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Old 26 January 2019, 12:30 AM   #1
bruinmd
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Question for the board re: FP 1185 vs AP 3126

What is the general comparison/consensus on these two movements:
1. Which is considered the more 'reliable' and/or robust movement? Which of the two is better paired to withstand daily wear and tear and which is the more ACCURATE of the two?
2. The 3126 has the benefit of being paired with clear case backs on the ROO models, which is nice plus.
3. The 1185 seems to be the more integrated of the two, despite being a modular movement.

I'm asking b/c I'm trying to decide between the Grey ghost and the new 42mm blue dial ROOC titanium that was just released at SIHH. I've already spoken to my boutique contact and the demand for this latter watch is off the charts.
I think I have a good shot to get one-- if I want it-- b/c of my relationship. Time will tell. The ghost will be much easier to get, by comparison.
I love the dial on this new model and the color combo in particular (grey sub dials against the blue dial). However, I love the ceramic bezel and clear case back on the ghost.

My thinking is that if the 1185 is considered the more robust/reliable/accurate movement for long term wear, then the closed case back and lack of a CE bezel is worth the price I have to pay on the new blue dial titanium, not to mention the lower power reserve that comes with the 1185.

Also, the new in house chrono is not expected to make its way to the RO line for at least 18-24 months, per AP. We shall see if that's true or not.
Regardless, it will take a while before we know how reliable this movement is.
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