Which ROO?

[HK Islandboy]

I thought it would be fun to collect views from the forum on which ROO I should pick up next - particularly if I can manage to get the poll working.

Rest assured that I have a clear view of what direction I’m headed in, but they are all amazing pieces so I will be interested to hear your opinions.

The options are:
26405CG - new 44 ceramic grey
26400SO - blue camo
26078IO - Rubens Barichello II Titanium

The new CE and blue camo would be when/if the boutique allocates one to me and the RBII would of course come second hand.

Investment potential / ability to flip or resell is NOT a consideration.

I have a CE 44 and an ROO Panda in the collection already.

[HK Islandboy]

Some photos

[tcheeco]

This gets my vote
26405CG - new 44 ceramic grey

[AshAP]

I’d get the RB or the new blue camo but I’d wear the blue camo on a white strap instead. I’ve got the camo strap for my Offshore and for me the jury is still out on whether I like it. The new ceramic is a nice watch but I don’t like the ti grey version strap that it comes with.


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[HK Islandboy]

Originally Posted by AshAP

I’d get the RB or the new blue camo but I’d wear the blue camo on a white strap instead. I’ve got the camo strap for my Offshore and for me the jury is still out on whether I like it. The new ceramic is a nice watch but I don’t like the ti grey version strap that it comes with.


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The white strap looks great on your PT

I agree that the grey strap on the CE looks a bit dull

[GB-man]

New 44c for me

[duc888]

Regarding your other AP I would add some funky colour.....camo for me

[HK Islandboy]

Originally Posted by duc888

Regarding your other AP I would add some funky colour.....camo for me

I would like something a bit bright in the collection - if they made this Diver with a matching aquamarine Ceramic bezel, I would buy it in a heartbeat!

[royseejr]

26405CG hands down!


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[kijoe]

26405CG wins it for me easily.

[AK797]

I'd be tempted to get the RB2 and maybe trade the CE for the new CE grey blue one if you fancy a change. Is a Ti Schumi off the table?

[HK Islandboy]

Originally Posted by AK797

I'd be tempted to get the RB2 and maybe trade the CE for the new CE grey blue one if you fancy a change. Is a Ti Schumi off the table?

I love the Schumi, but the RBIIs dash of green, blue and yellow and the partial open work dial make it more interesting to me.

[AshAP]

the new ceramic would have been better with this strap imo, as originally offered at SIHH.


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[HK Islandboy]

Originally Posted by AshAP

the new ceramic would have been better with this strap imo, as originally offered at SIHH.


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Agreed

[burakusta]

I was also thinking about the new grey ceramic and blue camo,
I got the ceramic yesterday and getting the blue camo in a month
Here is a real life picture of the new grey ceramic to help you choose

[AshAP]

Originally Posted by burakusta

I was also thinking about the new grey ceramic and blue camo,
I got the ceramic yesterday and getting the blue camo in a month
Here is a real life picture of the new grey ceramic to help you choose

I’m really not convinced that the blue camo will work with this watch as it’s very bright blue.


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[HK Islandboy]

Originally Posted by burakusta

I was also thinking about the new grey ceramic and blue camo,
I got the ceramic yesterday and getting the blue camo in a month
Here is a real life picture of the new grey ceramic to help you choose

That is a beautiful piece - congratulations on it and in advance for the blue camo

[AK797]

Originally Posted by burakusta

I was also thinking about the new grey ceramic and blue camo,
I got the ceramic yesterday and getting the blue camo in a month
Here is a real life picture of the new grey ceramic to help you choose

I love camo so think it will work as the dark blue slash on the camo should match up, I think grey on this is too much grey so I'd probably have a black rubber or black GP strap instead.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by P2725TMB

If worn snuggly I don't think they are top heavy at all, even the gold ones, perhaps largely due to the suitably wide strap.

Originally Posted by AshAP

Exactly this, the shape of the strap keeps the watch feeling balanced, unlike the 42s which have a greater tendency to hang forwards.


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I agree with the guys, gold one doesn't feel top heavy to me either so SS should be fine, the 42s are more narrow and thus top heavy.

[masterserg]

For me, the RB II no question. An all time classic and one of my favorite APs. If Schumi is in play then that would be it.

[P2725TMB]

Of the three I'd go for the 26400SO, but then I'm a fan of the colour blue. However, I'd drop the camo strap and put it on a plain blue one. Never liked the camo ones.

Burakusta's pic of the grey ceramic does make it look enticing, but I think I'd get bored with the quite flat colour.

I'm not keen on the RBII, but as others have said, do like the Ti Shumi.

[Fat_ninja]

The blue one... I just registered interest at the boutique yesterday. :)

It would be my first AP if/when the allocation opens back up

[ufboy73]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

The blue one... I just registered interest at the boutique yesterday. :)

It would be my first AP if/when the allocation opens back up

Have you been able to see one in person?

Does anyone know how much more top heavy a 44mm offshore in steel is vs, say, Ti or Ce? I’ve only ever had non-steel From the lineup.

[P2725TMB]

If worn snuggly I don't think they are top heavy at all, even the gold ones, perhaps largely due to the suitably wide strap.

[AshAP]

Originally Posted by P2725TMB

If worn snuggly I don't think they are top heavy at all, even the gold ones, perhaps largely due to the suitably wide strap.

Exactly this, the shape of the strap keeps the watch feeling balanced, unlike the 42s which have a greater tendency to hang forwards.


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[ufboy73]

Thanks guys!

Im tempted by the blue - as vibrant and loud as it is.

I was in the market for a Ce but the blue is different in a summer fun kind of way! Lol

[GS93108]

Make sure you have a look with it in hand. It's definitely 'vibrant'. The pics really don't represent the colours too well. I had it in hand and held it up to the natural light to get a real idea and it's stunning and if its 'just' a summer watch then it will be amazing, but don't go to any funerals and expect to hide in the shadows.
I've got a couple of in hand pictures that I'll find and upload at some point.
Good luck if you choose to buy one, it'll be great.

Originally Posted by ufboy73

Thanks guys!

Im tempted by the blue - as vibrant and loud as it is.

I was in the market for a Ce but the blue is different in a summer fun kind of way! Lol

[ufboy73]

Originally Posted by GS93108

Make sure you have a look with it in hand. It's definitely 'vibrant'. The pics really don't represent the colours too well. I had it in hand and held it up to the natural light to get a real idea and it's stunning and if its 'just' a summer watch then it will be amazing, but don't go to any funerals and expect to hide in the shadows.
I've got a couple of in hand pictures that I'll find and upload at some point.
Good luck if you choose to buy one, it'll be great.

Thanks for this!

Yes, I have been scouring the internet for pics to try and compensate for not being able to see in person for myself, yet.

Obviously, the most polarizing/limiting aspect I think is the particular shade of blue on the bezel (somewhat similar to a WG sub, I would imagine, except even that goes wuite dark in the right situation). My take on the blue Camo bezel is it doesnt have as much chameleon effect as even the Smurf).

[AshAP]

Originally Posted by ufboy73

Thanks for this!



Yes, I have been scouring the internet for pics to try and compensate for not being able to see in person for myself, yet.



Obviously, the most polarizing/limiting aspect I think is the particular shade of blue on the bezel (somewhat similar to a WG sub, I would imagine, except even that goes wuite dark in the right situation). My take on the blue Camo bezel is it doesnt have as much chameleon effect as even the Smurf).

this is my platinum offshore next to the new blue camo which is actually on my wrist.



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[GS93108]

Here are a couple of pics of the blue camo under artificial lights:





and here are a couple of in hand shots under natural light:





and here's one to show that it blends into any ensemble!