Sihh 2019

[bluebeamer]

I don’t get it... was the original camouflage design so popular that they HAD to release 3 more variations?


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[AK797]

Originally Posted by AshAP

I’ve ordered the blue today but apparently it might not be available until the spring.


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Pretty quick for AP these days.

[korneevy]

I love AP to bits, but they've got to come up with new tricks, or re-name to "RO Company" as they literally are making nothing but these.

[APAP]

Hideous

[Pro_Watch]

Very bad to my opinion :(

[watchfan0529]

AP CEO mentioned in many interviews how they learned from their past mistake of producing too many variations of the same model. Here we are pre-SIHH 2019 with the exact same mistake happening again. Smh..

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[mspeed76]

AP will save all the good stuff for their own boutiques..

this is some of the last crumbs to feed their ADs

[ragsk]

Pretty hideous tbh

[bluebeamer]

who keeps buying this shit that encourages them to make more? don't get it...

[AlexWazo]

AP hinted at new dress watch designs in an Instagram comment. I’ll hold out for those, but for now, these are pretty ugly.

[jdkrut]

Originally Posted by bluebeamer

who keeps buying this shit that encourages them to make more? don't get it...

I don’t get it. It is beneath AP to do this.


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[Gh0st0]

Interesting doubling down on the offshores, reminds me of gi joe

[myporsche]

Not a fan, I am trying to take my time, take it all in, and try to like it, but it's not working. Too gimmicky and trendy, one my least favorite novelties in a long time. The target demographic must be buying them since they keep making new iterations of these outlandish watches. Reminds me of the offshore chrono divers with the weird colors (pistachio, orange, etc. )

[Rolex Essex]

Originally Posted by Skanse

I agree I don’t like them either!

Photo credits to: Horoloupe


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Oh dear, oh dear!

Looks like something you pick up from Toys’R’Us.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by AlexWazo

AP hinted at new dress watch designs in an Instagram comment. I’ll hold out for those, but for now, these are pretty ugly.

Yes, could be the new model is more dress orientated and of the JA line, so to balance that out more sporty and whacky ROOs are being released.

[soran]

I'm waiting for a comeback of a 15300 equivalent...

[Vaxe]

This. Just when is the new ROO movement coming out. This Dubois Depraz modular clutch chrono is so dated, not to mention unreliable and tiny in a 44mm case.

Originally Posted by T3F

Beyond terrible. Also, instead of just offering new color variations of Offshores, can we get some more variations of the 15202, more offerings that people with wrists under 7" can wear, or that new in-house chronograph that was supposed to come out 3 years ago?

[singe89]

Originally Posted by Vaxe

This. Just when is the new ROO movement coming out. This Dubois Depraz modular clutch chrono is so dated, not to mention unreliable and tiny in a 44mm case.

Really dont think we'll see it anytime soon in the ROO. FB already said it would debut in a new line and then the natural progression would be to put it in the ROC since that is not in-house. The subdial layout is also different in the ROC so they would have to change the dial of the ROO. The ROO has always been a modular movement and with the 3120 being the base movement for the 3126 I think the ROO would be the last to get the new chrono.

[Uros]

Uf...

Dont like it, 44m should be synonym for high end watches made of tech materials, this is undermining entire line...

Hope some better pieces coming, not the best way to say bye from last SIHH...


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[SC11]

Originally Posted by Uros

Uf...

Dont like it, 44m should be synonym for high end watches made of tech materials, this is undermining entire line...

Hope some better pieces coming, not the best way to say bye from last SIHH...


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Must admit I liked the AP of old who used exotic materials be it FC, cermet or ceramic to create diversity to the range and not these flash colours and camo’s.

But I’m fully aware there is a market out there and buyers wanting these models!

[Vaxe]

Originally Posted by singe89

Really dont think we'll see it anytime soon in the ROO. FB already said it would debut in a new line and then the natural progression would be to put it in the ROC since that is not in-house. The subdial layout is also different in the ROC so they would have to change the dial of the ROO. The ROO has always been a modular movement and with the 3120 being the base movement for the 3126 I think the ROO would be the last to get the new chrono.

I’ve been eyeing some 44 ROO but can’t justify $30k for a stamped dial, steel watch that houses a $500 off the shelf chrono modular. At least the 42 ROO has a gold rotor and the RO has white gold screws + engine turned dial. 44 just feels like bad value and being targeted to those wealthy enough to not care.

I remember when the Ti44 first came out you couldn’t find them for $35k, and now they’re $25k and not selling.
The camo is currently $40k, wonder how long that’ll last.

[AshAP]

Originally Posted by Vaxe

I’ve been eyeing some 44 ROO but can’t justify $30k for a stamped dial, steel watch that houses a $500 off the shelf chrono modular. At least the 42 ROO has a gold rotor and the RO has white gold screws + engine turned dial. 44 just feels like bad value and being targeted to those wealthy enough to not care.

I remember when the Ti44 first came out you couldn’t find them for $35k, and now they’re $25k and not selling.
The camo is currently $40k, wonder how long that’ll last.

The 44 has a gold rotor.


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[jdkrut]

Originally Posted by Vaxe

I’ve been eyeing some 44 ROO but can’t justify $30k for a stamped dial, steel watch that houses a $500 off the shelf chrono modular. At least the 42 ROO has a gold rotor and the RO has white gold screws + engine turned dial. 44 just feels like bad value and being targeted to those wealthy enough to not care.

I remember when the Ti44 first came out you couldn’t find them for $35k, and now they’re $25k and not selling.
The camo is currently $40k, wonder how long that’ll last.

That’s an interesting take. But most Swiss watches are wildly overpriced if you just add up the components. Aren’t you really paying for the art? When you buy a Picasso, you don’t add up the cost of the paint and the canvas — you are paying for the art and what it represents.


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[GB-man]

Originally Posted by Vaxe

I’ve been eyeing some 44 ROO but can’t justify $30k for a stamped dial, steel watch that houses a $500 off the shelf chrono modular. At least the 42 ROO has a gold rotor and the RO has white gold screws + engine turned dial. 44 just feels like bad value and being targeted to those wealthy enough to not care.

I remember when the Ti44 first came out you couldn’t find them for $35k, and now they’re $25k and not selling.
The camo is currently $40k, wonder how long that’ll last.

The 44s have gold rotors that are coated to fit the aesthetic. I received the TI 44 about a month after it’s release and paid 22k. Just sayin.

[AK797]

Some of the 44s even have a galvanised-grey gold rotor, whatever the hell they are.

[watchfan0529]

My prediction: there will be so many more of these Offshore variations, people are going to buy them hastily and eventually get tired of them, prices will go down in the used market, then eventually future collectors will collect them like vintage rolex used to be: relatively cheap and interesting

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[Vaxe]

Agreed, but when the RO has all the fine bells and whistles while the ROO doesn’t - just leaves a lot to be desired. I prefer the Petite Tapisserie squares vs the stamped “mega” version that I’m sure is cheaper to produce. I also find the WG screws very elegant vs steel. Then you get this modular movement (my 42 ROO had to go to Clearwater twice) that they drag their feet on upgrading...

I really want to add a 44 ROO but don’t want to be stuck when they finally make a movement fitting for this watch.

Here’s my 42, she said it’s also too small

Originally Posted by jdkrut

That’s an interesting take. But most Swiss watches are wildly overpriced if you just add up the components. Aren’t you really paying for the art? When you buy a Picasso, you don’t add up the cost of the paint and the canvas — you are paying for the art and what it represents.





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Spectacular price, do you take referrals?

Originally Posted by GB-man

The 44s have gold rotors that are coated to fit the aesthetic. I received the TI 44 about a month after it’s release and paid 22k. Just sayin.

[jdkrut]

Originally Posted by Vaxe

Agreed, but when the RO has all the fine bells and whistles while the ROO doesn’t - just leaves a lot to be desired. I prefer the Petite Tapisserie squares vs the stamped “mega” version that I’m sure is cheaper to produce. I also find the WG screws very elegant vs steel. Then you get this modular movement (my 42 ROO had to go to Clearwater twice) that they drag their feet on upgrading...



I really want to add a 44 ROO but don’t want to be stuck when they finally make a movement fitting for this watch.







Spectacular price, do you take referrals?

I agree with you there. The RO is much finer than the ROO because of all that you mentioned and it’s pure originality.



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[WJGESQ]

Originally Posted by Starwalker

I think they all look hideous. I actually think, this time around...looking at those watches, dare I ever say....but AP is now "insipired" by hublot. I hate that I had to say it...but it had to be said. If I wanted an AP that look like that, I'd rather just get a Hublot.

Bingo.

[Betta01]

The recent Hublot Unico 42mm and other New releases are actually very nice..
Not a AP owner..just sharing my observation.

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