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apmichael · 21 February 2017, 10:59 PM

Hi everyone. I am about to buy my first AP for my wedding which is in June.

My two options are the Diver or the ROO Black Red / Vampire / Red Panda.

I am very confused. I know about the price difference but this will be once in a lifetime purchase for my wedding. Please do advice.
I do not really mind if the ROO black red is a much better watch and better looking than the diver. I need your opinions please. Thank u

This is a picture to compare. Thanks. I have till next week to decide. Any input is appreciated.

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Islatate · 22 February 2017, 12:24 AM

I have owned both references in the past. The rubber strap on the Diver is extremely comfortable. I also prefer the slightly thinner profile of the Diver bezel. What I didn't like was the knob on the upper left (to rotate the inner bezel/minute ring) frequently digging into my wrist whenever I bent my hand upward.

The chrono dial on the black/red roo is more interesting to look at. I also love the ceramic chrono pushers. The horned back strap took a while to work in so I ended up buying a rubber strap (it's the one with the 20mm width at buckle) for the roo which was way more comfortable.

If it will be your only AP for the foreseeable future, I would recommend the black/red roo.

Good luck.

apmichael · 22 February 2017, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Islatate

I have owned both references in the past. The rubber strap on the Diver is extremely comfortable. I also prefer the slightly thinner profile of the Diver bezel. What I didn't like was the knob on the upper left (to rotate the inner bezel/minute ring) frequently digging into my wrist whenever I bent my hand upward.

The chrono dial on the black/red roo is more interesting to look at. I also love the ceramic chrono pushers. The horned back strap took a while to work in so I ended up buying a rubber strap (it's the one with the 20mm width at buckle) for the roo which was way more comfortable.

If it will be your only AP for the foreseeable future, I would recommend the black/red roo.

Good luck.

Thank you so much for the reply! Yes. That is what I was thinking too. Any other recommendations? The reason I'm asking is that almost everyone in my are thinks that the diver looks better than the black red roo. I need assurance.

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Etschell · 22 February 2017, 12:43 AM

id go with the ROO black red. the diver dial is incredible though.

jem7v · 22 February 2017, 01:03 AM

I never cared for the vampire given how I liked the original black themes without the red, and they should have kept it that way. But, in this picture it looks pretty damn good. I'd get the vampire and put a rubber strap on it when you want to be sporty.

The regular steel diver is so boring looking.

m32 · 22 February 2017, 01:06 AM

Obviously it all boils down to personal preference but my preference is the panda. I think that red adds a little pop and you can run a red rubber strap to switch it up.

Edwin

racer24 · 22 February 2017, 01:16 AM

personally, I would pick the diver as my first piece. for wedding, I would prefer the new diver 15710 with white dial. I think it's more classy. BTW, the picture you are showing is the old diver 15703. why not consider the new one with open caseback.

apmichael · 22 February 2017, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by racer24

personally, I would pick the diver as my first piece. for wedding, I would prefer the new diver 15710 with white dial. I think it's more classy. BTW, the picture you are showing is the old diver 15703. why not consider the new one with open caseback.

Thankss for the reply. Wow. The diver in white? I love black and kind of don't like white. It's either these two. Yes. I will get the new one. So which one of these two?

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anothernewphone · 22 February 2017, 01:36 AM

The good news is that both look good on your wrist. I have been considering the Diver for a while now - I like that it's the only Offshore that isn't a chrono (since I have a Daytona already). I like that it has the in-house 3120 movement as well. If prices were equal, I'd probably opt for the more-classic ROO Chronograph, now that I've added a Submariner Date recently.

Do you get where I'm headed here? What else do you have in your collection?

I'd get the "Elephant" before the Black / Red and add the Diver rubber strap. I do dig the white 15710, too! Just tried it on yet again last week.

apmichael · 22 February 2017, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by anothernewphone

The good news is that both look good on your wrist. I have been considering the Diver for a while now - I like that it's the only Offshore that isn't a chrono (since I have a Daytona already). I like that it has the in-house 3120 movement as well. If prices were equal, I'd probably opt for the more-classic ROO Chronograph, now that I've added a Submariner Date recently.

Do you get where I'm headed here? What else do you have in your collection?

I'd get the "Elephant" before the Black / Red and add the Diver rubber strap. I do dig the white 15710, too! Just tried it on yet again last week.

Heyy! Thanks. I have a Rolex Datejust in Gold.

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brettpaul · 22 February 2017, 02:06 AM

Of the two, I'd go for the vampire - you should also try the 42mm Elephant - just got that one myself!

Congrats on your upcoming wedding and the great gift!

AK797 · 22 February 2017, 04:04 AM

As a one and only I'd go for the Black/red, I like the ceramic pushers and crownguard, and the chrono is useful and more visually interesting. I thought I would prefer the elephant but side by side I liked this more to my surprise.

Lordofrolex · 22 February 2017, 04:07 AM

ROO for sure. Love my Panda ROO but hopefully to get a diver as well one day.

Xerxes77 · 22 February 2017, 04:24 AM

ROO black/red IMO

5Zigen · 22 February 2017, 05:02 AM

I prefer the Red/Black, nicer looking than the diver and more useful function (unless of course you do diving). Put a rubber strap or bracelet on it, gives it a new look as well.

NRD · 22 February 2017, 05:13 AM

I love my "vampire" allthough its difficult to wear when wearing a suit. Goes on in the weekends though 😀

brettpaul · 22 February 2017, 06:24 AM

....on a Horus graphite camo strap!

Hairdude1 · 22 February 2017, 10:38 AM

If you plan on keeping forever maybe even look at a royal oak Chrono.

sssteel · 22 February 2017, 01:06 PM

The majority spoke and I agree with all you gentlemen (Vampire/Black&Red)!!!!

Echoed from above:
1. Yes to red rubber strap on it
2. SS Diver is indeed boring

AK797 · 22 February 2017, 01:22 PM

Is it really being called the Vampire? Not cool imho.

m0c021 · 22 February 2017, 02:44 PM

Isn't the crown for the timing bezel on the diver a screw down? Meaning it's a hassle to use and even then cannot be used in water?

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apmichael · 22 February 2017, 02:45 PM

Thanks for the reply!!! No divers vote? Lol

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mickyd329 · 22 February 2017, 05:55 PM

I vote for the ROO Chrono in this case too. The diver is a cool watch and I plan on adding a white dial one to my collection, but I wouldn't have it as my only AP.

MrGMT · 22 February 2017, 06:06 PM

I would pick the diver but then I don't really like chronograph watches in general I prefer a cleaner dial. I've tried on the diver myself and it blew me away fantastic watch

rangercadre · 22 February 2017, 06:16 PM

http://imgur.com/UEtoH1D

preferred the white dial diver, but hey if its down to both black diver and roo ill go with black diver

ragingcao · 22 February 2017, 10:42 PM

Vampire! please. Good luck, I don't think you can go wrong with either.
I'm also in a dilemma between that and the ROO 42 Navy. Same generation.

benlee · 23 February 2017, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apmichael

Hi everyone. I am about to buy my first AP for my wedding which is in June.

My two options are the Diver or the ROO Black Red / Vampire / Red Panda.

I am very confused. I know about the price difference but this will be once in a lifetime purchase for my wedding. Please do advice.
I do not really mind if the ROO black red is a much better watch and better looking than the diver. I need your opinions please. Thank u

This is a picture to compare. Thanks. I have till next week to decide. Any input is appreciated.

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Haven't you already answered the question yourself? Go with your gut ( ie what you like ) and in this case, the Red Panda. Better to buy a watch you really like than to save $$$ and compromise and end up with something you don't. Congrats on your wedding!

apmichael · 23 February 2017, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ragingcao

Vampire! please. Good luck, I don't think you can go wrong with either.

I'm also in a dilemma between that and the ROO 42 Navy. Same generation.

So which are you choosing? I can choose the Navy too. I actually like the navy, grey and the vampire. Lol

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apmichael · 23 February 2017, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by benlee

Haven't you already answered the question yourself? Go with your gut ( ie what you like ) and in this case, the Red Panda. Better to buy a watch you really like than to save $$$ and compromise and end up with something you don't. Congrats on your wedding!

I like both. That's the problem. I like the cleaner dial of the diver and love the chrono on the blackred. It's driving me nuts.

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masyv6 · 23 February 2017, 02:11 PM

Diver.

21 February 2017, 10:59 PM	#1
apmichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Singapore Posts: 26	Buying my first AP Hi everyone. I am about to buy my first AP for my wedding which is in June. My two options are the Diver or the ROO Black Red / Vampire / Red Panda. I am very confused. I know about the price difference but this will be once in a lifetime purchase for my wedding. Please do advice. I do not really mind if the ROO black red is a much better watch and better looking than the diver. I need your opinions please. Thank u This is a picture to compare. Thanks. I have till next week to decide. Any input is appreciated. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 February 2017, 12:24 AM	#2
Islatate "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Ken Location: North of 49th Watch: 5980/1R-001 Posts: 1,083	I have owned both references in the past. The rubber strap on the Diver is extremely comfortable. I also prefer the slightly thinner profile of the Diver bezel. What I didn't like was the knob on the upper left (to rotate the inner bezel/minute ring) frequently digging into my wrist whenever I bent my hand upward. The chrono dial on the black/red roo is more interesting to look at. I also love the ceramic chrono pushers. The horned back strap took a while to work in so I ended up buying a rubber strap (it's the one with the 20mm width at buckle) for the roo which was way more comfortable. If it will be your only AP for the foreseeable future, I would recommend the black/red roo. Good luck. __________________ PP 5980/1R-001 PP 5146/1R-001 PP 5396/1G-001 AP 25940ok Rolex 116520

22 February 2017, 12:43 AM	#4
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	id go with the ROO black red. the diver dial is incredible though. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

22 February 2017, 01:36 AM	#9
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	The good news is that both look good on your wrist. I have been considering the Diver for a while now - I like that it's the only Offshore that isn't a chrono (since I have a Daytona already). I like that it has the in-house 3120 movement as well. If prices were equal, I'd probably opt for the more-classic ROO Chronograph, now that I've added a Submariner Date recently. Do you get where I'm headed here? What else do you have in your collection? I'd get the "Elephant" before the Black / Red and add the Diver rubber strap. I do dig the white 15710, too! Just tried it on yet again last week. Attached Images

22 February 2017, 02:06 AM	#11
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Of the two, I'd go for the vampire - you should also try the 42mm Elephant - just got that one myself! Congrats on your upcoming wedding and the great gift! __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

22 February 2017, 01:03 AM	#5
jem7v Banned Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 842	I never cared for the vampire given how I liked the original black themes without the red, and they should have kept it that way. But, in this picture it looks pretty damn good. I'd get the vampire and put a rubber strap on it when you want to be sporty. The regular steel diver is so boring looking.

22 February 2017, 01:06 AM	#6
m32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 205	Obviously it all boils down to personal preference but my preference is the panda. I think that red adds a little pop and you can run a red rubber strap to switch it up. Edwin

22 February 2017, 01:16 AM	#7
racer24 Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: USA Watch: PP, AP, Rolex Posts: 352	personally, I would pick the diver as my first piece. for wedding, I would prefer the new diver 15710 with white dial. I think it's more classy. BTW, the picture you are showing is the old diver 15703. why not consider the new one with open caseback.

22 February 2017, 04:04 AM	#12
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	As a one and only I'd go for the Black/red, I like the ceramic pushers and crownguard, and the chrono is useful and more visually interesting. I thought I would prefer the elephant but side by side I liked this more to my surprise.

22 February 2017, 04:07 AM	#13
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	ROO for sure. Love my Panda ROO but hopefully to get a diver as well one day. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

22 February 2017, 04:24 AM	#14
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	ROO black/red IMO

22 February 2017, 05:02 AM	#15
5Zigen 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Watch: PP, AP, Rolex Posts: 750	I prefer the Red/Black, nicer looking than the diver and more useful function (unless of course you do diving). Put a rubber strap or bracelet on it, gives it a new look as well.

22 February 2017, 05:13 AM	#16
NRD "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Santiago Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 101	I love my "vampire" allthough its difficult to wear when wearing a suit. Goes on in the weekends though 😀 Attached Images

22 February 2017, 06:24 AM	#17
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Elephant... ....on a Horus graphite camo strap! Attached Images __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

22 February 2017, 10:38 AM	#18
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	If you plan on keeping forever maybe even look at a royal oak Chrono. __________________ 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

22 February 2017, 01:06 PM	#19
sssteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: US Posts: 499	The majority spoke and I agree with all you gentlemen (Vampire/Black&Red)!!!! Echoed from above: 1. Yes to red rubber strap on it 2. SS Diver is indeed boring

22 February 2017, 01:22 PM	#20
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Is it really being called the Vampire? Not cool imho.

22 February 2017, 02:44 PM	#21
m0c021 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: SoCal Posts: 28	Isn't the crown for the timing bezel on the diver a screw down? Meaning it's a hassle to use and even then cannot be used in water? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

22 February 2017, 02:45 PM	#22
apmichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Singapore Posts: 26	Thanks for the reply!!! No divers vote? Lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 February 2017, 05:55 PM	#23
mickyd329 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Socal Watch: AP/PP/Rolex Posts: 2,114	I vote for the ROO Chrono in this case too. The diver is a cool watch and I plan on adding a white dial one to my collection, but I wouldn't have it as my only AP. __________________ PP 5205G-013/ PP 5212A / AP 26240CE / AP 15416CE /26574 st QP/ AP 50th 16202st /AP 15500st Black / AP 26405CE / AP 77350CE / AP 15551st / AP 67540sk / Rolex 116500 Panda / Rolex 126710 BLRO / Rolex 126610LV Green / Rolex 16570 Black/ Rolex 116300 Blue / Rolex 126710 BLNR / Rolex 126710 GRNR

22 February 2017, 06:06 PM	#24
MrGMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Scotland Watch: Omega-Rolex Posts: 230	I would pick the diver but then I don't really like chronograph watches in general I prefer a cleaner dial. I've tried on the diver myself and it blew me away fantastic watch

22 February 2017, 06:16 PM	#25
rangercadre "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: singapore Posts: 189	http://imgur.com/UEtoH1D preferred the white dial diver, but hey if its down to both black diver and roo ill go with black diver

22 February 2017, 10:42 PM	#26
ragingcao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Tokyo Watch: cha talking about? Posts: 2,919	Vampire! please. Good luck, I don't think you can go wrong with either. I'm also in a dilemma between that and the ROO 42 Navy. Same generation.

23 February 2017, 02:11 PM	#30
masyv6 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: 35000ft Posts: 3,792	Diver.

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