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orangedial · 9 May 2013, 01:56 AM

Whoa!

ray0750 · 9 May 2013, 02:01 AM

cant wAIT

yachty 1 · 9 May 2013, 02:02 AM

And!!!!!!

texex91 · 9 May 2013, 02:05 AM

Okay here we go guys...sorry there is not one spec of sun in Austin, so pics are not popping like they should. Hope it comes out later and will take more:

Back in the Black...

Why I love, love, love the AP 44mm FC (and will never sell it again):

1. Weight. Enjoy all AP 44mm’s and owned all, but RG and even SS were ultimately too heavy for me (especially RG—weighs a ton, as it should). Both stunning pieces, hands down, but I wanted something to wear for days on end. I found the FC was so super comfortable—I even sleep with it on.

2. Looks. The layers of black in this watch are simply like no other. The forged carbon coloring gives the case a nice pop, vs a solid black (like 2013 ceramic 44mm—now that is dark). In the sun there’s always something new that pops out. I also like the quasi-stealth look. Not too loud, not too quiet—just right. Dress up or down-- it’s a great balance.

3. “What is that” factor. It was like no other watch I have owned when it came to people asking about it. One trip I took it to Vegas last year, it started on the plane a guy next to me wearing a Hublot asked what it was, waiting at check-in at Mandarin another person checking from France asked about it, casino dealer, etc. Don’t buy it for that reason, but it does have that factor—not an everyday watch…and I like unique factor.

4. Size. Yes, you either love or hate large watches. I prefer watches larger than 40mm, however I find the 44 FC does not appear quite as large as other 44mm on the wrist. The size is very manageable, even under a dress shirt and suit. Just enough wrist presence, but not in a boat anchor kind of way.

Well, nothing like buying a watch new twice—something many of us know too well. Glad to have this one back in the stable…and AP short strap change out (glad they had it at Clearwater—normally it’s a 4-6 week back order). Time to book a beach vacation to celebrate

Love the back

Where's the sun to make this pop:

Time to pull stickers off:

Wrist shot:

Pocket shot:

Buckle:

Short strap from Clearwater that arrived today as well:

nonoperational1 · 9 May 2013, 02:11 AM

Holy hell.

TAKUYA · 9 May 2013, 02:17 AM

It's so scary (in a very good way). Big Congrats!

APguy1 · 9 May 2013, 02:54 AM

That movement is bloody amazing !!!!!!!!!

wingku · 9 May 2013, 03:44 AM

Oh wow!!!

ray0750 · 9 May 2013, 03:47 AM

awesome
congrats and this would be my next ap

Jim12345 · 9 May 2013, 03:54 AM

Looks great, congrats!!

travisb · 9 May 2013, 04:00 AM

Huge congrats !!! Glad to see you added this one back in the stable.
The FC 44 will definately be my next Offshore!
Enjoy it!

T.S.Eliot · 9 May 2013, 04:04 AM

Major congrats on an amazing timepiece

SaddleSC · 9 May 2013, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisb

Huge congrats !!! Glad to see you added this one back in the stable.
The FC 44 will definately be my next Offshore!
Enjoy it!

x2

Trouble15 · 9 May 2013, 04:50 AM

Very nice!!! Congrats!

gummy · 9 May 2013, 05:57 AM

Paul - congrats!

Too bad there's not more sun! Great pics anyway.

Let's just say the pics were "inspiring"

Enjoy that wonderful piece!

chicagofan · 9 May 2013, 06:42 AM

Congrats!

texex91 · 9 May 2013, 06:48 AM

Thank you all for the kind words--especially those of you who are next in line...you know who are

Stickers are off--but still not much sun. Who cares loving it!

Detail of forged carbon--love it:

A toast to my TRF friends

jmusser3r · 9 May 2013, 06:51 AM

Congrats again, Paul! The carbon really pops in the natural light

111forza · 9 May 2013, 06:57 AM

Looks gorgeous to me without the sun

Love it

singe89 · 9 May 2013, 07:19 AM

Huge congrats. Love love love the 44mm ROO FC. I know you won't let this one go and you shouldn't. It's a perfect AP.

00pumpkin · 9 May 2013, 07:27 AM

Wow! Congrats

BruceWonder · 9 May 2013, 07:37 AM

beautiful, congrats and enjoy it in good health!!!

PanosI · 9 May 2013, 07:41 AM

Huge Congrats on that stunner, Paul

Monte Cristo · 9 May 2013, 07:41 AM

Huge congrats Paul. That is a stunner!

craniotes · 9 May 2013, 07:54 AM

Amazing...

There's nothing quite like forged carbon, is there? Congrats!

Regards,
Adam

Chulo · 9 May 2013, 08:02 AM

Such a gorgeous piece. Congrats!

kevbm · 9 May 2013, 08:30 AM

Congrats! Gorgeous watch!

Sam Philip · 9 May 2013, 08:35 AM

Congrats!

AK797 · 9 May 2013, 08:37 AM

Fits your wrist well!

kngzfrd · 9 May 2013, 08:42 AM

WOW!!! That's all I can say....

9 May 2013, 02:17 AM	#36
TAKUYA ⭐⭐⭐⭐2025 Boutique Seller Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Thanh Takuya Location: Dont mess w Texas Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 53,696	It's so scary (in a very good way). Big Congrats! __________________ 2 Factor Authentication Security Active Instagram @takuyawatches

9 May 2013, 04:04 AM	#42
T.S.Eliot "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: K Location: KSA Watch: aholic Posts: 1,499	Major congrats on an amazing timepiece __________________ "Phlebas the Phoenician, a fortnight dead, / Forgot the cry of gulls, and the deep seas swell / And the profit and loss. / A current under sea / Picked his bones in whispers. / As he rose and fell / He passed the stages of his age and youth / Entering the whirlpool. / Gentile or Jew / O you who turn the wheel and look to windward, / Consider Phlebas, who was once handsome and tall as you." Cheers, K

9 May 2013, 07:41 AM	#54
Monte Cristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Watch: ing you... Posts: 3,775	Huge congrats Paul. That is a stunner! __________________ 'I am easily satisfied with the very best' - Winston Churchill

9 May 2013, 08:02 AM	#56
Chulo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: Chicago Posts: 283	Such a gorgeous piece. Congrats! __________________ Ben

9 May 2013, 08:42 AM	#60
kngzfrd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Matt Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 352	WOW!!! That's all I can say.... __________________ Submariner 168000. SN 9188***

9 May 2013, 01:56 AM	#31
orangedial "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Wayne Location: Singapore Watch: AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 1,791	Whoa!

9 May 2013, 02:01 AM	#32
ray0750 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 273	cant wAIT

9 May 2013, 02:02 AM	#33
yachty 1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: ny Watch: yacht master Posts: 948	And!!!!!!

9 May 2013, 02:05 AM	#34
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Okay here we go guys...sorry there is not one spec of sun in Austin, so pics are not popping like they should. Hope it comes out later and will take more: Back in the Black... Why I love, love, love the AP 44mm FC (and will never sell it again): 1. Weight. Enjoy all AP 44mm’s and owned all, but RG and even SS were ultimately too heavy for me (especially RG—weighs a ton, as it should). Both stunning pieces, hands down, but I wanted something to wear for days on end. I found the FC was so super comfortable—I even sleep with it on. 2. Looks. The layers of black in this watch are simply like no other. The forged carbon coloring gives the case a nice pop, vs a solid black (like 2013 ceramic 44mm—now that is dark). In the sun there’s always something new that pops out. I also like the quasi-stealth look. Not too loud, not too quiet—just right. Dress up or down-- it’s a great balance. 3. “What is that” factor. It was like no other watch I have owned when it came to people asking about it. One trip I took it to Vegas last year, it started on the plane a guy next to me wearing a Hublot asked what it was, waiting at check-in at Mandarin another person checking from France asked about it, casino dealer, etc. Don’t buy it for that reason, but it does have that factor—not an everyday watch…and I like unique factor. 4. Size. Yes, you either love or hate large watches. I prefer watches larger than 40mm, however I find the 44 FC does not appear quite as large as other 44mm on the wrist. The size is very manageable, even under a dress shirt and suit. Just enough wrist presence, but not in a boat anchor kind of way. Well, nothing like buying a watch new twice—something many of us know too well. Glad to have this one back in the stable…and AP short strap change out (glad they had it at Clearwater—normally it’s a 4-6 week back order). Time to book a beach vacation to celebrate Love the back Where's the sun to make this pop: Time to pull stickers off: Wrist shot: Pocket shot: Buckle: Short strap from Clearwater that arrived today as well:

9 May 2013, 02:11 AM	#35
nonoperational1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Ireland Posts: 1	Holy hell.

9 May 2013, 02:54 AM	#37
APguy1 Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Olly Location: UK Watch: Sub C 116610 Posts: 256	That movement is bloody amazing !!!!!!!!!

9 May 2013, 03:44 AM	#38
wingku "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Wing Location: Calgary,AB,Canada Watch: the World unfold Posts: 1,019	Oh wow!!!

9 May 2013, 03:47 AM	#39
ray0750 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 273	awesome congrats and this would be my next ap

9 May 2013, 03:54 AM	#40
Jim12345 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: England Posts: 416	Looks great, congrats!!

9 May 2013, 04:00 AM	#41
travisb "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,741	Huge congrats !!! Glad to see you added this one back in the stable. The FC 44 will definately be my next Offshore! Enjoy it!

9 May 2013, 04:50 AM	#44
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,892	Very nice!!! Congrats!

9 May 2013, 05:57 AM	#45
gummy 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,353	Paul - congrats! Too bad there's not more sun! Great pics anyway. Let's just say the pics were "inspiring" Enjoy that wonderful piece!

9 May 2013, 06:42 AM	#46
chicagofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Howard Location: Chicago Posts: 3,588	Congrats!

9 May 2013, 06:48 AM	#47
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Thank you all for the kind words--especially those of you who are next in line...you know who are Stickers are off--but still not much sun. Who cares loving it! Detail of forged carbon--love it: A toast to my TRF friends

9 May 2013, 06:51 AM	#48
jmusser3r "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Jon Location: Iowa Posts: 288	Congrats again, Paul! The carbon really pops in the natural light

9 May 2013, 06:57 AM	#49
111forza "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: uk Posts: 2,679	Looks gorgeous to me without the sun Love it

9 May 2013, 07:19 AM	#50
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,752	Huge congrats. Love love love the 44mm ROO FC. I know you won't let this one go and you shouldn't. It's a perfect AP.

9 May 2013, 07:27 AM	#51
00pumpkin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Dustin Location: USA Posts: 1,980	Wow! Congrats

9 May 2013, 07:37 AM	#52
BruceWonder "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Orange County Posts: 47	beautiful, congrats and enjoy it in good health!!!

9 May 2013, 07:41 AM	#53
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	Huge Congrats on that stunner, Paul

9 May 2013, 07:54 AM	#55
craniotes Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Ad Rock Location: Manhattan Posts: 621	Amazing... There's nothing quite like forged carbon, is there? Congrats! Regards, Adam

9 May 2013, 08:30 AM	#57
kevbm "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Kevin Location: Vancouver Watch: Rolex \| AP \| PF Posts: 221	Congrats! Gorgeous watch!

9 May 2013, 08:35 AM	#58
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	Congrats!

9 May 2013, 08:37 AM	#59
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Fits your wrist well!

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