Favorite Arnold Schwarzenegger AP Poll.

[SubKing]

I feel that if you're a fan of AP, then there must be a favorite limited edition AP of yours that's been made in collaboration with arnold schwarzenegger.

Price or practicality doesn't matter. Vote based on what you like.
Options below.

Arnold offshore 18k RG


End of days PVD


T3 Full Titanium


Arnold All Stars 18k RG


Legacy full ceramic RG accents

[singe89]

Legacy in 44mm with regular tang buckle and black date wheel would be just about perfect. The 47mm is too big even for my 7.75" wrist and 6'2" 230lb frame.

[masterserg]

Legacy (though as Jim said, 44 would be a better size .. well, maybe not for Arnie). Close call tho ... I love the T3!

[AK797]

Legacy for looks, I had a look at the YG when buying my RG ROC but didn't quite like the colour combo.

[Marciano490]

48mm. Hands down.

[SubKing]

I used to own the legacy, I liked it a lot, but after a short time, the feel of the ceramic made me feel like I was wearing an over priced G-shock.

I really like the historic relevance of models, i.e. if they were themed around a movie etc.

The legacy was more of a "so long" piece for Arnold.

For me it would be the T-3 on the legacy strap.

Being that I have owned both, The T-3 IMO is truly a work of art and so unique over the others. While the others have stamped dials, The T-3 contains the only mega tapisserie dial that is 100% machined and captures the light in the most amazing ways, that the stamped dials do not. Plus the multiple hinged crown guards are the most unique I have seen.

I look at the effort that went into the manufacturing of the T3 I guess, plus the lower production amount is always a plus, adds to rarity.

I think T3 on Kevlar legacy strap is the ultimate combo between the two,



The dial texture in the T3 is awesome.

Legacy below

[AK797]

I confess I like the RGRC the most of those.

[Manofsteelpt]

Legacy or black dial T3.

[locutus49]

I like the look of Legacy.

[Manofsteelpt]

Was the finish on the Legacy as good as the CE pieces are now?

[SubKing]

Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

Was the finish on the Legacy as good as the CE pieces are now?

Legacy is Better when it comes to the details of finish.. . The finish on the ceramic legacy is a mixture of bead blasted and brushed finishes, more details than the ceramic 44 offshore.

[Lordofrolex]

Legacy going to win by a long shot

[SubKing]

Originally Posted by Lordofrolex

Legacy going to win by a long shot

I am really surprised! I thought maybe the end of days would have taken the lead or maybe the T3..

The 1500 pieces that were made of the legacy, according to my dealer, didn't sell very well, took longer than usual for them to sell out. From what I have heard and read, a lot of people had a hard time paying that much for ceramic when you could get full RG for that price.

Even now, they grey market values are soft compared to the others that demand double their original retail price.

[JorgeCCW]

Legacy or the RG.....voted for Legacy tough

[conkers]

Legacy for me. Sold mine. Couldn't really get away with the size sadly.

One not listed that I really like is the All Stars JA perpetual chrono.

[Tony-GB]

Shame the threads restricted to Offshores.

[conkers]

Originally Posted by Tony-GB

Shame the threads restricted to Offshores.

Sorry I didn't realise that, I just saw limited AP Arnold in the title.

[Tony-GB]

Originally Posted by conkers

Sorry I didn't realise that, I just saw limited AP Arnold in the title.

No need to apologise my friend.

It's just I think Arnold and Offshore's are like any other celebrity watch affiliation. I much prefer the RO affiliation which are much more low profile and more horologically based:

http://www.orologiecronografi.com/an...tion-5589.html



But as an addition, one of my favourite AP's of all time which is related to movies is this beauty:

http://www.antiquorum.com/catalog/lo...m_medium=email


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[SubKing]

Originally Posted by Tony-GB

No need to apologise my friend.

It's just I think Arnold and Offshore's are like any other celebrity watch affiliation. I much prefer the RO affiliation which are much more low profile and more horologically based:

http://www.orologiecronografi.com/an...tion-5589.html



But as an addition, one of my favourite AP's of all time which is related to movies is this beauty:

http://www.antiquorum.com/catalog/lo...m_medium=email


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So you feel, just because the offshores are not low profile, that they are less horology based? I disagree. ROO is sportier sure, compared to the RO, but certainly not less of a watch.

[Tony-GB]

Originally Posted by SubKing

So you feel, just because the offshores are not low profile, that they are less horology based? I disagree. ROO is sportier sure, compared to the RO, but certainly not less of a watch.

Well, Genta himself saw the Offshore as a corruption of his original design and the original Offshores had to have an iron core fitted to keep the movement in place because it was too small.

I feel the affiliation with celebrity endorsement is more brash with the Offshore which sums up the watch, really. True the Offshore is used to showcase some wild materials and designs, but again, they are in your face, not at all discreet.

The RO seems to be more heritage based and everyone's darling, the 15202 proves that with design and movement.

[SubKing]

Originally Posted by Tony-GB

Well, Genta himself saw the Offshore as a corruption of his original design and the original Offshores had to have an iron core fitted to keep the movement in place because it was too small.

I feel the affiliation with celebrity endorsement is more brash with the Offshore which sums up the watch, really. True the Offshore is used to showcase some wild materials and designs, but again, they are in your face, not at all discreet.

The RO seems to be more heritage based and everyone's darling, the 15202 proves that with design and movement.

Offshores have the same design and movement. Once again they are just sportier versions of royal oaks.. these are just your opinions and not fact based what so ever. Look what Genta originally designed for Patek with the naut... look at how far Patek has changed them from the original design, the 5990 is a perfect example.

They all have the DNA of the original design.. just because you don't prefer offshores, doesn't mean you have to come on here and state your opinion as fact bashing a watch that I own. If you don't like any of them then don't vote and move on.

[BNA/LION]

T3 or the All Star here... Voted T3!

[Tony-GB]

Originally Posted by SubKing

Offshores have the same design and movement. Once again they are just sportier versions of royal oaks.. these are just your opinions and not fact based what so ever. Look what Genta originally designed for Patek with the naut... look at how far Patek has changed them from the original design, the 5990 is a perfect example.

They all have the DNA of the original design.. just because you don't prefer offshores, doesn't mean you have to come on here and state your opinion as fact bashing a watch that I own. If you don't like any of them then don't vote and move on.

I haven't voted.

You seem to have taken my comments as a personal attack on a watch you own which is very confusing. Thats not meant to be inflammatory, by the way.

My comments are based on personal experience and on what Genta himself told me many years ago when I was getting into this hobby.

I've never owned a RO. I've only ever owned an Offshore and like an enthusiast I accept it's failings simply because I enjoy it. Like many I see the celebrity endorsement as pointless- especially when so many eventually fall from grace and are seen wearing a different brand.

This is a public forum of which, like you, Ive been a member for a long time and enjoy debate. I've not made any personal attacks and my opinions are based on fact and experience.

Surely this forum is about discussing the pro's and cons of a watch? Not all of them are perfect- no matter how much they cost and what pedestal you put them on.

I don't want to derail your thread so wish you the best.

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[SubKing]

Originally Posted by Tony-GB

I haven't voted.

You seem to have taken my comments as a personal attack on a watch you own which is very confusing. Thats not meant to be inflammatory, by the way.

My comments are based on personal experience and on what Genta himself told me many years ago when I was getting into this hobby.

I've never owned a RO. I've only ever owned an Offshore and like an enthusiast I accept it's failings simply because I enjoy it. Like many I see the celebrity endorsement as pointless- especially when so many eventually fall from grace and are seen wearing a different brand.

This is a public forum of which, like you, Ive been a member for a long time and enjoy debate. I've not made any personal attacks and my opinions are based on fact and experience.

Surely this forum is about discussing the pro's and cons of a watch? Not all of them are perfect- no matter how much they cost and what pedestal you put them on.

I don't want to derail your thread so wish you the best.

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Yes it's a public forum, but you come along and are making this an off topic thread. You keep saying " I Accept the ROOs failings". That's your opinion.. in my opinion, the roo hasn't failed in any way shape or form and is actually APs more popular model. Its design has evolved over the years but still has The DNA of a RO...

They are of the same build quality, same movement quality as the RO you compare them against. Your statements sound so silly.

This was meant to be a fun thread, then you come along and start speaking negatively about the very model that we are discussing.

Start your own thread and title it "why the royal oak off shore has failed and is of lower quality"
Then see what the rest of the forum thinks about your opinion...

That is actually a thread I would love to see and love to take part in. So I encourage it and encourage the debate..

Just keep my thread on topic