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benlee · 4 April 2013, 12:58 AM

Contestant #1 : The Royal Oak Offshore (ROO) Diver. Masculine, massive, attention seeking. Gorgeous.

Contestant #2 : The Royal Oak 15400 White. Classic, sublime, reflect light like no other.

Seriously, I can't decide.

50/50 ? Let the photos do the talking!

First the ROO Diver.

Then the RO 15400

and RO's secret weapon. It's gorgeous backside!

So what you think?

Who is more photogenic?

orangedial · 4 April 2013, 01:03 AM

Sublime photography, my friend

Both are winners!

gummy · 4 April 2013, 01:10 AM

Handy with the camera - awesome images!

I would love to add a 15400 - your pictures just made it worse!

I really like the way the white/silver dial appears in photos.

Great job

gummy · 4 April 2013, 01:11 AM

Your first black and white with the diver rocks too!

Lamkyle · 4 April 2013, 01:23 AM

I would go for the diver, the dial jus pops!

kevbm · 4 April 2013, 02:53 AM

Both, Ben! Great pictures as always. I've got the same pair but black dials. I love them even more after seeing your shots.

Sam Philip · 4 April 2013, 03:42 AM

15400 for me

shnxx · 4 April 2013, 03:54 AM

The Diver is amazing to look at in photos but I feel that RO is better in person because of the size of Diver.

nick c · 4 April 2013, 04:33 AM

Diver for sure

TSW · 4 April 2013, 05:26 AM

How can you make a favorite out of those fantastic pics my friend!!!

Jim12345 · 4 April 2013, 06:27 AM

Great photos, as to which looks best in the photos it is impossible for me to pick a winner -although I am drawn to the diver only because it will be my next purchase

Time Exposure · 4 April 2013, 06:35 AM

I'm saving for a PP Nautilus chrono.

Why am I here?

You just presented the photographic answer. Beautiful pieces, each of them. If I were gifted one of the two, I'm grabbing the diver. But I'd be looking back over my shoulder at the other as I try with all my might to walk away from it.

caryyee · 4 April 2013, 06:50 AM

Fantastic photos! If you don't mind me asking, what camera / lens did you use??? And did you have to do any post-processing etc? Those are truly spectacular shots!

AK797 · 4 April 2013, 07:00 AM

I voted both, love the large black tapisserie on the Diver but also the silvery white of the 400.

Soly20 · 4 April 2013, 07:02 AM

They both looks beautiful!

benlee · 4 April 2013, 09:35 AM

Thanks everyone for your comments and feedback.

Quote:

Originally Posted by caryyee

Fantastic photos! If you don't mind me asking, what camera / lens did you use??? And did you have to do any post-processing etc? Those are truly spectacular shots!

All the shots above were taken with my Samsung Galaxy Note2 smartphone. I do some minimal post processing in Aviary to adjust lighting and contrast after I upload to Flickr. Aviary is an online image processing tool build into Flickr.

HL65 · 4 April 2013, 09:37 AM

Great pics! Cheers,

caryyee · 4 April 2013, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benlee

Thanks everyone for your comments and feedback.

All the shots above were taken with my Samsung Galaxy Note2 smartphone. I do some minimal post processing in Aviary to adjust lighting and contrast after I upload to Flickr. Aviary is an online image processing tool build into Flickr.

Seriously??? From a camera phone??? Absolutely stunning, I really thought that you had used a DSLR with an expensive macro lens!! Wow is all I can say!!

travisb · 5 April 2013, 04:17 AM

I voted 50/50, but if it had to be just one - slight edge to the Diver.

singe89 · 5 April 2013, 01:58 PM

I voted 15400 because it looks good in almost all my pics. I thought the diver was much harder to photograph but your pics do an excellent job of highlighting the detail of the diver.

Please keep the pics coming!

Submarino · 5 April 2013, 02:24 PM

Amazing shots Ben! You are a great photographer. I can't believe those are phone pics. For me the Diver is the more photogenic of the two.

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

dsk28 · 5 April 2013, 02:54 PM

Wonderful shots.

drhr · 5 April 2013, 03:09 PM

15400 - awesome piece and amazing pics!

View Poll Results: Who is more Photogenic??
The ROO Diver SS	16	27.59%
The RO 15400 White	27	46.55%
They are equally photogenic	15	25.86%
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4 April 2013, 05:26 AM	#10
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	How can you make a favorite out of those fantastic pics my friend!!! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

4 April 2013, 09:37 AM	#17
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	Great pics! Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

5 April 2013, 02:24 PM	#21
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Amazing shots Ben! You are a great photographer. I can't believe those are phone pics. For me the Diver is the more photogenic of the two. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Watches are the new currency! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

4 April 2013, 12:58 AM	#1
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	RO vs ROO -Who is more photogenic? Contestant #1 : The Royal Oak Offshore (ROO) Diver. Masculine, massive, attention seeking. Gorgeous. Contestant #2 : The Royal Oak 15400 White. Classic, sublime, reflect light like no other. Seriously, I can't decide. 50/50 ? Let the photos do the talking! First the ROO Diver. Then the RO 15400 and RO's secret weapon. It's gorgeous backside! So what you think? Who is more photogenic?

4 April 2013, 01:03 AM	#2
orangedial "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Wayne Location: Singapore Watch: AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 1,791	Sublime photography, my friend Both are winners!

4 April 2013, 01:10 AM	#3
gummy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,348	Handy with the camera - awesome images! I would love to add a 15400 - your pictures just made it worse! I really like the way the white/silver dial appears in photos. Great job

4 April 2013, 01:11 AM	#4
gummy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,348	Your first black and white with the diver rocks too!

4 April 2013, 01:23 AM	#5
Lamkyle "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Kyle Location: HK Watch: Those from my wife Posts: 669	I would go for the diver, the dial jus pops!

4 April 2013, 02:53 AM	#6
kevbm "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Kevin Location: Vancouver Watch: Rolex \| AP \| PF Posts: 221	Both, Ben! Great pictures as always. I've got the same pair but black dials. I love them even more after seeing your shots.

4 April 2013, 03:42 AM	#7
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	15400 for me

4 April 2013, 03:54 AM	#8
shnxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,120	The Diver is amazing to look at in photos but I feel that RO is better in person because of the size of Diver.

4 April 2013, 04:33 AM	#9
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Diver for sure

4 April 2013, 06:27 AM	#11
Jim12345 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: England Posts: 416	Great photos, as to which looks best in the photos it is impossible for me to pick a winner -although I am drawn to the diver only because it will be my next purchase

4 April 2013, 06:35 AM	#12
Time Exposure "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Bryan Location: Sac Valley, CA US Watch: Patek 5980/1A Posts: 2,860	I'm saving for a PP Nautilus chrono. Why am I here? You just presented the photographic answer. Beautiful pieces, each of them. If I were gifted one of the two, I'm grabbing the diver. But I'd be looking back over my shoulder at the other as I try with all my might to walk away from it.

4 April 2013, 06:50 AM	#13
caryyee "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: A Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,180	Fantastic photos! If you don't mind me asking, what camera / lens did you use??? And did you have to do any post-processing etc? Those are truly spectacular shots!

4 April 2013, 07:00 AM	#14
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I voted both, love the large black tapisserie on the Diver but also the silvery white of the 400.

4 April 2013, 07:02 AM	#15
Soly20 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Soly Location: UK/US Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 3,089	They both looks beautiful!

5 April 2013, 04:17 AM	#19
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	I voted 50/50, but if it had to be just one - slight edge to the Diver.

5 April 2013, 01:58 PM	#20
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,747	I voted 15400 because it looks good in almost all my pics. I thought the diver was much harder to photograph but your pics do an excellent job of highlighting the detail of the diver. Please keep the pics coming!

5 April 2013, 02:54 PM	#22
dsk28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Asia Watch: SS Posts: 451	Wonderful shots.

5 April 2013, 03:09 PM	#23
drhr 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,225	15400 - awesome piece and amazing pics!

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