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Horofied · 20 November 2013, 10:08 AM

Hi guys,

I'm new here and contemplating buying my first AP and have a question to ask of the experts.
I was looking around for an AP ROC 41mm and pretty much zeroed in on this watch. However when looking up the specs on the website I found it has a reserve of only 40 hours. I was quite surprised as I feel this is really low. If alternating this watch over the week I may have to keep winding it every 2nd day. Isn't this too less when most watches in this league boast a much higher reserve. also keeping the chrono on will obviously further reduce the reserve.
This has really put me off but I would like your thoughts please.
Maybe the Other option to consider is the Offshore then?

thanks in advance

diver2012 · 20 November 2013, 06:34 PM

If you don't want to wind it - get a watch winder to put it on when you are not wearing it.

Problem solved!

bayerische · 20 November 2013, 06:53 PM

Watch winders are intended for this purpose.

I wouldn't say 40 hours is low, I'd say it's normal.

If you feel it's too little, then there's not much you or we can do about it.

kilyung · 21 November 2013, 01:13 AM

I have many watches with only 40hrs PR. In fact my grail of grails is only 40hrs. It's fine.

AK797 · 21 November 2013, 01:23 AM

Yeah I have a ROC and would never not buy this beauty due to 40hrs.

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Demonoid · 21 November 2013, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

I have many watches with only 40hrs PR. In fact my grail of grails is only 40hrs. It's fine.

Just curios Mike. What is your grail of grails?

lig · 21 November 2013, 02:56 AM

Neil - that's just a great looking watch.

Personally I don't care about power reserve time.

kilyung · 21 November 2013, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Demonoid

Just curios Mike. What is your grail of grails?

Oh it's nothing complicated, fancy or for that matter that expensive (a bargain actually). But boy oh boy does it get my juices flowing! I'll get it someday soon. 2014?

IWC 5449 Minute Repeater w/ 46hr PR

woodsworth · 21 November 2013, 06:34 AM

I was apprehensive to purchase the ROC because of the power reserve..

Well, I did and I can certainly say I have no regrets. I don't think the 40 hour reserve is a bad thing at all- especially since your other watches will have to fight for wrist time after you get the ROC ;D

AK797 · 21 November 2013, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lig

Neil - that's just a great looking watch.

Personally I don't care about power reserve time.

Cheers my friend

Demonoid · 21 November 2013, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Oh it's nothing complicated, fancy or for that matter that expensive (a bargain actually). But boy oh boy does it get my juices flowing! I'll get it someday soon. 2014?

IWC 5449 Minute Repeater w/ 46hr PR

Beautiful piece indeed Mike.

ralpie · 21 November 2013, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

IWC 5449 Minute Repeater w/ 46hr PR

IWC Minute repeaters are simple looking yet gorgeous!

subtona · 21 November 2013, 02:21 PM

You can put it down for over a day, why would you ever put it down for longer:)

20 November 2013, 10:08 AM	#1
Horofied Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Singapore Posts: 21	AP ROC power reserve too low Hi guys, I'm new here and contemplating buying my first AP and have a question to ask of the experts. I was looking around for an AP ROC 41mm and pretty much zeroed in on this watch. However when looking up the specs on the website I found it has a reserve of only 40 hours. I was quite surprised as I feel this is really low. If alternating this watch over the week I may have to keep winding it every 2nd day. Isn't this too less when most watches in this league boast a much higher reserve. also keeping the chrono on will obviously further reduce the reserve. This has really put me off but I would like your thoughts please. Maybe the Other option to consider is the Offshore then? thanks in advance

20 November 2013, 06:53 PM	#3
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Watch winders are intended for this purpose. I wouldn't say 40 hours is low, I'd say it's normal. If you feel it's too little, then there's not much you or we can do about it. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

21 November 2013, 02:21 PM	#13
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,597	You can put it down for over a day, why would you ever put it down for longer:) __________________

20 November 2013, 06:34 PM	#2
diver2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 1,373	If you don't want to wind it - get a watch winder to put it on when you are not wearing it. Problem solved!

21 November 2013, 01:13 AM	#4
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I have many watches with only 40hrs PR. In fact my grail of grails is only 40hrs. It's fine.

21 November 2013, 01:23 AM	#5
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Yeah I have a ROC and would never not buy this beauty due to 40hrs. [/QUOTE]

21 November 2013, 02:56 AM	#7
lig "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PacNW Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 2,611	Neil - that's just a great looking watch. Personally I don't care about power reserve time.

21 November 2013, 06:34 AM	#9
woodsworth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: 100 Acre Wood Posts: 959	I was apprehensive to purchase the ROC because of the power reserve.. Well, I did and I can certainly say I have no regrets. I don't think the 40 hour reserve is a bad thing at all- especially since your other watches will have to fight for wrist time after you get the ROC ;D

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