Here's what I find strange about AP...

[watchlover135]

the only AP I love is the ROC, everything else is ehh

[AK797]

Originally Posted by NoVaSubowner

I disagree that the RO wears like a 43mm.... On me at least it feels like 40 or 41.

Yes the 39mm does, not the 41mm, they all wear 1/2mm bigger for me

[NoVaSubowner]

Think it really depends... I had the 15202 and the 15400 on at the dealer and both the salesperson and my Wife thought the jumbo wore too small and the the 400 was just right.... My wrist is just under 7.75....

[Mr Kram]

this is not specific to AP. everyone has different tastes.

[lapince]

Originally Posted by google

I think it's all a matter of perspective, I own one of the ugliest APs according to some and for me I could never buy a 15400 - It looks so plain and boring.

Couldn't agree more, I like the 15202 but prefer way more some roo's, for steel I prefer much more Patek 5711/5712

Originally Posted by Islatate

I am a big fan of the Offshores, having owned both the SS and RG Rubberclads, and currently the FC Jarno Trulli. IMHO, there is not a more handsome or cooler sport watch than the Trulli. With its subtle gray tapisserie dial, forged carbon case, and minimal use of red accents, it is neither ostentatious nor in-your-face. Again, that's just my own opinion.

Adsome watch indeed

Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

I decided to bite my tongue (er, sit on my fingers) for this thread...

I mean seriously, just look how ugly this watch is:

Yeah it's just awful, for 5k i will take it off your hands so you don't ridiculize youself anymore than you have to, shipping is on me, will PM you my adress

Originally Posted by NoVaSubowner

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Pretty hard pressed to find a large bold sports watch with heritage and build quality like AP's I really don't think one exists. So while I don't care for the ROO line, I can appreciate it for what it is and recognize that there have been many buyers that do like and love this series so that must count for something.

You have RM and even if they don't have the history of AP they are the best sport watches it's obvious, but that's serious money...

Originally Posted by NoVaSubowner

Think it really depends... I had the 15202 and the 15400 on at the dealer and both the salesperson and my Wife thought the jumbo wore too small and the the 400 was just right.... My wrist is just under 7.75....

Ok you have a huge wrist, stop showing off since most of us have chicken wrists I am lu ky enough to have 6.9, and flat, which permits me to wear quite a variety of watches, from 39 to 44mm, but I get that a 39 would look way too small for you

Originally Posted by Mr Kram

this is not specific to AP. everyone has different tastes.

Yes and they change, I use to not like any roo or RM, now it's thz contrary I live a few, not all of course but many.

To OP did you try IRL some roo's? You shiuld, of course if you are not a big sports watch fan no use, but since you like Rolex I guess you are in a way, Rolex doesn't do anything for me, and i had 5, daytona, batman, hulk and sub c ln, sold them and don't regret one second, roo is such a different dimension, I adore my ceramic diver from AP, awesome watch and so comfortable it's hard to believe for a watch that size

[BlueIn2Red]

Originally Posted by masterserg

Great way to make friends...

Originally Posted by masterserg

Thank you. I feel better now that I know it's OK.

You seem to want a fight, but I'm afraid I don't come to forums for that!

Seriously, I'm sorry if my opinion has offended you and certainly regret some of the more tongue-in-cheek language I used in my first post if it has. It is just an opinion though! I don't care if somebody finds my 15400 boring and I'd hope that others feel the same about my dislike of the Offshore!

The point of my post genuinely wasn't to abuse a particular watch or line, or offend the owners thereof - I really do find AP unusual in that I love the brand, but very few of their products! It's difficult for me to find parallels in other brands or industries. I'm a car nut for example - I'm not a fan of BMW, but do absolutely love the M3 CSL. I'm a huge Ferrari fan, hate the current California, but love the rest of their current range. But I can't think of a car brand I really like yet actively dislike most of what they produce!

I hope that somewhat clarifies my point, but can see it probably doesn't! Anyway, I'm really sorry if I've upset anybody ... watches are fun and there to make us happy, if they do, job done

[masterserg]

All good brother. I over reacted. I have no interest on an internet fight either

[jjnd08]

Give yourself some time. I really didn't like them at first either, but the more APs I look at, I notice my tastes changing. I'd even love to get my hands on a Millenary!

[csi-n]

Congrats on your 15400, it's a great piece so enjoy it to the fullest.


Sam

[Manofsteelpt]

Originally Posted by lapince

Yeah it's just awful, for 5k i will take it off your hands so you don't ridiculize youself anymore than you have to, shipping is on me, will PM you my adress

I wouldn't want to subject you to the ridicule you'd get from wearing it... You're welcome!!!!

[Hairdude1]

I look at collecting as a path. When I began I loved only rolex. Then after time I learned about history and craftsmanship of many other brands and as I grew so did/Does my collection. Who knows what the future will hold for each of our collections. Beautiful 15400

[cervantes]

Originally Posted by Fiery

I don't think it's strange at all. I myself find only one model per most brands exciting. With AP my one and only favorite is the 15202ST, my favorite IWC is the Ingenieur 3239, my favorite Omega is the Speedmaster (the original Moon Watch), my favorite GO is the Seventies Panorama Date, etc. Rolex and Patek are different though: with them I can find multiple models exciting :)

Yup. Very much the same. Other than Patek, Lange, and Rolex, most other brands have one or two models that appeal to me.

[Norway]

Have a great day!

[Foxman2k]

I feel the same for most brands except Grand Seiko where I like a LOT of their models. But for AP it's the royal oak for me, for Rolex i like the Sub and the Milgauss.

JLC has quite a few different watches that are pretty awesome though.

[BlueIn2Red]

Originally Posted by Foxman2k

I feel the same for most brands except Grand Seiko where I like a LOT of their models. But for AP it's the royal oak for me, for Rolex i like the Sub and the Milgauss.

Sure, my (strange, I know) point though is that I'd go as far as to call AP my favourite brand, even though I like very few of their watches!

[Islatate]

Originally Posted by Norway

Have a great day!

Superb photo of your black/red, Mads! A perfect shot.

[aleeboy]

Originally Posted by google

I think it's all a matter of perspective, I own one of the ugliest APs according to some and for me I could never buy a 15400 - It looks so plain and boring.

Agreed.

I am a ROO fan. I am also a huge fan of the 15202 in the RO line up.

[GB-man]

You are not alone in your thinking. Many people criticize AP for being RO and not much else. Sure it is their bread and butter much like apple and the iphone but it is because so many people LOVE the RO.

Ironically I found my 15400 to be much more "bling" than my Diver. A royal oak bracelet shimmers.