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Old 1 October 2013, 06:03 AM   #1
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AP RO Ceramic diver or SS?

Hi. I'm thinking that trade my AP RO SS diver to upgrade to Ceramic Diver. Have anyone seen the AP ceramic diver in a real life? How do you think of it? . Is it worth to trade in? Or should I keep the SS and add another ceramic to my collection :)
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Old 1 October 2013, 06:07 AM   #2
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Old 1 October 2013, 06:17 AM   #3
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In that pic, I prefer the ceramic. How they are in real life and the cost difference will be something else to consider though.
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Old 1 October 2013, 07:31 AM   #4
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I prefer the FC model.
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Old 1 October 2013, 08:19 AM   #5
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The msrp for the ceramic is the best part having seen both. If you can get the FC for the same price (which is possible on TRF) I would personally go FC
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Old 1 October 2013, 08:20 AM   #6
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How about FC?
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Old 1 October 2013, 08:20 AM   #7
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I like em both....sorry! No help
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Old 1 October 2013, 08:21 AM   #8
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ss.

Ceramic will be more practical in the sense that you'll get less scratches etc, but ss just looks better imo
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Old 1 October 2013, 08:23 AM   #9
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I say SS then Ceramic, thats the route I am going
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Old 1 October 2013, 08:56 AM   #10
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I have seen ceramic diver in person at AP boutique Taiwan. It so beautiful than the picture.
I like FC but the yellow minute hand some how bored me. But I may get use to it. But the main point is open case back in ceramic is awesome!

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Old 1 October 2013, 09:58 AM   #11
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I would go Ceramic or FC. Both are interesting compared to the SS which is nice but boring.
SS is becoming too common and everyone and your neighbor has one.
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Old 1 October 2013, 10:54 AM   #12
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Old 1 October 2013, 11:04 AM   #13
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You asked between the two--ceramic hands down.
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Old 1 October 2013, 11:04 AM   #14
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Ceramic! Can't wait to see it in the flesh
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Old 1 October 2013, 11:16 AM   #15
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I always go back to SS
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Old 1 October 2013, 11:37 AM   #16
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Sad thing is the ceramic diver only available at the end of this year or maybe early next year
How tough between ceramic case vs FC? FC of course lighter but scratch resistant will better then ceramic?
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Old 1 October 2013, 12:10 PM   #17
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Ceramic is my favorite AP diver. Like the look as much as the others, LOVE the scratch resistance, and LOVE the exhibition caseback.
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Old 1 October 2013, 12:35 PM   #18
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Between those two. Ceramic. I love the color scheme
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Old 1 October 2013, 03:58 PM   #19
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Old 1 October 2013, 07:12 PM   #20
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I would keep the SS, ceramic is too monochrome for me, and get the Novelty SS for the ceramic bezel, a great pairing.
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Old 1 October 2013, 10:14 PM   #21
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I think I prefer the ceramic, but am yet to see one IRL.
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Old 2 October 2013, 02:30 AM   #22
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Don't like the ceramic in real life.

Much rather have SS.
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If the choice is 1 or the other then SS for me - SS really shows the design well (Learning to live with the scratches!!!)

If there were funds for both pieces would probably invest in another brand/ piece.
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If there were funds for both pieces would probably invest in another brand/ piece.[/QUOTE]
What brand and what piece would you recommend? :confused:
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I would keep the SS, ceramic is too monochrome for me, and get the Novelty SS for the ceramic bezel, a great pairing.
I have heard rumors of a ss diver with ceramic bezel but cannot find any pics of this lovely marriage of elements.
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Old 2 October 2013, 03:50 AM   #26
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ceramic (for me in 2014 my target?)
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Old 2 October 2013, 03:57 AM   #27
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If there were funds for both pieces would probably invest in another brand/ piece.
What brand and what piece would you recommend? :confused:[/QUOTE]

Hmm that's a great question! Am not in that position so not sure, and of course it's down to personal choice: maybe a PP Nautilus or Aquanaut? All Gold Rolex GMT or DD2? SS AP Novelty 44mm? FC AP BumbleBee? (better stop thinking about this now lol!)

I *personally* wouldn't want 2 of the same watch (albeit in different colours), however I know people who have 2 of the exact same watch!

Horses for courses. The ceramic Diver Display back is a lovely bonus though.
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Old 2 October 2013, 04:20 AM   #28
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I have heard rumors of a ss diver with ceramic bezel but cannot find any pics of this lovely marriage of elements.
I have seen this combination somewhere on the Internet but not from AP direct. I believe it they purchased a ceramic bezel and change for their SS AP. Pretty awesome.

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What brand and what piece would you recommend? :confused:
Hmm that's a great question! Am not in that position so not sure, and of course it's down to personal choice: maybe a PP Nautilus or Aquanaut? All Gold Rolex GMT or DD2? SS AP Novelty 44mm? FC AP BumbleBee? (better stop thinking about this now lol!)

I *personally* wouldn't want 2 of the same watch (albeit in different colours), however I know people who have 2 of the exact same watch!

Horses for courses. The ceramic Diver Display back is a lovely bonus though.[/QUOTE]

You are right. I also have a same thinking like that but the ceramic diver are so special, can't stop thinking of the open case back. As much as I love AP, PP nautilus 5712 also is my final gail..:-)
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forged carbon / ceramic

edit- btw the AP divers are sexy no matter which one you get!
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