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00pumpkin · 26 March 2013, 01:01 AM

Was able to try on the new Royal Oak and Royal Oak Chronograph this weekend. All I can say is wow! The RO was very impressive. I love the depth of the dial and the way the color changes in different lighting. The size of the watch is perfect and the finish is superb. I really think this is going to be my next watch. I thought the blue faced yachtmaster was next for me but now I’m torn.

The ROC was nice but the dial didn’t seem to have the same texture that was present on the RO.

Onto the pics:

00pumpkin · 26 March 2013, 01:02 AM

Roc:

eric23 · 26 March 2013, 01:24 AM

I really like that ROC! Is it 41mm?

Lamkyle · 26 March 2013, 01:52 AM

Go with the RO!

orangedial · 26 March 2013, 02:10 AM

Both are nice! But I like ROC more

00pumpkin · 26 March 2013, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eric23

I really like that ROC! Is it 41mm?

Yes

Demonoid · 26 March 2013, 03:47 AM

Both are great, but the 15400 has the crystal back. Just in case you like that sort of thing. And that's your ss Daytona? If yes go with the ro.

AK797 · 26 March 2013, 04:48 AM

How do you mean the white dial texture is different? They have the same tapisserie dial that makes it more silvery and dynamic in certain light, the ROC is not a flat white colour.

Cru Jones · 26 March 2013, 04:56 AM

Gorgeous!! For these three, RO over ROC and blue YM.

Soly20 · 26 March 2013, 06:13 AM

I like the look of the RO more. Both beautiful though.

00pumpkin · 26 March 2013, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Demonoid

Both are great, but the 15400 has the crystal back. Just in case you like that sort of thing. And that's your ss Daytona? If yes go with the ro.

Yeah, I definitely like the RO over the ROC. Especially since I already have a chronograph.

00pumpkin · 26 March 2013, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

How do you mean the white dial texture is different? They have the same tapisserie dial that makes it more silvery and dynamic in certain light, the ROC is not a flat white colour.

Maybe it was my eyes playing tricks on me but the dial on the ROC looked smoother than the RO. The detail of the dial stood out way more on the RO.

Can anyone confirm this?

scuba77 · 26 March 2013, 07:11 AM

the dial is same but i'm guessing it those 3 flat subdials that giving that more smooth look...as have the daytona I go for the RO :-)

travisb · 26 March 2013, 07:10 PM

Both are amazing!

VICI · 26 March 2013, 10:12 PM

The chrono movmt not being AP is a killer in my book.

Not a fan of 'out of house' movements.

RO!

benlee · 26 March 2013, 10:20 PM

RO for me. More classic.

00pumpkin · 27 March 2013, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex_NYC

The chrono movmt not being AP is a killer in my book.

Not a fan of 'out of house' movements.

RO!

Who make the chrono movement? I wasnt aware of this. Learn something new everyday.

AK797 · 27 March 2013, 03:02 AM

JLC make the base caliber which is in no way a regression from an AP inhouse mvmnt as JLC have a longer history of making mvmnts than AP. Plus the fact it has a closed caseback means that it is not a problem for me.

BigTimeDenver · 27 March 2013, 12:53 PM

I have had the chance to try them on both, I like the ro the most. clean open dials

WhatTheDeuce · 27 March 2013, 12:57 PM

You can see the texture in this shot...

S`` · 27 March 2013, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

JLC make the base caliber which is in no way a regression from an AP inhouse mvmnt as JLC have a longer history of making mvmnts than AP. Plus the fact it has a closed caseback means that it is not a problem for me.

ROC is not a JLC based chrono... it is a F. Piguet based chrono which in itself is no slouch... can be found in VC Overseas Chrono too

Demonoid · 27 March 2013, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s``

roc is not a jlc based chrono... It is a f. Piguet based chrono which in itself is no slouch... Can be found in vc overseas chrono too

++++100

cdnyc · 27 March 2013, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhatTheDeuce

You can see the texture in this shot...

love that roc

thomaspp · 27 March 2013, 02:22 PM

Great. Pick up that RO over the YM no doubt and never look back.

codecow · 27 March 2013, 02:25 PM

I'd go RO, I'm now thinking I need one... Darn forum!

00pumpkin · 27 March 2013, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhatTheDeuce

You can see the texture in this shot...

Im not doubting that there is texture on the chrono dial. It just appeared to have more depth on the RO vs. ROC.

That is an awesome ROC by the way. Love the colors - War Eagle!

Submarino · 27 March 2013, 11:39 PM

Go with the ROC. I am a purist when it comes to the Royal Oak. It has to be a 39mm piece. You should look for a discontinued 15300 and see for yourself.

cdnyc · 27 March 2013, 11:53 PM

Look at all that beautiful texture and dimension. It looks like a freakin braid within the tappiserie! I'm sure the tappiserie on the RO and ROC are the same. I bet the RO looks like it has more dimension because the bigger surface area of tappiserie (not broken up by chrono subdials) creates more opportunity to catch lighting angles that show off the pattern's intricacies.

00pumpkin · 28 March 2013, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdnyc81

Look at all that beautiful texture and dimension. It looks like a freakin braid within the tappiserie! I'm sure the tappiserie on the RO and ROC are the same. I bet the RO looks like it has more dimension because the bigger surface area of tappiserie (not broken up by chrono subdials) creates more opportunity to catch lighting angles that show off the pattern's intricacies.

Incredible shot!

AK797 · 28 March 2013, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S``

ROC is not a JLC based chrono... it is a F. Piguet based chrono which in itself is no slouch... can be found in VC Overseas Chrono too

Yup sorry the ROO is JLC the ROC is FP.

26 March 2013, 01:01 AM	#1
00pumpkin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Dustin Location: USA Posts: 1,980	Tried on RO and ROC Was able to try on the new Royal Oak and Royal Oak Chronograph this weekend. All I can say is wow! The RO was very impressive. I love the depth of the dial and the way the color changes in different lighting. The size of the watch is perfect and the finish is superb. I really think this is going to be my next watch. I thought the blue faced yachtmaster was next for me but now I’m torn. The ROC was nice but the dial didn’t seem to have the same texture that was present on the RO. Onto the pics: Attached Images

26 March 2013, 01:02 AM	#2
00pumpkin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Dustin Location: USA Posts: 1,980	Roc: Attached Images

27 March 2013, 12:57 PM	#20
WhatTheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Kyung Location: Anywhere? Watch: cha want... Posts: 4,488	You can see the texture in this shot... __________________ Instagram: @whatthedeuce_

27 March 2013, 02:22 PM	#24
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	Great. Pick up that RO over the YM no doubt and never look back. __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

27 March 2013, 11:39 PM	#27
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Go with the ROC. I am a purist when it comes to the Royal Oak. It has to be a 39mm piece. You should look for a discontinued 15300 and see for yourself. __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

26 March 2013, 01:24 AM	#3
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	I really like that ROC! Is it 41mm?

26 March 2013, 01:52 AM	#4
Lamkyle "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Kyle Location: HK Watch: Those from my wife Posts: 669	Go with the RO!

26 March 2013, 02:10 AM	#5
orangedial "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Wayne Location: Singapore Watch: AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 1,791	Both are nice! But I like ROC more

26 March 2013, 03:47 AM	#7
Demonoid 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Logan Location: USA Posts: 2,516	Both are great, but the 15400 has the crystal back. Just in case you like that sort of thing. And that's your ss Daytona? If yes go with the ro.

26 March 2013, 04:48 AM	#8
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	How do you mean the white dial texture is different? They have the same tapisserie dial that makes it more silvery and dynamic in certain light, the ROC is not a flat white colour.

26 March 2013, 04:56 AM	#9
Cru Jones 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,589	Gorgeous!! For these three, RO over ROC and blue YM.

26 March 2013, 06:13 AM	#10
Soly20 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Soly Location: UK/US Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 3,089	I like the look of the RO more. Both beautiful though.

26 March 2013, 07:11 AM	#13
scuba77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 334	the dial is same but i'm guessing it those 3 flat subdials that giving that more smooth look...as have the daytona I go for the RO :-)

26 March 2013, 07:10 PM	#14
travisb "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,802	Both are amazing!

26 March 2013, 10:12 PM	#15
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	The chrono movmt not being AP is a killer in my book. Not a fan of 'out of house' movements. RO!

26 March 2013, 10:20 PM	#16
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	RO for me. More classic.

27 March 2013, 03:02 AM	#18
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	JLC make the base caliber which is in no way a regression from an AP inhouse mvmnt as JLC have a longer history of making mvmnts than AP. Plus the fact it has a closed caseback means that it is not a problem for me.

27 March 2013, 12:53 PM	#19
BigTimeDenver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Josh Location: Denver, CO Watch: IWC RG Yachtclub Posts: 14	I have had the chance to try them on both, I like the ro the most. clean open dials

27 March 2013, 02:25 PM	#25
codecow 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: Le Mans Posts: 5,461	I'd go RO, I'm now thinking I need one... Darn forum!

27 March 2013, 11:53 PM	#28
cdnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Cory Location: NY Posts: 681	Look at all that beautiful texture and dimension. It looks like a freakin braid within the tappiserie! I'm sure the tappiserie on the RO and ROC are the same. I bet the RO looks like it has more dimension because the bigger surface area of tappiserie (not broken up by chrono subdials) creates more opportunity to catch lighting angles that show off the pattern's intricacies. Attached Images

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