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emagni · 12 September 2012, 02:36 PM

I'm loving my RG AP44mm so much could it get any better? Has anyone jumped from AP to Patek and never looked back?

kilyung · 12 September 2012, 03:20 PM

Oh oh!

sleddog · 12 September 2012, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Oh oh!

Sounds like a new affair could be just around the corner!

bayerische · 12 September 2012, 05:05 PM

I jumped from Rolex "up" to AP. Well sort of, still love my Sub though.

Would a jump to Patek from AP be regarded as "up"?

I love the Nautilus and Aquanaut, they are both on my "got to have at some point list".

herbie911 · 12 September 2012, 05:22 PM

I think they are different watches aim for different customers (Ferrari vs Roys Royce or Good pop music vs Classic music or George Clooney vs Russell Brand).

I think AP 44mm watches looks better on someone who is younger. I think a pensioner will look a bit odd wearing ROO bumblebee or the Panda dial for instance.

AP ROO are more in your face. As you get older, most prefer to be more subtle and private. I think one can wear a Patek 5726a from their twenties til they become a grandpa! Can't say the same applies to AP ROO!

However, the RO 39mm or the newer 41mm is different!

JizJizJiz · 12 September 2012, 06:01 PM

I went from AP Royal Oak 15300 to 15202, then from 15202 to Patek 5711. I was back with the 15202 within a week. ROO is of course different from anything Patek offers, but I thought the 15202 was a good comparison.

The 5711 is a great watch, of course very well made; but it just didn't sit right on my wrist, and frankly, the finishing wasn't anything better than what the 15202 had, for frankly many thousands more. Plus, the 15202 had all the classic Genta/Royal Oak DNA with a fabulous movement (thinnest full rotor automatic), whereas the Patek's in-house movement was nice, but not all that special to me.

TSW · 12 September 2012, 06:12 PM

No

Tony-GB · 12 September 2012, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JizJizJiz

I went from AP Royal Oak 15300 to 15202, then from 15202 to Patek 5711. I was back with the 15202 within a week. ROO is of course different from anything Patek offers, but I thought the 15202 was a good comparison.

The 5711 is a great watch, of course very well made; but it just didn't sit right on my wrist, and frankly, the finishing wasn't anything better than what the 15202 had, for frankly many thousands more. Plus, the 15202 had all the classic Genta/Royal Oak DNA with a fabulous movement (thinnest full rotor automatic), whereas the Patek's in-house movement was nice, but not all that special to me.

Very well written.

HL65 · 12 September 2012, 08:13 PM

Of course! To me love owning both!!

travisb · 12 September 2012, 08:32 PM

I have always chosen AP over Patek when it comes to decision time.
Just personal preference.

Dickson Lim · 12 September 2012, 08:43 PM

Either PP or AP is great.
However, I won't substitute AP for PP. The only solution is to get both.

Rolex Freak · 12 September 2012, 10:54 PM

Both very different.

s14roller · 12 September 2012, 11:17 PM

AP is more for nice weekend use, dinners, going out, etc. Patek I would rock with I'm dressed up a bit or in a suit.

texex91 · 13 September 2012, 12:52 AM

Definitely have one (or more) of each Long. Don't get rid of that 44mm.

B. Doggy · 13 September 2012, 12:56 AM

You get more bang for your buck with AP IMHO.

psv · 13 September 2012, 01:22 AM

Dude, you have to be able to live in the moment and enjoy that you have. Don't always chase the next big thing - the grass isn't greener on the other side, it is greener where you water and nurture it.

emagni · 13 September 2012, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Oh oh!

Exactly!! LOL

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Originally Posted by sleddog

Sounds like a new affair could be just around the corner!

I hope not...for the sake of my bank account

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Originally Posted by bayerische

I jumped from Rolex "up" to AP. Well sort of, still love my Sub though.

Would a jump to Patek from AP be regarded as "up"?

I love the Nautilus and Aquanaut, they are both on my "got to have at some point list".

I don't see it as an "up" but more as a cross over

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Originally Posted by herbie911

I think they are different watches aim for different customers (Ferrari vs Roys Royce or Good pop music vs Classic music or George Clooney vs Russell Brand).

I think AP 44mm watches looks better on someone who is younger. I think a pensioner will look a bit odd wearing ROO bumblebee or the Panda dial for instance.

AP ROO are more in your face. As you get older, most prefer to be more subtle and private. I think one can wear a Patek 5726a from their twenties til they become a grandpa! Can't say the same applies to AP ROO!

However, the RO 39mm or the newer 41mm is different!

Good post

I think you're right on but there are young guys who wants to be more mature for their statue and older gentlemen who wants to feel young so there is enough room for an AP or PP for what ever state of mind you're in.

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Originally Posted by JizJizJiz

I went from AP Royal Oak 15300 to 15202, then from 15202 to Patek 5711. I was back with the 15202 within a week. ROO is of course different from anything Patek offers, but I thought the 15202 was a good comparison.

The 5711 is a great watch, of course very well made; but it just didn't sit right on my wrist, and frankly, the finishing wasn't anything better than what the 15202 had, for frankly many thousands more. Plus, the 15202 had all the classic Genta/Royal Oak DNA with a fabulous movement (thinnest full rotor automatic), whereas the Patek's in-house movement was nice, but not all that special to me.

Great post and I totally agree the is a lot of value with AP.

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Originally Posted by TSW

No

The temptation is hard to resist.

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Originally Posted by Tony-GB

Very well written.

x2

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Of course! To me love owning both!!

Agreed!! Now I just have to convince my wife....might take me some time as I have been too spoiled.

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Originally Posted by travisb

I have always chosen AP over Patek when it comes to decision time.
Just personal preference.

Right now I'm thinking the same thing but who knows what tomorrow will bring. PP might feel a little small for me after wearing AP. The transition could be difficult.

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Originally Posted by Dickson Lim

Either PP or AP is great.
However, I won't substitute AP for PP. The only solution is to get both.

X2

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Originally Posted by Rolex Freak

Both very different.

X2

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Originally Posted by s14roller

AP is more for nice weekend use, dinners, going out, etc. Patek I would rock with I'm dressed up a bit or in a suit.

PP is more dressier but with the right swagger PP can be carried out with casual clothes....dressy casual clothes LOL

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Originally Posted by texex91

Definitely have one (or more) of each Long. Don't get rid of that 44mm.

Paul, can't see myself letting go of the 44mm. Too impressive of a watch.

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Originally Posted by B. Doggy

You get more bang for your buck with AP IMHO.

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Originally Posted by psv

Dude, you have to be able to live in the moment and enjoy that you have. Don't always chase the next big thing - the grass isn't greener on the other side, it is greener where you water and nurture it.

Bryan, so true

h999r · 13 September 2012, 01:49 AM

I own both AP and Patek but I wear AP more then Patek. I love them both but AP is more suitable for my age. My 5 c.

Watchcraze007 · 14 September 2012, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by psv

Dude, you have to be able to live in the moment and enjoy that you have. Don't always chase the next big thing - the grass isn't greener on the other side, it is greener where you water and nurture it.

kilyung · 14 September 2012, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by h999r

I own both AP and Patek but I wear AP more then Patek. I love them both but AP is more suitable for my age. My 5 c.

Hey Heru,
Age is in the eye of the beholder. I expect to see you still sporting those massive APs when you're in a wheel chair!

h999r · 14 September 2012, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Hey Heru,
Age is in the eye of the beholder. I expect to see you still sporting those massive APs when you're in a wheel chair!

LOL yes , you're right Mike .

Watchonisto · 14 September 2012, 07:35 AM

Keep your AP

gwalker · 14 September 2012, 07:51 AM

I've looked at a few PPs since I picked up my AP. Not once have I wished I got a PP. that said I'm only 28 and find my AP very well suited to my age. The only watch that's made me have the smallest feeling of "what if" was a YG GMTIIc with a green dial I tried on in August but id still much rather have my AP by miles.

QueueCumber · 14 September 2012, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by emagni

I'm loving my RG AP44mm so much could it get any better? Has anyone jumped from AP to Patek and never looked back?

Why can't you have and love them both? Or is that only legal in Utah?

h999r · 14 September 2012, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by QueueCumber

Why can't you have and love them both? Or is that only legal in Utah?

I still love your AP better :)

Submarino · 14 September 2012, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by emagni

I'm loving my RG AP44mm so much could it get any better? Has anyone jumped from AP to Patek and never looked back?

After owning several APs back in the late 90s I purchased my first Patek in 2000. A beautiful Aquanaut. It really didn't do anything for me, sold it and went back to my APs. I will never look elsewhere.

emagni · 15 September 2012, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Submarino

After owning several APs back in the late 90s I purchased my first Patek in 2000. A beautiful Aquanaut. It really didn't do anything for me, sold it and went back to my APs. I will never look elsewhere.

What was it about Patek that just didn't do it for you?

12 September 2012, 02:36 PM	#1
emagni "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: on Earth Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,284	She's the one!! BUT!!!! I'm loving my RG AP44mm so much could it get any better? Has anyone jumped from AP to Patek and never looked back? __________________ Watches: More than my fingers can count

12 September 2012, 05:05 PM	#4
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	I jumped from Rolex "up" to AP. Well sort of, still love my Sub though. Would a jump to Patek from AP be regarded as "up"? I love the Nautilus and Aquanaut, they are both on my "got to have at some point list". __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

12 September 2012, 06:01 PM	#6
JizJizJiz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Zack Location: OC, SoCal Posts: 1,362	I went from AP Royal Oak 15300 to 15202, then from 15202 to Patek 5711. I was back with the 15202 within a week. ROO is of course different from anything Patek offers, but I thought the 15202 was a good comparison. The 5711 is a great watch, of course very well made; but it just didn't sit right on my wrist, and frankly, the finishing wasn't anything better than what the 15202 had, for frankly many thousands more. Plus, the 15202 had all the classic Genta/Royal Oak DNA with a fabulous movement (thinnest full rotor automatic), whereas the Patek's in-house movement was nice, but not all that special to me. __________________ Thank you, -Zack Ji 2FA on TRF enabled

12 September 2012, 06:12 PM	#7
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	No __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

12 September 2012, 08:13 PM	#9
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,192	Of course! To me love owning both!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

12 September 2012, 03:20 PM	#2
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,943	Oh oh!

12 September 2012, 05:22 PM	#5
herbie911 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: united kingdom Posts: 445	I think they are different watches aim for different customers (Ferrari vs Roys Royce or Good pop music vs Classic music or George Clooney vs Russell Brand). I think AP 44mm watches looks better on someone who is younger. I think a pensioner will look a bit odd wearing ROO bumblebee or the Panda dial for instance. AP ROO are more in your face. As you get older, most prefer to be more subtle and private. I think one can wear a Patek 5726a from their twenties til they become a grandpa! Can't say the same applies to AP ROO! However, the RO 39mm or the newer 41mm is different!

12 September 2012, 08:32 PM	#10
travisb "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,747	I have always chosen AP over Patek when it comes to decision time. Just personal preference.

12 September 2012, 08:43 PM	#11
Dickson Lim "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: planet Posts: 1,517	Either PP or AP is great. However, I won't substitute AP for PP. The only solution is to get both. __________________ Dream the impossible, and make it possible!

12 September 2012, 10:54 PM	#12
Rolex Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Sandro Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/GS Posts: 4,412	Both very different.

12 September 2012, 11:17 PM	#13
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,257	AP is more for nice weekend use, dinners, going out, etc. Patek I would rock with I'm dressed up a bit or in a suit.

13 September 2012, 12:52 AM	#14
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Definitely have one (or more) of each Long. Don't get rid of that 44mm.

13 September 2012, 12:56 AM	#15
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	You get more bang for your buck with AP IMHO. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

13 September 2012, 01:22 AM	#16
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,077	Dude, you have to be able to live in the moment and enjoy that you have. Don't always chase the next big thing - the grass isn't greener on the other side, it is greener where you water and nurture it.

13 September 2012, 01:49 AM	#18
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	I own both AP and Patek but I wear AP more then Patek. I love them both but AP is more suitable for my age. My 5 c.

14 September 2012, 07:35 AM	#22
Watchonisto Banned Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Alex Location: European Union Watch: AP, ROLEX, PP, PAM Posts: 4,344	Keep your AP

14 September 2012, 07:51 AM	#23
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	I've looked at a few PPs since I picked up my AP. Not once have I wished I got a PP. that said I'm only 28 and find my AP very well suited to my age. The only watch that's made me have the smallest feeling of "what if" was a YG GMTIIc with a green dial I tried on in August but id still much rather have my AP by miles.

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