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horseco · 12 March 2012, 12:15 PM

I would go with the AP... The Subc is a great watch, but the RO is something extra special...

TSW · 12 March 2012, 03:25 PM

They can't be compared!
As a only piece i'd get the Sub and then save up for the AP.

kilyung · 12 March 2012, 03:50 PM

This is the only Sub I'd get over a RO.

Ristretto · 12 March 2012, 04:19 PM

^ I agree, although other than the Blue Sub its Royal Oak everyday.

HL65 · 12 March 2012, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

This is the only Sub I'd get over a RO.

padi56 · 12 March 2012, 07:47 PM

Myself just don't like the style of any of the RO range so being honest would choose the Rolex,but myself not a fan of the block case or ceramic inserts.

travisb · 12 March 2012, 08:39 PM

AP 15300 is a great watch (as is every AP imo). The Sub is more rugged and tough.
I always look at the Royal Oak as mor of a dressy watch but that's just my opinion. Many wear the Oak as a daily wearer.
All being said, I own both AP & Rolex but if it could be just one I'd stick with the SubC.

capote · 12 March 2012, 09:18 PM

For a dress watch the RO jumbo is an excellent choice.

swish77 · 13 March 2012, 12:07 AM

I might be in he minority, but those APs are just not pretty. I know the finish is impeccable and the brand is top-notch, but the bottom line is that you gotta look at the thing on your wrist. The RO watch design, aesthetically, is kinda ugly, IMHO. The Sub, old or new, is simply a nicer looking watch. Of course, it's completely subjective, and to each their own.

kmleffler · 13 March 2012, 12:21 AM

I would opt for an AP over a Rolex, but I would get the AP diver or the ROO not the 15300. I wear my watches swimming and I would not feel comfortable with the 50 meter depth rating of the 15300.

cdweller · 13 March 2012, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by swish77

I might be in he minority, but those APs are just not pretty. I know the finish is impeccable and the brand is top-notch, but the bottom line is that you gotta look at the thing on your wrist. The RO watch design, aesthetically, is kinda ugly, IMHO. The Sub, old or new, is simply a nicer looking watch. Of course, it's completely subjective, and to each their own.

Agree! A can appreciate the brand but just don't like the aesthetics.

king arthur · 13 March 2012, 02:51 AM

Sub for me. APs are overpriced, just my opinion tho.

Le Chef · 13 March 2012, 06:38 AM

I love these "but the Rolex is tough" type of comments. What happens if you don't need rugged and tough - after all we're not all welding underwater pipe lines everyday.

If you don't need it why not spend your money on a more refined, better finished and visible movement in an iconic watch? If you've got the extra cash or are happy to buy pre-owned the AP RO is a great piece to own.

RollyloverLondon · 13 March 2012, 06:40 AM

Get a RO. Subs are becoming incredibly common and the market is rife with replica subs. I have a TT sub ceramic and everyday I look at it I grow more and more out of love with it. Roll on Day Date II or AP ROO for me!

Power Play · 13 March 2012, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by swish77

I might be in he minority, but those APs are just not pretty. I know the finish is impeccable and the brand is top-notch, but the bottom line is that you gotta look at the thing on your wrist. The RO watch design, aesthetically, is kinda ugly, IMHO. The Sub, old or new, is simply a nicer looking watch. Of course, it's completely subjective, and to each their own.

What he said.

Got my wife an AP with diamonds and it rocks. But not grooving on the APs for my wrist. Maybe it's an acquired taste; I'll keep trying.....

andrew79 · 13 March 2012, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Damn Mike...

I'm starting to like AP ROOs. Same thing happened with Panerai.

Curse you TRF!!!

Damn true .... TRF is the source of this disease....

zeuloa · 13 March 2012, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kmleffler

I would opt for an AP over a Rolex, but I would get the AP diver or the ROO not the 15300. I wear my watches swimming and I would not feel comfortable with the 50 meter depth rating of the 15300.

Wow.... Your awesome if you can swim deeper than 50 meters!

warren G. · 13 March 2012, 02:56 PM

I would get the AP. I'm hoping to own a white/blue dial Jumbo one day.

Vonrosen · 13 March 2012, 03:30 PM

I am huge fan of Rolex and love the submariner....but lets be REALISTIC here...I would go the AP on ANY given day...

horseco · 13 March 2012, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by vonrosen

I am huge fan of Rolex and love the submariner....but lets be realistic here...i would go the ap on any given day...

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12 March 2012, 03:25 PM	#32
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12 March 2012, 04:19 PM	#34
Ristretto "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: GMT + 3 Watch: Platinum Daytona Posts: 1,322	^ I agree, although other than the Blue Sub its Royal Oak everyday. __________________ “What the mind can conceive, it can achieve.” – Napoleon Hill

12 March 2012, 07:47 PM	#36
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12 March 2012, 08:39 PM	#37
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,405	For daily wear I like te Sub AP 15300 is a great watch (as is every AP imo). The Sub is more rugged and tough. I always look at the Royal Oak as mor of a dressy watch but that's just my opinion. Many wear the Oak as a daily wearer. All being said, I own both AP & Rolex but if it could be just one I'd stick with the SubC.

13 March 2012, 02:56 PM	#48
warren G. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Duy Location: New Orleans, LA Watch: Speedmaster 3861 Posts: 1,925	I would get the AP. I'm hoping to own a white/blue dial Jumbo one day. __________________ De gustibus non est disputandum.

12 March 2012, 12:15 PM	#31
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,425	I would go with the AP... The Subc is a great watch, but the RO is something extra special...

12 March 2012, 03:50 PM	#33
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	This is the only Sub I'd get over a RO.

12 March 2012, 09:18 PM	#38
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	For a dress watch the RO jumbo is an excellent choice.

13 March 2012, 12:07 AM	#39
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,981	I might be in he minority, but those APs are just not pretty. I know the finish is impeccable and the brand is top-notch, but the bottom line is that you gotta look at the thing on your wrist. The RO watch design, aesthetically, is kinda ugly, IMHO. The Sub, old or new, is simply a nicer looking watch. Of course, it's completely subjective, and to each their own.

13 March 2012, 12:21 AM	#40
kmleffler "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ken Location: New York, NY Watch: GS SD GMT Posts: 389	I would opt for an AP over a Rolex, but I would get the AP diver or the ROO not the 15300. I wear my watches swimming and I would not feel comfortable with the 50 meter depth rating of the 15300.

13 March 2012, 02:51 AM	#42
king arthur "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Arthur Location: Manila Watch: Daytona Posts: 278	Sub for me. APs are overpriced, just my opinion tho.

13 March 2012, 06:38 AM	#43
Le Chef "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,005	I love these "but the Rolex is tough" type of comments. What happens if you don't need rugged and tough - after all we're not all welding underwater pipe lines everyday. If you don't need it why not spend your money on a more refined, better finished and visible movement in an iconic watch? If you've got the extra cash or are happy to buy pre-owned the AP RO is a great piece to own.

13 March 2012, 06:40 AM	#44
RollyloverLondon "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London Watch: Sky dweller Choco Posts: 31	Get a RO. Subs are becoming incredibly common and the market is rife with replica subs. I have a TT sub ceramic and everyday I look at it I grow more and more out of love with it. Roll on Day Date II or AP ROO for me!

13 March 2012, 03:30 PM	#49
Vonrosen "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Hawaii Posts: 12	I am huge fan of Rolex and love the submariner....but lets be REALISTIC here...I would go the AP on ANY given day...

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