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Old 29 September 2013, 12:09 AM   #1
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44mm ROO FC vs ROO GP

I am about to pull triger to buy my second AP. My thought already in 44mm ROO FC since from the beginning i am looking for different material and size for my second AP, the first one is AP panda. Now, my very best friend offers me a LNIB AP GP FC with very good deal. Which one should I get? Is the GP better watch than the 44mm FC? Please give me your thoughts.

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Old 29 September 2013, 12:20 AM   #2
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I have the 44FC and at the same time I really like the FCGP which was not available when I wanted to make my purchase. However, now that I think about it, I must say that the 44FC is more versatile watch where you can wear casually or with a suit. On the other hand the FCGP is more of a sporty watch that would be a little hard to pull off on the formal side of things.

To summarize, if you want a pure sporty watch, go for the FCGP and if you want a more versatile watch, go for the 44FC.

Good luck, they are both great watches.
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Old 29 September 2013, 12:49 AM   #3
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I just bought a FCGP, enjoying every moment of it.. Probably the one I most wanted for AP collection.. ;)
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Old 29 September 2013, 08:31 AM   #4
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ROO FC GP is quite a watch, and will likely retain its resale better.
However, the FC bezel makes it very casual and perhaps has less resistance compared to the ceramic bezel on the 44mm FC. There was a post earlier on someone replacing the FC bezel on the GP with a ceramic bezel - that would be the only modification I'd make on it.

I do prefer the RG GP over the FC GP.
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Old 29 September 2013, 12:56 PM   #5
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Grab the 44mm FC, GREAT watch!!!
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Old 29 September 2013, 06:30 PM   #6
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Do you guys know any reasons the GP is more expensice than the 44mm FC? Is there any particular reasons besides the GP limited edition? This time i am really confused, imagine if i can grab both of them :) lol

I want to see them side by side before deciding. Anyhow please post the pictures if you guys have both of them, really appriciate :)
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Old 30 September 2013, 04:17 AM   #7
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Do you guys know any reasons the GP is more expensice than the 44mm FC? Is there any particular reasons besides the GP limited edition? This time i am really confused, imagine if i can grab both of them :) lol

I want to see them side by side before deciding. Anyhow please post the pictures if you guys have both of them, really appriciate :)
You have to see one in person to understand.

Gran prix is king of Forged Carbon, the details are unmatched… Spectacular, my favorite watch, ever !!

Love the 44 FC as well, a bit too monotone for me, but still great.

I wore the hell out of my grand prix, and while some of the edges slightly became softer it was still sharp overall and gorgeous. I've hit the bezel, no ding or crack, even dropped the watch once from about 5 feet up by accident onto a hard floor Was still FINE, perfect, not a dent/ding or a mark…


People overhype Forged Carbon wear and issues way too much !





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Old 30 September 2013, 02:43 AM   #8
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44fc!
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Old 30 September 2013, 04:59 AM   #9
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Man the GP looks so good
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