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mluther · 27 February 2012, 08:49 AM

Hi Guys. So pleased that that we now have a dedicated AP forum

I've been considering the new AP ROO Chrono in stainless steel. My local AD has told me that he'll call when one comes in, but it's taking forever and the wait is killing me.
Has anyone added one to their collection? Would be grateful for pics/info/views.
Many thanks in advance

mluther · 28 February 2012, 03:28 AM

In addition to my above post - below is an image of the watch - ceramic bezel, 44mm - gorgeous

h999r · 28 February 2012, 03:38 AM

Got this one.

cgjane · 28 February 2012, 03:45 AM

Yoda · 28 February 2012, 04:23 AM

Hi, I have the rose gold ceramic version of the new 44mm, a great watch with many enhancements to the older 42mm. Not sure about the new tang buckle but I does help to balance the watch out better even though it does not look as pretty as the clasp. I am hoping to add a SS later in the year if the prices stabilise. Best of luck.

MrJ320 · 28 February 2012, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by mluther

In addition to my above post - below is an image of the watch - ceramic bezel, 44mm - gorgeous

Love the new 44mm SS ROO with the ceramic bezel. That's my favorite non-LE ROO. I recently got the ROC instead, but would love to see more of the new ROO as well. I don't think they are that easy to find yet.

Hope you'll get the call from your AD soon.

Cheers,
James

Yoda · 28 February 2012, 05:12 AM

The SS ROO Ceramic is easy enough to find just depends on the price you are willing to pay. Try Chrono. Many dealers in main land Europe have them.

eric23 · 28 February 2012, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mluther

In addition to my above post - below is an image of the watch - ceramic bezel, 44mm - gorgeous

Nice watch!

a ceramic bezel would be nice

TSW · 28 February 2012, 05:33 AM

How bout the new one in Platinum

eric23 · 28 February 2012, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by TSW

How bout the new one in Platinum

Nice!

I will take two please

capote · 28 February 2012, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TSW

How bout the new one in Platinum

Is it a weird angle or is that one bizzarly large?

h999r · 28 February 2012, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by TSW

How bout the new one in Platinum

cgjane · 28 February 2012, 09:21 AM

Sorry for my post, mine is the 42mm. Would love to get the new version down the line though...

Timepeice · 28 February 2012, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mluther

In addition to my above post - below is an image of the watch - ceramic bezel, 44mm - gorgeous

Amazing.

chazha · 28 February 2012, 12:05 PM

tried it in Kuala Lumpur boutique for a couple of months back... damn hot watch! will def get it. the sales ass. offered me a very good price even :D dont have the money but I will return thats for sure

TSW · 28 February 2012, 03:25 PM

And some other pics

mluther · 29 February 2012, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Yoda

The SS ROO Ceramic is easy enough to find just depends on the price you are willing to pay. Try Chrono. Many dealers in main land Europe have them.

Yoda - What's the current position re pricing on the SS model? Scarcity/New model = no discount/limited availability? Some insight would be useful before I talk to my AD

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Originally Posted by TSW

And some other pics

Thanks for posting these great shots Thomas. The rose gold is just glorious, but way out of budget and considered aspirational.

h999r · 29 February 2012, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by TSW

And some other pics

Yoda · 29 February 2012, 10:51 AM

Mluther, you are roughly looking at paying about 21k euros if you shop around. Your best bet would be a grey dealer with a store. By AD if you are looking at a main AP dealer you will be hard pushed to get more then 10% as the watch is so new and sought after. Let me know how you get along.

Yoda · 29 February 2012, 10:56 AM

In addition AP have had problems producing the new dials so I was told by Marcus in Bond st London. So supply may be an issue vs demand. Again Chrono would be your best gauge.

TSW · 29 February 2012, 04:55 PM

mluther · 1 March 2012, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Yoda

In addition AP have had problems producing the new dials so I was told by Marcus in Bond st London. So supply may be an issue vs demand. Again Chrono would be your best gauge.

I also heard that AP were having "distribution" issues from my local Hublot AD, but was not sure why - assume that the reason is as you heard from Marcus's. Will keep you posted on any news at my end - thanks guys for your comments and some great shots...

MrJ320 · 1 March 2012, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by TSW

Great photo! Love that wrist shot.

TSW · 1 March 2012, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MrJ320

Great photo! Love that wrist shot.

eric23 · 1 March 2012, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by TSW

Nice!

mluther · 28 March 2012, 05:53 AM

So I got a call from my AD to come take a look at the CARBON version of the new AP ROO Chrono. It was the SS that I wanted to see, but hey, thought it would be good to get an idea of feel etc..

So off I trundled.

The first one I've seen in the flesh and WOW, just WOW. What an absolutely gorgeous watch. Sat on my wrist beautifully and looked a million dollars.

I'm still going to wait to see the SS version.

My only gripe was the strap - will def change this out to something else with a proper clasp as opposed to the buckle (assume this can be done).

Really sorry guys that didn't take any shots in the AD.

Sooooo hooked

TSW · 28 March 2012, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mluther

So I got a call from my AD to come take a look at the CARBON version of the new AP ROO Chrono. It was the SS that I wanted to see, but hey, thought it would be good to get an idea of feel etc..

So off I trundled.

The first one I've seen in the flesh and WOW, just WOW. What an absolutely gorgeous watch. Sat on my wrist beautifully and looked a million dollars.

I'm still going to wait to see the SS version.

My only gripe was the strap - will def change this out to something else with a proper clasp as opposed to the buckle (assume this can be done).

Really sorry guys that didn't take any shots in the AD.

Sooooo hooked

Myself prefer the Carbon over the SS but either one would be a great AP

Yoda · 28 March 2012, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mluther

So I got a call from my AD to come take a look at the CARBON version of the new AP ROO Chrono. It was the SS that I wanted to see, but hey, thought it would be good to get an idea of feel etc..

So off I trundled.

The first one I've seen in the flesh and WOW, just WOW. What an absolutely gorgeous watch. Sat on my wrist beautifully and looked a million dollars.

I'm still going to wait to see the SS version.

My only gripe was the strap - will def change this out to something else with a proper clasp as opposed to the buckle (assume this can be done).

Really sorry guys that didn't take any shots in the AD.

Sooooo hooked

Sorry guys update. I went in to my dealer to look at the ss chrono in 44mm and walked out with the carbon 44. Wow what a watch. My 44mm RG has been retired to my safe. This watch is getting all my wrist time. The most balanced watch I have ever owner.

Ref you comment about changing the tang buckle to clasp, no they are not interchangeable but you can purchase any of the GP straps and fit them to the 44mm.

TSW · 28 March 2012, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Yoda

Sorry guys update. I went in to my dealer to look at the ss chrono in 44mm and walked out with the carbon 44. Wow what a watch. My 44mm RG has been retired to my safe. This watch is getting all my wrist time. The most balanced watch I have ever owner.

Ref you comment about changing the tang buckle to clasp, no they are not interchangeable but you can purchase any of the GP straps and fit them to the 44mm.

Congrats buddy

Please post some pics of it

mluther · 29 March 2012, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yoda

Sorry guys update. I went in to my dealer to look at the ss chrono in 44mm and walked out with the carbon 44. Wow what a watch. My 44mm RG has been retired to my safe. This watch is getting all my wrist time. The most balanced watch I have ever owner.

Ref you comment about changing the tang buckle to clasp, no they are not interchangeable but you can purchase any of the GP straps and fit them to the 44mm.

Congrats Yoda - I was really impressed with the Carbon too. According to my AD it had been on back order since Jan 2011 and sold as soon as it hit their showroom last week. They are having issues on delivery - so who knows how long it will be before I get my crack at the SS. Enjoy the watch and even though I had the Carbon on my wrist not that long ago, always good to see pics to drool over

27 February 2012, 08:49 AM	#1
mluther "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Michael Location: Brussels Watch: aholic Posts: 1,108	The 2011 AP ROO Chrono - anyone pulled the trigger? Hi Guys. So pleased that that we now have a dedicated AP forum I've been considering the new AP ROO Chrono in stainless steel. My local AD has told me that he'll call when one comes in, but it's taking forever and the wait is killing me. Has anyone added one to their collection? Would be grateful for pics/info/views. Many thanks in advance

28 February 2012, 03:38 AM	#3
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	Got this one. Attached Images

28 February 2012, 03:45 AM	#4
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28 February 2012, 05:33 AM	#9
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	How bout the new one in Platinum __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

28 February 2012, 09:21 AM	#13
cgjane "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston Watch: 116509 BlackArabic Posts: 1,176	Sorry for my post, mine is the 42mm. Would love to get the new version down the line though... __________________ Life is an adventure or nothing at all.

28 February 2012, 03:28 AM	#2
mluther "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Michael Location: Brussels Watch: aholic Posts: 1,108	In addition to my above post - below is an image of the watch - ceramic bezel, 44mm - gorgeous

28 February 2012, 04:23 AM	#5
Yoda Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London Watch: PP AP RM Posts: 794	Hi, I have the rose gold ceramic version of the new 44mm, a great watch with many enhancements to the older 42mm. Not sure about the new tang buckle but I does help to balance the watch out better even though it does not look as pretty as the clasp. I am hoping to add a SS later in the year if the prices stabilise. Best of luck.

28 February 2012, 05:12 AM	#7
Yoda Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London Watch: PP AP RM Posts: 794	The SS ROO Ceramic is easy enough to find just depends on the price you are willing to pay. Try Chrono. Many dealers in main land Europe have them.

28 February 2012, 12:05 PM	#15
chazha "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: ChairmanMao Location: NY, US Watch: mickey watch Posts: 837	tried it in Kuala Lumpur boutique for a couple of months back... damn hot watch! will def get it. the sales ass. offered me a very good price even :D dont have the money but I will return thats for sure __________________ I am always single, even when I am married.

28 February 2012, 03:25 PM	#16
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	And some other pics Attached Images __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

29 February 2012, 10:51 AM	#19
Yoda Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London Watch: PP AP RM Posts: 794	Mluther, you are roughly looking at paying about 21k euros if you shop around. Your best bet would be a grey dealer with a store. By AD if you are looking at a main AP dealer you will be hard pushed to get more then 10% as the watch is so new and sought after. Let me know how you get along.

29 February 2012, 10:56 AM	#20
Yoda Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London Watch: PP AP RM Posts: 794	In addition AP have had problems producing the new dials so I was told by Marcus in Bond st London. So supply may be an issue vs demand. Again Chrono would be your best gauge.

29 February 2012, 04:55 PM	#21
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	__________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

28 March 2012, 05:53 AM	#26
mluther "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Michael Location: Brussels Watch: aholic Posts: 1,108	So I got a call from my AD to come take a look at the CARBON version of the new AP ROO Chrono. It was the SS that I wanted to see, but hey, thought it would be good to get an idea of feel etc.. So off I trundled. The first one I've seen in the flesh and WOW, just WOW. What an absolutely gorgeous watch. Sat on my wrist beautifully and looked a million dollars. I'm still going to wait to see the SS version. My only gripe was the strap - will def change this out to something else with a proper clasp as opposed to the buckle (assume this can be done). Really sorry guys that didn't take any shots in the AD. Sooooo hooked

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