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prestocheetah · 9 September 2012, 02:12 PM

Hey Guys, I just joined TRF few days long ago, & I'm totally new to this AP forum. but i would like to ask all of you TRF members' opinions on one of the most popluar model, Diver!

- What's the difference between Diver & Scuba?
- Are they using the same movements? if not which one supposedly better?

I've been looking for getting another AP for my watches collection, & somehow this Scuba model popped up on my browser, i like the look of it, but honestly i had no clues, & i know nothing what so ever about this model; but after i did some research & realized the Scubas' were limited edtion, so it actually caught up my eyes even more & made me want to add this to my collection! but then.. the only problem i have is, the scuba looks just identical/ simliar to the Diver, so.. what do you guys think? is diver a better watch? & do you think the scuba will keep the value better?? is it worth for me to spend $20k+ on the scuba? or should i get the diver instead or save up a bit more to get the new ROO SS??

I found only few of the scuba for sale on the internet, & this one place call "motion in time" in NY has almost all of them, i wonder if i should fly there & take a look at it in person! cuz i'm the person that i have to try or put the watches on my wrist before i buy it, at least i need to know how it fit and how it looks before i get it. I tried the diver at AD in BH, & It looks great but i also like the dial on the scuba!! awwww....

does any TRF members have pics of the scuba on their wrist?? please share with me, so that i can make my own final decision! <-- or should I save a bit more for the ROO SS??

Many thanks for all of your opinions!

Henry C.

bayerische · 9 September 2012, 06:03 PM

The scuba model is bigger at 45mm, also the hands and dial indexes are different from the Diver.

Scuba is a limited production of 125?

Personally I would go for the Diver.

prestocheetah · 9 September 2012, 09:31 PM

Thanks for the info Andreas, i did some more research & found out that the red, blue & orange are limited production of 300 worldwide, & the wempe is 175!

any TRF members own one of those? i read a lot of article on the internet today & noticed that it's a pretty hard to get watch, mind to share some pics?

TSW · 9 September 2012, 11:10 PM

The Scuba's are exactly as big as the Diver 42mm.
Personally i prefer the Diver over any Scuba.

Here's one version of the Scuba.

eagle_lex · 10 September 2012, 12:28 AM

i prefer the diver over the scuba. just my opinion.

kilyung · 10 September 2012, 12:59 AM

3120 is a better movement than 2325.

TSW · 10 September 2012, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

3120 is a better movement than 2325.

And of course the movement is much more reliable in the Diver 3120

Hairdude1 · 10 September 2012, 04:00 AM

I love the diver!

bayerische · 10 September 2012, 06:13 PM

Allright Thomas, I thought it was 45mm. The 42mm is perfect though.

33JS · 11 September 2012, 03:29 AM

The diver is much better imho due to the baton hour markers and not those terrible numbers... Also, the plain black catches the light beautifully!

TSW · 11 September 2012, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bayerische

Allright Thomas, I thought it was 45mm. The 42mm is perfect though.

subtona · 11 September 2012, 05:28 AM

i like the hands on the scuba.
aside from that, the Diver takes it in every other way...

of course the hands are a significant issue, since they are such a focal point

nick c · 11 September 2012, 05:31 AM

Diver

prestocheetah · 11 September 2012, 11:28 AM

Seems like diver all the way!!

& nice pic with the blue scuba on the wrist!!

oworkman · 11 September 2012, 06:47 PM

Diver.......

Watchonisto · 11 September 2012, 06:51 PM

Diver

wlpmic · 30 September 2012, 02:46 PM

diver!

emagni · 30 September 2012, 02:57 PM

If you're looking for a splash of color than scuba but the diver conservative color combo makes it more wearable.

Evenaive · 1 October 2012, 02:47 PM

Diver it is:-)

h999r · 1 October 2012, 03:21 PM

diver

mb23 · 1 October 2012, 06:17 PM

Diver, Diver, Diver!

BrianVarick · 2 October 2012, 01:14 AM

You can get scuba's for a lot less than 20k

http://www.chrono24.com/en/search/in...esultview=list

psv · 2 October 2012, 01:28 AM

This one

TSW · 2 October 2012, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

This one

One of my favorite pics of the Diver

psv · 2 October 2012, 08:35 AM

:-)

Somehow it awarded my with a stellar AP hat, which I love wearing! :-)

Submarino · 2 October 2012, 08:55 AM

Diver of course.

TSW · 2 October 2012, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Submarino

Diver of course.

Anothe amazing pic of the Diver

prestocheetah · 15 October 2012, 11:37 AM

Thanks guys for all the advises!! so.. after careful consideration, i finally pulled the trigger; i walked into the AD & got myself the Diver!! it's a really wonderful time piece, the color contrast is amazing especially under the sun; i tested fit at Beverly Hills boutique before, but it's different once you take the watch out of the store, the reflection of the dial under the sun is amazing, & a lot better than how it will look under the store lights, anyway, thanks for the advises guys!!

sorry for the bad picture, but i will take some nice pic & upload it when i have time!!

eric23 · 15 October 2012, 12:44 PM

Diver!

Evenaive · 15 October 2012, 04:44 PM

Aint she gourgeous .... Huge congrats...

9 September 2012, 02:12 PM	#1
prestocheetah "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Henry Location: Los Angeles Watch: AP, Rolex, Panerai Posts: 66	Diver or Scuba?? Hey Guys, I just joined TRF few days long ago, & I'm totally new to this AP forum. but i would like to ask all of you TRF members' opinions on one of the most popluar model, Diver! - What's the difference between Diver & Scuba? - Are they using the same movements? if not which one supposedly better? I've been looking for getting another AP for my watches collection, & somehow this Scuba model popped up on my browser, i like the look of it, but honestly i had no clues, & i know nothing what so ever about this model; but after i did some research & realized the Scubas' were limited edtion, so it actually caught up my eyes even more & made me want to add this to my collection! but then.. the only problem i have is, the scuba looks just identical/ simliar to the Diver, so.. what do you guys think? is diver a better watch? & do you think the scuba will keep the value better?? is it worth for me to spend $20k+ on the scuba? or should i get the diver instead or save up a bit more to get the new ROO SS?? I found only few of the scuba for sale on the internet, & this one place call "motion in time" in NY has almost all of them, i wonder if i should fly there & take a look at it in person! cuz i'm the person that i have to try or put the watches on my wrist before i buy it, at least i need to know how it fit and how it looks before i get it. I tried the diver at AD in BH, & It looks great but i also like the dial on the scuba!! awwww.... does any TRF members have pics of the scuba on their wrist?? please share with me, so that i can make my own final decision! <-- or should I save a bit more for the ROO SS?? Many thanks for all of your opinions! Henry C.

9 September 2012, 06:03 PM	#2
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	The scuba model is bigger at 45mm, also the hands and dial indexes are different from the Diver. Scuba is a limited production of 125? Personally I would go for the Diver. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

9 September 2012, 11:10 PM	#4
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	The Scuba's are exactly as big as the Diver 42mm. Personally i prefer the Diver over any Scuba. Here's one version of the Scuba. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

10 September 2012, 06:13 PM	#9
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Allright Thomas, I thought it was 45mm. The 42mm is perfect though. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

11 September 2012, 05:28 AM	#12
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,598	i like the hands on the scuba. aside from that, the Diver takes it in every other way... of course the hands are a significant issue, since they are such a focal point __________________

9 September 2012, 09:31 PM	#3
prestocheetah "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Henry Location: Los Angeles Watch: AP, Rolex, Panerai Posts: 66	Thanks for the info Andreas, i did some more research & found out that the red, blue & orange are limited production of 300 worldwide, & the wempe is 175! any TRF members own one of those? i read a lot of article on the internet today & noticed that it's a pretty hard to get watch, mind to share some pics?

10 September 2012, 12:28 AM	#5
eagle_lex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Ed Location: Lexington, Ky Watch: AP and Rolex Posts: 541	i prefer the diver over the scuba. just my opinion.

10 September 2012, 12:59 AM	#6
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	3120 is a better movement than 2325.

10 September 2012, 04:00 AM	#8
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I love the diver!

11 September 2012, 03:29 AM	#10
33JS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: John Location: Scotland Watch: SD 50th Ann Posts: 444	The diver is much better imho due to the baton hour markers and not those terrible numbers... Also, the plain black catches the light beautifully!

11 September 2012, 05:31 AM	#13
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Diver

11 September 2012, 11:28 AM	#14
prestocheetah "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Henry Location: Los Angeles Watch: AP, Rolex, Panerai Posts: 66	Seems like diver all the way!! & nice pic with the blue scuba on the wrist!!

11 September 2012, 06:47 PM	#15
oworkman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Around........ Posts: 544	Diver....... Attached Images __________________ Difficulties break some men but make others. Nelson Mandela

11 September 2012, 06:51 PM	#16
Watchonisto Banned Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Alex Location: European Union Watch: AP, ROLEX, PP, PAM Posts: 4,344	Diver

30 September 2012, 02:46 PM	#17
wlpmic "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Singapore Posts: 18	diver!

30 September 2012, 02:57 PM	#18
emagni "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: on Earth Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,284	If you're looking for a splash of color than scuba but the diver conservative color combo makes it more wearable. __________________ Watches: More than my fingers can count

1 October 2012, 02:47 PM	#19
Evenaive "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Peter Location: Denmark Watch: AP ROO Diver Posts: 50	Diver it is:-)

1 October 2012, 03:21 PM	#20
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	diver

1 October 2012, 06:17 PM	#21
mb23 Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: Westchester, NY Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 4,744	Diver, Diver, Diver!

2 October 2012, 01:14 AM	#22
BrianVarick "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 63	You can get scuba's for a lot less than 20k http://www.chrono24.com/en/search/in...esultview=list

2 October 2012, 01:28 AM	#23
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	This one

2 October 2012, 08:35 AM	#25
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	:-) Somehow it awarded my with a stellar AP hat, which I love wearing! :-)

2 October 2012, 08:55 AM	#26
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Diver of course. Attached Images __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

15 October 2012, 11:37 AM	#28
prestocheetah "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Henry Location: Los Angeles Watch: AP, Rolex, Panerai Posts: 66	Thanks guys for all the advises!! so.. after careful consideration, i finally pulled the trigger; i walked into the AD & got myself the Diver!! it's a really wonderful time piece, the color contrast is amazing especially under the sun; i tested fit at Beverly Hills boutique before, but it's different once you take the watch out of the store, the reflection of the dial under the sun is amazing, & a lot better than how it will look under the store lights, anyway, thanks for the advises guys!! sorry for the bad picture, but i will take some nice pic & upload it when i have time!! Attached Images

15 October 2012, 12:44 PM	#29
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Diver!

15 October 2012, 04:44 PM	#30
Evenaive "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Peter Location: Denmark Watch: AP ROO Diver Posts: 50	Aint she gourgeous .... Huge congrats...

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