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TDD94 · 9 December 2018, 01:13 PM

My small collection consists of a Rolex Daytona (white dial) and a Rolex Skydweller (blue dial). I want to add a Royal Oak Offshore 44mm.

My options are 24600AU (as the favorite), followed by 26400IO and 26400SO. Which one would you pick? Would you recommend any other?

Thank you guys in advance!

bluebeamer · 9 December 2018, 01:59 PM

i still like the rosegold rubberclad quite a bit. haven't gotten round to getting it tho. still using my black themes on OEM rubber strap

ndrenfro · 9 December 2018, 02:05 PM

I’ve had a lot of them over the years, Ceramic, Carbon, Titanium, Steel, no PMs though. The IO would be my pick.

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HK Islandboy · 9 December 2018, 05:43 PM

Are you only looking at the 44s? If so, I would recommend the 24600ce. Of all my APs, it I the one that spends the most time on my wrist

If you are looking at 42s also, you are then into a vast range of options - off the top of my head, the Panda, the beast, the updated brick, the RBII in titanium, the CE Diver, and the Gentleman’s Diver are all among my personal favourites

Greg75 · 9 December 2018, 05:57 PM

RG44 is my favorite, without a doubt.

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ragsk · 9 December 2018, 06:45 PM

To me the 26405CE is the best one. Totally discreet and looks and feels awesome.

I would only do gold in the RO range. I would personally stick to the Ti, Pt or CE models in the ROO range especially the 44. Its too big a watch already to add even more look at me factor to it. But thats just my taste (for now).

AK797 · 9 December 2018, 10:23 PM

benlee · 9 December 2018, 11:15 PM

If you can get use to the weight, RG44 is the way to go.

jrs146 · 9 December 2018, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg75

RG44 is my favorite, without a doubt.

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Holy cow that’s nice

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Greg75 · 10 December 2018, 12:19 AM

Thanks, Josh. Not only my favorite ROO; my favorite watch.

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ragnk · 10 December 2018, 05:13 AM

RG44 is my favorite AP watch, its quite heavy in order to use it perfectly well you have to get used to the weight, if you can get used to the weight then its a good option for you.

7sins · 10 December 2018, 07:22 AM

Hands down my favorite on blue strap

2nastie · 11 December 2018, 04:14 AM

Tons to choose from, but I would actually opt for 42mm Ceramic Diver 15707CE especially if you want a ceramic piece.

Trailboss516 · 11 December 2018, 04:44 AM

For the options that you listed, 26400au.
If we are widening it, then the 26405ce ceramic.

TDD94 · 11 December 2018, 06:00 AM

I have never owned an AP, but from reading you guys I understand that 44s are superior and worth the premium. Also, I am a big guy and like that it is bigger. So this is why I did not consider 42s.

PM I am not sure. I don't think I would wear a rose gold or yellow gold piece. Maybe Platinum one day, but that is out of my league for now. I think I discarded the 26400SO because of the color similarity with my Daytona. So the options would be 26400AU, 26400IO and now 26405CE (I like the older reference better with anthracite dial).

I am leaning towards the FC, however, concerned with the FC durability. What are your thoughts?

TDD94 · 11 December 2018, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Trailboss516

For the options that you listed, 26400au.
If we are widening it, then the 26405ce ceramic.

Thank you for answering! Why would you prefer the 26405CE over the 26400AU?

TDD94 · 11 December 2018, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ragsk

To me the 26405CE is the best one. Totally discreet and looks and feels awesome.

I would only do gold in the RO range. I would personally stick to the Ti, Pt or CE models in the ROO range especially the 44. Its too big a watch already to add even more look at me factor to it. But thats just my taste (for now).

Hey! Thanks for answering. Yes I am with you about PM and 44s. Between 26405CE and 26400AU which would you prefer and why?

Chary · 11 December 2018, 06:06 AM

I would go for the 44RG if you can swing it. I have both the Ti and the RG, the RG is by far my favorite.

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Marciano490 · 11 December 2018, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 7sins

Hands down my favorite on blue strap

Seconded. And it ain’t even close.

P2725TMB · 11 December 2018, 05:57 PM

Summer Edition is my favourite too - a beautiful watch. However, with the vulnerable gold bezel and, to a degree weight, its not viable for regular wear. The RG44 is highly recommended, being much more robust with ceramic bezel. I prefer the older version with silver subdials though, as I think the new dial is just too dark.

Trailboss516 · 11 December 2018, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TDD94

Thank you for answering! Why would you prefer the 26405CE over the 26400AU?

Full ceramic over forged carbon for the case is the reason. A while back I looked at the 26400AU and was really on the fence whether to buy or not.

Both are equally difficult to read compared to the TI or SO but the ceramic one's dial is a little more interesting under various light conditions, in my opinion.

9 December 2018, 01:13 PM	#1
TDD94 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Miami Posts: 28	Favorite AP ROO if you could only pick one. My small collection consists of a Rolex Daytona (white dial) and a Rolex Skydweller (blue dial). I want to add a Royal Oak Offshore 44mm. My options are 24600AU (as the favorite), followed by 26400IO and 26400SO. Which one would you pick? Would you recommend any other? Thank you guys in advance!

9 December 2018, 02:05 PM	#3
ndrenfro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NC, USA Posts: 106	Favorite AP ROO if you could only pick one. I’ve had a lot of them over the years, Ceramic, Carbon, Titanium, Steel, no PMs though. The IO would be my pick. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 December 2018, 11:15 PM	#8
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	If you can get use to the weight, RG44 is the way to go. __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

10 December 2018, 07:22 AM	#12
7sins "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: B. Location: Beverly Hills, CA Posts: 3,622	Hands down my favorite on blue strap __________________ Richard Mille RG RM030 \|\| Richard Mille RM72ti \|\| AP 26240 50TH Green Royal Oak Chrono \|\| AP Royal Oak Off Shore Gulf Blue 26238 \|\| AP Royal Oak Blue JUMBO SS 15202ST \|\| AP ROO Diver Green 15720ST \|\| ♕ Rolex Platinum Daytona Diamond 116506 \|\| Cartier Santos

9 December 2018, 01:59 PM	#2
bluebeamer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Asia Posts: 409	i still like the rosegold rubberclad quite a bit. haven't gotten round to getting it tho. still using my black themes on OEM rubber strap

9 December 2018, 05:43 PM	#4
HK Islandboy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hong Kong Watch: AP Posts: 3,825	Are you only looking at the 44s? If so, I would recommend the 24600ce. Of all my APs, it I the one that spends the most time on my wrist If you are looking at 42s also, you are then into a vast range of options - off the top of my head, the Panda, the beast, the updated brick, the RBII in titanium, the CE Diver, and the Gentleman’s Diver are all among my personal favourites

9 December 2018, 05:57 PM	#5
Greg75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Texas Watch: Rolex/JLC/AP Posts: 216	RG44 is my favorite, without a doubt. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 December 2018, 06:45 PM	#6
ragsk Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: USA Posts: 1,505	To me the 26405CE is the best one. Totally discreet and looks and feels awesome. I would only do gold in the RO range. I would personally stick to the Ti, Pt or CE models in the ROO range especially the 44. Its too big a watch already to add even more look at me factor to it. But thats just my taste (for now).

9 December 2018, 10:23 PM	#7
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369

10 December 2018, 12:19 AM	#10
Greg75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Texas Watch: Rolex/JLC/AP Posts: 216	Thanks, Josh. Not only my favorite ROO; my favorite watch. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

10 December 2018, 05:13 AM	#11
ragnk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: United States Posts: 76	RG44 is my favorite AP watch, its quite heavy in order to use it perfectly well you have to get used to the weight, if you can get used to the weight then its a good option for you.

11 December 2018, 04:14 AM	#13
2nastie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: YVR Watch: Time Only Posts: 2,332	Tons to choose from, but I would actually opt for 42mm Ceramic Diver 15707CE especially if you want a ceramic piece.

11 December 2018, 04:44 AM	#14
Trailboss516 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: In denial Watch: It's complicated Posts: 1,620	For the options that you listed, 26400au. If we are widening it, then the 26405ce ceramic.

11 December 2018, 06:00 AM	#15
TDD94 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Miami Posts: 28	I have never owned an AP, but from reading you guys I understand that 44s are superior and worth the premium. Also, I am a big guy and like that it is bigger. So this is why I did not consider 42s. PM I am not sure. I don't think I would wear a rose gold or yellow gold piece. Maybe Platinum one day, but that is out of my league for now. I think I discarded the 26400SO because of the color similarity with my Daytona. So the options would be 26400AU, 26400IO and now 26405CE (I like the older reference better with anthracite dial). I am leaning towards the FC, however, concerned with the FC durability. What are your thoughts?

11 December 2018, 06:06 AM	#18
Chary Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: 15407ST Posts: 963	I would go for the 44RG if you can swing it. I have both the Ti and the RG, the RG is by far my favorite. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 December 2018, 05:57 PM	#20
P2725TMB 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Watch: AP, Rolex, Omega Posts: 1,369	Summer Edition is my favourite too - a beautiful watch. However, with the vulnerable gold bezel and, to a degree weight, its not viable for regular wear. The RG44 is highly recommended, being much more robust with ceramic bezel. I prefer the older version with silver subdials though, as I think the new dial is just too dark.

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