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jontay02 · 28 January 2013, 07:06 AM

YES!

Now, on my next acquisition..

FC Diver?

or...

Ceramic Diver?

The more I look at the ceramic diver, the more i see it to be a refined piece of work.

Plus it being at 20% cheaper than the FC + exhibition case makes it as desirable as the FC.

Hope to see the Ceramic in KL/SG AP Boutique in July when i head back home.

Should i venture into the future and hold Ceramic close to my heart? or the FC to complement the bee + its beautiful FC case with limited production units ( rendering it more exclusive ).

Decisions.. decisions..

Help anyone? haha

(Photo Courtesy of Howard aka boa2 from TZ)

Soly20 · 28 January 2013, 07:10 AM

Congrats! Beautiful Piece.

Regarding the Diver, i might say go for ceramic. The FC diver has yellow, with the bee, its too much yellow for when you need to change from one watch to another. You don't want to get bored having the same colour.

TSW · 28 January 2013, 07:13 AM

Love the Bee, Congrats!!

Hairdude1 · 28 January 2013, 07:14 AM

i also say go with the Ceramic diver for a color change

jontay02 · 28 January 2013, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Soly20

Congrats! Beautiful Piece.

Regarding the Diver, i might say go for ceramic. The FC diver has yellow, with the bee, its too much yellow for when you need to change from one watch to another. You don't want to get bored having the same colour.

thanks.
true ey. However, first impressions lands the orange look on the DiverC ( haha new abbreviation ) to look dull in a way.

I called the AP boutique in KL ( Malaysia) and they have a prototype ready in May. I'm still in Australia till July so I would not be able to try it out.

I'm attracted to the DiverC with its fine ceramic casing finish and the exhibition caseback.

If i were to get FC, would it be possible to get an exhibition caseback fitted into it? haha. would be an awesome combo.

jontay02 · 28 January 2013, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by TSW

Love the Bee, Congrats!!

Thomas, how much does it cost for an exhibition caseback ?

mspeed76 · 28 January 2013, 07:46 AM

I would go for the ceramic diver.. My only criticism of it is that they got rid of the fine graining lines on the tapessrie squares.. It gave the dial a lot of depth.. but I guess it looks cleaner

Also I'm not the biggest fan of orange but comparing the two, the orange looks more pleasing. Maybe because I'm used to the amber glow at night in bmws lol

iLLGT2 · 28 January 2013, 08:15 AM

Ceramic Diver to switch it up, for sure..

Love the BEE, :)

jontay02 · 28 January 2013, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mspeed76

I would go for the ceramic diver.. My only criticism of it is that they got rid of the fine graining lines on the tapessrie squares.. It gave the dial a lot of depth.. but I guess it looks cleaner

Also I'm not the biggest fan of orange but comparing the two, the orange looks more pleasing. Maybe because I'm used to the amber glow at night in bmws lol

apparently, i felt it was the other way round.

Having both the Ceramic and FC pictures placed side by side, I concur that the Diver Ceramic is a whole new diver watch added to the AP Diver collection. The tapessrie squares looks more like cadbury's chocolates giving it a cleaner look.

Well, pictures dun justify these 2 beautes. Have to see it in the flesh before i decide.

You know what would be the ultimate mod?

CF case + Ceramic bezel + Ceramic Diver dial minus the orange minute & second hand + Exhibition Case dial.

nick c · 28 January 2013, 08:51 AM

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iLLGT2 · 28 January 2013, 09:06 AM

I must say, you guy's are not doing the BEE justice :p hahah

Shikar · 28 January 2013, 09:14 AM

Wonder when we will start seeing the ceramic diver at AD, and more importantly by TRF trusted sellers with a good discount...

Regards.

kilyung · 28 January 2013, 09:32 AM

UnBEElievably BEEautiful!

jontay02 · 28 January 2013, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

UnBEElievably BEEautiful!

Mike,

nice shot.

now the Bee needs a companion. haha

kilyung · 28 January 2013, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by jontay02

Mike,

nice shot.

now the Bee needs a companion. haha

You're right! BEEs produce GOLDen honey right?!

jontay02 · 28 January 2013, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

You're right! BEEs produce GOLDen honey right?!

haha, what about the QUEEN? come to think of it, honey combs do resemble a royal oak in some manner!

Mike, Ceramic Diver or FC + Exhibition case back mod ?

Thinking hard.

tkhu888 · 28 January 2013, 11:05 AM

This is definitely an enabling thread.

mjclark32 · 28 January 2013, 11:07 AM

Congrats!

Shikar · 28 January 2013, 11:08 AM

Goodness and am awesome congrats for the Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!! :)

Regards.

kilyung · 28 January 2013, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jontay02

haha, what about the QUEEN? come to think of it, honey combs do resemble a royal oak in some manner!

Well the queen is usually the biggest bee in the hive. In fact it's JUMBO compared to the rest of the hive. Probably due to the nectar it feeds on.

Bigbadbns · 28 January 2013, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

You're right! BEEs produce GOLDen honey right?!

100% agreed with Mike! The bee needs some honey

mspeed76 · 28 January 2013, 02:48 PM

They said mid year... and it's a boutique piece only. No discounts

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shikar

Wonder when we will start seeing the ceramic diver at AD, and more importantly by TRF trusted sellers with a good discount...

Regards.

prestocheetah · 28 January 2013, 03:13 PM

Get the ceramic one!! i have to say the FC diver looks nice, i tried & held it side by side with my SS Diver last sat at the boutique, but it just feels different, a lot lighter, (of course, cuz its FC)!! but just my personal opinion, if you have the Bee, then i will suggest you to get the ceramic diver, looks better to me!! & yes.. they said the ceramic one is for boutique only, so... i guess the resale value will always be there if you plan to flip it in the future!

jontay02 · 28 January 2013, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by prestocheetah

Get the ceramic one!! i have to say the FC diver looks nice, i tried & held it side by side with my SS Diver last sat at the boutique, but it just feels different, a lot lighter, (of course, cuz its FC)!! but just my personal opinion, if you have the Bee, then i will suggest you to get the ceramic diver, looks better to me!! & yes.. they said the ceramic one is for boutique only, so... i guess the resale value will always be there if you plan to flip it in the future!

need to wait for the concept DiverC to hit boutiques.
The new dial change is something pleasing to the eye no doubt, But i've always been a '' yellow'' kind of guy. haha
Ferrari's premium colour of choice is Yellow!

The Orange didnt pop that much in the picture attached so its a -1 for me.
I'll keep an open mind for either FC or Ceramic in the 2nd hand market.

I think with the price of 20 grand for a Ceramic Diver, its a no -brainer to pick it over the SS Diver. ( thats just me imo ).

With the FC, its a whole different level... Who knows? FC + Ceramic Diver together . haha

jontay02 · 28 January 2013, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Well the queen is usually the biggest bee in the hive. In fact it's JUMBO compared to the rest of the hive. Probably due to the nectar it feeds on.

Bee by day, Queen by night.

When's your FC Diver arriving? haha

v5cog · 29 January 2013, 07:53 AM

Mine says hello too...
It's easy to understand why it's so popular !!

Trouble15 · 29 January 2013, 02:39 PM

Love the BB, great shots!

HL65 · 29 January 2013, 09:22 PM

Congrats!!

28 January 2013, 07:06 AM	#1
jontay02 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: australia Watch: AP! Posts: 192	Bee-live it YES! Now, on my next acquisition.. FC Diver? or... Ceramic Diver? The more I look at the ceramic diver, the more i see it to be a refined piece of work. Plus it being at 20% cheaper than the FC + exhibition case makes it as desirable as the FC. Hope to see the Ceramic in KL/SG AP Boutique in July when i head back home. Should i venture into the future and hold Ceramic close to my heart? or the FC to complement the bee + its beautiful FC case with limited production units ( rendering it more exclusive ). Decisions.. decisions.. Help anyone? haha (Photo Courtesy of Howard aka boa2 from TZ)

28 January 2013, 07:13 AM	#3
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Love the Bee, Congrats!! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

28 January 2013, 11:07 AM	#19
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Congrats! __________________

29 January 2013, 07:53 AM	#27
v5cog Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Colin Location: london Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 548	Mine says hello too... It's easy to understand why it's so popular !! Attached Images

29 January 2013, 09:22 PM	#29
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,219	Congrats!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

28 January 2013, 07:10 AM	#2
Soly20 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Soly Location: UK/US Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 3,089	Congrats! Beautiful Piece. Regarding the Diver, i might say go for ceramic. The FC diver has yellow, with the bee, its too much yellow for when you need to change from one watch to another. You don't want to get bored having the same colour.

28 January 2013, 07:14 AM	#4
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	i also say go with the Ceramic diver for a color change

28 January 2013, 07:46 AM	#7
mspeed76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: United States Watch: AP, RM Posts: 615	I would go for the ceramic diver.. My only criticism of it is that they got rid of the fine graining lines on the tapessrie squares.. It gave the dial a lot of depth.. but I guess it looks cleaner Also I'm not the biggest fan of orange but comparing the two, the orange looks more pleasing. Maybe because I'm used to the amber glow at night in bmws lol

28 January 2013, 08:15 AM	#8
iLLGT2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Martin Location: NY And FLA Watch: AP ROO Blue Scuba Posts: 2,695	Ceramic Diver to switch it up, for sure.. Love the BEE, :)

28 January 2013, 08:51 AM	#10
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846

28 January 2013, 08:55 AM	#11
Rolex Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Sandro Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/GS Posts: 4,412	Very nice. Mine says hello.

28 January 2013, 09:06 AM	#12
iLLGT2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Martin Location: NY And FLA Watch: AP ROO Blue Scuba Posts: 2,695	I must say, you guy's are not doing the BEE justice :p hahah

28 January 2013, 09:14 AM	#13
Shikar "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Azam Location: Texas Posts: 607	Wonder when we will start seeing the ceramic diver at AD, and more importantly by TRF trusted sellers with a good discount... Regards.

28 January 2013, 09:32 AM	#14
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,950	UnBEElievably BEEautiful!

28 January 2013, 11:05 AM	#18
tkhu888 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Terry Location: Calgary, Canada Watch: RO/GMTIIc /PAM390 Posts: 106	This is definitely an enabling thread.

28 January 2013, 11:08 AM	#20
Shikar "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Azam Location: Texas Posts: 607	Goodness and am awesome congrats for the Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!! :) Regards.

28 January 2013, 03:13 PM	#24
prestocheetah "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Henry Location: Los Angeles Watch: AP, Rolex, Panerai Posts: 66	Get the ceramic one!! i have to say the FC diver looks nice, i tried & held it side by side with my SS Diver last sat at the boutique, but it just feels different, a lot lighter, (of course, cuz its FC)!! but just my personal opinion, if you have the Bee, then i will suggest you to get the ceramic diver, looks better to me!! & yes.. they said the ceramic one is for boutique only, so... i guess the resale value will always be there if you plan to flip it in the future!

29 January 2013, 02:39 PM	#28
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,895	Love the BB, great shots!

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