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rohardi · 4 October 2012, 01:12 PM

When I first saw APs on forums and on line, they really didn't appeal to me. But over the past 3-4 months I have been spending more time in the AP section than the Rolex section here on the ROLEX forum. I don't even have an AP yet, but I'm gravitating more and more towards the AP brand than Rolex or any other brand. 6-12 months ago, they did nothing for me and now I am enthralled by the AP brand. so My question, has anyone come full circle going from having no interest in a brand like AP, to being completely crazy for that brand???

I still plan to make my next purchase of a PAM 312, but hopefully early next year I can get my self a Diver on a bracelet!

h999r · 4 October 2012, 01:18 PM

Wait until you see the watch in flesh ... you will love it more :)

singe89 · 4 October 2012, 01:26 PM

I was always interested in the brand history but once I saw the ROO in person and could fully appreciate the detail I was sold. AP has my full attention now. I have 3 APs on my want list before any other brand.

Rolex Freak · 4 October 2012, 01:30 PM

I have fallen for AP as well. Was originally interested once I laid eyes on the Safari, but never took it much further, until recently. About a month or so ago, I purchased the Offshore Panda and than followed up with the 15300. Once you see, feel and wear an AP, it's hard to wear anything else. Good luck and welcome to the madness.

descartes · 4 October 2012, 01:31 PM

The attention to detail and contrast between brushed surfaces and mirror polishing must be appreciated in person. Pics don't do it justice. Just got my first AP (RO 15300) after collecting Rolex, Patek, Omega and GP and the RO is quickly becoming the favorite.

Dickson Lim · 4 October 2012, 07:52 PM

Absolutely normal! Go touch one in flesh, no turning back!

oworkman · 4 October 2012, 09:09 PM

Fell hard, picked up three this year and have a few more on the list in the future...

bayerische · 4 October 2012, 09:30 PM

When I held one I knew I needed one.

IMHO Rolex look better in pics than in real life, AP looks better in real life than in pics.

rohardi · 4 October 2012, 09:43 PM

Glad to hear not alone here. I have had the opportunity to try on a ROO panda and I was quite impressed. My list of APs that I plan on picking up are the diver, the ROO Panda and the ROC in black, in that order. I have pretty much given up any desire for a SS Daytona at this point.

Watchonisto · 4 October 2012, 10:05 PM

Take the Diver first.

TSW · 5 October 2012, 04:19 AM

Wait until you have tried one on....Then it will result in getting many more of them

drchuck72 · 5 October 2012, 04:33 AM

My first exposure to AP was at Diamonds International Watch and Design in Cozumel. I was asking about the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Chronograph (the older one, not the Calibre 9300) but they didn't carry Omega. I was wearing my SS Sub and so they started showing me some pieces that were a little more, shall we say, exclusive than the mass produced, midtier watches like Rolex and Omega. Since I had expressed an interest in something orange (I've been lusting after a POC with the Orange bezel and black rubber strap with orange stitching for a while - even though I have recently picked up a Panerai and an AP, it still sings to me), the saleslady showed me a Ulysse Nardin Maxi Marine Chronograph. It was nice, but, it didn't sing to me. The manager then joined us and seeing that I was a discerning fellow, he proceeded to show me the AP ROO Volcano. The fat lady had sung. What a gorgeous watch. At the time, the most I had ever spent on a watch was $6K (my 16610 Y serial Sub - CDN dollars). So, when he told me the best price he could do on the AP was $19K and change, I thanked him for his time and let my wife drag me kicking and screaming out the door as he called after me "Treat Yourself Sir!", "You deserve it!".

Anyways, after the bug had worn off a little, I considered how much I would wear such a bold piece as the ROO Volcano. In the end, I went for something more subtle, but, being a ROO, it's still bold so I went with a Safari which I absolutely adore. As much as I still would like to have the Volcano, if I were to buy another AP, I would like a 39mm ROC with the blue dial. After seeing Ari Gold wearing it on Entourage, it seems like a solid choice. SS not the gold one he was given when offered the studio head job at WB.

Anyways, I have the bug now. The PP bug hasn't bit me yet. I'm only 40 and I'm told I still look 30ish (one of the advantages of being Asian, not so much when you are 19 and look 12 - hard to buy beer without ID, I was carded until I was 28), so, the PP is a little old in style for me. Still contemplating my next purchase (which won't be for a while). The PO Chrono is still in my eye but I've always wanted a black dial SS Daytona as well. It's just so Iconic. Plus with my interest in Auto Racing it just seems to fit.

TSW · 5 October 2012, 04:37 AM

Charles,

I love the "Treat Yourself Sir!", "You deserve it!" absolutely brilliant

B. Doggy · 5 October 2012, 06:28 AM

I was the same way. You'll love them...

Watchcraze007 · 5 October 2012, 07:09 AM

Me being a non-Rolex person, I'd call this an education process in which you're becoming, well, more educated! This sounds very insulting, but I don't mean it this way!

Watchcraze007 · 5 October 2012, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r-l-x

Take the Diver first.

Why?

Willygallardo · 5 October 2012, 07:15 AM

Since i got my AP im an addict can't even wear my GMT2 anymore it doesn't feel rite lol
now i just want more and more AP's

FeelingTheBlues · 5 October 2012, 07:16 AM

I wasn't sure about AP when I joined this forum either but now I find them stunning! I wouldn't see myself wearing all the models I see because of their sizes but I think they look great!

...If you want my friendly advice, stay far away from Hal, Thomas, Ken, Dan, HR, Mike, Sam...heck, all the AP enablers! You know who you are guys!

Watchcraze007 · 5 October 2012, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drchuck72

My first exposure to AP was at Diamonds International Watch and Design in Cozumel. I was asking about the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Chronograph (the older one, not the Calibre 9300) but they didn't carry Omega. I was wearing my SS Sub and so they started showing me some pieces that were a little more, shall we say, exclusive than the mass produced, midtier watches like Rolex and Omega. Since I had expressed an interest in something orange (I've been lusting after a POC with the Orange bezel and black rubber strap with orange stitching for a while - even though I have recently picked up a Panerai and an AP, it still sings to me), the saleslady showed me a Ulysse Nardin Maxi Marine Chronograph. It was nice, but, it didn't sing to me. The manager then joined us and seeing that I was a discerning fellow, he proceeded to show me the AP ROO Volcano. The fat lady had sung. What a gorgeous watch. At the time, the most I had ever spent on a watch was $6K (my 16610 Y serial Sub - CDN dollars). So, when he told me the best price he could do on the AP was $19K and change, I thanked him for his time and let my wife drag me kicking and screaming out the door as he called after me "Treat Yourself Sir!", "You deserve it!".

Anyways, after the bug had worn off a little, I considered how much I would wear such a bold piece as the ROO Volcano. In the end, I went for something more subtle, but, being a ROO, it's still bold so I went with a Safari which I absolutely adore. As much as I still would like to have the Volcano, if I were to buy another AP, I would like a 39mm ROC with the blue dial. After seeing Ari Gold wearing it on Entourage, it seems like a solid choice. SS not the gold one he was given when offered the studio head job at WB.

Anyways, I have the bug now. The PP bug hasn't bit me yet. I'm only 40 and I'm told I still look 30ish (one of the advantages of being Asian, not so much when you are 19 and look 12 - hard to buy beer without ID, I was carded until I was 28), so, the PP is a little old in style for me. Still contemplating my next purchase (which won't be for a while). The PO Chrono is still in my eye but I've always wanted a black dial SS Daytona as well. It's just so Iconic. Plus with my interest in Auto Racing it just seems to fit.

Loved your picks... As if talking about myself... Orange.. Omega Seamaster orange bezel.. Love(d) that.. RO 39mm blue face.. (Though would get white, coz much chicer).. Safari (BEAUTIFUL).. THEN.. BOOMMM.. DAYTONA??? ENOUGH ROLEX PEOPLE!! :)))

TSW · 5 October 2012, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

...If you want my friendly advice, stay far away from Hal, Thomas, Ken, Dan, HR, Mike, Sam...heck, all the AP enablers! You know who you are guys!

rohardi · 5 October 2012, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drchuck72

I would like a 39mm ROC with the blue dial. After seeing Ari Gold wearing it on Entourage, it seems like a solid choice. SS not the gold one he was given when offered the studio head job at WB.

If it's good enough for Ari, it's good enough for me lol

Evenaive · 6 October 2012, 07:00 AM

Go for AP...
I have had both the pam312 and the ss daytona u mention. Lovely Pieces . A Month ago i flipped two rolex for a Diver...
I'm not sure if it was a wise decision. The AP is by far the most awesome watch I have owned. Problem is Im already looking to maybe add one more and it colides with the wifes idea of a new garage and I cant afford both right now:-)
Good luck with your Hunt..
Cheers

oworkman · 6 October 2012, 10:12 AM

AP all the way baby!!

HL65 · 6 October 2012, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

I wasn't sure about AP when I joined this forum either but now I find them stunning! I wouldn't see myself wearing all the models I see because of their sizes but I think they look great!

...If you want my friendly advice, stay far away from Hal, Thomas, Ken, Dan, HR, Mike, Sam...heck, all the AP enablers! You know who you are guys!

Hanz079 · 6 October 2012, 10:51 AM

Same thing happened here.
I was a true blue Rolex man, I believe they were the best thing to happen to mankind since sliced bread...
Until and unexpected visit to my local AD yielded my 1st encounter with the AP RO 15400... I knew that was it...
Couldn't sleep for a week... I was eating AP, drinking AP, sleeping AP and dreaming AP...
Went back to the AD, pulled the trigger, and I am a happy camper since then...
Welcome to the club!!

oworkman · 6 October 2012, 04:40 PM

Have not looked in a Rolex display case since......and I loved them for years!!

Celter · 6 October 2012, 07:11 PM

The first AP I notived was the ROO. It didn't speak to me at all, still doesn't. But when I became aware of the 15300 and even more the 15202 I changed my mind about AP. The history of this watch is compelling, and the looks are fantastic. I want one!

highdiver · 6 October 2012, 08:38 PM

One AP bug bites, there is no return. My pam and rollie are getting very dusty now. lol

toph · 6 October 2012, 11:06 PM

Still has not won me over yet . I think some pieces are wonderful and elegant but the volcano, bumble bee and similar are hideous IMHO. I think a lot is hype . . Especially on here. That is just my opinion,

You want good advice on watches or clothes etc ask an elegant lady

rohardi · 6 October 2012, 11:31 PM

I guess I'm lucky I don't have a AP AD anywhere close to me!!!!

4 October 2012, 01:12 PM	#1
rohardi "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rhode Island USA Watch: 116610LN, 216570 Posts: 787	What have you done to me???? When I first saw APs on forums and on line, they really didn't appeal to me. But over the past 3-4 months I have been spending more time in the AP section than the Rolex section here on the ROLEX forum. I don't even have an AP yet, but I'm gravitating more and more towards the AP brand than Rolex or any other brand. 6-12 months ago, they did nothing for me and now I am enthralled by the AP brand. so My question, has anyone come full circle going from having no interest in a brand like AP, to being completely crazy for that brand??? I still plan to make my next purchase of a PAM 312, but hopefully early next year I can get my self a Diver on a bracelet!

4 October 2012, 07:52 PM	#6
Dickson Lim "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: planet Posts: 1,517	Absolutely normal! Go touch one in flesh, no turning back! __________________ Dream the impossible, and make it possible!

4 October 2012, 09:09 PM	#7
oworkman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Around........ Posts: 544	Fell hard, picked up three this year and have a few more on the list in the future... __________________ Difficulties break some men but make others. Nelson Mandela

4 October 2012, 09:30 PM	#8
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	When I held one I knew I needed one. IMHO Rolex look better in pics than in real life, AP looks better in real life than in pics. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

5 October 2012, 04:19 AM	#11
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Wait until you have tried one on....Then it will result in getting many more of them __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

4 October 2012, 01:18 PM	#2
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	Wait until you see the watch in flesh ... you will love it more :)

4 October 2012, 01:26 PM	#3
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,752	I was always interested in the brand history but once I saw the ROO in person and could fully appreciate the detail I was sold. AP has my full attention now. I have 3 APs on my want list before any other brand.

4 October 2012, 01:30 PM	#4
Rolex Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Sandro Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/GS Posts: 4,412	I have fallen for AP as well. Was originally interested once I laid eyes on the Safari, but never took it much further, until recently. About a month or so ago, I purchased the Offshore Panda and than followed up with the 15300. Once you see, feel and wear an AP, it's hard to wear anything else. Good luck and welcome to the madness.

4 October 2012, 01:31 PM	#5
descartes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: North Shore Posts: 1,116	The attention to detail and contrast between brushed surfaces and mirror polishing must be appreciated in person. Pics don't do it justice. Just got my first AP (RO 15300) after collecting Rolex, Patek, Omega and GP and the RO is quickly becoming the favorite.

4 October 2012, 09:43 PM	#9
rohardi "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rhode Island USA Watch: 116610LN, 216570 Posts: 787	Glad to hear not alone here. I have had the opportunity to try on a ROO panda and I was quite impressed. My list of APs that I plan on picking up are the diver, the ROO Panda and the ROC in black, in that order. I have pretty much given up any desire for a SS Daytona at this point.

4 October 2012, 10:05 PM	#10
Watchonisto Banned Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Alex Location: European Union Watch: AP, ROLEX, PP, PAM Posts: 4,344	Take the Diver first.

5 October 2012, 04:33 AM	#12
drchuck72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Charles Location: canada Watch: Rolex 116520 Posts: 306	My first exposure to AP was at Diamonds International Watch and Design in Cozumel. I was asking about the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Chronograph (the older one, not the Calibre 9300) but they didn't carry Omega. I was wearing my SS Sub and so they started showing me some pieces that were a little more, shall we say, exclusive than the mass produced, midtier watches like Rolex and Omega. Since I had expressed an interest in something orange (I've been lusting after a POC with the Orange bezel and black rubber strap with orange stitching for a while - even though I have recently picked up a Panerai and an AP, it still sings to me), the saleslady showed me a Ulysse Nardin Maxi Marine Chronograph. It was nice, but, it didn't sing to me. The manager then joined us and seeing that I was a discerning fellow, he proceeded to show me the AP ROO Volcano. The fat lady had sung. What a gorgeous watch. At the time, the most I had ever spent on a watch was $6K (my 16610 Y serial Sub - CDN dollars). So, when he told me the best price he could do on the AP was $19K and change, I thanked him for his time and let my wife drag me kicking and screaming out the door as he called after me "Treat Yourself Sir!", "You deserve it!". Anyways, after the bug had worn off a little, I considered how much I would wear such a bold piece as the ROO Volcano. In the end, I went for something more subtle, but, being a ROO, it's still bold so I went with a Safari which I absolutely adore. As much as I still would like to have the Volcano, if I were to buy another AP, I would like a 39mm ROC with the blue dial. After seeing Ari Gold wearing it on Entourage, it seems like a solid choice. SS not the gold one he was given when offered the studio head job at WB. Anyways, I have the bug now. The PP bug hasn't bit me yet. I'm only 40 and I'm told I still look 30ish (one of the advantages of being Asian, not so much when you are 19 and look 12 - hard to buy beer without ID, I was carded until I was 28), so, the PP is a little old in style for me. Still contemplating my next purchase (which won't be for a while). The PO Chrono is still in my eye but I've always wanted a black dial SS Daytona as well. It's just so Iconic. Plus with my interest in Auto Racing it just seems to fit. __________________ Rolex 16610 and 116520\|AP ROO Safari\|Panerai PAM320\|Omega Planet Ocean 8500\|Breitling Chronomat Evolution\|Tag Heuer Kirium F1 and Monaco\|TW Steel Kivanc Edition

5 October 2012, 04:37 AM	#13
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Charles, I love the "Treat Yourself Sir!", "You deserve it!" absolutely brilliant __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

5 October 2012, 06:28 AM	#14
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	I was the same way. You'll love them... __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

5 October 2012, 07:09 AM	#15
Watchcraze007 Banned Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Ahmed Location: Dubai & Cairo Watch: All of'em! Posts: 507	Me being a non-Rolex person, I'd call this an education process in which you're becoming, well, more educated! This sounds very insulting, but I don't mean it this way!

5 October 2012, 07:15 AM	#17
Willygallardo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Willy Location: Montreal Watch: AP's - Rolex Posts: 972	Since i got my AP im an addict can't even wear my GMT2 anymore it doesn't feel rite lol now i just want more and more AP's

5 October 2012, 07:16 AM	#18
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	I wasn't sure about AP when I joined this forum either but now I find them stunning! I wouldn't see myself wearing all the models I see because of their sizes but I think they look great! ...If you want my friendly advice, stay far away from Hal, Thomas, Ken, Dan, HR, Mike, Sam...heck, all the AP enablers! You know who you are guys! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

6 October 2012, 07:00 AM	#22
Evenaive "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Peter Location: Denmark Watch: AP ROO Diver Posts: 50	Go for AP... I have had both the pam312 and the ss daytona u mention. Lovely Pieces . A Month ago i flipped two rolex for a Diver... I'm not sure if it was a wise decision. The AP is by far the most awesome watch I have owned. Problem is Im already looking to maybe add one more and it colides with the wifes idea of a new garage and I cant afford both right now:-) Good luck with your Hunt.. Cheers

6 October 2012, 10:12 AM	#23
oworkman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Around........ Posts: 544	AP all the way baby!! __________________ Difficulties break some men but make others. Nelson Mandela

6 October 2012, 10:51 AM	#25
Hanz079 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Malaysia Posts: 195	Same thing happened here. I was a true blue Rolex man, I believe they were the best thing to happen to mankind since sliced bread... Until and unexpected visit to my local AD yielded my 1st encounter with the AP RO 15400... I knew that was it... Couldn't sleep for a week... I was eating AP, drinking AP, sleeping AP and dreaming AP... Went back to the AD, pulled the trigger, and I am a happy camper since then... Welcome to the club!!

6 October 2012, 04:40 PM	#26
oworkman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Around........ Posts: 544	Have not looked in a Rolex display case since......and I loved them for years!! __________________ Difficulties break some men but make others. Nelson Mandela

6 October 2012, 07:11 PM	#27
Celter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Norway Posts: 130	The first AP I notived was the ROO. It didn't speak to me at all, still doesn't. But when I became aware of the 15300 and even more the 15202 I changed my mind about AP. The history of this watch is compelling, and the looks are fantastic. I want one!

6 October 2012, 08:38 PM	#28
highdiver Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: HKG Watch: APPPR IWC Posts: 208	One AP bug bites, there is no return. My pam and rollie are getting very dusty now. lol

6 October 2012, 11:06 PM	#29
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	Still has not won me over yet . I think some pieces are wonderful and elegant but the volcano, bumble bee and similar are hideous IMHO. I think a lot is hype . . Especially on here. That is just my opinion, You want good advice on watches or clothes etc ask an elegant lady __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

6 October 2012, 11:31 PM	#30
rohardi "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rhode Island USA Watch: 116610LN, 216570 Posts: 787	I guess I'm lucky I don't have a AP AD anywhere close to me!!!!

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