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speedy99 · 26 October 2013, 06:23 AM

Hey,

Got myself a leo messi some months back and am loving it.

But am a bit curious about what others think of the watch and how popular it is/value retention cos i notice from forum posts that most of the hype is about the offshore models and standard royal oaks.

texex91 · 26 October 2013, 06:32 AM

Congrats on Messi. Don't think I've seen one here. Not the most popular model, but nothing wrong with it in my opinion. Post some pics.

conkers · 26 October 2013, 10:11 AM

Lovely watches, but needs a clear caseback and tapisserie (sp.?) dial IMHO.

Demonoid · 26 October 2013, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by conkers

Lovely watches, but needs a clear caseback and tapisserie (sp.?) dial IMHO.

Exactly my sentiments.

speedy99 · 26 October 2013, 11:25 AM

some pictures

Atty.Oliver · 26 October 2013, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by speedy99

some pictures

Neat! No trouble with an AP! You're good, man!

speedy99 · 26 October 2013, 11:23 AM

lol, the reason why i got it was cos it didn't have the tapisserie!

ufboy73 · 26 October 2013, 11:35 AM

i was able to see a RG and PT this week - they are incredible watches! youre a lucky guy!

conkers · 26 October 2013, 11:46 AM

Don't get me wrong, they are lovely pieces and you are very lucky, just think the dial needs a bit more pizazz to it. But then I have a couple of friends who have them and they bought them for the same reason you did! I tried the RG one that King Fook have in at the moment (whilst I was reaching for the bucket having just tried the Lebron ROO), and it is still a lovely watch.

chrono1g · 26 October 2013, 12:26 PM

As a life long Real Madrid fan, I say it's worthless!

benlee · 26 October 2013, 10:32 PM

This is one of the rare celebrity LEs from AP that is not an Offshore. Its a very different take from the usual flamboyant style of sports celebrity LEs, simple and understated, perhaps reflecting the personality of the person the watch honors. Messi is known to be quite humble in real life.

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Originally Posted by chrono1g

As a life long Real Madrid fan, I say it's worthless!

I wonder what a Ronaldo LE ROO will look like.

chrono1g · 27 October 2013, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by conkers

Ronaldo is a Jacob and Co ambassador I believe, he sports that dreadful 5 time zone dial black and red monstrosity. If he were to become an AP ambassador, the horror that would unfold, would lead me to start a worldwide petition to sack AP management.

:)

It really does look terrible. His more recent collaboration, however, is not nearly as bad...

FM Perpetual Calendar Bi-Retro Chronograph

If anything, this should have been the Ronaldo LE ROO:

ufboy73 · 26 October 2013, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by conkers

Don't get me wrong, they are lovely pieces and you are very lucky, just think the dial needs a bit more pizazz to it. But then I have a couple of friends who have them and they bought them for the same reason you did! I tried the RG one that King Fook have in at the moment (whilst I was reaching for the bucket having just tried the Lebron ROO), and it is still a lovely watch.

I agree with you - if it were totally up to me I would have done a little texture on the dial

Lamkyle · 26 October 2013, 12:32 PM

Dig the watch, however it shows lack of Messi character and input in it IMHO
Like tha clean dial as it brings a elegant scent to the whole thing, and that bezel, killer.
A see through case back and a bit more unique details will be perfect

GB-man · 26 October 2013, 02:39 PM

Looks better than the LBJ. I like it.

cdnyc · 26 October 2013, 03:37 PM

There have certainly been a few Messis on this forum. Typically it gets a lot of love. This is the most negativity I've seen about it. It's certainly different, but most love it and are thrilled to see a post with it. I think the premium price is the main reason you don't see many of them. I'm a big fan!

randyyeap · 26 October 2013, 03:40 PM

NICE..... LOVE it

subtona · 26 October 2013, 03:58 PM

tried it on just yesterday, loved it!
Jumbo first though:)

go Messi!
i was a guest of family of president of Barça's team

PatekCollector · 26 October 2013, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by subtona

tried it on just yesterday, loved it!
Jumbo first though:)

go Messi!
i was a guest of family of president of Barça's team

That's a super awesome pic!.

PatekCollector · 26 October 2013, 04:42 PM

Lovely piece indeed. You're a lucky man.

Enjoy it my friend.

AK797 · 26 October 2013, 07:23 PM

I agree with Roger, one of the great glories of an AP is the tapisserie dial and its wonderful refractions so this coupled with the high price was why I went for the ROC, even tho Messi I think will go on to become the greatest footballer of all time, once he shines in a World cup.

SixPak · 26 October 2013, 07:46 PM

Also agree with Roger and others about the lack of the tapisserie dial. Great piece, nonetheless.

tavv160 · 26 October 2013, 08:02 PM

I like it very much. Something different than the other APs, but very interesting! Congrats!

Jim12345 · 26 October 2013, 09:03 PM

Nice piece, congrats!!

lipjin · 26 October 2013, 09:31 PM

It's the only ROC steel Chrono on a leather strap - I would like my ROC to come on a leather strap as well (a later topic on that one, I still can't get the aftermarket strap on).

Congrats!

Oboema Sesetokoe · 26 October 2013, 10:22 PM

Beautiful watch! I like it much more than the ROO limiteds.
The future value is difficult to say, but the fact you can still buy it under the listprice is not a good sign.

yachty 1 · 26 October 2013, 10:39 PM

beautiful watch..... very classy looking

el1125 · 26 October 2013, 11:25 PM

Classy. Congrats on a great piece

Exclusivewatches · 27 October 2013, 12:29 AM

Looks great! Congrats

diver2012 · 27 October 2013, 01:32 AM

I love the Messi - more so the SS and Platinum than the Gold...

26 October 2013, 06:23 AM	#1
speedy99 Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: singapore Posts: 21	Royal Oak Leo Messi Popularity Hey, Got myself a leo messi some months back and am loving it. But am a bit curious about what others think of the watch and how popular it is/value retention cos i notice from forum posts that most of the hype is about the offshore models and standard royal oaks.

26 October 2013, 11:25 AM	#5
speedy99 Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: singapore Posts: 21	some pictures Attached Images

26 October 2013, 03:58 PM	#18
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	tried it on just yesterday, loved it! Jumbo first though:) go Messi! i was a guest of family of president of Barça's team Attached Images __________________

26 October 2013, 04:42 PM	#20
PatekCollector "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Khalid Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 1,328	Lovely piece indeed. You're a lucky man. Enjoy it my friend. __________________ Life is too short, to waste time hating anyone!. Instagram: @PatekCollector

26 October 2013, 08:02 PM	#23
tavv160 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Tony Location: UK Watch: AP, Rolex, JLC... Posts: 631	I like it very much. Something different than the other APs, but very interesting! Congrats! __________________ Kind Regards, Tony.

26 October 2013, 06:32 AM	#2
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Congrats on Messi. Don't think I've seen one here. Not the most popular model, but nothing wrong with it in my opinion. Post some pics.

26 October 2013, 10:11 AM	#3
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 6,116	Lovely watches, but needs a clear caseback and tapisserie (sp.?) dial IMHO.

26 October 2013, 11:23 AM	#7
speedy99 Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: singapore Posts: 21	lol, the reason why i got it was cos it didn't have the tapisserie!

26 October 2013, 11:35 AM	#8
ufboy73 Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: usa Posts: 1,601	i was able to see a RG and PT this week - they are incredible watches! youre a lucky guy!

26 October 2013, 11:46 AM	#9
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 6,116	Don't get me wrong, they are lovely pieces and you are very lucky, just think the dial needs a bit more pizazz to it. But then I have a couple of friends who have them and they bought them for the same reason you did! I tried the RG one that King Fook have in at the moment (whilst I was reaching for the bucket having just tried the Lebron ROO), and it is still a lovely watch.

26 October 2013, 12:26 PM	#10
chrono1g "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: USA Posts: 147	As a life long Real Madrid fan, I say it's worthless!

26 October 2013, 12:32 PM	#14
Lamkyle "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Kyle Location: HK Watch: Those from my wife Posts: 669	Dig the watch, however it shows lack of Messi character and input in it IMHO Like tha clean dial as it brings a elegant scent to the whole thing, and that bezel, killer. A see through case back and a bit more unique details will be perfect

26 October 2013, 02:39 PM	#15
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Looks better than the LBJ. I like it.

26 October 2013, 03:37 PM	#16
cdnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Cory Location: NY Posts: 681	There have certainly been a few Messis on this forum. Typically it gets a lot of love. This is the most negativity I've seen about it. It's certainly different, but most love it and are thrilled to see a post with it. I think the premium price is the main reason you don't see many of them. I'm a big fan!

26 October 2013, 03:40 PM	#17
randyyeap Banned Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Randy Location: USA Posts: 298	NICE..... LOVE it

26 October 2013, 07:23 PM	#21
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I agree with Roger, one of the great glories of an AP is the tapisserie dial and its wonderful refractions so this coupled with the high price was why I went for the ROC, even tho Messi I think will go on to become the greatest footballer of all time, once he shines in a World cup.

26 October 2013, 07:46 PM	#22
SixPak "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Phong Location: Toronto Posts: 2,718	Also agree with Roger and others about the lack of the tapisserie dial. Great piece, nonetheless.

26 October 2013, 09:03 PM	#24
Jim12345 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: England Posts: 416	Nice piece, congrats!!

26 October 2013, 09:31 PM	#25
lipjin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: HK Watch: AP ROC, Nautilus Posts: 1,657	It's the only ROC steel Chrono on a leather strap - I would like my ROC to come on a leather strap as well (a later topic on that one, I still can't get the aftermarket strap on). Congrats! __________________ "We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right" -Nelson Mandela "It is not our abilities that show what we truly are. It is our choices" -Dumbledore Instagram: horolj_

26 October 2013, 10:22 PM	#26
Oboema Sesetokoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Matthijs Location: Europe Watch: Patek & AP Posts: 615	Beautiful watch! I like it much more than the ROO limiteds. The future value is difficult to say, but the fact you can still buy it under the listprice is not a good sign.

26 October 2013, 10:39 PM	#27
yachty 1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: ny Watch: yacht master Posts: 948	beautiful watch..... very classy looking

26 October 2013, 11:25 PM	#28
el1125 Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: USA Posts: 3,578	Classy. Congrats on a great piece

27 October 2013, 12:29 AM	#29
Exclusivewatches Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: N/A Location: Antwerpen Watch: ING MY WIFE Posts: 734	Looks great! Congrats

27 October 2013, 01:32 AM	#30
diver2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 1,373	I love the Messi - more so the SS and Platinum than the Gold...

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