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pietermann · 15 August 2013, 01:24 AM

Hi guys,

I have a problem and I need your help! I have started to look for a second watch and currently, I have narrowed it down to these 2 beauty's:

The 116618LN gold Rolex Submariner Ceramic:

Or the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Openworked Selfwinding

I own a steel Rolex SubC 116610LN and that's what makes if so difficult! I would like to have a gold watch but if I pick the gold SubC, then I would have 2 of the "same" watches (you know what I mean ;)). If I pick the AP, it will be "again" be a steel watch. The SubC has a date what is handy at work and I have always loved a gold Submariner, but the AP is more "Haute Horlogerie" for me...

I also think same will be in the same price range, no?

So guys, please, I want to know your opinions!

Thanks!

orangedial · 15 August 2013, 01:30 AM

Why not a gold AP? The gold ROC is stunning

Bigbadbns · 15 August 2013, 01:30 AM

Not even a question AP all the way. That open works is a beauty!

NEW_MEXICOS_BEST · 15 August 2013, 01:36 AM

AP for now to scratch your itch and later get the Gold...

singe89 · 15 August 2013, 02:30 AM

The RO openworked all day any day. If you really want gold then look at a RO or ROC in gold.

thsiao · 15 August 2013, 02:51 AM

^^^ What they said!

Presa canary · 15 August 2013, 02:52 AM

That skeleton ap is so awesome... Between the two there's no question, the ro. I'm jealous

FeelingTheBlues · 15 August 2013, 02:56 AM

I'll have to go with some other people in this thread and suggest a gold RO but in between those two (and as much as I love gold watches) I'd have to go with the AP open work. Perhaps you could also sell you stainless steel Submariner and get yourself a nice two-tone watch to have some gold in your collection.

steveclocks · 15 August 2013, 02:57 AM

Difficult, I would want them both

kilyung · 15 August 2013, 03:18 AM

I hate to say it but I'd get the 116618... Rolex represents the best value in an all gold sports watch. Try pricing a similar gold watch from AP - very expensive. Sell your 116610 then get the Openworked RO w/ date. Who says you can't have your cake and eat it?!

h999r · 15 August 2013, 03:27 AM

Love the skeleton, its so hard to find one.

TSW · 15 August 2013, 04:26 AM

15305 all day.

AK797 · 15 August 2013, 04:38 AM

I would get a gold AP ROC or RO but if you really want a Rolex I would get the GMTc YG as you have the SS subc and as a pilots watch its more suited to all gold than a diver.

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ra's ag · 15 August 2013, 04:38 AM

You know you posted in the AP forum right?

texex91 · 15 August 2013, 04:55 AM

I know this isn't a joke, but are you kidding me right. The gold sub is nice, but a Royal Oak Open worked--come on. No question, and not because you are in the AP forum. Those watches are night and day IMHO. Get both if you can, but the AP no doubt first. That's a stunner.

benlee · 15 August 2013, 05:38 AM

I don't think these watches are even comparable.

VICI · 15 August 2013, 05:50 AM

The gold will scream wealth loudly.

The AP Openworked will show smooth class

frch1104 · 15 August 2013, 05:56 AM

If you can get away with the all yellow gold Sub, easy choice, its stunning!

diver2012 · 15 August 2013, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frch1104

If you can get away with the all yellow gold Sub, easy choice, its stunning!

It's not though is it - not compared to the open worked AP.

Hamish · 15 August 2013, 06:52 AM

AP....everyday of the week

johnswatch · 15 August 2013, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex_NYC

The gold will scream wealth loudly.

The AP Openworked will show smooth class

Hmmm, to a watch lover the AP will also scream wealth very loudly. It's not what I would call smooth class as it's still a very showy watch.

I'd go for the Gold Submariner in a heartbeat. It's stunning looking.

VICI · 15 August 2013, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnswatch

Hmmm, to a watch lover the AP will also scream wealth very loudly. It's not what I would call smooth class as it's still a very showy watch.

I'd go for the Gold Submariner in a heartbeat. It's stunning looking.

Most people haven't heard of AP. That's why I like AP - quiet elegance.

To a watch connoisseur, yes the AP speaks volumes.

I'm sure you agree that there are more people 'out of the know'

v5cog · 15 August 2013, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex_NYC

Most people haven't heard of AP. That's why I like AP - quiet elegance.

To a watch connoisseur, yes the AP speaks volumes.

I'm sure you agree that there are more people 'out of the know'

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Soly20 · 15 August 2013, 08:12 AM

AP all day.

However, if you are insisting on a gold watch my choices (within the price range) would be:

1- ROC RG
2- GMTc Gold

BABKA · 15 August 2013, 08:32 AM

Actually AP has become very recognizable especially the Offshores. But of course Rolex is, from what I've heard, the 2nd most recognizable name after Coca Cola.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex_NYC

Most people haven't heard of AP. That's why I like AP - quiet elegance.

To a watch connoisseur, yes the AP speaks volumes.

I'm sure you agree that there are more people 'out of the know'

BABKA · 15 August 2013, 08:39 AM

And getting back to pietermann's original question, I'd go for the Rolex first and later get the AP. Both are completely different and you will long for both. If I had to choose one, it would be the AP without a doubt.

Manofsteelpt · 15 August 2013, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

I hate to say it but I'd get the 116618... Rolex represents the best value in an all gold sports watch. Try pricing a similar gold watch from AP - very expensive. Sell your 116610 then get the Openworked RO w/ date. Who says you can't have your cake and eat it?!

Mike, what is this model number? I never seen an Open with a date function...

For the OP, the AP Open any day!!!

Lamkyle · 15 August 2013, 11:23 AM

Don't think there was even a comparison, AP all the way

alexinmontreal · 15 August 2013, 12:24 PM

Hi Mike,
I'm pretty sure that's the 15203, Platinum Jumbo...Beauty!

Hairdude1 · 15 August 2013, 01:21 PM

I say look at a YG GMT, then the AP

15 August 2013, 01:24 AM	#1
pietermann Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Pieterjan Location: Belgium Posts: 193	This or that?! Hi guys, I have a problem and I need your help! I have started to look for a second watch and currently, I have narrowed it down to these 2 beauty's: The 116618LN gold Rolex Submariner Ceramic: Or the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Openworked Selfwinding I own a steel Rolex SubC 116610LN and that's what makes if so difficult! I would like to have a gold watch but if I pick the gold SubC, then I would have 2 of the "same" watches (you know what I mean ;)). If I pick the AP, it will be "again" be a steel watch. The SubC has a date what is handy at work and I have always loved a gold Submariner, but the AP is more "Haute Horlogerie" for me... I also think same will be in the same price range, no? So guys, please, I want to know your opinions! Thanks!

15 August 2013, 02:51 AM	#6
thsiao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,250	^^^ What they said! __________________ Instagram @lifeofawis www.lifeofawis.com

15 August 2013, 02:56 AM	#8
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	I'll have to go with some other people in this thread and suggest a gold RO but in between those two (and as much as I love gold watches) I'd have to go with the AP open work. Perhaps you could also sell you stainless steel Submariner and get yourself a nice two-tone watch to have some gold in your collection. __________________ 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

15 August 2013, 04:26 AM	#12
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	15305 all day. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

15 August 2013, 12:24 PM	#29
alexinmontreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: alex Location: montreal Watch: Gold RO Jumbo Posts: 28	Extra Thin Open Worked Hi Mike, I'm pretty sure that's the 15203, Platinum Jumbo...Beauty! __________________ If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough! (Mario Andretti)

15 August 2013, 01:30 AM	#2
orangedial "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Wayne Location: Singapore Watch: AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 1,791	Why not a gold AP? The gold ROC is stunning

15 August 2013, 01:30 AM	#3
Bigbadbns "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Bryant Location: City of Angels Watch: out now! Posts: 563	Not even a question AP all the way. That open works is a beauty!

15 August 2013, 01:36 AM	#4
NEW_MEXICOS_BEST "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 127	AP for now to scratch your itch and later get the Gold...

15 August 2013, 02:30 AM	#5
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,752	The RO openworked all day any day. If you really want gold then look at a RO or ROC in gold.

15 August 2013, 02:52 AM	#7
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,155	That skeleton ap is so awesome... Between the two there's no question, the ro. I'm jealous

15 August 2013, 02:57 AM	#9
steveclocks "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Geert Location: Belgium Watch: rolex/JLC/panerai Posts: 5,612	Difficult, I would want them both

15 August 2013, 03:18 AM	#10
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I hate to say it but I'd get the 116618... Rolex represents the best value in an all gold sports watch. Try pricing a similar gold watch from AP - very expensive. Sell your 116610 then get the Openworked RO w/ date. Who says you can't have your cake and eat it?!

15 August 2013, 03:27 AM	#11
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	Love the skeleton, its so hard to find one.

15 August 2013, 04:38 AM	#13
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I would get a gold AP ROC or RO but if you really want a Rolex I would get the GMTc YG as you have the SS subc and as a pilots watch its more suited to all gold than a diver. [/

15 August 2013, 04:38 AM	#14
ra's ag "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: David Location: NYC & Scottsdale Watch: The next one... Posts: 296	You know you posted in the AP forum right?

15 August 2013, 04:55 AM	#15
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	I know this isn't a joke, but are you kidding me right. The gold sub is nice, but a Royal Oak Open worked--come on. No question, and not because you are in the AP forum. Those watches are night and day IMHO. Get both if you can, but the AP no doubt first. That's a stunner.

15 August 2013, 05:38 AM	#16
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	I don't think these watches are even comparable.

15 August 2013, 05:50 AM	#17
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	The gold will scream wealth loudly. The AP Openworked will show smooth class

15 August 2013, 05:56 AM	#18
frch1104 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Fredrik Location: Sweden Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 239	If you can get away with the all yellow gold Sub, easy choice, its stunning!

15 August 2013, 06:52 AM	#20
Hamish "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Earth Watch: 5575 Posts: 1,674	AP....everyday of the week

15 August 2013, 08:12 AM	#24
Soly20 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Soly Location: UK/US Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 3,089	AP all day. However, if you are insisting on a gold watch my choices (within the price range) would be: 1- ROC RG 2- GMTc Gold

15 August 2013, 08:39 AM	#26
BABKA "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Steve Gold Location: California Posts: 294	And getting back to pietermann's original question, I'd go for the Rolex first and later get the AP. Both are completely different and you will long for both. If I had to choose one, it would be the AP without a doubt.

15 August 2013, 11:23 AM	#28
Lamkyle "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Kyle Location: HK Watch: Those from my wife Posts: 669	Don't think there was even a comparison, AP all the way

15 August 2013, 01:21 PM	#30
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I say look at a YG GMT, then the AP

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