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bigd5506 · 24 May 2019, 09:51 PM

Hey everyone,

I have listed after the BP Top Gun Perpetual Calendar for a while now and my local AD just took one in on trade. Super minty!

My question is...

I would have to sell my AP Royal Oak Offshore (rubber clad) to fund the BP.

What do you think? Good move or am I smoking crack?

Dana

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joli160 · 24 May 2019, 10:06 PM

I like the IWC more, but most will tell you to stick with the AP

Andad · 24 May 2019, 10:48 PM

Smokin’.

Slider817 · 24 May 2019, 11:33 PM

I’d rather have the IWC than that AP, can’t speak to what’s a better financial move, I just like it more.

Mike Jab · 24 May 2019, 11:54 PM

The IWC is nice but looks a tad big on your wrist (bigger than the AP even)

PossumDixon · 25 May 2019, 01:38 AM

Looks too big, keep the AP.

CoveWatch · 25 May 2019, 02:37 AM

Go with whatever you prefer to wear at the end of the day.. its usually my deciding factor

denmanproject · 25 May 2019, 02:46 AM

IWC is sweet but way too big

Eagle dunes 75 · 25 May 2019, 11:17 AM

I would keep the AP. IWC is way to big imo.

Justindo · 25 May 2019, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joli160

I like the IWC more, but most will tell you to stick with the AP

This. The IWC does look large on you, though.

bondtoys · 26 May 2019, 05:46 AM

I was just about to say the same.

IWC is too large on your wrist

sunset117 · 27 May 2019, 11:51 AM

So I like the iwc more than your ROo app but personally I would NEVER trade an AP of such high quality. Keep it!

Is it an even trade? You give up your ap for the iwc or do y have to add funds?

Personally I have only traded one watch, an omega vintage. The rest I’ve kept. AP ROo is too primo, no way I would trade that, even if it is for a really killer looking iwc pilot

Bosbevok · 27 May 2019, 11:57 AM

IWC is incredible.

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dchang81 · 27 May 2019, 12:05 PM

Looks like the dial even overhangs on your wrist for the iwc. I like it but it's too big, like I have a pie plate strapped to my wrist. Love the rubberclad, and I suspect you'd take a decent hit on selling it.

DCheeta · 28 May 2019, 02:51 PM

I recommend trying the IWC on while wearing various sleeves (jacket, shirt, etc). I have a Top Gun doppelchrono (46mm) and I love it when I’m wearing a t-shirt, but it annoys the hell out of me when I’m wearing sleeves of any kind. And the perpetual calendar is 2mm larger than mine.

Personally I prefer the IWC, I’d go for it if you like the fit.

ts3 · 28 May 2019, 04:52 PM

Both the IWC and that ROO are too big for the OP in my view. The IWC is certainly a beauty and would be a great piece if it came in a reasonable size - the current 48mm are absolutely crazy IMO. If it was 42mm the OP might be able to pull it off...

DasKptl · 28 May 2019, 08:28 PM

These IWC Big Pilot-style watches are intended to big at 46mm+. That look is their intended look. And so, it doesn't look particularly big on OP. It looks nice on him.

Watcheroo · 28 May 2019, 08:34 PM

My preference would be to keep that AP - classic ROO.

1William · 28 May 2019, 08:51 PM

I like both but find the IWC more interesting.

bigd5506 · 29 May 2019, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunset117

So I like the iwc more than your ROo app but personally I would NEVER trade an AP of such high quality. Keep it!

Is it an even trade? You give up your ap for the iwc or do y have to add funds?

Personally I have only traded one watch, an omega vintage. The rest I’ve kept. AP ROo is too primo, no way I would trade that, even if it is for a really killer looking iwc pilot

Would be lateral move with money, no loss or gain.
I was thinking the same thing, as much as I like the BP...not sure i can get rid of such a great AP for an IWC

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bigd5506 · 29 May 2019, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DasKptl

These IWC Big Pilot-style watches are intended to big at 46mm+. That look is their intended look. And so, it doesn't look particularly big on OP. It looks nice on him.

Thanks! I'll get a shot of the IWC from more of a distance, all closeups of that watch make it look bigger on me than it is

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sunset117 · 29 May 2019, 04:26 AM

Have y’all seen the gold version? Both r stunning but it’s crazy

sunset117 · 29 May 2019, 04:31 AM

Rose from online, not mine

bigd5506 · 4 June 2019, 06:17 AM

Better wrist shot

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marc12 · 4 June 2019, 11:18 PM

IWC is stunning and less common than AP ROO, I would do it.
Also, what would you sell your ROO for?

Ravager135 · 5 June 2019, 02:34 AM

I think the IWC perpetual calendar movement is one of the best movements on the market and so easy to set. I'd go with the Big Pilot here. AP is the "superior" brand, but the Rubberclad is one of my less favorite models (just my opinion) and the dial is a little "loud" compared to some of the newer, more subtle Offshore models.

bondtoys · 5 June 2019, 02:43 AM

Keep in mind that the Ceramic case on the Top Gun will get these hairline marks ( these are not scratches) over the time.

Check out some used Top Gun watches on Chrono24 and make sure that you can live with them before you buy.

nick c · 5 June 2019, 04:24 AM

To be honest keep your Ap.

O M Z · 5 June 2019, 05:55 AM

Both are too big for your wrist tbh

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bigd5506 · 7 June 2019, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marc12

IWC is stunning and less common than AP ROO, I would do it.
Also, what would you sell your ROO for?

$16k

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24 May 2019, 09:51 PM	#1
bigd5506 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Dana Location: Charlotte, NC Watch: Nautilus 5712 Posts: 301	IWC Perpetual Calendar Top Gun?? Hey everyone, I have listed after the BP Top Gun Perpetual Calendar for a while now and my local AD just took one in on trade. Super minty! My question is... I would have to sell my AP Royal Oak Offshore (rubber clad) to fund the BP. What do you think? Good move or am I smoking crack? Dana Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

24 May 2019, 10:06 PM	#2
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24 May 2019, 10:48 PM	#3
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24 May 2019, 11:33 PM	#4
Slider817 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: William Location: New York Watch: Journe, AP & Lange Posts: 868	I’d rather have the IWC than that AP, can’t speak to what’s a better financial move, I just like it more.

24 May 2019, 11:54 PM	#5
Mike Jab Banned Join Date: May 2019 Location: London Posts: 265	The IWC is nice but looks a tad big on your wrist (bigger than the AP even)

25 May 2019, 01:38 AM	#6
PossumDixon "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Scott Location: Philadelphia Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 166	Looks too big, keep the AP.

25 May 2019, 02:37 AM	#7
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	Go with whatever you prefer to wear at the end of the day.. its usually my deciding factor

25 May 2019, 02:46 AM	#8
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,407	IWC is sweet but way too big

25 May 2019, 11:17 AM	#9
Eagle dunes 75 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Posts: 180	I would keep the AP. IWC is way to big imo.

26 May 2019, 05:46 AM	#11
bondtoys "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: World Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,733	I was just about to say the same. IWC is too large on your wrist

27 May 2019, 11:51 AM	#12
sunset117 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: San Francisco Posts: 165	So I like the iwc more than your ROo app but personally I would NEVER trade an AP of such high quality. Keep it! Is it an even trade? You give up your ap for the iwc or do y have to add funds? Personally I have only traded one watch, an omega vintage. The rest I’ve kept. AP ROo is too primo, no way I would trade that, even if it is for a really killer looking iwc pilot

27 May 2019, 11:57 AM	#13
Bosbevok "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Canada Watch: Day Date 40 GMT II Posts: 711	IWC is incredible. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 May 2019, 12:05 PM	#14
dchang81 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,173	Looks like the dial even overhangs on your wrist for the iwc. I like it but it's too big, like I have a pie plate strapped to my wrist. Love the rubberclad, and I suspect you'd take a decent hit on selling it.

28 May 2019, 02:51 PM	#15
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	I recommend trying the IWC on while wearing various sleeves (jacket, shirt, etc). I have a Top Gun doppelchrono (46mm) and I love it when I’m wearing a t-shirt, but it annoys the hell out of me when I’m wearing sleeves of any kind. And the perpetual calendar is 2mm larger than mine. Personally I prefer the IWC, I’d go for it if you like the fit.

28 May 2019, 04:52 PM	#16
ts3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Europe Posts: 3,518	Both the IWC and that ROO are too big for the OP in my view. The IWC is certainly a beauty and would be a great piece if it came in a reasonable size - the current 48mm are absolutely crazy IMO. If it was 42mm the OP might be able to pull it off...

28 May 2019, 08:28 PM	#17
DasKptl Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Chicago Posts: 378	These IWC Big Pilot-style watches are intended to big at 46mm+. That look is their intended look. And so, it doesn't look particularly big on OP. It looks nice on him.

28 May 2019, 08:34 PM	#18
Watcheroo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,927	My preference would be to keep that AP - classic ROO.

28 May 2019, 08:51 PM	#19
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,801	I like both but find the IWC more interesting.

29 May 2019, 04:26 AM	#22
sunset117 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: San Francisco Posts: 165	Have y’all seen the gold version? Both r stunning but it’s crazy

4 June 2019, 06:17 AM	#24
bigd5506 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Dana Location: Charlotte, NC Watch: Nautilus 5712 Posts: 301	Better wrist shot Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

4 June 2019, 11:18 PM	#25
marc12 Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Marc Location: NH Watch: Blue Steel SD Posts: 614	IWC is stunning and less common than AP ROO, I would do it. Also, what would you sell your ROO for?

5 June 2019, 02:34 AM	#26
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,224	I think the IWC perpetual calendar movement is one of the best movements on the market and so easy to set. I'd go with the Big Pilot here. AP is the "superior" brand, but the Rubberclad is one of my less favorite models (just my opinion) and the dial is a little "loud" compared to some of the newer, more subtle Offshore models.

5 June 2019, 02:43 AM	#27
bondtoys "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: World Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,733	Keep in mind that the Ceramic case on the Top Gun will get these hairline marks ( these are not scratches) over the time. Check out some used Top Gun watches on Chrono24 and make sure that you can live with them before you buy.

5 June 2019, 04:24 AM	#28
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	To be honest keep your Ap.

5 June 2019, 05:55 AM	#29
O M Z "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Belgium Posts: 96	Both are too big for your wrist tbh Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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