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apjack · 18 December 2015, 10:06 PM

I'm planning to buy a new AP and I can't really decide which one to go with. I have narrowed it to 6 models. I will be using it both daily and for special occasions which makes it a hard choice for me which one to go with. I have a fairly small wrist so the 44mm's are out of question. Any advice appreciated

The models are:

Royal Oak rose gold chronograph with croco strap either black or white dial
Royal Oak steel openworked self winding
Royal Oak QE II Titanium
Royal Oak Tribute to Italy
Royal Oak Leo Messi steel

fai9al · 19 December 2015, 12:55 AM

Out of the above, I would go for the SS Openworked RO.

JUST STUNNING!!!

AK797 · 19 December 2015, 01:12 AM

The RG ROC is ideal for special occasions, tho maybe not for everyday hard activity. I'd get an SS Rolex as well to cover all bases.

s14roller · 19 December 2015, 09:13 AM

Agreed with Neil...for everyday, a Rolex is hard to beat. Of your choices, I like the the 15305, but would not daily.

Lordofrolex · 19 December 2015, 09:20 AM

My vote:

Royal Oak rose gold chronograph or the openworks on a bracelet

benlee · 19 December 2015, 10:15 AM

All great choices. First and Second choice depends on which one sings to you.

Jfbhd4 · 19 December 2015, 12:02 PM

Openworked

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wach16 · 19 December 2015, 01:41 PM

I would get the gold ROC on a bracelet if financially possible. You can always add rubber or leather straps after the fact. Missing out on the option of the bracelet on any ROC is a shame in my opinion!

beer · 19 December 2015, 09:52 PM

rose gold openworks on leather strap if you can

Muzz · 19 December 2015, 10:06 PM

For me, like Neil who has awesome taste, the ROC.

benlee · 19 December 2015, 11:40 PM

How about upping the ante a bit to RG Skeleton?

AK797 · 19 December 2015, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muzz

For me, like Neil who has awesome taste, the ROC.

Thank you Steve, right back at ya!

Quote:

Originally Posted by benlee

How about upping the ante a bit to RG Skeleton?

Beautiful shot, Ben!

texex91 · 20 December 2015, 12:11 AM

Simple--open worked.

apjack · 20 December 2015, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benlee

How about upping the ante a bit to RG Skeleton?

Lovely shot. Would love to have one but a bit too steep for now :)

I already own a rg daytona so I guess the ss openworked is the best option for now. Thanks for all the replies

goog53 · 20 December 2015, 02:58 AM

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Go with this

Ben's RG Skeleton on a strap is amazing

apjack · 20 December 2015, 03:49 AM

How much discount should I ask for the ss openworked? It's the first AP I'm buying so I'm not sure how I should approach it. I also don't know if the discount amount is relatively close between different models or vary. I know the AD owner quite well. I will be doing tax free after the discounted purchase too.

Hairdude1 · 23 December 2015, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benlee

How about upping the ante a bit to RG Skeleton?

AMCK87 · 23 December 2015, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apjack

How much discount should I ask for the ss openworked? It's the first AP I'm buying so I'm not sure how I should approach it. I also don't know if the discount amount is relatively close between different models or vary. I know the AD owner quite well. I will be doing tax free after the discounted purchase too.

Discounts are often tough on the SS openworked since they make so few and it's an easy sale. I think if you manage to pull 20%, you're doing well. Just as an FYI, the 39mm openworked is being replaced by a 41mm in 2016.

Sir Larry Wildman · 24 December 2015, 12:39 AM

Openworked by a longshot.

GB-man · 24 December 2015, 02:35 AM

Another vote for the 15305st. A royal oak needs its bracelet. The 15305 has that ideal 39mm size. It's a jaw dropper.

RHIII · 24 December 2015, 08:00 AM

I'm a big ROC fan --- and wear one daily --- but out of those I'd have echo the masses here and go with the openworked.

👍

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Vipes · 24 December 2015, 09:05 AM

Get the AP skeleton. It is AP at its best. I chose the SS version for the bracelet and versatility. You should also look at the discontinued 39mm ROC.

18 December 2015, 10:06 PM	#1
apjack "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: london Posts: 3	New AP advice I'm planning to buy a new AP and I can't really decide which one to go with. I have narrowed it to 6 models. I will be using it both daily and for special occasions which makes it a hard choice for me which one to go with. I have a fairly small wrist so the 44mm's are out of question. Any advice appreciated The models are: Royal Oak rose gold chronograph with croco strap either black or white dial Royal Oak steel openworked self winding Royal Oak QE II Titanium Royal Oak Tribute to Italy Royal Oak Leo Messi steel

19 December 2015, 09:20 AM	#5
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	My vote: Royal Oak rose gold chronograph or the openworks on a bracelet __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

19 December 2015, 09:52 PM	#9
beer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Watch Dealer atm! Watch: all Posts: 2,800	rose gold openworks on leather strap if you can __________________

24 December 2015, 08:00 AM	#21
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	New AP advice I'm a big ROC fan --- and wear one daily --- but out of those I'd have echo the masses here and go with the openworked. 👍 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 December 2015, 12:55 AM	#2
fai9al "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Jeddah, KSA Posts: 413	Out of the above, I would go for the SS Openworked RO. JUST STUNNING!!!

19 December 2015, 01:12 AM	#3
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	The RG ROC is ideal for special occasions, tho maybe not for everyday hard activity. I'd get an SS Rolex as well to cover all bases.

19 December 2015, 09:13 AM	#4
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,257	Agreed with Neil...for everyday, a Rolex is hard to beat. Of your choices, I like the the 15305, but would not daily.

19 December 2015, 10:15 AM	#6
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	All great choices. First and Second choice depends on which one sings to you.

19 December 2015, 12:02 PM	#7
Jfbhd4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St louis Posts: 347	Openworked Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 December 2015, 01:41 PM	#8
wach16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: NH Watch: 228239, PAM00684 Posts: 2,121	I would get the gold ROC on a bracelet if financially possible. You can always add rubber or leather straps after the fact. Missing out on the option of the bracelet on any ROC is a shame in my opinion!

19 December 2015, 10:06 PM	#10
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	For me, like Neil who has awesome taste, the ROC.

19 December 2015, 11:40 PM	#11
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	How about upping the ante a bit to RG Skeleton?

20 December 2015, 12:11 AM	#13
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Simple--open worked.

20 December 2015, 02:58 AM	#15
goog53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Mike G Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP Posts: 3,076	[/QUOTE] Go with this Ben's RG Skeleton on a strap is amazing

20 December 2015, 03:49 AM	#16
apjack "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: london Posts: 3	How much discount should I ask for the ss openworked? It's the first AP I'm buying so I'm not sure how I should approach it. I also don't know if the discount amount is relatively close between different models or vary. I know the AD owner quite well. I will be doing tax free after the discounted purchase too.

24 December 2015, 12:39 AM	#19
Sir Larry Wildman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Lawrence Location: London, England Watch: Rolex, PP, JLC Posts: 561	Openworked by a longshot.

24 December 2015, 02:35 AM	#20
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Another vote for the 15305st. A royal oak needs its bracelet. The 15305 has that ideal 39mm size. It's a jaw dropper.

24 December 2015, 09:05 AM	#22
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,913	Get the AP skeleton. It is AP at its best. I chose the SS version for the bracelet and versatility. You should also look at the discontinued 39mm ROC.

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