AP ROO 18KPG 44 which dial?

[AK797]

Originally Posted by jenniferjanef

Hi Neil.. yes you are correct I can arrange a "viewing" however I just worried I do waste the boutique time + effort + disappointing them in a sales.. n I might potentially delay other buyer's purchasing pleasure. I was thinking of making a quick decision asap.

The mrs (Jennifer) has been using my current ROO44RG lately so I am thinking of adding one similar but different dial as a pair ala his n hers.

If you both had the RG 44s that would be the ultimate Mr and Mrs pair, would love to see it!

Originally Posted by tyler1980

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Im still not brave enough to go there yet. If i did, MB&F would be the one.

[P2725TMB]

I think to judge the two fairly one has to put out of mind 'new' and 'old', as human nature will otherwise generally be biased to thinking that new must surely be better than old.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by ken10

Just my opinion, both old and new dials are EQUALLY nice and desirable on the RG44. Each has it's own strength so really down to personal preference and can't go wrong with either. I think AP messed up on this one. If there's a clear design improvement, such debates shouldn't be going on. I'm already seeing a few in this forum.

I didn't see any debate about the ceramic 44 whether the old or new dial is nicer, thus my point. (No disrespect to pre SIHH 44CE owners)

I actually prefer the previous anthracite dial but I take your point that there is not much said about it, nor would there be much about a new SS. I think feelings run deeper on the RG because the original RG was a seminal watch as it was the star of the glorious new 44 range and was the must have watch of its time, I can remember dreaming of one back then even tho I wasn't into PMs seriously then. So it sort of has a modern cult status now and that's why there is so much love for that piece. I do think the new one is a big hit and looks more modern against the more classical looking OG, and I think it will be just as popular in time.

[LAFLARE]

Originally Posted by P2725TMB

I think to judge the two fairly one has to put out of mind 'new' and 'old', as human nature will otherwise generally be biased to thinking that new must surely be better than old.

While I definitely do agree with that mindset, I think there are also several of us coined those terms to strictly distinguish the difference referring to the timeline of the releases. Although classic and novelty would work just as well, sometimes old and new just comes more naturally to mind to type

[SamGMT]

Both are equally beautiful! However, it's easier for my eyes to read the time on the older version.


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[2nastie]

Originally Posted by jenniferjanef

IMHO The white sub dials scream chronograph. Looks v purposeful. The new black dial looks more serious n sober.

For sure, shows more of the chrono. It just comes down to personal taste and the "look" an individual wants to achieve. Personally, I just like more of the same tone. I just feel white is one two many colors, but that's just me.

[Hairdude1]

Originally Posted by SamGMT

Both are equally beautiful! However, it's easier for my eyes to read the time on the older version.


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Agree

[jem7v]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

i really wish someone did a poll the day the new RG was released at SIHH. It would have been 99% against. Personally i don't care which watch of these two anyone chooses as i actually do like both quite a lot. I just want both to be liked and the tide is turning for sure on the new dial so that is good for everyone, including AP, as they did hit the right mark on this release after all. Its a big risk to take for any company to change such a classic and popular watch

Even I was against the new one the day of SIHH. But when I saw it in person, my opinion changed real quick.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by jem7v

Even I was against the new one the day of SIHH. But when I saw it in person, my opinion changed real quick.

that was exactly my point. I don't think here, especially, its ever going to be more popular than the previous dial but a lot of people do like it now. That was not the case at all when it was announced. Its good that people have two viable options now instead of one.

[jenniferjanef]

I just tried out the new 44 and yes the dial is very dark and is not the easiest to read the time. Personally, to me, I felt the dial is a little too dark for my taste and too "serious" since I intended to use it as a holiday causal weekend watch. My current (ie the previous) dial is better. So, I pass this time round.

Just bump up this tread to express my gratitude to all forumers who participated in our discussion. Cheers!!

HAGWE!

Once again, thank you v much for your kind feedbacks!

Best regards,
James.

[Chary]

I owned both at the same time and opted for the new dial. The reason I didn't sell the old one was to really compare between both. I ended up selling the previous dial to my cousin and now he wants to trade towards the new dial. It is a matter of taste both are beautiful.

[Chary]

plus the new one weights more !!!




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[HL65]

Well since this thread I got the new one and have to say I absolutely love it. The rose gold outer ring and on sub dials with red really looks amazing with the black dial. Again I also had the old one which was of course nice but for me the new one is just perfect.

[Chary]

Here you go!!!! new strap to match the suede and the red stitching in my car!!






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[Chary]

Its a MUST Ken!!! trust me!!! it looks sick!!!





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[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by Chary

Here you go!!!! new strap to match the suede and the red stitching in my car!!






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awesome

[APAP]

New dial by a mile. Very sharp.

[SamGMT]

Originally Posted by Chary

plus the new one weights more !!!




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The earliest model 26400RO weigh much heavier!