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rumnyc · 28 December 2019, 02:26 PM

Been waiting for the first AP that felt right...

Never considered the 44mm ones cos the 42s I always tried always felt too lumpy and unbalanced (to me at least).

I always had a problem with the 42mm rubber pushers as well so was so excited when the new 42mm titanium with the square buttons came out. Got on the waitlist and got the call. Went to the store and they also had this 44mm which I decided to try.

Well once I tried the 44mm there was no going back. For some strange reason the 44m sits much better on my wrist and looks less lumpy (for lack of a better word).

This watch looks incredible in person. The finish on all the ceramic bits is out of this world. When its in the plastic wrapper one can’t tell how nice it actually is...

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Watch Rob · 28 December 2019, 02:28 PM

Congrats!

Gravity · 28 December 2019, 02:32 PM

Great piece and welcome to the club! Congrats

AshAP · 28 December 2019, 05:10 PM

That looks very good on you, the 44 does seem to look flatter than a 42, it just looks better if you have a wrist 6.75” or bigger, imo.

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rumnyc · 28 December 2019, 09:47 PM

What I realized is the wrist matters less than the forearms. If the forearms are bigger than the whole watch including strap it works quite well regardless of wrist size. I will try to post another pic later with whole forearm to show what I mean.

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AK797 · 28 December 2019, 10:38 PM

The 44 scares off a lot of people but they are a pretty easy and smooth wear for me as they spread out nicely over your wrist, esp if they are flat, then a 6.5 inch wrist can take this watch. As we always say the ROO is a big bold watch so it should fill up your wrist, unlike PPs and Rolexes. Congrats on going for it!

timepieceluvr · 28 December 2019, 11:27 PM

Congratulations. Great way to bring in the new year

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Fat_ninja · 29 December 2019, 03:16 AM

Congrats!!!! Looks awesome. Enjoy it

GB-man · 29 December 2019, 03:58 AM

Congrats. My first 44 and a great everyday piece. Enjoy it.

10XRolex · 16 January 2020, 04:10 PM

Congratulations. I just got mine this week.

Jp28 · 16 January 2020, 05:40 PM

Congrats.
Have a look though some of the posts here and that one looks great on white or red rubber also.

ezinhk · 17 January 2020, 01:06 AM

Congrats. I chose the 44ti over 42 for same reason (better proportions + square pushers) and the dial is amazing.

bjlev · 17 January 2020, 09:24 AM

Great looking watch and choice, congrats on it.

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dauster · 17 January 2020, 11:11 AM

looks great. congrats

maciej · 17 January 2020, 11:16 AM

I absolutely loved mine, extraordinarily versatile piece and feels great on the wrist.

Dave from NYC · 17 January 2020, 01:02 PM

lumpy???

the 44 is THINNER than a 42. looks wide and flat. 42 is better proportioned. Round pushers are infinitely more elegant.

rumnyc · 18 January 2020, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave from NYC

lumpy???

the 44 is THINNER than a 42. looks wide and flat. 42 is better proportioned. Round pushers are infinitely more elegant.

To me the 42mm are lumpy not the flatter 44mm ones. I can’t stand the 42mm pushers either. To each his own

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rumnyc · 18 January 2020, 01:02 AM

I’m loving the black rubber...

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Chary · 19 January 2020, 04:45 AM

If you only have one piece, I think this works great!!!

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Chary · 19 January 2020, 04:46 AM

Super sporty and can easily dress up w the right strap. IMO

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rumnyc · 19 January 2020, 07:01 AM

It’s one of those pieces that don’t stand out in photos but in real life it’s by far the most versatile for those of us that don’t need to wear a collared shirt everyday...

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FJT · 26 January 2020, 08:40 AM

I just picked the 26400IO up. My first AP as I have been a PP wearer. I have to admit I am not sure what I think about the 44mm face. I normally wear the Nautilus, so my it’s natural to think it’s a big watch on my wrist. Nevertheless I was looking for a much more casual watch for my collection. The light weight and details were the reason I took this watch although my wife seems the think the band is more taupe than grey.

28 December 2019, 02:26 PM	#1
rumnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hong Kong Watch: 15202ST Posts: 280	First AP 26400io Been waiting for the first AP that felt right... Never considered the 44mm ones cos the 42s I always tried always felt too lumpy and unbalanced (to me at least). I always had a problem with the 42mm rubber pushers as well so was so excited when the new 42mm titanium with the square buttons came out. Got on the waitlist and got the call. Went to the store and they also had this 44mm which I decided to try. Well once I tried the 44mm there was no going back. For some strange reason the 44m sits much better on my wrist and looks less lumpy (for lack of a better word). This watch looks incredible in person. The finish on all the ceramic bits is out of this world. When its in the plastic wrapper one can’t tell how nice it actually is... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

29 December 2019, 03:58 AM	#9
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,354	Congrats. My first 44 and a great everyday piece. Enjoy it. __________________

17 January 2020, 11:16 AM	#15
maciej 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: USA Posts: 640	I absolutely loved mine, extraordinarily versatile piece and feels great on the wrist. Attached Images

28 December 2019, 02:28 PM	#2
Watch Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: 114200 Posts: 1,265	Congrats!

28 December 2019, 02:32 PM	#3
Gravity "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Eric Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,106	Great piece and welcome to the club! Congrats

28 December 2019, 05:10 PM	#4
AshAP "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ash Location: UK Watch: AP Royal Oak Posts: 4,544	That looks very good on you, the 44 does seem to look flatter than a 42, it just looks better if you have a wrist 6.75” or bigger, imo. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 December 2019, 09:47 PM	#5
rumnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hong Kong Watch: 15202ST Posts: 280	What I realized is the wrist matters less than the forearms. If the forearms are bigger than the whole watch including strap it works quite well regardless of wrist size. I will try to post another pic later with whole forearm to show what I mean. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

28 December 2019, 10:38 PM	#6
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	The 44 scares off a lot of people but they are a pretty easy and smooth wear for me as they spread out nicely over your wrist, esp if they are flat, then a 6.5 inch wrist can take this watch. As we always say the ROO is a big bold watch so it should fill up your wrist, unlike PPs and Rolexes. Congrats on going for it!

28 December 2019, 11:27 PM	#7
timepieceluvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,963	Congratulations. Great way to bring in the new year Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 December 2019, 03:16 AM	#8
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	Congrats!!!! Looks awesome. Enjoy it

16 January 2020, 04:10 PM	#10
10XRolex 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 1,593	Congratulations. I just got mine this week.

16 January 2020, 05:40 PM	#11
Jp28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Here and there Posts: 575	Congrats. Have a look though some of the posts here and that one looks great on white or red rubber also.

17 January 2020, 01:06 AM	#12
ezinhk "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: hk Posts: 691	Congrats. I chose the 44ti over 42 for same reason (better proportions + square pushers) and the dial is amazing.

17 January 2020, 09:24 AM	#13
bjlev "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Brett Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: Panerai PAM 305 Posts: 307	Great looking watch and choice, congrats on it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 January 2020, 11:11 AM	#14
dauster "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: San Francisco Posts: 3,003	looks great. congrats

17 January 2020, 01:02 PM	#16
Dave from NYC "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: NYC Posts: 85	lumpy??? the 44 is THINNER than a 42. looks wide and flat. 42 is better proportioned. Round pushers are infinitely more elegant.

18 January 2020, 01:02 AM	#18
rumnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hong Kong Watch: 15202ST Posts: 280	I’m loving the black rubber... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

19 January 2020, 04:45 AM	#19
Chary Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: 15407ST Posts: 963	If you only have one piece, I think this works great!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 January 2020, 04:46 AM	#20
Chary Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: 15407ST Posts: 963	Super sporty and can easily dress up w the right strap. IMO Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 January 2020, 07:01 AM	#21
rumnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hong Kong Watch: 15202ST Posts: 280	It’s one of those pieces that don’t stand out in photos but in real life it’s by far the most versatile for those of us that don’t need to wear a collared shirt everyday... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

26 January 2020, 08:40 AM	#22
FJT "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Posts: 36	I just picked the 26400IO up. My first AP as I have been a PP wearer. I have to admit I am not sure what I think about the 44mm face. I normally wear the Nautilus, so my it’s natural to think it’s a big watch on my wrist. Nevertheless I was looking for a much more casual watch for my collection. The light weight and details were the reason I took this watch although my wife seems the think the band is more taupe than grey.

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