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mmancari · 12 March 2014, 10:36 PM

The dilemma: I like the following watches for different reasons

-The Royal Oak Offshore stainless diver
Beautiful and timeless.
drawback- can't admire the momement
-The new 42mm Royal Oak Offshore models
I like the design and size and the return to a modest pushers in ceramic
drawback- wish the bezel was ceramic

Which watch would you purchase? Why? Any pics of the new ROO 42mm are welcome. Love you diver pics too

s14roller · 12 March 2014, 10:56 PM

I would get one of the new 42 ROOs, or one of the 44 with the ceramic bezel.

texex91 · 12 March 2014, 11:57 PM

Put me in the Diver camp (but ceramic or FC).

el1125 · 13 March 2014, 12:24 AM

No diver for me. I prefer ROO 42 or 44

diver2012 · 13 March 2014, 01:37 AM

I love the Diver for its timeless design and versatility.

If you have a small collection I would get the Diver...if you have a big collection go with a ROO chrono.

singe89 · 13 March 2014, 03:36 AM

I would go carbon or ceramic diver over the new 42mm ROOs. It will prob take time before we see decent discounts from the $26k price on the new ROOs. The FC and ceramic can be had in the low $20s and I think both are great a great value in the AP ROO line up.

I would give up a modular chono feature for increased water resistance, a FC or ceramic case, ceramic bezel, and Ti caseback, plots and buckle.

AK797 · 13 March 2014, 04:42 AM

Diver for me but would like to see the grey ROO as well.

Jim12345 · 13 March 2014, 04:51 AM

Go for the ceramic diver, it's the best of both worlds as it has a display back. Good luck in your decision.

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tavv160 · 13 March 2014, 05:03 AM

My vote is for the Diver. Great watch!

mmancari · 13 March 2014, 06:32 AM

Thanks everyone, a difficult decision awaits. Might wait a while and see

FightOnSC! · 13 March 2014, 07:15 AM

i would say one of the black Divers. they get the most wear out of my collection. PM me if you have any questions, would love to talk shop.

masterserg · 13 March 2014, 07:28 AM

I'd get an FC or Ceramic Diver (as many above said).

gummy · 13 March 2014, 07:53 AM

I haven't seen the new 42's in the flesh...

But I know I LOVED my Diver and I want one back pretty bad.

Such a nice piece - comfortable for everyday wear.

If weight is a concern the new FC and Ceramic pieces are Rock solid too.

HL65 · 13 March 2014, 07:57 AM

42 ROO

Hairdude1 · 13 March 2014, 01:26 PM

I say diver! I love mine!

exxondus · 13 March 2014, 04:59 PM

Diver for me. Prefer clean timeless dials.

steveclocks · 13 March 2014, 09:38 PM

I like the Diver, but I also like the new ROOs.
Would be a difficult question for me too

diver2012 · 13 March 2014, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exxondus

Diver for me. Prefer clean timeless dials.

I genuinely believe the Diver will become a classic.

I can't say the same about most of the ROO range...however much I love them!

HL65 · 13 March 2014, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diver2012

I genuinely believe the Diver will become a classic.

I can't say the same about most of the ROO range...however much I love them!

I certainly think the recently retired Rubberclads are destined to become classics as well and better yet already are!

Audemars Piguet · 13 March 2014, 10:59 PM

Diver fc or ceramic

DOUGHN · 14 March 2014, 01:05 AM

roo 42mm :)

Porker · 14 March 2014, 04:33 AM

It may also be worth considering the royal oak chrono in this price bracket - could always get the conversion kit and wear it on leather or rubber too, would give a lot more versatility with the bracelet too

12 March 2014, 10:36 PM	#1
mmancari "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: MichaelMancari Location: Los Angeles Watch: Ap Diver 5513Rolex Posts: 119	ROO Diver or ROO 42mm The dilemma: I like the following watches for different reasons -The Royal Oak Offshore stainless diver Beautiful and timeless. drawback- can't admire the momement -The new 42mm Royal Oak Offshore models I like the design and size and the return to a modest pushers in ceramic drawback- wish the bezel was ceramic Which watch would you purchase? Why? Any pics of the new ROO 42mm are welcome. Love you diver pics too

13 March 2014, 05:03 AM	#9
tavv160 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Tony Location: UK Watch: AP, Rolex, JLC... Posts: 631	My vote is for the Diver. Great watch! __________________ Kind Regards, Tony.

13 March 2014, 07:28 AM	#12
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	I'd get an FC or Ceramic Diver (as many above said). __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

13 March 2014, 07:57 AM	#14
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	42 ROO __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

14 March 2014, 01:05 AM	#21
DOUGHN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Manila Watch: AP.Rolex.Pam.Tudor Posts: 372	roo 42mm :) __________________ '13 Rolex116610LV Hulk / '16 Tudor BlackbayBronze / '57 Rolex6494 / '64 Rolex1018 / '74 Tudor9101/0 Ranger2 Auto / '94 Tudor 79090 Sub / '02 Tudor 72980 TigerChrono / '11 AP ROO Ti / '12 Panerai 372 / 71' Omega Cons / '91 TagHeuer 4000 Auto / '16 Seiko PADI turtle / '16 Seiko Sumo / Seiko 6139 speedtimer / Seiko Nano

12 March 2014, 10:56 PM	#2
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,257	I would get one of the new 42 ROOs, or one of the 44 with the ceramic bezel.

12 March 2014, 11:57 PM	#3
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Put me in the Diver camp (but ceramic or FC).

13 March 2014, 12:24 AM	#4
el1125 Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: USA Posts: 3,578	No diver for me. I prefer ROO 42 or 44

13 March 2014, 01:37 AM	#5
diver2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 1,373	I love the Diver for its timeless design and versatility. If you have a small collection I would get the Diver...if you have a big collection go with a ROO chrono.

13 March 2014, 03:36 AM	#6
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,747	I would go carbon or ceramic diver over the new 42mm ROOs. It will prob take time before we see decent discounts from the $26k price on the new ROOs. The FC and ceramic can be had in the low $20s and I think both are great a great value in the AP ROO line up. I would give up a modular chono feature for increased water resistance, a FC or ceramic case, ceramic bezel, and Ti caseback, plots and buckle.

13 March 2014, 04:42 AM	#7
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Diver for me but would like to see the grey ROO as well.

13 March 2014, 04:51 AM	#8
Jim12345 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: England Posts: 416	Go for the ceramic diver, it's the best of both worlds as it has a display back. Good luck in your decision. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

13 March 2014, 06:32 AM	#10
mmancari "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: MichaelMancari Location: Los Angeles Watch: Ap Diver 5513Rolex Posts: 119	Thanks everyone, a difficult decision awaits. Might wait a while and see

13 March 2014, 07:15 AM	#11
FightOnSC! "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: J Location: El Lay Watch: AP. Rolex. The end Posts: 636	i would say one of the black Divers. they get the most wear out of my collection. PM me if you have any questions, would love to talk shop.

13 March 2014, 07:53 AM	#13
gummy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,348	I haven't seen the new 42's in the flesh... But I know I LOVED my Diver and I want one back pretty bad. Such a nice piece - comfortable for everyday wear. If weight is a concern the new FC and Ceramic pieces are Rock solid too.

13 March 2014, 01:26 PM	#15
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I say diver! I love mine!

13 March 2014, 04:59 PM	#16
exxondus "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 568	Diver for me. Prefer clean timeless dials.

13 March 2014, 09:38 PM	#17
steveclocks "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Geert Location: Belgium Watch: rolex/JLC/panerai Posts: 5,612	I like the Diver, but I also like the new ROOs. Would be a difficult question for me too

13 March 2014, 10:59 PM	#20
Audemars Piguet "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Alex Location: Europe Watch: AP Posts: 5,252	Diver fc or ceramic

14 March 2014, 04:33 AM	#22
Porker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: North West UK Posts: 142	It may also be worth considering the royal oak chrono in this price bracket - could always get the conversion kit and wear it on leather or rubber too, would give a lot more versatility with the bracelet too

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