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texex91 · 25 April 2014, 01:05 AM

IT'S HERE!!

I will NOT drag this out, but please allow me 15-20 minutes to take pics and upload.

PanosI · 25 April 2014, 01:10 AM

Paul, we don't care about the weather in Austin

Show us the beauty

texex91 · 25 April 2014, 01:20 AM

SORRY THERE IS NO SUN THIS MORNING IN AUSTIN—SO PICS DON’T DO IT JUSTICE RIGHT NOW. I’LL POST MORE LATER THIS AFTERNOON WHEN SUN IS OUT--so please check back.
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Not a shocker—here she is – a BNIB 44mm all ceramic (one I’ve been wanting since last year, but has been impossible to find). Every AP AD said no way, AP NYC said MAYBE IF they could get AP to release one, and my normal trusted TRF seller said his contacts said not happening.

Well, a great trusted seller Deep House made it happen! Not an easy feat, but he did it. A+ to Deep House for his help and an AMAZING piece.

I know, many here think (like the 44mm FC) it’s too monotone. I couldn’t disagree more. The ceramic in the light is like butter and shines—just yummy to look at! What’s not to love—it’s all ceramic!

Did I want the new 44mm ceramic anthracite dial—yes. But since AP pulled the tease now, and release in 2015, I had to get the all ceramic 44mm. Now I’ve owned all 44mm novelties—and this one is my favorite (especially since I don’t like heavy watches—as much as I loved RG, it was too uncomfortable for me).

For those on the fence, GET IT (well if you can find one). The weight is perfect—just slightly heavier than FC, but not by much. And it just pops on the wrist!

Here are the (non-sunny) pics—enjoy!

PanosI · 25 April 2014, 01:24 AM

Huge congrats on the black beauty, Paul !!

Excellent contrast the hands and the dial

SMD · 25 April 2014, 01:27 AM

Very nice. You will love the ceramic case, it really shines in the sun. I love mine, albeit in the smaller 42mm flavor. Enjoy -- it may even replace your FC!

cdnyc · 25 April 2014, 01:32 AM

Amazing!! congrats

csi-n · 25 April 2014, 01:46 AM

Wow, that's a great piece. Congrats!

Sam

yachty 1 · 25 April 2014, 01:49 AM

I knew it!!!!!!!

B. Doggy · 25 April 2014, 01:50 AM

Many congrats, Paul!

martinr · 25 April 2014, 01:54 AM

Congrats.

orangedial · 25 April 2014, 02:06 AM

Beautiful! HUGE congrats again!

texex91 · 25 April 2014, 02:24 AM

Thanks guys!!

I'm in

with this watch...just perfect weight, comfort and actually the ceramic has a very dark shade of grey/very light shade of black. Super nice contrast.

CERAMIC MORE GREY THAN BLACK IN LIGHT:

SMD · 25 April 2014, 02:51 AM

And if they don't restart production, it will be a pretty rare piece as well!

Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

Audemars Piguet · 25 April 2014, 02:59 AM

Congrats!

HL65 · 25 April 2014, 03:05 AM

Congrats Paul!

diver2012 · 25 April 2014, 03:17 AM

Nice! I still think I would go with FC personally but your photos would make me think twice!

Deep-House · 25 April 2014, 03:25 AM

Awesome. This watch is best of both worlds because you get the famous brushed finish with a case that will always be perfect!!

Vipes · 25 April 2014, 03:34 AM

Nice! I think that's my favorite 44mm ROO. Congrats!

mannyv11 · 25 April 2014, 03:42 AM

doesn't get much better than that =). big congrats and hope you enjoy

Dickson Lim · 25 April 2014, 03:53 AM

Big congrats mate! Any family shots of all the novelties?

s14roller · 25 April 2014, 04:13 AM

Congrats man!

///armin · 25 April 2014, 04:14 AM

Amazing piece!

el1125 · 25 April 2014, 04:19 AM

wear in good health!

DECR · 25 April 2014, 04:24 AM

Wow! Nice piece. Congrats!

selpo · 25 April 2014, 04:34 AM

Lovely shade of grey! Understated and a Beautiful watch! Congratulations!!

TheMethod · 25 April 2014, 05:24 AM

Congrats, looks great!

Chary · 25 April 2014, 05:33 AM

beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

diver2012 · 25 April 2014, 05:46 AM

Where's my avatar gone?!

texex91 · 25 April 2014, 06:21 AM

Thanks guys--it's so darn comfortable (of course it is--it's a 44mm

) and in the sun it's a stunner! Ceramic is HOT!

RUpanerai · 25 April 2014, 06:31 AM

Congrats man, that AP is a stunner!!!

25 April 2014, 01:50 AM	#39
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Many congrats, Paul! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

25 April 2014, 03:05 AM	#45
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Congrats Paul! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

25 April 2014, 03:53 AM	#50
Dickson Lim "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: planet Posts: 1,517	Big congrats mate! Any family shots of all the novelties? __________________ Dream the impossible, and make it possible!

25 April 2014, 04:19 AM	#53
el1125 Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: USA Posts: 3,578	congrats wear in good health!

25 April 2014, 01:05 AM	#31
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	IT'S HERE!! I will NOT drag this out, but please allow me 15-20 minutes to take pics and upload.

25 April 2014, 01:10 AM	#32
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	Paul, we don't care about the weather in Austin Show us the beauty

25 April 2014, 01:20 AM	#33
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	SORRY THERE IS NO SUN THIS MORNING IN AUSTIN—SO PICS DON’T DO IT JUSTICE RIGHT NOW. I’LL POST MORE LATER THIS AFTERNOON WHEN SUN IS OUT--so please check back. _____ Not a shocker—here she is – a BNIB 44mm all ceramic (one I’ve been wanting since last year, but has been impossible to find). Every AP AD said no way, AP NYC said MAYBE IF they could get AP to release one, and my normal trusted TRF seller said his contacts said not happening. Well, a great trusted seller Deep House made it happen! Not an easy feat, but he did it. A+ to Deep House for his help and an AMAZING piece. I know, many here think (like the 44mm FC) it’s too monotone. I couldn’t disagree more. The ceramic in the light is like butter and shines—just yummy to look at! What’s not to love—it’s all ceramic! Did I want the new 44mm ceramic anthracite dial—yes. But since AP pulled the tease now, and release in 2015, I had to get the all ceramic 44mm. Now I’ve owned all 44mm novelties—and this one is my favorite (especially since I don’t like heavy watches—as much as I loved RG, it was too uncomfortable for me). For those on the fence, GET IT (well if you can find one). The weight is perfect—just slightly heavier than FC, but not by much. And it just pops on the wrist! Here are the (non-sunny) pics—enjoy!

25 April 2014, 01:24 AM	#34
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	Huge congrats on the black beauty, Paul !! Excellent contrast the hands and the dial

25 April 2014, 01:27 AM	#35
SMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: SMD Location: LGA/EWR/ORD Watch: AP/PP Posts: 3,701	Very nice. You will love the ceramic case, it really shines in the sun. I love mine, albeit in the smaller 42mm flavor. Enjoy -- it may even replace your FC!

25 April 2014, 01:32 AM	#36
cdnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Cory Location: NY Posts: 681	Amazing!! congrats

25 April 2014, 01:46 AM	#37
csi-n "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,042	Wow, that's a great piece. Congrats! Sam

25 April 2014, 01:49 AM	#38
yachty 1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: ny Watch: yacht master Posts: 948	I knew it!!!!!!!

25 April 2014, 01:54 AM	#40
martinr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: California Posts: 3,106	Congrats.

25 April 2014, 02:06 AM	#41
orangedial "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Wayne Location: Singapore Watch: AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 1,791	Beautiful! HUGE congrats again!

25 April 2014, 02:24 AM	#42
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Thanks guys!! I'm in with this watch...just perfect weight, comfort and actually the ceramic has a very dark shade of grey/very light shade of black. Super nice contrast. CERAMIC MORE GREY THAN BLACK IN LIGHT:

25 April 2014, 02:51 AM	#43
SMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: SMD Location: LGA/EWR/ORD Watch: AP/PP Posts: 3,701	And if they don't restart production, it will be a pretty rare piece as well! Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

25 April 2014, 02:59 AM	#44
Audemars Piguet "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Alex Location: Europe Watch: AP Posts: 5,252	Congrats!

25 April 2014, 03:17 AM	#46
diver2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 1,373	Nice! I still think I would go with FC personally but your photos would make me think twice!

25 April 2014, 03:25 AM	#47
Deep-House "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Jacob Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,984	Awesome. This watch is best of both worlds because you get the famous brushed finish with a case that will always be perfect!!

25 April 2014, 03:34 AM	#48
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,913	Nice! I think that's my favorite 44mm ROO. Congrats!

25 April 2014, 03:42 AM	#49
mannyv11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Manny Location: MA Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona Posts: 4,510	doesn't get much better than that =). big congrats and hope you enjoy

25 April 2014, 04:13 AM	#51
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,257	Congrats man!

25 April 2014, 04:14 AM	#52
///armin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Armin Location: USA Posts: 533	Amazing piece!

25 April 2014, 04:24 AM	#54
DECR "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Diego Location: Mexico Watch: PP,AL&S,AP,Rolex Posts: 825	Wow! Nice piece. Congrats!

25 April 2014, 04:34 AM	#55
selpo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Texas Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 549	Lovely shade of grey! Understated and a Beautiful watch! Congratulations!!

25 April 2014, 05:24 AM	#56
TheMethod "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Rolex, AP, GS, JLC Posts: 790	Congrats, looks great!

25 April 2014, 05:33 AM	#57
Chary Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: 15407ST Posts: 963	beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

25 April 2014, 05:46 AM	#58
diver2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 1,373	Where's my avatar gone?!

25 April 2014, 06:21 AM	#59
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Thanks guys--it's so darn comfortable (of course it is--it's a 44mm ) and in the sun it's a stunner! Ceramic is HOT!

25 April 2014, 06:31 AM	#60
RUpanerai "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: NJ Watch: Pam Patek Rolex AP Posts: 794	Congrats man, that AP is a stunner!!!

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