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curare78 · 12 December 2015, 12:44 PM

Hey Guys,

I recently purchased my first AP. It's the grey themes ROO in titanium on a titanium bracelet. I normally wear my other pieces (Panerai/Rolex/Ulysee/GP) to work (physical job) and "night out" (ie.Vegas/Miami/etc) without worrying if it gets scratched. My PAM actually looks like it came from pre 1950 ( I kinda like it like that/with some good patina).

Wondering about how the AP will hold up? I think my PAM looks great the way it is but not sure if the AP will look good scratched up. The AP looks so great the way the bezel and case play off each other right now and don't want to ruin that. I like using my "toys" and wondering if others wear their watches the way I do.

Thanks Guys

P.S. would really appreciate if anyone would be willing to share pics of their pieces.

Lordofrolex · 12 December 2015, 01:05 PM

I wear all my watches with no regard for there safety. There meant to be worn. I do keep it appropriate like if I'm going to do soemthtjnng that I know I'll be slamming my way harping I wear my PAM. And my daily is my DJ II and my night is my DD. but I never thing about be scratches.

A ROO is a pretty sporty watch especially in the gray. So I wouldn't worry about it.

Hairdude1 · 12 December 2015, 01:26 PM

I always exercise wrist awareness when I wear my AP, not so much with my rolex. If your having a wild night go with the PAM

Tony-GB · 12 December 2015, 07:16 PM

When I had my Offshore I used to cycle, run, mow the lawn etc with absolutely no issues. One time time I was doing some minor plumbing work and only took it off when the wife reminded me I was wearing it. I used to go to GTG's and people were shocked when I told them I wore it all the time.

I can honestly say I never had any issues with the movement or bezel/case being scratched.

cmcm3 · 12 December 2015, 08:35 PM

The ROO is definitely susceptible to damage, being chunky and with such hard angles on the bezel. Only you know what you can live with but if it's a real concern maybe consider trading for a ceramic bezel' version. I'm careful with my watches and my job doesn't lend itself to damage but my ROO Diver did show a number of scuffs by the time I sold it. And the bezel on an AP isn't like a Rolex clasp that you can just touch up every now and again with some garyflex.

sechsgang · 13 December 2015, 12:09 AM

The bezel collects ugly scratches, if its uniform it looks good but one gash looks pretty bad. The edges can look strange too when dented. Thankfully they can be refinished damn well by the factory and you get a couple of shots before you'd risk shaping the case...

csi-n · 13 December 2015, 12:29 AM

Just wear that beautiful ROO, enjoy it and don't worry about it. If and when you get scratches, they can always be polished if they'd bother you.

Sam

RHIII · 13 December 2015, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csi-n

Just wear that beautiful ROO, enjoy it and don't worry about it. If and when you get scratches, they can always be polished if they'd bother you.

Sam

THIS!!! 100%

I always am aware with ALL my watches -- but I'm going to wear them all too!!!
We have them to enjoy them, right!!!!!

curare78 · 13 December 2015, 07:27 AM

Absolutely, Roger. I'm glad you agree with me!!!!!!!!!

jrs146 · 13 December 2015, 08:30 AM

Wear it and 5 years later air a look and see how beat up it is. If need be, send it to Clearwater, wait 6 weeks, then be happy to get back a new looking watch 👍

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Abdullasaif · 19 December 2015, 04:47 AM

This is what it will end up like If you give 0 you know, sold it now but I have a subc to do that job now. Wrist awareness is super important if you don't want to scratch up the ap.

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s14roller · 19 December 2015, 09:11 AM

Your call but personally, I wouldn't daily a ROO without a ceramic bezel.

SMD · 19 December 2015, 09:28 AM

Depends on your "wrist awareness". I started off with a PAM and beat the hell out of it (unintentionally). Over time I got used to Turing my wrist inward on instinct whenever their was a risk of banging it. So I have been trained to the point that my ss bezels on APs are still in really good shape after 3+ years of ownership.

AK797 · 19 December 2015, 10:51 AM

I had a SS Diver for a couple of years and it really didn't have a major mark on the bezel so it can be done, but I would have other watches as well and be wrist aware.

12 December 2015, 12:44 PM	#1
curare78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: USA Watch: All of them Posts: 231	ROO Durability... In the "trenches" Hey Guys, I recently purchased my first AP. It's the grey themes ROO in titanium on a titanium bracelet. I normally wear my other pieces (Panerai/Rolex/Ulysee/GP) to work (physical job) and "night out" (ie.Vegas/Miami/etc) without worrying if it gets scratched. My PAM actually looks like it came from pre 1950 ( I kinda like it like that/with some good patina). Wondering about how the AP will hold up? I think my PAM looks great the way it is but not sure if the AP will look good scratched up. The AP looks so great the way the bezel and case play off each other right now and don't want to ruin that. I like using my "toys" and wondering if others wear their watches the way I do. Thanks Guys P.S. would really appreciate if anyone would be willing to share pics of their pieces.

12 December 2015, 01:05 PM	#2
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	I wear all my watches with no regard for there safety. There meant to be worn. I do keep it appropriate like if I'm going to do soemthtjnng that I know I'll be slamming my way harping I wear my PAM. And my daily is my DJ II and my night is my DD. but I never thing about be scratches. A ROO is a pretty sporty watch especially in the gray. So I wouldn't worry about it. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

12 December 2015, 01:26 PM	#3
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I always exercise wrist awareness when I wear my AP, not so much with my rolex. If your having a wild night go with the PAM __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

12 December 2015, 07:16 PM	#4
Tony-GB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Oxfordshire, UK Watch: 116680 & 116622 Posts: 3,953	When I had my Offshore I used to cycle, run, mow the lawn etc with absolutely no issues. One time time I was doing some minor plumbing work and only took it off when the wife reminded me I was wearing it. I used to go to GTG's and people were shocked when I told them I wore it all the time. I can honestly say I never had any issues with the movement or bezel/case being scratched. __________________ "...why oh why, didn't I take the blue pill...?" http://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ www.cheetah.org

12 December 2015, 08:35 PM	#5
cmcm3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,112	The ROO is definitely susceptible to damage, being chunky and with such hard angles on the bezel. Only you know what you can live with but if it's a real concern maybe consider trading for a ceramic bezel' version. I'm careful with my watches and my job doesn't lend itself to damage but my ROO Diver did show a number of scuffs by the time I sold it. And the bezel on an AP isn't like a Rolex clasp that you can just touch up every now and again with some garyflex. __________________ Platona with stickers off club.

13 December 2015, 12:09 AM	#6
sechsgang "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,448	The bezel collects ugly scratches, if its uniform it looks good but one gash looks pretty bad. The edges can look strange too when dented. Thankfully they can be refinished damn well by the factory and you get a couple of shots before you'd risk shaping the case...

13 December 2015, 12:29 AM	#7
csi-n "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,042	Just wear that beautiful ROO, enjoy it and don't worry about it. If and when you get scratches, they can always be polished if they'd bother you. Sam

13 December 2015, 07:27 AM	#9
curare78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: USA Watch: All of them Posts: 231	Absolutely, Roger. I'm glad you agree with me!!!!!!!!!

13 December 2015, 08:30 AM	#10
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	Wear it and 5 years later air a look and see how beat up it is. If need be, send it to Clearwater, wait 6 weeks, then be happy to get back a new looking watch 👍 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

19 December 2015, 04:47 AM	#11
Abdullasaif "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Dubai Watch: bipolar Posts: 2,854	This is what it will end up like If you give 0 you know, sold it now but I have a subc to do that job now. Wrist awareness is super important if you don't want to scratch up the ap. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 December 2015, 09:11 AM	#12
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,258	Your call but personally, I wouldn't daily a ROO without a ceramic bezel.

19 December 2015, 09:28 AM	#13
SMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: SMD Location: LGA/EWR/ORD Watch: AP/PP Posts: 3,711	Depends on your "wrist awareness". I started off with a PAM and beat the hell out of it (unintentionally). Over time I got used to Turing my wrist inward on instinct whenever their was a risk of banging it. So I have been trained to the point that my ss bezels on APs are still in really good shape after 3+ years of ownership.

19 December 2015, 10:51 AM	#14
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I had a SS Diver for a couple of years and it really didn't have a major mark on the bezel so it can be done, but I would have other watches as well and be wrist aware.

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