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Cru Jones · 19 March 2015, 06:58 PM

Between the AP ROO and new YM, which do you choose?

Both are rose gold.
Both have black ceramic inserts.
Both are on black rubber straps.
Both have red accents.
Both have date functions.

ROO has AP finishing, chrono function, brushed case, 44 mm wide and thick, 2/3 more cost.

YM has Rolex robustness, diver function, polished case, 40 mm wide and thin, 1/3 less cost.

And a couple of pix from the internets:

capote · 19 March 2015, 07:02 PM

That AP is...well not my cup of tea. So YM it is

GolfPunk · 19 March 2015, 07:02 PM

AP ROO wins that one hands down in my opinion.

Token74 · 19 March 2015, 07:02 PM

No brainer – even if they were the same price, it would be the YM for me. The ROO is a bit too big and the Chronograph is wasted on me. Also, I believe the YM design will stand the test of time better.

engin33r · 19 March 2015, 07:21 PM

Judging from the pics... AP ROO

mtrunner · 19 March 2015, 07:23 PM

UI have to go with the new YM but I am biased since I have never been much of an AP fan.

Britexpat76 · 19 March 2015, 07:31 PM

I find the AP dial far too busy. YM for me though in truth I wouldn't buy either.

Cru Jones · 19 March 2015, 07:32 PM

FWIW, since i've seen quite a few posts saying the new RG YM looks like a hublot, I frankly don't see the resemblance at all (not meant to diss the Hublot, just saying the two watches are very different).....

zama · 19 March 2015, 07:38 PM

I dont like either so I guess I am easy to answer, I prefer the quality of the AP and own a RO, but I personally don't like the size and shape of that watch (note i did not post this on the AP forum) so I voted the rolex, but I don't want one any time soon. As for the Hublot, I am afraid they look very similar to me, FYI nearly every brand make this type of colour/band combo these days, even Tissot make one..... i better be quiet now.

superdog · 19 March 2015, 07:46 PM

Loving that YM.

The more I look at it, the more I like it.

That wrist shot is fantastic.

jjnd08 · 19 March 2015, 07:50 PM

YM...

Not a fan of chronos with a vertical layout.

mailman · 19 March 2015, 08:12 PM

I wish Rolex left the numbers on the bezel in RG.

grrr · 19 March 2015, 08:18 PM

Ap

travisb · 19 March 2015, 08:20 PM

AP for me. I think the YM will grow on me the more I see it but I've always loved the RG Novelty.

HL65 · 19 March 2015, 08:24 PM

The new YM is growing one and I prefer it to the AP. I think the better comparison would be a RG BP FF.

superdog · 19 March 2015, 08:32 PM

I keep coming back to this thread to look at the wrist shot.

Thus watch just makes sense to me.

The matte bezel and the RG with the rubber strap really all work well together.

The curved lugs and size of the case are awesome.

I've been turned off by the YM name in the past. But for this watch, it really suits it. Sporty and, I can't believe I'm saying it, elegant.

Cru Jones · 19 March 2015, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HL65

The new YM is growing one and I prefer it to the AP. I think the better comparison would be a RG BP FF.

Good point! I had thought of the BP and then forgot about it while struggling with AP's lousy website to get the stock photo.

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdog

I keep coming back to this thread to look at the wrist shot.

Thus watch just makes sense to me.

The matte bezel and the RG with the rubber strap really all work well together.

The curved lugs and size of the case are awesome.

I've been turned off by the YM name in the past. But for this watch, it really suits it. Sporty and, I can't believe I'm saying it, elegant.

I like where this is heading, Seth!

FremStar · 19 March 2015, 09:51 PM

Sigh... I had the RG44 sold it because it wore a tad big on my wrist but then recently repurchased it because of the colorway and it was one of those timepieces that looked good dressed down... Looks like it's time for me to sell it again... I've always been a fan of the YM1, this version ticks all the right boxes for me...

datejusting · 19 March 2015, 09:57 PM

The YM just looks like another sub, get the AP. A rubber bracelet is a great way to cheapen a gold watch.

Cru Jones · 19 March 2015, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FremStar

Sigh... I had the RG44 sold it because it wore a tad big on my wrist but then recently repurchased it because of the colorway and it was one of those timepieces that looked good dressed down... Looks like it's time for me to sell it again... I've always been a fan of the YM1, this version ticks all the right boxes for me...

Hi Sam!!

I was thinking you might be a fan of the new RG YM. ;-)

superdog · 19 March 2015, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Hi Sam!!

I was thinking you might be a fan of the new RG YM. ;-)

I was thinking the same thing.

And great to see you Sam. Can't wait to see your wrist shots.

elite · 19 March 2015, 10:10 PM

Last year iwc had a gray dial on rg which was amazing. This year they went down in size (which seems to be a consensus among manufactures) and their rg piece has lighter dial so u guess im not comparing apples to apples as far as dark dial on rg w/rubber strap. But honestly I much prefer their offering at the similar price point. And if you ever get sick of rubber you can switch to leather.

Orange123 · 19 March 2015, 10:18 PM

I don't know why people are claiming Rolex copied AP, IMO they look nothing alike. There is only so much you can do with gold and black.

Out of the two I would go the Rolex, but out of the Rolex and the Planet Ocean it would be a harder choice.

Steel28 · 19 March 2015, 10:21 PM

No offense to AP owners but YM hands down.

masterkiller · 19 March 2015, 10:25 PM

I love the deisgn of the Ym but feel it will be a tad too small, these type of watches look best if they are a bit bigger IMHO...

AP ROO for the kill!

AK797 · 19 March 2015, 11:46 PM

For me it most resembles a RG UN I used to have, esp the bezel. It's not really like the ROO and probably more similar to the RG Aquanaut I think. I like it and look forward to trying it on and seeing if the usual overlarge bezel numbers work better in black, but would def wait for prices to come down.

GB-man · 19 March 2015, 11:54 PM

Rolex all day for me simply because the ROO line is too bulky for my taste. If that AP was 40 mm and had an integrated chrono (read not so thick), then reverse that.

lmcgbaj · 20 March 2015, 12:00 AM

I love AP and they do fantastic work. Obviously as a whole the AP wins. However, for me the 44mm AP ROO is just too large.

In this case Rolex wins.

brucewayne1959 · 20 March 2015, 12:03 AM

YM only because I am, and have been always, a Rolex guy. I know, I know... but there it is, out in public for all the world to see!

www777 · 20 March 2015, 12:21 AM

YM for me. The AP is just too big. YM perfect size.

View Poll Results: RG AP ROO or new RG YM?
New RG YM	115	59.90%
RG AP ROO	77	40.10%
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19 March 2015, 06:58 PM	#1
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	RG sports battle --- AP ROO vs new YM Between the AP ROO and new YM, which do you choose? Both are rose gold. Both have black ceramic inserts. Both are on black rubber straps. Both have red accents. Both have date functions. ROO has AP finishing, chrono function, brushed case, 44 mm wide and thick, 2/3 more cost. YM has Rolex robustness, diver function, polished case, 40 mm wide and thin, 1/3 less cost. And a couple of pix from the internets:

19 March 2015, 07:02 PM	#3
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,398	AP ROO wins that one hands down in my opinion. __________________ ♕ Rolex Daytona White Gold 116509 (Ghost) ♕

19 March 2015, 07:02 PM	#4
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,744	No brainer – even if they were the same price, it would be the YM for me. The ROO is a bit too big and the Chronograph is wasted on me. Also, I believe the YM design will stand the test of time better. __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

19 March 2015, 07:38 PM	#9
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,808	I dont like either so I guess I am easy to answer, I prefer the quality of the AP and own a RO, but I personally don't like the size and shape of that watch (note i did not post this on the AP forum) so I voted the rolex, but I don't want one any time soon. As for the Hublot, I am afraid they look very similar to me, FYI nearly every brand make this type of colour/band combo these days, even Tissot make one..... i better be quiet now. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

19 March 2015, 07:02 PM	#2
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	That AP is...well not my cup of tea. So YM it is

19 March 2015, 07:21 PM	#5
engin33r "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Andy Location: GMT +7 Watch: Sub, Daytona, DD2 Posts: 742	Judging from the pics... AP ROO

19 March 2015, 07:23 PM	#6
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	UI have to go with the new YM but I am biased since I have never been much of an AP fan.

19 March 2015, 07:31 PM	#7
Britexpat76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: James Location: Middle East Watch: AP ROO,GP FTC, YM Posts: 892	I find the AP dial far too busy. YM for me though in truth I wouldn't buy either.

19 March 2015, 07:32 PM	#8
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	FWIW, since i've seen quite a few posts saying the new RG YM looks like a hublot, I frankly don't see the resemblance at all (not meant to diss the Hublot, just saying the two watches are very different).....

19 March 2015, 07:46 PM	#10
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	Loving that YM. The more I look at it, the more I like it. That wrist shot is fantastic. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

19 March 2015, 07:50 PM	#11
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	YM... Not a fan of chronos with a vertical layout.

19 March 2015, 08:12 PM	#12
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	I wish Rolex left the numbers on the bezel in RG. __________________ JJ

19 March 2015, 08:18 PM	#13
grrr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: TRF Watch: Rolex/Panerai Posts: 382	Ap

19 March 2015, 08:20 PM	#14
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	AP for me. I think the YM will grow on me the more I see it but I've always loved the RG Novelty.

19 March 2015, 08:24 PM	#15
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	The new YM is growing one and I prefer it to the AP. I think the better comparison would be a RG BP FF. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

19 March 2015, 08:32 PM	#16
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	I keep coming back to this thread to look at the wrist shot. Thus watch just makes sense to me. The matte bezel and the RG with the rubber strap really all work well together. The curved lugs and size of the case are awesome. I've been turned off by the YM name in the past. But for this watch, it really suits it. Sporty and, I can't believe I'm saying it, elegant. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

19 March 2015, 09:51 PM	#18
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Sigh... I had the RG44 sold it because it wore a tad big on my wrist but then recently repurchased it because of the colorway and it was one of those timepieces that looked good dressed down... Looks like it's time for me to sell it again... I've always been a fan of the YM1, this version ticks all the right boxes for me... __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

19 March 2015, 09:57 PM	#19
datejusting "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Al Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,153	The YM just looks like another sub, get the AP. A rubber bracelet is a great way to cheapen a gold watch.

19 March 2015, 10:10 PM	#22
elite "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MI Posts: 19	Last year iwc had a gray dial on rg which was amazing. This year they went down in size (which seems to be a consensus among manufactures) and their rg piece has lighter dial so u guess im not comparing apples to apples as far as dark dial on rg w/rubber strap. But honestly I much prefer their offering at the similar price point. And if you ever get sick of rubber you can switch to leather.

19 March 2015, 10:18 PM	#23
Orange123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Uk Watch: Two tone GMT & PO Posts: 69	I don't know why people are claiming Rolex copied AP, IMO they look nothing alike. There is only so much you can do with gold and black. Out of the two I would go the Rolex, but out of the Rolex and the Planet Ocean it would be a harder choice.

19 March 2015, 10:21 PM	#24
Steel28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Canada Watch: BLNR Posts: 1,019	No offense to AP owners but YM hands down.

19 March 2015, 10:25 PM	#25
masterkiller "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sweden Watch: Rolex, AP & PAM... Posts: 1,403	I love the deisgn of the Ym but feel it will be a tad too small, these type of watches look best if they are a bit bigger IMHO... AP ROO for the kill! __________________ Rolex - SubC... AP - Diver... Panerai - PAM380 Omega - Speedy PRO

19 March 2015, 11:46 PM	#26
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	For me it most resembles a RG UN I used to have, esp the bezel. It's not really like the ROO and probably more similar to the RG Aquanaut I think. I like it and look forward to trying it on and seeing if the usual overlarge bezel numbers work better in black, but would def wait for prices to come down.

19 March 2015, 11:54 PM	#27
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Rolex all day for me simply because the ROO line is too bulky for my taste. If that AP was 40 mm and had an integrated chrono (read not so thick), then reverse that.

20 March 2015, 12:00 AM	#28
lmcgbaj "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: G Location: Canada Watch: es are FUN!!! Posts: 1,979	I love AP and they do fantastic work. Obviously as a whole the AP wins. However, for me the 44mm AP ROO is just too large. In this case Rolex wins.

20 March 2015, 12:03 AM	#29
brucewayne1959 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Rich Location: Tampa Watch: Tudor Black Bay Posts: 318	YM only because I am, and have been always, a Rolex guy. I know, I know... but there it is, out in public for all the world to see! __________________ "The world breaks everyone, and afterward, many are strong at the broken places." Ernest Hemingway Talent is a chisel, but hard work and effort is the hammer. God puts the chisel in your hand but expects you to pick up the hammer and swing...

20 March 2015, 12:21 AM	#30
www777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: At Home Posts: 1,285	YM for me. The AP is just too big. YM perfect size.

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