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LuminousMaximus · 27 March 2016, 08:25 AM

I had never thought I would be wearing a PM Rolex, but I am. Prior to this, I never thought about other brands, but now after having the Smurf for about 2 weeks, I'm kinda thinking that I may want to trade up, or laterally, for an Audemars Piquet ROO...

Not right away, but these thought's are real.

Like I said I had never thought about AP before, but once I got the PM, My mind started wandering...

Has this ever happened to you..?

robbonds · 27 March 2016, 08:28 AM

WG ruined me for SS. NOW platinum has ruined me for gold...getting more and more expensive. Damn you TRF!!!

tmehanna · 27 March 2016, 08:40 AM

I think you'll be as disappointed with the steel ROO as I was. The RO is a different story though. However, seems to me you are tempted by the casual elegance of the ROO, in which case I would recommend adding a preowned YG or RG Hublot to your collection!!!

salvadorsantana · 27 March 2016, 08:43 AM

I would do the flip...but for YG RO...good thing is that you get it lets say on a bracelet and then you can buy a leather strap, rubber, and have 3 looks on one watch.

GB-man · 27 March 2016, 09:08 AM

I've always chased the SS watches so not really for me. I would trade the smurf for the 44 SS if that's what you're asking

avilhena · 27 March 2016, 11:04 AM

If i were to trade the smurf, i would choose the YG 42mm. The 44mm wears too big IMHO

AK797 · 27 March 2016, 11:30 AM

Once you jump on the watch merry go round you say good bye to good sense and the bank manager and somehow end up with a gold Nautilus.

Manofsteelpt · 27 March 2016, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by tmehanna

I think you'll be as disappointed with the steel ROO as I was. The RO is a different story though. However, seems to me you are tempted by the casual elegance of the ROO, in which case I would recommend adding a preowned YG or RG Hublot to your collection!!!

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Originally Posted by avilhena

If i were to trade the smurf, i would choose the YG 42mm. The 44mm wears too big IMHO

Are you familiar with the OPs wrist size n shape?

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Originally Posted by GB-man

I would trade the smurf for the 44 SS if that's what you're asking

Yep, I agree with Tom... Trade away, you WONT be disappointed! I was kind of in your shoes last year... I traded in my WG Daytona w Met dial for a SS AP. Never had a a bit of remorse.

The 44's are GREAT watches, you'll love that SS one!

thomaspp · 27 March 2016, 01:06 PM

I would not trade a white gold sub for a Steel 44.

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goog53 · 27 March 2016, 02:11 PM

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i would not trade a white gold sub for a steel 44.

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kilyung · 27 March 2016, 03:04 PM

I love AP. Maybe not as active as I used to be but still one of my favorite brands. Having said that, I love PM Rolexes. There's no greater value in all PM watches.

You may trade for an AP but I guarantee you'll come back to the Rolex which is why saving up for the AP makes the most sense.

eonflux · 27 March 2016, 03:52 PM

I find the steel 44mm ROO more interesting than the Smurf: dial, hands, case work, movement, etc

If a PM ROO, would recommend a newer model with ceramic buttons and bezels, or at least buttons

Not a bad idea to keep the Smurf and add an AP later

Rachaphon · 27 March 2016, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by LuminousMaximus

I had never thought I would be wearing a PM Rolex, but I am. Prior to this, I never thought about other brands, but now after having the Smurf for about 2 weeks, I'm kinda thinking that I may want to trade up, or laterally, for an Audemars Piquet ROO...

Not right away, but these thought's are real.

Like I said I had never thought about AP before, but once I got the PM, My mind started wandering...

Has this ever happened to you..?

I actually gone through the same thing you did.
Fast forward two years, and I now have three APs. I don't find Rolex as interesting as it was anymore. The only pieces I kept were the Daytona, BLNR, and D Blue

singe89 · 27 March 2016, 05:05 PM

After collecting SS Rolex watches for years I decided to get an AP over a PM Rolex. I'm glad I did because I really appreciate AP as a brand, the history and the technological advancements they have achieved as a haute horology company. That being said, SS APs didn't satisfy and soon it was PM APs. It's a slippery slope so be prepared once you step into AP. Now I'm looking at RM or complicated APs. The addiction is never satisfied.

lapince · 27 March 2016, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

I love AP. Maybe not as active as I used to be but still one of my favorite brands. Having said that, I love PM Rolexes. There's no greater value in all PM watches.

You may trade for an AP but I guarantee you'll come back to the Rolex which is why saving up for the AP makes the most sense.

I guess it depends on people but Patek and AP ruined any kind of Rolex for me, had 3 SS and a RG daytona on strap, there is no way I would ever consider getting back any kind of Rolex, PM or not, if you don't like SS there are many materials to choose from, FC, ceramic, awesome to wear and the comfort is great, I have the diver but pretty sure the other models are also great to wear, for me a SS Patek or AP is much better than any PM Rolex, but to each his own I guess, of course in PM Rolex watches the smurf is probably the coolest, but even the SS ones lack comfort for me so add the extra weight of the gold and no thanks, I would surely not wear it more than 30 minutes...

Vipes · 27 March 2016, 11:06 PM

I would trade for an AP. I really like the RG Rubberclad at 42mm.

csi-n · 27 March 2016, 11:15 PM

I would do it in a heartbeat. That 44 SS is a beauty.

Sam

Snow-Dweller · 27 March 2016, 11:19 PM

I went from Rolex to AP, and then back to Rolex...

MichaelFlash · 28 March 2016, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by thomaspp

I would not trade a white gold sub for a Steel 44.

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This.

beer · 28 March 2016, 04:00 AM

i would add the 44

Time Collector · 28 March 2016, 05:24 AM

If you think it , it will happen. Now that you have planted the seed in your head it will surely grow. I would go for the 44 mm SS.

Hairdude1 · 28 March 2016, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

I love AP. Maybe not as active as I used to be but still one of my favorite brands. Having said that, I love PM Rolexes. There's no greater value in all PM watches.

You may trade for an AP but I guarantee you'll come back to the Rolex which is why saving up for the AP makes the most sense.

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27 March 2016, 08:43 AM	#4
salvadorsantana "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Orlando Watch: AP/R O L E X Posts: 187	I would do the flip...but for YG RO...good thing is that you get it lets say on a bracelet and then you can buy a leather strap, rubber, and have 3 looks on one watch. __________________ Quality over Quantity

27 March 2016, 09:08 AM	#5
GB-man 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,617	I've always chased the SS watches so not really for me. I would trade the smurf for the 44 SS if that's what you're asking __________________

27 March 2016, 01:06 PM	#9
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	I would not trade a white gold sub for a Steel 44. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

27 March 2016, 11:19 PM	#18
Snow-Dweller 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,435	I went from Rolex to AP, and then back to Rolex... __________________ . It turns out that WISdom can be bought ————————————————————————————— . 16803. 14060M. 16570. 114300. 126000. GMW-B5000D.

27 March 2016, 08:28 AM	#2
robbonds "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida Watch: ROO Posts: 1,040	WG ruined me for SS. NOW platinum has ruined me for gold...getting more and more expensive. Damn you TRF!!!

27 March 2016, 08:40 AM	#3
tmehanna "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cairo Watch: LV,BLNR,Serti DJII Posts: 145	I think you'll be as disappointed with the steel ROO as I was. The RO is a different story though. However, seems to me you are tempted by the casual elegance of the ROO, in which case I would recommend adding a preowned YG or RG Hublot to your collection!!!

27 March 2016, 11:04 AM	#6
avilhena "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Brazil Posts: 1,141	If i were to trade the smurf, i would choose the YG 42mm. The 44mm wears too big IMHO

27 March 2016, 11:30 AM	#7
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Once you jump on the watch merry go round you say good bye to good sense and the bank manager and somehow end up with a gold Nautilus.

27 March 2016, 03:04 PM	#11
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,950	I love AP. Maybe not as active as I used to be but still one of my favorite brands. Having said that, I love PM Rolexes. There's no greater value in all PM watches. You may trade for an AP but I guarantee you'll come back to the Rolex which is why saving up for the AP makes the most sense.

27 March 2016, 03:52 PM	#12
eonflux "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SNA Posts: 3,646	I find the steel 44mm ROO more interesting than the Smurf: dial, hands, case work, movement, etc If a PM ROO, would recommend a newer model with ceramic buttons and bezels, or at least buttons Not a bad idea to keep the Smurf and add an AP later

27 March 2016, 05:05 PM	#14
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,752	After collecting SS Rolex watches for years I decided to get an AP over a PM Rolex. I'm glad I did because I really appreciate AP as a brand, the history and the technological advancements they have achieved as a haute horology company. That being said, SS APs didn't satisfy and soon it was PM APs. It's a slippery slope so be prepared once you step into AP. Now I'm looking at RM or complicated APs. The addiction is never satisfied.

27 March 2016, 11:06 PM	#16
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,934	I would trade for an AP. I really like the RG Rubberclad at 42mm.

27 March 2016, 11:15 PM	#17
csi-n "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,042	I would do it in a heartbeat. That 44 SS is a beauty. Sam

28 March 2016, 04:00 AM	#20
beer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Watch Dealer atm! Watch: all Posts: 2,800	i would add the 44 __________________

28 March 2016, 05:24 AM	#21
Time Collector "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Anthony Location: California Watch: Rolex/AP/Panerai Posts: 1,641	If you think it , it will happen. Now that you have planted the seed in your head it will surely grow. I would go for the 44 mm SS. __________________ "You can never buy back Time, so spend it wisely."

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