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conkers · 9 July 2017, 01:02 PM

Should arrive Friday - obviously I have already decided - but which one do you prefer?

VICI · 9 July 2017, 01:03 PM

When in doubt, rose gold!

conkers · 9 July 2017, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by VICI

When in doubt, rose gold!

True but platinum is the noblest of metals. On the other hand I have far more platinums in the collection than RG.

A very tough choice. I have wrestled for weeks over the decision.

singe89 · 9 July 2017, 01:18 PM

PT all the way. Don't like the FC bezel on the RG. I do like how the RG has stylish cutaway engraving on the shoulders that match the plots. Don't know why they skipped that on the PT version.

Big congrats either way! Love this ROO line. The Ti is high on my one day wish list.

conkers · 9 July 2017, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by singe89

PT all the way. Don't like the FC bezel on the RG. I do like how the RG has stylish cutaway engraving on the shoulders that match the plots. Don't know why they skipped that on the PT version.

Big congrats either way! Love this ROO line. The Ti is high on my one day wish list.

Ceramic bezel switch on the RG is possible. Would that change your mind?

KarlS · 9 July 2017, 01:30 PM

Pl the king of metals

Tay821 · 9 July 2017, 01:41 PM

Platinum would be sick! Looking forward to this one

Watch Admirer · 9 July 2017, 02:24 PM

None tbh, this model looks like it's trying too hard for some reason

conkers · 9 July 2017, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Watch Admirer

None tbh, this model looks like it's trying too hard for some reason

Fair enough. Would you care to elaborate? Very interested in all opinions.

Watch Admirer · 9 July 2017, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by conkers

Fair enough. Would you care to elaborate? Very interested in all opinions.

Sorry it might have sounded a bit annoying, wasn't my intention. It's an amazing watch no doubt about that, but i find the dial really busy and clustered, lacks a bit of harmony between the different functions and story the watch tells. If you really want the model, i would personally take the red gold if i really had to have this watch. Having seen many of your pieces throughout your posts i wouldn't have thought you would pick this piece.

tyler1980 · 9 July 2017, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Watch Admirer

Sorry it might have sounded a bit annoying, wasn't my intention. It's an amazing watch no doubt about that, but i find the dial really busy and clustered, lacks a bit of harmony between the different functions and story the watch tells. If you really want the model, i would personally take the red gold if i really had to have this watch. Having seen many of your pieces throughout your posts i wouldn't have thought you would pick this piece.

to me the lack of symmetry and the inconsistent balance of the dial is what makes it so compelling.

Kind of like the Patek 5712. Although these AP's are on a different level than that particular Patek, that is the best example i can think of off the top of my head on non symmetrical/unbalanced dials being very nice.

conkers · 9 July 2017, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Watch Admirer

Sorry it might have sounded a bit annoying, wasn't my intention. It's an amazing watch no doubt about that, but i find the dial really busy and clustered, lacks a bit of harmony between the different functions and story the watch tells. If you really want the model, i would personally take the red gold if i really had to have this watch. Having seen many of your pieces throughout your posts i wouldn't have thought you would pick this piece.

Appreciate the comments and see where you are coming from entirely. Not annoying at all don't worry.

I have thought long and hard about this and have compared extensively to the other 44 ROO tourbillon chronos (26348 and 26407 and 26540). The ceramic bezel was a must, so that narrowed the options considerably and I wanted manual wind as well. Ali Bin Ali version would have been perfect if in a precious metal!

HK Islandboy · 9 July 2017, 02:41 PM

Pt!

Manofsteelpt · 9 July 2017, 02:46 PM

You're a Pt guy, Roger. Clearly, that's the choice!

subtona · 9 July 2017, 03:00 PM

pt for simpler case design and rubber strap

conkers · 9 July 2017, 03:24 PM

Will need to experiment with straps.

Rachdanon · 9 July 2017, 03:59 PM

Keen to see your collection actually. The bezel on he RG looks interesting and could be a conversation starter.

SamGMT · 9 July 2017, 05:21 PM

Wow! Big Congrats!!
Both are stunning!!!

tyler1980 · 9 July 2017, 05:33 PM

I really like the RG. Both watches are great and they are quite different for basically the same watch in different metals, which is good.

I like the cutouts on the case on the RG, love the FC bezel. Not wild about the leather strap though but that is an easy fix.

At least in pics it appears to me that the black dial adds more depth to the dial vs the blue and really brings out the visual elements of the turbillion and the open worked elements.

RG isn't in the current collection anymore right? I think the Pt is though. That would make the RG a bit more desirable to me i think.

conkers · 9 July 2017, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

I really like the RG. Both watches are great and they are quite different for basically the same watch in different metals, which is good.

I like the cutouts on the case on the RG, love the FC bezel. Not wild about the leather strap though but that is an easy fix.

At least in pics it appears to me that the black dial adds more depth to the dial vs the blue and really brings out the visual elements of the turbillion and the open worked elements.

RG isn't in the current collection anymore right? I think the Pt is though. That would make the RG a bit more desirable to me i think.

All great points! The platinum actually has a slightly modernised version of the movement and they have made the architecture of the rear view a bit more symmetrical. Picture credit ablogtowatch and Purists.

tng11 · 9 July 2017, 04:21 PM

Platinum all the way for me.

Dickson Lim · 9 July 2017, 04:42 PM

Knowing that you'd prefer some heft on your wrist, I would suggest the PT is the one to go Roger. Anyway, I had always tend to prefer PT over gold, but in this case I must admit that the cutouts on the RG case do give some visual enhancements.

GB-man · 9 July 2017, 04:49 PM

My heart says Pt but you seem to admirably zig when others zag so I'll guess you went RG :

KarlS · 9 July 2017, 05:12 PM

16.6mm thick and 44mm.....thats going to have some heft!!

lapince · 9 July 2017, 05:16 PM

PT of course on this one, I saw it in real, with the TI also, just not the RG, but the salesperson at the AP Boutique told me that many clients gave it back because it is too top heavy, but I think you should be ok with the other top heavy pieces you have

conkers · 9 July 2017, 05:19 PM

The deployant on these models helps balance the weight of both a little but yes they are top heavy for sure.

rootbeer7 · 9 July 2017, 05:58 PM

Both!

conkers · 9 July 2017, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rootbeer7

Both!

That would be just greedy!

rootbeer7 · 10 July 2017, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by conkers

That would be just greedy!

.......and the problem is......

HL65 · 9 July 2017, 08:13 PM

Both are incredible but for me I would take the RG over the PT.

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9 July 2017, 01:02 PM	#1
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 6,116	Special Incoming - but which one? Should arrive Friday - obviously I have already decided - but which one do you prefer? Attached Images

9 July 2017, 02:46 PM	#14
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	You're a Pt guy, Roger. Clearly, that's the choice! __________________ "Best to stay silent and have the world think you're a fool than to speak and remove all doubt." SMD

9 July 2017, 03:00 PM	#15
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	pt for simpler case design and rubber strap __________________

9 July 2017, 04:42 PM	#22
Dickson Lim "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: planet Posts: 1,517	Knowing that you'd prefer some heft on your wrist, I would suggest the PT is the one to go Roger. Anyway, I had always tend to prefer PT over gold, but in this case I must admit that the cutouts on the RG case do give some visual enhancements. __________________ Dream the impossible, and make it possible!

9 July 2017, 01:03 PM	#2
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	When in doubt, rose gold!

9 July 2017, 01:18 PM	#4
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,747	PT all the way. Don't like the FC bezel on the RG. I do like how the RG has stylish cutaway engraving on the shoulders that match the plots. Don't know why they skipped that on the PT version. Big congrats either way! Love this ROO line. The Ti is high on my one day wish list.

9 July 2017, 01:30 PM	#6
KarlS Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Karl Location: Kuwait Posts: 5,228	Pl the king of metals

9 July 2017, 01:41 PM	#7
Tay821 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 913	Platinum would be sick! Looking forward to this one

9 July 2017, 02:24 PM	#8
Watch Admirer Banned Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: somewhere Posts: 350	None tbh, this model looks like it's trying too hard for some reason

9 July 2017, 02:41 PM	#13
HK Islandboy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hong Kong Watch: AP Posts: 3,825	Pt!

9 July 2017, 03:24 PM	#16
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 6,116	Will need to experiment with straps.

9 July 2017, 03:59 PM	#17
Rachdanon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Singapore Posts: 266	Keen to see your collection actually. The bezel on he RG looks interesting and could be a conversation starter.

9 July 2017, 05:21 PM	#18
SamGMT "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Singapore Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 1,689	Wow! Big Congrats!! Both are stunning!!!

9 July 2017, 05:33 PM	#19
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	I really like the RG. Both watches are great and they are quite different for basically the same watch in different metals, which is good. I like the cutouts on the case on the RG, love the FC bezel. Not wild about the leather strap though but that is an easy fix. At least in pics it appears to me that the black dial adds more depth to the dial vs the blue and really brings out the visual elements of the turbillion and the open worked elements. RG isn't in the current collection anymore right? I think the Pt is though. That would make the RG a bit more desirable to me i think.

9 July 2017, 04:21 PM	#21
tng11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: N/A Posts: 3,634	Platinum all the way for me.

9 July 2017, 04:49 PM	#23
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	My heart says Pt but you seem to admirably zig when others zag so I'll guess you went RG : __________________

9 July 2017, 05:12 PM	#24
KarlS Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Karl Location: Kuwait Posts: 5,228	16.6mm thick and 44mm.....thats going to have some heft!!

9 July 2017, 05:16 PM	#25
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	PT of course on this one, I saw it in real, with the TI also, just not the RG, but the salesperson at the AP Boutique told me that many clients gave it back because it is too top heavy, but I think you should be ok with the other top heavy pieces you have

9 July 2017, 05:19 PM	#26
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 6,116	The deployant on these models helps balance the weight of both a little but yes they are top heavy for sure.

9 July 2017, 05:58 PM	#27
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,157	Both! __________________ @imrootbeer7

9 July 2017, 08:13 PM	#30
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	Both are incredible but for me I would take the RG over the PT. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

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