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Submarino · 11 May 2012, 12:02 AM

Last night I met with one of our dear TRF members in Chicago to have a few beers and let our iconic watches meet each other for the first time.

I brought a few pieces including my 25721ST.0.1000ST.01 and my 15300ST. Our dear friend brought his gorgeous 25770ST.0.0001KE.01 on a black strap instead of the kevlar one. Something I've always loved about this watch besides the gorgeous kevlar strap is that the case is shaped like the 'End Of Days' and the dial is just like the EOD but in blue and gray.

As you probably know, it's almost impossible to see our watches in the wild, let alone having them together at the same time. I've only seen mine twice and his three times in the last 15 years.

All I can say is that it was a fun night! Beers were ice cold, pork belly sliders were warm and tasty and the chance to have all these watches together was just priceless. I like his watch so much that I don't know if I'll get a Diver or one like his next.

Any thoughts? Do you think mine and his are too similar to own both?

kilyung · 11 May 2012, 12:15 AM

I don't think they look too similar. As much as I like the EOD look, I prefer the versatility of swapping bracelet/straps on the classic ROO case.

Submarino · 11 May 2012, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

I don't think they look too similar. As much as I like the EOD look, I prefer the versatility of swapping bracelet/straps on the classic ROO case.

Thanks for your input. Several friends have told me they think it looks too similar because of the blue dial; however, I tend to agree with you. I think the big down side of the EOD case is that you can't add a SS bracelet which is something that I really like.

Gotta figure out which one should I get next. Decisions, decisions, decisions.

FremStar · 11 May 2012, 12:21 AM

Totally different timepieces and both are must owns for an Audemar fan, especially you Hal! Very nice!

Submarino · 11 May 2012, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by FremStar

Totally different timepieces and both are must owns for an Audemar fan, especially you Hal! Very nice!

I like how you think Sam.

I keep telling my friends that both watches are very different and they keep persuading me not to get one.

Being the huge AP fan that I am, I definitely see this piece as a must have. Maybe I need both the Diver and this one.

B. Doggy · 11 May 2012, 12:31 AM

Now that's what I'm talking about!

kilyung · 11 May 2012, 12:43 AM

Why not just find an EOD, Hal? You'll have the styling you like and it's very different from your other pieces.

Cru Jones · 11 May 2012, 12:51 AM

!!! nice GTG!

Submarino · 11 May 2012, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Why not just find an EOD, Hal? You'll have the styling you like and it's very different from your other pieces.

I would love to, however, it's a lot of money and quite steep to go down that slippery slope.

While I love the original EOD, I am not sure I would put $45-50K towards one. Just me voicing my opinion. I am not saying it's not worth it. I think it is worth it all the way. Nevertheless, there are many other AP pieces that I like better for that amount of money. For instance getting a 5402ST.

eric23 · 11 May 2012, 01:45 AM

looks like a fun AP GTG Hal! I need to have one of those here.

tkc324 · 11 May 2012, 01:46 AM

Hal, thanks for posting the photos!

dddrees · 11 May 2012, 01:57 AM

Great looking watches, but I too think they both look quite a bit alike.

However that in itself has not stopped me from getting some of the watches I have gotten previously.

Submarino · 11 May 2012, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

Great looking watches, but I too think they both look quite a bit alike.

However that in itself has not stopped me from getting some of the watches I have gotten previously.

Thanks for the feedback.

capote · 11 May 2012, 02:42 AM

Cool pics

mask1196 · 11 May 2012, 03:20 AM

Thanks for sharing. Those are some cool ROO's.

TSW · 11 May 2012, 04:25 AM

Great looking pieces Hal, It must been a great evening by the looks

The models are very different from each other imo, And myself would love adding a "vintage" ROO.

Submarino · 11 May 2012, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by TSW

Great looking pieces Hal, It must been a great evening by the looks

The models are very different from each other imo, And myself would love adding a "vintage" ROO.

That's exactly what I wanted to hear from my favorite "instigator".

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TSW · 11 May 2012, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Submarino

That's exactly what I wanted to hear from my favorite "instigator".

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Watches are the new currency!

Was given the opportunity just a month ago, But it was NOS with a price tag that i wasn't interested in.

h999r · 11 May 2012, 04:56 PM

Nice collection ! Love it !

Submarino · 12 May 2012, 10:02 AM

Thanks.

Monte Cristo · 12 May 2012, 01:06 PM

Love how the Breitling, Rolex, IWC have taken the back seat...guess it was an AP gtg after all.
Very nice collection.
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Submarino · 12 May 2012, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Monte Cristo

Love how the Breitling, Rolex, IWC have taken the back seat...guess it was an AP gtg after all.
Very nice collection.
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You are damn right! I wish my 5402SA wasn't at service in Le Brassus. That would've been an awesome picture.

Timepeice · 13 May 2012, 12:32 AM

thats a lot of money sitting on a restaurant table...you guys get weird looks from other patrons?

Submarino · 13 May 2012, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Timepeice

thats a lot of money sitting on a restaurant table...you guys get weird looks from other patrons?

A little bit but not too much. The place was somewhat empty. The one that was a little stunned was our waitress. The funniest part is that she thought my ROO was like $120 bucks.

oworkman · 13 May 2012, 05:48 PM

MMMMM......Pork Belly Sliders!!

Oh and awesome watches!!!

Submarino · 13 May 2012, 10:30 PM

The Pork Belly Sliders are really worth going to that place one more time!!! Yumm!!!

11 May 2012, 12:02 AM	#1
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	THREE AP ICONIC WATCHES Meet for Drinks!!! Last night I met with one of our dear TRF members in Chicago to have a few beers and let our iconic watches meet each other for the first time. I brought a few pieces including my 25721ST.0.1000ST.01 and my 15300ST. Our dear friend brought his gorgeous 25770ST.0.0001KE.01 on a black strap instead of the kevlar one. Something I've always loved about this watch besides the gorgeous kevlar strap is that the case is shaped like the 'End Of Days' and the dial is just like the EOD but in blue and gray. As you probably know, it's almost impossible to see our watches in the wild, let alone having them together at the same time. I've only seen mine twice and his three times in the last 15 years. All I can say is that it was a fun night! Beers were ice cold, pork belly sliders were warm and tasty and the chance to have all these watches together was just priceless. I like his watch so much that I don't know if I'll get a Diver or one like his next. Any thoughts? Do you think mine and his are too similar to own both? Attached Images __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

11 May 2012, 12:21 AM	#4
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Totally different timepieces and both are must owns for an Audemar fan, especially you Hal! Very nice! __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

11 May 2012, 12:31 AM	#6
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Now that's what I'm talking about! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

11 May 2012, 01:57 AM	#12
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Great looking watches, but I too think they both look quite a bit alike. However that in itself has not stopped me from getting some of the watches I have gotten previously. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

11 May 2012, 04:25 AM	#16
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Great looking pieces Hal, It must been a great evening by the looks The models are very different from each other imo, And myself would love adding a "vintage" ROO. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

11 May 2012, 12:15 AM	#2
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I don't think they look too similar. As much as I like the EOD look, I prefer the versatility of swapping bracelet/straps on the classic ROO case.

11 May 2012, 12:43 AM	#7
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Why not just find an EOD, Hal? You'll have the styling you like and it's very different from your other pieces.

11 May 2012, 12:51 AM	#8
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	!!! nice GTG!

11 May 2012, 01:45 AM	#10
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	looks like a fun AP GTG Hal! I need to have one of those here.

11 May 2012, 01:46 AM	#11
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Hal, thanks for posting the photos!

11 May 2012, 02:42 AM	#14
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Cool pics

11 May 2012, 03:20 AM	#15
mask1196 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Elliott Location: NYC Posts: 1,145	Thanks for sharing. Those are some cool ROO's.

11 May 2012, 04:56 PM	#19
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	Nice collection ! Love it !

12 May 2012, 10:02 AM	#20
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Thanks. __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

12 May 2012, 01:06 PM	#21
Monte Cristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Watch: ing you... Posts: 3,775	Love how the Breitling, Rolex, IWC have taken the back seat...guess it was an AP gtg after all. Very nice collection. __________________ 'I am easily satisfied with the very best' - Winston Churchill

13 May 2012, 12:32 AM	#23
Timepeice Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: IL Posts: 93	thats a lot of money sitting on a restaurant table...you guys get weird looks from other patrons?

13 May 2012, 05:48 PM	#25
oworkman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Around........ Posts: 544	MMMMM......Pork Belly Sliders!! Oh and awesome watches!!! __________________ Difficulties break some men but make others. Nelson Mandela

13 May 2012, 10:30 PM	#26
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	The Pork Belly Sliders are really worth going to that place one more time!!! Yumm!!! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

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