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DR.Golf · 8 July 2014, 08:24 AM

I have the ich to but another watch and the AP sure have my eye and my thoughts.

In my collection I have Rolexes TT DJII (ivory dial), WG Sub, DDII Platinum (ice dial), SS Daytona (black dial) Patek 5726 (white dial) Breitling Nav.

Looking at the Royal Oak and Royal Oak offshore. Saw a great dark brown strap. Was kind of thinking of a Rose Gold piece but thinking of a ROO but sort of like the strap on these. Is the RO a better buy than the offshore. I don't like small watches, my Daytona is as small as i would ever go. I like to purchase the "right"model of the watches I buy. As I am brand new to AP I want the right one.

Which one is truly the must have piece?

HL65 · 8 July 2014, 10:02 AM

That is an impossible question to answer as it is 100% subjective and everybody has different taste and opinions. Do some research and go try on some watches and come to your own conclusion.

texex91 · 8 July 2014, 10:44 AM

There are so many choices. At the end of the day ANY AP will do quite nicely in my book. RO or ROO makes no difference.

Albeit MY opinion...at least for a ROO (aka - 44mm RG):

Presa canary · 8 July 2014, 11:30 AM

I'll be a little more definitive. 15202 is IMO the only "must have" ro. And I'd pass on any roo

improviz · 8 July 2014, 11:31 AM

If you get a 15400, or even Jumbo at 39, you needn't worry about "too small" as either will wear larger than anything you listed except the Navitimer.

RO 15400 in RG on a strap looks stunning, but that's also the case for the ROOs in RG on a strap.

I'd say spend lots of time perusing photos, videos on youtube, and in person before deciding, but you're not gonna go wrong with any of them.

TimeOnHand · 8 July 2014, 12:14 PM

This one for me....

(Internet photo)

yjfang · 8 July 2014, 12:28 PM

I am a relative newbie in AP and really it is just their ROO line that grabs my attention. I first picked up a 42MM AP ROO Diver, followed by a 44MM AP Novelty in Steel. Based on your comments, I would recommend any of the following:

44MM Novelty - either in Steel or Rose Gold depending on budget.

Latest 42MM ROO - the gray dial is quite nice.

I worry that the 39MM-41MM RO would be too small for your liking.

s14roller · 8 July 2014, 12:30 PM

I'd say the ROO is the one to have if you could only have one. I have both a RO and ROO and love them both, but the ROOs are to die for.

I agree 44RG is the way to go if you are looking for gold.

MrJ320 · 8 July 2014, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimeOnHand

This one for me....

(Internet photo)

Is this a foreshadowing of an incoming that I sense, Kevin?

Hairdude1 · 8 July 2014, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

That is an impossible question to answer as it is 100% subjective and everybody has different taste and opinions. Do some research and go try on some watches and come to your own conclusion.

Always with the best advice!

wisguy · 8 July 2014, 01:43 PM

I would get the 15202 RO.

But sounds like you would like a ROO Safari better.

lipjin · 8 July 2014, 03:41 PM

I think the 15202 is a good pick up to add to that collection. I prefer the RO to the ROO as well but it's a very divisive topic with many heated viewpoints:)

Bottom line: get what you want!

kb24 · 8 July 2014, 05:11 PM

RO and ROO both are beautiful pieces.. i personally prefer the RO since i like it big but at the same time not too robust. The new RO/ROC are 41mm but wear as a 43mm.

Based on your existing collection, i think you would fall more onto the RO collection however if you would like to go to something different then opt for the ROO models. Either or will be a great choice..

AK797 · 8 July 2014, 10:28 PM

RG ROC 41mm but wears like a ROO only thinner.

Watcheroo · 11 July 2014, 03:57 PM

Those are my two APs. If I had to pick one to keep, it would be the ROO. As long as you have one other watch that you can wear with a tighter cuff ;)

Seriously though, you'll need to try a few models on and get what sings loudest to you.

Cheers.

sennheiserz · 12 July 2014, 08:24 AM

I initially fell in love with the ROOs, and they are one of the hottest watches on red carpets right now, but I just picked up a 15300, because the movement is one of the most beautiful I've ever seen, you can see it, and it has a great weight and wrist presence. Given a bigger budget I'd love to get the Rose Gold one on the brown strap, but it's so stunning I'd be afraid to wear it.

Sent from a block of 904L steel

SamGMT · 12 July 2014, 09:34 AM

The 44mm Novelty RG is a must to have!

SamGMT · 12 July 2014, 10:03 AM

Not a must but nice to have

8 July 2014, 08:24 AM	#1
DR.Golf "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 395	I am hooked, jsut not on which one I have the ich to but another watch and the AP sure have my eye and my thoughts. In my collection I have Rolexes TT DJII (ivory dial), WG Sub, DDII Platinum (ice dial), SS Daytona (black dial) Patek 5726 (white dial) Breitling Nav. Looking at the Royal Oak and Royal Oak offshore. Saw a great dark brown strap. Was kind of thinking of a Rose Gold piece but thinking of a ROO but sort of like the strap on these. Is the RO a better buy than the offshore. I don't like small watches, my Daytona is as small as i would ever go. I like to purchase the "right"model of the watches I buy. As I am brand new to AP I want the right one. Which one is truly the must have piece?

8 July 2014, 10:02 AM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,005	That is an impossible question to answer as it is 100% subjective and everybody has different taste and opinions. Do some research and go try on some watches and come to your own conclusion. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

8 July 2014, 11:31 AM	#5
improviz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: your step Posts: 2,806	If you get a 15400, or even Jumbo at 39, you needn't worry about "too small" as either will wear larger than anything you listed except the Navitimer. RO 15400 in RG on a strap looks stunning, but that's also the case for the ROOs in RG on a strap. I'd say spend lots of time perusing photos, videos on youtube, and in person before deciding, but you're not gonna go wrong with any of them. __________________ 116520 white; 16613 black; 116710; 16570 polar; 16600. AP 15400; 15703. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Glashutte Sport Evo GMT. Omega Planet Ocean 2907.50.91; Planet Ocean Liquidmetal LE 222.30.42.20.01.001; Seamaster 2255.80.00. Breitling Crosswind, white. Panerai PAM 005. VC Overseas Chrono, black.

8 July 2014, 12:14 PM	#6
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	This one for me.... (Internet photo) __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

8 July 2014, 01:43 PM	#11
wisguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,406	I would get the 15202 RO. But sounds like you would like a ROO Safari better. __________________ 5230G / 5146G / 124060 / BB58 / '59 Constellation

8 July 2014, 10:44 AM	#3
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	There are so many choices. At the end of the day ANY AP will do quite nicely in my book. RO or ROO makes no difference. Albeit MY opinion...at least for a ROO (aka - 44mm RG):

8 July 2014, 11:30 AM	#4
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,155	I'll be a little more definitive. 15202 is IMO the only "must have" ro. And I'd pass on any roo

8 July 2014, 12:28 PM	#7
yjfang "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: JF Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 Posts: 1,426	I am a relative newbie in AP and really it is just their ROO line that grabs my attention. I first picked up a 42MM AP ROO Diver, followed by a 44MM AP Novelty in Steel. Based on your comments, I would recommend any of the following: 44MM Novelty - either in Steel or Rose Gold depending on budget. Latest 42MM ROO - the gray dial is quite nice. I worry that the 39MM-41MM RO would be too small for your liking.

8 July 2014, 12:30 PM	#8
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,257	I'd say the ROO is the one to have if you could only have one. I have both a RO and ROO and love them both, but the ROOs are to die for. I agree 44RG is the way to go if you are looking for gold.

8 July 2014, 03:41 PM	#12
lipjin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: HK Watch: AP ROC, Nautilus Posts: 1,657	I think the 15202 is a good pick up to add to that collection. I prefer the RO to the ROO as well but it's a very divisive topic with many heated viewpoints:) Bottom line: get what you want! __________________ "We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right" -Nelson Mandela "It is not our abilities that show what we truly are. It is our choices" -Dumbledore Instagram: horolj_

8 July 2014, 05:11 PM	#13
kb24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Philippines Watch: AP ROC 26320 Black Posts: 280	RO and ROO both are beautiful pieces.. i personally prefer the RO since i like it big but at the same time not too robust. The new RO/ROC are 41mm but wear as a 43mm. Based on your existing collection, i think you would fall more onto the RO collection however if you would like to go to something different then opt for the ROO models. Either or will be a great choice..

8 July 2014, 10:28 PM	#14
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	RG ROC 41mm but wears like a ROO only thinner.

11 July 2014, 03:57 PM	#15
Watcheroo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,927	Those are my two APs. If I had to pick one to keep, it would be the ROO. As long as you have one other watch that you can wear with a tighter cuff ;) Seriously though, you'll need to try a few models on and get what sings loudest to you. Cheers.

12 July 2014, 08:24 AM	#16
sennheiserz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Dave Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: ♛ + Ω + Posts: 601	I am hooked, jsut not on which one I initially fell in love with the ROOs, and they are one of the hottest watches on red carpets right now, but I just picked up a 15300, because the movement is one of the most beautiful I've ever seen, you can see it, and it has a great weight and wrist presence. Given a bigger budget I'd love to get the Rose Gold one on the brown strap, but it's so stunning I'd be afraid to wear it. Sent from a block of 904L steel __________________ My Watch Blog - http://www.wristtimes.com Collection: Rolex Sub NDc 114060 \| Omega SMP 861 \| Apple Watch SS

12 July 2014, 09:34 AM	#17
SamGMT "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Singapore Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 1,689	The 44mm Novelty RG is a must to have!

12 July 2014, 10:03 AM	#18
SamGMT "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Singapore Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 1,689	Not a must but nice to have

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