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rmlovett1 · 26 June 2020, 01:52 AM

Hi all! Looking for help from the AP forum.

Not new to AP, but haven’t owned one in quite a few years. Looking to pick up an ROO again. While I do love the 44mm options, my SD43 is as big a watch as my wrist can handle, so the 42mm seems to be the best option when comparing the size to my Sea Dweller.

So I’m looking at the....(pardon the nicknames, but it’s just for quick reference)

1. Safari

2. Ghost

3. Vampire

4. Other thoughts

For reference....

cost isn’t an issue, resale not an issue, will be worn often, never will be dressed up (t shirts and jeans)

Please....any thoughts and opinions would be appreciated as always.

ChrisMy · 26 June 2020, 01:57 AM

Personally for 42mm roo I would go for this
*pic from google search*

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ap1 · 26 June 2020, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisMy

Personally for 42mm roo I would go for this
*pic from google search*

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Rich, has to be this!

rumnyc · 26 June 2020, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisMy

Personally for 42mm roo I would go for this
*pic from google search*

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is this also one of my favorite 42mm but the date bothers me a bit...

sullivan2829 · 27 June 2020, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisMy

Personally for 42mm roo I would go for this
*pic from google search*

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This would be my choice of 42mm too, I think this is stunning, closely followed by the vampire

MrEleven · 26 June 2020, 02:01 AM

That vampire is beautiful, out the three thats my pick

Laszlo · 26 June 2020, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MrEleven

That vampire is beautiful, out the three thats my pick

Same.

NicholasNJ · 26 June 2020, 02:21 AM

Really depends on what you have already -
Do you want a more bold color combination or just a neutral colorway?

I personally like the navy ROO 42 (either old one with white dial/blue subdial, or the newer navy/orange combo). Feels elegant, sporty, and a bit understated at the same time.

Good luck with the decision

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drhk · 26 June 2020, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by NicholasNJ

Really depends on what you have already -
Do you want a more bold color combination or just a neutral colorway?

I personally like the navy ROO 42 (either old one with white dial/blue subdial, or the newer navy/orange combo). Feels elegant, sporty, and a bit understated at the same time.

Good luck with the decision

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Fully agree with the Navy. However, there is the "mother" of the newer Navy you mentioned, and that was my choice: 25721ST Navy ... bolder numbers, without orange ... more clean

Heff · 26 June 2020, 03:15 AM

I’ve always liked the ghost. The colors go together well. That would be my pick.

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Tay821 · 26 June 2020, 03:25 AM

ceramic diver. can be had around 25k ish I believe. make sure to get the version with the brushed bezel

HK Islandboy · 27 June 2020, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Tay821

ceramic diver. can be had around 25k ish I believe. make sure to get the version with the brushed bezel

Agreed!

AK797 · 27 June 2020, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by HK Islandboy

Agreed!

Yes CE Diver is a great 42 piece.

rmlovett1 · 27 June 2020, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Yes CE Diver is a great 42 piece.

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Originally Posted by HK Islandboy

Agreed!

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Originally Posted by nosignalbmwdriver

Offshore 44 hands down in 2020

Thanks men. I’m going to try on a 44mm again before final decision. Just want to see it in comparison to my SD43. The diver is kind of off my radar, due to .....I just enjoy the SD43 very much, and I’m fairly certain that would be the case if I were to add the AP diver. That said, I’m leaning towards the ghost, as I love the fact of a CE bezel and the finish on that bezel is really sharp. I’m still debating between 42 and 44, but like I said, need to see sizes vs my SD43

Hard_Six · 27 June 2020, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Richris1

Thanks men. I’m going to try on a 44mm again before final decision. Just want to see it in comparison to my SD43. The diver is kind of off my radar, due to .....I just enjoy the SD43 very much, and I’m fairly certain that would be the case if I were to add the AP diver. That said, I’m leaning towards the ghost, as I love the fact of a CE bezel and the finish on that bezel is really sharp. I’m still debating between 42 and 44, but like I said, need to see sizes vs my SD43

The ghost is really nice too! Just saw one in the flesh earlier this week. It was sharp

rmlovett1 · 27 June 2020, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by NicholasNJ

Really depends on what you have already -
Do you want a more bold color combination or just a neutral colorway?

I personally like the navy ROO 42 (either old one with white dial/blue subdial, or the newer navy/orange combo). Feels elegant, sporty, and a bit understated at the same time.

Good luck with the decision

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Originally Posted by ap1

Rich, has to be this!

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Originally Posted by WatchExpoNewport

I vote for the Ti

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Originally Posted by AK797

I quite the Elephant if that is in the running, grey and black are a cool combo.

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Originally Posted by sokoloka

Out of your choices, definitely the ghost. But the 42 Ti lends itself to consideration as well if you like the 44 aesthetic but without the size.

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Originally Posted by yoast

Another vote for the 26480ti

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Originally Posted by 1William

I like the colors in the Vampire.

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Originally Posted by chiscott_29

Here you go. I bought a couple of other Horus straps as well (white, dark gray) but this Miami Blue will stay on for most of the summer. It wasn't actually something I was looking at, and Horus recommended it to me for the Ghost and I am glad they did.

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Originally Posted by Hard_Six

Out of the ones you listed, I prefer the safari. However, I chose “other” because I personally find the Havana with blue sub dials to be slightly more flexible in terms of “changing the look”. You can dress it up with the brown leather strap and also make it more sporty with the navy blue rubber. It just offers a nice range of character and splash of color that works well.

I was originally going to buy the safari but after seeing this one in person, I changed my mind. Here are a few shots of mine.
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Originally Posted by HK Islandboy

Agreed!

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Originally Posted by nosignalbmwdriver

Offshore 44 hands down in 2020

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Originally Posted by Burlington

You can’t go wrong with the ghost or vampire - but pleased you have some photos here of the Havana option as that is really stunning too.

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Originally Posted by Hard_Six

The ghost is really nice too! Just saw one in the flesh earlier this week. It was sharp

Ok....thanks again for the help. Does anyone (I know it’s been talked/compared to death here) have a comparison of an SD43 or dssd against a 44mm ?
Pics and or thoughts? True size thought process, when looking at these two if you’ve got them? I’d seen a pic somewhere of the 42mm AP vs SD43 and they look identical. Just wondering how much , or if the 44mm AP is more SD43 size or dssd ?

Alex6340 · 26 June 2020, 04:21 AM

I vote for the safari!

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MichelleP · 26 June 2020, 04:35 AM

I voted Safari but agree with another post regarding the Navy

Reign · 26 June 2020, 04:42 AM

Would vote for Ghost, Vampire or the Ti model.

Slight advantage to ghost or vampire due to in house movement with the modular chrono. Ti piece is incredibly light but no sapphire case back and movement is an old (but good) F Piguet ala ROC

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WatchExpoNewport · 26 June 2020, 05:06 AM

I vote for the Ti

hothothaven · 26 June 2020, 05:20 AM

I"m going with vampire. If you are never going to dress it up, then go with the most fun one!

rmlovett1 · 26 June 2020, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by MrEleven

That vampire is beautiful, out the three thats my pick

Quote:

Originally Posted by NicholasNJ

Really depends on what you have already -
Do you want a more bold color combination or just a neutral colorway?

I personally like the navy ROO 42 (either old one with white dial/blue subdial, or the newer navy/orange combo). Feels elegant, sporty, and a bit understated at the same time.

Good luck with the decision

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Thank you. Currently rotating an EXPII black dial and SD43

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Originally Posted by ap1

Rich, has to be this!

Love the colors, but seems like the dial is too small and the bezel is too large for this piece, I’d have to see in person

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Originally Posted by Heff

I’ve always liked the ghost. The colors go together well. That would be my pick.

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Originally Posted by Tay821

ceramic diver. can be had around 25k ish I believe. make sure to get the version with the brushed bezel

I was not looking at a diver as I love the SD43 as a one and only diver in the collection. Thank you

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Originally Posted by MichelleP

I voted Safari but agree with another post regarding the Navy

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Originally Posted by Reign

Would vote for Ghost, Vampire or the Ti model.

Slight advantage to ghost or vampire due to in house movement with the modular chrono. Ti piece is incredibly light but no sapphire case back and movement is an old (but good) F Piguet ala ROC

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Originally Posted by WatchExpoNewport

I vote for the Ti

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Originally Posted by Alex6340

I vote for the safari!

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Originally Posted by drhk

Fully agree with the Navy. However, there is the "mother" of the newer Navy you mentioned, and that was my choice: 25721ST Navy ... bolder numbers, without orange ... more clean

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Originally Posted by hothothaven

I"m going with vampire. If you are never going to dress it up, then go with the most fun one!

Really appreciate it ! Thank you all for the thoughts...keep ‘em coming

fskywalker · 26 June 2020, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Richris1

Thank you. Currently rotating an EXPII black dial and SD43

Love the colors, but seems like the dial is too small and the bezel is too large for this piece, I’d have to see in person

I was not looking at a diver as I love the SD43 as a one and only diver in the collection. Thank you

Really appreciate it ! Thank you all for the thoughts...keep ‘em coming

Well Richard am not a fan of AP’s myself as they look too “Tonka” for me due to the big exposed screws, sharp edges, etc but this one looks cool

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AK797 · 26 June 2020, 08:03 AM

I quite the Elephant if that is in the running, grey and black are a cool combo.

TooWoundUp · 26 June 2020, 10:37 AM

If I had to choose from those, ghost, 100%. In the metal, the ceramic is just incredible. Also I love the rubber strap.

chiscott_29 · 26 June 2020, 01:07 PM

I am a bit biased - I evaluated the Vampire and Ghost. I went with the Ghost and I have zero regrets. I really love it. I posted a pic a few weeks ago on a Horus 'Miami Blue' rubber strap. Really nice for the summer months!

Choose the one you like the most - There isn't a bad option, really. Good luck!

rmlovett1 · 26 June 2020, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by chiscott_29

I am a bit biased - I evaluated the Vampire and Ghost. I went with the Ghost and I have zero regrets. I really love it. I posted a pic a few weeks ago on a Horus 'Miami Blue' rubber strap. Really nice for the summer months!

Choose the one you like the most - There isn't a bad option, really. Good luck!

Thank you. Love to see some more pics of your ghost… And I have been looking on their webpage for those straps. I appreciate it.

chiscott_29 · 27 June 2020, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Richris1

Thank you. Love to see some more pics of your ghost… And I have been looking on their webpage for those straps. I appreciate it.

Here you go. I bought a couple of other Horus straps as well (white, dark gray) but this Miami Blue will stay on for most of the summer. It wasn't actually something I was looking at, and Horus recommended it to me for the Ghost and I am glad they did.

rmlovett1 · 27 June 2020, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by chiscott_29

Here you go. I bought a couple of other Horus straps as well (white, dark gray) but this Miami Blue will stay on for most of the summer. It wasn't actually something I was looking at, and Horus recommended it to me for the Ghost and I am glad they did.

Looks outstanding! Thank you.

TooWoundUp · 27 June 2020, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by chiscott_29

Here you go. I bought a couple of other Horus straps as well (white, dark gray) but this Miami Blue will stay on for most of the summer. It wasn't actually something I was looking at, and Horus recommended it to me for the Ghost and I am glad they did.

Oh wow that's one hot looking watch. Not a combination that I would think that looks good, but damn!

26 June 2020, 01:52 AM	#1
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	Poll for decision help Hi all! Looking for help from the AP forum. Not new to AP, but haven’t owned one in quite a few years. Looking to pick up an ROO again. While I do love the 44mm options, my SD43 is as big a watch as my wrist can handle, so the 42mm seems to be the best option when comparing the size to my Sea Dweller. So I’m looking at the....(pardon the nicknames, but it’s just for quick reference) 1. Safari 2. Ghost 3. Vampire 4. Other thoughts For reference.... cost isn’t an issue, resale not an issue, will be worn often, never will be dressed up (t shirts and jeans) Please....any thoughts and opinions would be appreciated as always.

26 June 2020, 04:21 AM	#17
Alex6340 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Switzerland Watch: 16710, PP 5167 Posts: 840	I vote for the safari! Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: swisswatchologist

View Poll Results: Which would you? Or other thoughts
Safari	10	11.49%
Ghost	33	37.93%
Vampire	27	31.03%
Other thoughts	17	19.54%
Voters: 87. You may not vote on this poll

26 June 2020, 01:57 AM	#2
ChrisMy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Chris Location: Earth Watch: Patek & Rolex Posts: 146	Personally for 42mm roo I would go for this pic from google search Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 June 2020, 02:01 AM	#6
MrEleven "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Uk Watch: Omega-Rolex-AP Posts: 240	That vampire is beautiful, out the three thats my pick

26 June 2020, 02:21 AM	#8
NicholasNJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: SUB / SEA Posts: 87	Really depends on what you have already - Do you want a more bold color combination or just a neutral colorway? I personally like the navy ROO 42 (either old one with white dial/blue subdial, or the newer navy/orange combo). Feels elegant, sporty, and a bit understated at the same time. Good luck with the decision Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 June 2020, 03:15 AM	#10
Heff "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Germany Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 1,023	I’ve always liked the ghost. The colors go together well. That would be my pick. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 June 2020, 03:25 AM	#11
Tay821 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 913	ceramic diver. can be had around 25k ish I believe. make sure to get the version with the brushed bezel

26 June 2020, 04:35 AM	#18
MichelleP "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bay Area Watch: DD 40RG Olive dial Posts: 4,640	I voted Safari but agree with another post regarding the Navy

26 June 2020, 04:42 AM	#19
Reign "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: USA Posts: 1,205	Would vote for Ghost, Vampire or the Ti model. Slight advantage to ghost or vampire due to in house movement with the modular chrono. Ti piece is incredibly light but no sapphire case back and movement is an old (but good) F Piguet ala ROC Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 June 2020, 05:06 AM	#20
WatchExpoNewport "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Nick Fenin Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 3,847	I vote for the Ti

26 June 2020, 05:20 AM	#21
hothothaven "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: St. Paul, MN Watch: GMT II, Pam 685 Posts: 116	I"m going with vampire. If you are never going to dress it up, then go with the most fun one!

26 June 2020, 08:03 AM	#24
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I quite the Elephant if that is in the running, grey and black are a cool combo.

26 June 2020, 10:37 AM	#25
TooWoundUp "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Palo Alto Watch: Out Posts: 348	If I had to choose from those, ghost, 100%. In the metal, the ceramic is just incredible. Also I love the rubber strap.

26 June 2020, 01:07 PM	#26
chiscott_29 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: USA Watch: Rolex, ALS, Omega Posts: 1,231	I am a bit biased - I evaluated the Vampire and Ghost. I went with the Ghost and I have zero regrets. I really love it. I posted a pic a few weeks ago on a Horus 'Miami Blue' rubber strap. Really nice for the summer months! Choose the one you like the most - There isn't a bad option, really. Good luck!

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