazing on you. Enjoy!

[HL65]

Originally Posted by JMW

Now that's just showing off

Congrats Ken and your latest and on yet again another amazing pair

Originally Posted by yachty 1

wow stunning watch and congrats

Originally Posted by incontrol

Ken, many congrats on your latest additions! It has been a very busy few weeks for you. The watch looks amazing on you. Enjoy!

Thanks my friend!

[Dickson Lim]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Thanks Dickson and it truly does! This one strapped on for weekend.

Stop posting all these lovely pictures, Ken. The itch of getting something gold from AP for the weekend is terrible!

Anyway, could you please enlighten me about the difference on the new RGRC case back?

[HL65]

Originally Posted by Dickson Lim

Stop posting all these lovely pictures, Ken. The itch of getting something gold from AP for the weekend is terrible!

Anyway, could you please enlighten me about the difference on the new RGRC case back?

Same case back as diver...Here you go Dickson as picture better than words?


And today's wrist shot...