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mynameistaken · 31 October 2016, 11:45 PM

26470OR vs. 26401RO

Just wanted to ask this question and see what everyone's feedback would be. I'm making my next purchase today but not firm on which to get.

I wear the 42mm Themes everyday as my beater watch. I was planning to get the 44 but wasn't feeling it.

What do yah think?

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Tay821 · 1 November 2016, 12:07 AM

The 44 looks best on you. Personally, something about all that gold of the 42 looks off. Congrats ahead of time on whatever you choose; both are great watches

mynameistaken · 1 November 2016, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Tay821

The 44 looks best on you. Personally, something about all that gold of the 42 looks off. Congrats ahead of time on whatever you choose; both are great watches

Thanks on the comment!

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texex91 · 1 November 2016, 12:11 AM

44

zack777es · 1 November 2016, 01:07 AM

IMO, if your wrist is over 7", the 2mm difference is almost neglible.

Personally, I was not "feeling" the 44mm chrono "pushpiece-guards" fitted, I found myself preferring the ceramic pushers not just in terms overall aesthetics but also in function.

But if we're talking about rose gold, I prefer the 44mm ceramic bezel as it give good contrast.

I'm partial to these two

ndrenfro · 1 November 2016, 01:11 AM

I prefer the 44 gold. I've got the 44 full Ceramic and love it. My wrist is just a tad over 7" and, as was said, the 44 vs 42 made little difference on my wrist. I prefer the design of the pushers on the 44 so I went that direction.

JD521 · 1 November 2016, 01:30 AM

44 in this case

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csi-n · 1 November 2016, 02:17 AM

Get the 44. You'll appreciate the ceramic bezel down the line.

Lordofrolex · 1 November 2016, 02:26 AM

I'd go with the 44. Even though the other has the nickname. "The brick"

PJ S · 1 November 2016, 03:17 AM

If you don’t like the 44, then that’s perfectly fine – despite opposition to such an idea from the usual stalwarts. It’s your wrist, not theirs, and you’re the one paying for it too!
The 42 shown is very ‘meh’, so look beyond RG or seek an alternative brand, perhaps the VC Overseas 49150.

There’s far too much hype on here about specific models which clouds others’ judgement or ability to see beyond them – be your own person and know your own mind.
Personally, I’d sooner look at RG in the form of the Parmigiani Pershing or Girard Perregaux Chrono Hawk Hollywood – both very different to the same 44 RG ROOC that seems to be a dime-a-dozen here.

I’d loved to have also suggested the JLC LAB2 Extreme in RG, for possibly a bit more than you’re budgeting, but the 46.5 mm width, even with the lug shape and length, will be likely to dwarf your wrist.
Still, if you get a chance to try just the Titanium version on, give it a go – nothing ventured, nothing gained.

masterserg · 1 November 2016, 04:59 AM

44 looks great.

AK797 · 1 November 2016, 05:09 AM

You can pull off the 44 so I'd go for that and I did, it is a bit of a forum darling but for good reason. I do like the 42 in RG but don't like the mustard dial.

masyv6 · 1 November 2016, 05:13 AM

44 by a fair margin, for me.

Urooj · 1 November 2016, 06:20 AM

44 is at the helm of the AP line up...

mynameistaken · 1 November 2016, 12:47 PM

Thanks for all the feed back guys, I shall post a picture very soon. Thanks again!

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Hairdude1 · 1 November 2016, 03:49 PM

I love my 44RG! It is amazing to wear and admire

Canook · 1 November 2016, 04:05 PM

Thats the first time i think ive ever heard anyone reference to an AP ROO as a "beater" lol!

lapince · 2 November 2016, 12:36 AM

44, not a huge fan of the 'mustard style' dial on the 42...

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Originally Posted by Canook

Thats the first time i think ive ever heard anyone reference to an AP ROO as a "beater" lol!

LOL, well I am planning to use my ceramic diver as my beater from now on, I have 2 Patek for daily wear which take too much wrist time over the AP, so it will be my beater, but of course a light beater, no intention whatsoever of using it like I would a 8K Rolex

mynameistaken · 2 November 2016, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Canook

Thats the first time i think ive ever heard anyone reference to an AP ROO as a "beater" lol!

Well, you know it all start's as a lover; then you just don't care; and then it become's a beater.

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woodsworth · 2 November 2016, 04:57 AM

I think the 44 looks better on you tbh!

FeelingTheBlues · 2 November 2016, 07:57 AM

If you are not feeling the 44mm I tend to think that you've answered your own question, however, speaking for myself I think it looks great on you and would complement your 42mm well.

SamGMT · 2 November 2016, 08:26 AM

They are both stunning, I will go for the 44. Get both if you are unable to decide.

mynameistaken · 2 November 2016, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by SamGMT

They are both stunning, I will go for the 44. Get both if you are unable to decide.

Well, eventually I would have both. lol

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robbonds · 2 November 2016, 08:34 AM

get the 44rg or you will regret it and have to swap later

benlee · 2 November 2016, 10:01 AM

44 will be my choice but I am biased.

Bruins7 · 2 November 2016, 10:30 AM

44 looks better but, 42 looks better on you

Left wrist · 2 November 2016, 01:32 PM

Here are my two. I think ill be wearing the 44 A LOT..

(just got it today)

mynameistaken · 2 November 2016, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Left wrist

Here are my two. I think ill be wearing the 44 A LOT..

(just got it today)

Nice!!!

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abnerc15 · 2 November 2016, 04:21 PM

I personally think the 42 looks better on your wrist... both are great watches though!

Ahmadq87 · 2 November 2016, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by abnerc15

I personally think the 42 looks better on your wrist... both are great watches though!

Me too:)

31 October 2016, 11:45 PM	#1
mynameistaken "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Jin Location: NYC Watch: 116509 Steel Dial Posts: 147	ROO 42 vs. 44 26470OR vs. 26401RO Just wanted to ask this question and see what everyone's feedback would be. I'm making my next purchase today but not firm on which to get. I wear the 42mm Themes everyday as my beater watch. I was planning to get the 44 but wasn't feeling it. What do yah think? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 November 2016, 02:26 AM	#9
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	I'd go with the 44. Even though the other has the nickname. "The brick" __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

1 November 2016, 04:59 AM	#11
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	44 looks great. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

1 November 2016, 03:49 PM	#16
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I love my 44RG! It is amazing to wear and admire __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

1 November 2016, 04:05 PM	#17
Canook "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Jason Location: Aussie/Malaysia Watch: too many to list Posts: 1,470	Thats the first time i think ive ever heard anyone reference to an AP ROO as a "beater" lol! __________________ Current lineup -116610LV Sub -16233 Tapestry Datejust -16610LV KERMIT -116600 SD4000....16612 Yachtmaster- 16710 PEPSI -216570(polar)- -Yachtmaster II 116688 126300 Datejust 41 jubilee * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

1 November 2016, 12:07 AM	#2
Tay821 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 913	The 44 looks best on you. Personally, something about all that gold of the 42 looks off. Congrats ahead of time on whatever you choose; both are great watches

1 November 2016, 12:11 AM	#4
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	44

1 November 2016, 01:07 AM	#5
zack777es "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Malaysia Watch: Rolex AP PP Tudor Posts: 409	IMO, if your wrist is over 7", the 2mm difference is almost neglible. Personally, I was not "feeling" the 44mm chrono "pushpiece-guards" fitted, I found myself preferring the ceramic pushers not just in terms overall aesthetics but also in function. But if we're talking about rose gold, I prefer the 44mm ceramic bezel as it give good contrast. I'm partial to these two

1 November 2016, 01:11 AM	#6
ndrenfro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NC, USA Posts: 106	I prefer the 44 gold. I've got the 44 full Ceramic and love it. My wrist is just a tad over 7" and, as was said, the 44 vs 42 made little difference on my wrist. I prefer the design of the pushers on the 44 so I went that direction.

1 November 2016, 01:30 AM	#7
JD521 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: John Location: The Bay Posts: 1,055	44 in this case Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 November 2016, 02:17 AM	#8
csi-n "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,042	Get the 44. You'll appreciate the ceramic bezel down the line.

1 November 2016, 03:17 AM	#10
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	If you don’t like the 44, then that’s perfectly fine – despite opposition to such an idea from the usual stalwarts. It’s your wrist, not theirs, and you’re the one paying for it too! The 42 shown is very ‘meh’, so look beyond RG or seek an alternative brand, perhaps the VC Overseas 49150. There’s far too much hype on here about specific models which clouds others’ judgement or ability to see beyond them – be your own person and know your own mind. Personally, I’d sooner look at RG in the form of the Parmigiani Pershing or Girard Perregaux Chrono Hawk Hollywood – both very different to the same 44 RG ROOC that seems to be a dime-a-dozen here. I’d loved to have also suggested the JLC LAB2 Extreme in RG, for possibly a bit more than you’re budgeting, but the 46.5 mm width, even with the lug shape and length, will be likely to dwarf your wrist. Still, if you get a chance to try just the Titanium version on, give it a go – nothing ventured, nothing gained.

1 November 2016, 05:09 AM	#12
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	You can pull off the 44 so I'd go for that and I did, it is a bit of a forum darling but for good reason. I do like the 42 in RG but don't like the mustard dial.

1 November 2016, 05:13 AM	#13
masyv6 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: 35000ft Posts: 3,793	44 by a fair margin, for me.

1 November 2016, 06:20 AM	#14
Urooj Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 352	44 is at the helm of the AP line up...

1 November 2016, 12:47 PM	#15
mynameistaken "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Jin Location: NYC Watch: 116509 Steel Dial Posts: 147	Thanks for all the feed back guys, I shall post a picture very soon. Thanks again! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 November 2016, 04:57 AM	#20
woodsworth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: 100 Acre Wood Posts: 959	I think the 44 looks better on you tbh!

2 November 2016, 07:57 AM	#21
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	If you are not feeling the 44mm I tend to think that you've answered your own question, however, speaking for myself I think it looks great on you and would complement your 42mm well. __________________ 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

2 November 2016, 08:26 AM	#22
SamGMT "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Singapore Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 1,689	They are both stunning, I will go for the 44. Get both if you are unable to decide.

2 November 2016, 08:34 AM	#24
robbonds "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida Watch: ROO Posts: 1,040	get the 44rg or you will regret it and have to swap later __________________ 41mm SS ROC blue dial

2 November 2016, 10:01 AM	#25
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	44 will be my choice but I am biased. __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

2 November 2016, 10:30 AM	#26
Bruins7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: LA Watch: Rolex(4),15400 Posts: 1,105	44 looks better but, 42 looks better on you

2 November 2016, 01:32 PM	#27
Left wrist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Aaron Location: NYC Watch: AP PATEK PAM ROLEX Posts: 523	Here are my two. I think ill be wearing the 44 A LOT.. (just got it today) Attached Images

2 November 2016, 04:21 PM	#29
abnerc15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: singapore Posts: 292	I personally think the 42 looks better on your wrist... both are great watches though!

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