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Hkexpat183 · 2 August 2013, 01:16 AM

Big decision up ahead for me. Making some moves to acquire one of the above.

Keen to get people's opinions. Tried to set up a poll but couldn't figure out how.

texex91 · 2 August 2013, 01:26 AM

Schumi for me. Newer model, looks amazing, and can still find one BNIB.

Bigbadbns · 2 August 2013, 01:43 AM

another for the schumi

RUpanerai · 2 August 2013, 01:45 AM

RB2 all day long...

el1125 · 2 August 2013, 01:56 AM

Shumi. Better and newer movement

AMCK87 · 2 August 2013, 04:49 AM

Schumacher for sure!

FeelingTheBlues · 2 August 2013, 05:35 AM

That was quite a hard decision to make for me but after comparing the two of them I must say I prefer the RB2 myself (though the Schumacher is a very nice model as well).

samkumar · 2 August 2013, 06:32 AM

RG.....RB2 if you dont have the Ti version if you do then RG Shumi all the way. Love the crown, pushers, and the dial on the RB2. Good luck on the purchase.

Samsung Tablet

AK797 · 2 August 2013, 07:03 AM

The grey cermet bezel wins it for me so Schumi the one I pick.

Epwerkz · 2 August 2013, 01:35 PM

this time Ill vote for MSC RG...

tested on my wrist and Im falling in love right away...

Hkexpat183 · 2 August 2013, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Epwerkz

this time Ill vote for MSC RG...

tested on my wrist and Im falling in love right away...

Wow I think this photo just may have sold me

conkers · 2 August 2013, 04:04 PM

As a wearer or as an investment? If as an investment I would go for the RBII as its resilience in the secondary market is already proven. Too early to tell for the MS.

As a wearer - tough call but I went with RB!

TSW · 2 August 2013, 04:14 PM

In RG Schumi...If it was Ti the RB2

Hkexpat183 · 2 August 2013, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by conkers

As a wearer or as an investment? If as an investment I would go for the RBII as its resilience in the secondary market is already proven. Too early to tell for the MS.

As a wearer - tough call but I went with RB!

Both. I buy to wear but obviously the value retention is heavily considered. I guess for me it's which one would you think of as the quintessential/ultimate AP RG ROO?

mb23 · 2 August 2013, 06:52 PM

Have to go RB2 here, but it's very close. For me the cut out dial and the value in secondary market sway my decision.

Soly20 · 2 August 2013, 10:55 PM

Schumi for sure.

s14roller · 2 August 2013, 11:10 PM

s14roller · 2 August 2013, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Hkexpat183

Both. I buy to wear but obviously the value retention is heavily considered. I guess for me it's which one would you think of as the quintessential/ultimate AP RG ROO?

This statement changes a lot.

Like some of the others have stated, the RB2 is a proven one already and had be crowned "king of the hill" ROO for quite some time. The Schumi is an awesome watch, but is still too new. That's like trying to determine if a new car will be a classic in the future vs. comparing to one that's already deemed a collector car by the market/auctions.

I will say both are amazing, but the RB2 for me has a few design elements that are unique. The cutaway dial and pushers are only found on the RB2. On the Schumi, it uses a unique "star" design for MS's wins, but then uses a checkered pattern around the dial, but that's all I see that are unique to the MS design. Thinking about it, I think the checkered pattern might also be used in the Tour Autos/Drivers? Dial is standard ROO dial, pushers were first seen on the GP...

Either way you can't go wrong, but if you are looking for a great watch to both wear and have proven value, then I think your answer is clear.

conkers · 2 August 2013, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by s14roller

This statement changes a lot.

Like some of the others have stated, the RB2 is a proven one already and had be crowned "king of the hill" ROO for quite some time. The Schumi is an awesome watch, but is still too new. That's like trying to determine if a new car will be a classic in the future vs. comparing to one that's already deemed a collector car by the market/auctions.

I will say both are amazing, but the RB2 for me has a few design elements that are unique. The cutaway dial and pushers are only found on the RB2. On the Schumi, it uses a unique "star" design for MS's wins, but then uses a checkered pattern around the dial, but that's all I see that are unique to the MS design. Thinking about it, I think the checkered pattern might also be used in the Tour Autos/Drivers? Dial is standard ROO dial, pushers were first seen on the GP...

Either way you can't go wrong, but if you are looking for a great watch to both wear and have proven value, then I think your answer is clear.

Well put Sir!

kilyung · 2 August 2013, 11:34 PM

I love the greater contrast on the RB2.

shoe-bop · 2 August 2013, 11:36 PM

Now if we were talking Ti I would have to choose the RB II. Both the Schumi and RB II in rose gold are great watches and you will be happy with either. Good luck with your decision....

Cru Jones · 2 August 2013, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by s14roller

great side-by-side.

for me, it's the RB2 for the dial + the pushers.

retrodrive · 3 August 2013, 04:30 AM

In TI, the RBII. In RG it's a tough call.

Bigbadbns · 3 August 2013, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by s14roller

This picture changes all! back to RB2 band wagon

kilyung · 3 August 2013, 04:52 AM

Heck just get the plat RB2!

h999r · 3 August 2013, 05:03 AM

RB2 for me ..

koz123 · 3 August 2013, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by s14roller

I was about to write Schumi but I'm second guessing it now.

s14roller · 3 August 2013, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by koz123

I was about to write Schumi but I'm second guessing it now.

Yeah, Schumi is alot of the mind due to the recent incomings. I don't think I have seen a RG RB2 posted yet so the pic helps bring some perspective.

texex91 · 3 August 2013, 05:59 AM

That co parison pic does not even come close to showing true beauty of Schumi dial. May Que can post a few good Arab Schumi pics.

SCHUMI is the one.

QueueCumber · 3 August 2013, 06:37 AM

Schumi for me. It seems more representative of F1 racing than the RB2s to me. I also think it is a better looking piece in general, and it is more modern looking than the RB2s IMO (ducks and runs for cover...

). Of course, YMMV...

There are pics in these threads:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=305165

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=296355

Also, if you are a fan of racing, Schumacher's wins speak for themselves...

View Poll Results: RB2 vs RG Schumacher
Rosé Gold Ruben Barrichello 2	44	44.90%
Rosé gold Michael Schumacher	54	55.10%
Voters: 98. You may not vote on this poll

2 August 2013, 01:16 AM	#1
Hkexpat183 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 267	RG RB2 vs RG Schumacher Big decision up ahead for me. Making some moves to acquire one of the above. Keen to get people's opinions. Tried to set up a poll but couldn't figure out how.

2 August 2013, 05:35 AM	#7
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	That was quite a hard decision to make for me but after comparing the two of them I must say I prefer the RB2 myself (though the Schumacher is a very nice model as well). __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

2 August 2013, 01:35 PM	#10
Epwerkz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Felix Location: Jakarta Posts: 314	this time Ill vote for MSC RG... tested on my wrist and Im falling in love right away... Attached Images

2 August 2013, 04:14 PM	#13
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	In RG Schumi...If it was Ti the RB2 __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

2 August 2013, 01:26 AM	#2
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Schumi for me. Newer model, looks amazing, and can still find one BNIB.

2 August 2013, 01:43 AM	#3
Bigbadbns "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Bryant Location: City of Angels Watch: out now! Posts: 563	another for the schumi

2 August 2013, 01:45 AM	#4
RUpanerai "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: NJ Watch: Pam Patek Rolex AP Posts: 794	RB2 all day long...

2 August 2013, 01:56 AM	#5
el1125 Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: USA Posts: 3,578	Shumi. Better and newer movement

2 August 2013, 04:49 AM	#6
AMCK87 Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA Posts: 1,339	Schumacher for sure!

2 August 2013, 06:32 AM	#8
samkumar Banned Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Sam Location: NYC Watch: AP RB2 Ti & PAM277 Posts: 173	RG.....RB2 if you dont have the Ti version if you do then RG Shumi all the way. Love the crown, pushers, and the dial on the RB2. Good luck on the purchase. Samsung Tablet

2 August 2013, 07:03 AM	#9
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	The grey cermet bezel wins it for me so Schumi the one I pick.

2 August 2013, 04:04 PM	#12
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 6,116	As a wearer or as an investment? If as an investment I would go for the RBII as its resilience in the secondary market is already proven. Too early to tell for the MS. As a wearer - tough call but I went with RB!

2 August 2013, 06:52 PM	#15
mb23 Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: Westchester, NY Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 4,744	Have to go RB2 here, but it's very close. For me the cut out dial and the value in secondary market sway my decision.

2 August 2013, 10:55 PM	#16
Soly20 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Soly Location: UK/US Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 3,089	Schumi for sure.

2 August 2013, 11:10 PM	#17
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,257	Attached Images

2 August 2013, 11:34 PM	#20
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I love the greater contrast on the RB2.

2 August 2013, 11:36 PM	#21
shoe-bop "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jeff Location: Iowa Posts: 150	Schumacher for me in RG for sure!! Now if we were talking Ti I would have to choose the RB II. Both the Schumi and RB II in rose gold are great watches and you will be happy with either. Good luck with your decision....

3 August 2013, 04:30 AM	#23
retrodrive Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 15	In TI, the RBII. In RG it's a tough call.

3 August 2013, 04:52 AM	#25
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Heck just get the plat RB2!

3 August 2013, 05:03 AM	#26
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	RB2 for me ..

3 August 2013, 05:59 AM	#29
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	That co parison pic does not even come close to showing true beauty of Schumi dial. May Que can post a few good Arab Schumi pics. SCHUMI is the one.

3 August 2013, 06:37 AM	#30
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466	Schumi for me. It seems more representative of F1 racing than the RB2s to me. I also think it is a better looking piece in general, and it is more modern looking than the RB2s IMO (ducks and runs for cover... ). Of course, YMMV... There are pics in these threads: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=305165 https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=296355 Also, if you are a fan of racing, Schumacher's wins speak for themselves... __________________ Instagram: _queuecumber_

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