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orangedial · 8 October 2012, 04:40 AM

I was on a business trip to Europe for two weeks in September. Besides attending one of the biggest rail trade fair, Innotrans 2012, in Berlin, I also visited Munich and London. Works aside, the trip would not be completed without some sightseeing, as well as a once-in-a-lifetime experience to the Oktoberfest at its place of origin in Bavaria of Germany. With so many actions happening during the trip, I'm really pleased to say that my ROC, the only watch I brought along with me, has weathered extremely well as a competent and enjoyable travel companion.

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A short review, or rather a sharing of impression, of my ROC 26300 White dial...

It is fantastic and extremely enjoyable to wear! After owning it for two months, with an intensive traveling in Europe, I must say that the silvery dial, the masculine lines and the multitude of finely brushed and polished surfaces on the chronograph case and bracelet have never ceased to capture my attention, especially when it reflects the rays of the beautiful sunlight in Europe. The white dial is very versatile and elegant which goes well with all sorts of attire whether casual or formal. The watch is weighty but not heavy and the weight distribution is very well balanced. I have to remove a few links and swap the direction of the clasp for it to be worn comfortably on my 6.75" wrist. One small problem I have with the AP-clasp is that at certain position, the corner of the sculpted "P" on the clasp would stick into my wrist and cause some discomfort. Of course this could be easily relieved by wriggling my wrist a little to loosen its grip (and obviously, this problem has been resolved with the new clasp design in the latest RO series).

Time-keeping wise, I have nothing to complaint about as the AP2385 movement keeps time reasonably well although I must say the Rolex chronometers are a tad more accurate. The ROC does not have a hack mechanism, hence the second hand won't stop during time adjustment. But it doesn't bother me at all. Overall, this is a luxury watch with the highest quality. I'm very proud to own it, feel like pampering it but at the same time can't bear to leave it idle. And it is so perfect as an all-occasion watch, if not a daily-beater! As some said "it is best appreciated on the wrist"... and I attest to it!

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Back to Europe, the trip started with a 5-day stay in Berlin for the trade fair. Then we moved on to Nuremberg for a short stopover before taking a road trip on the Autobahn to Munich, which we spent another 5 days. The last leg of the trip was in London for a 4-day visit. Along the way, we met many business partners and friends, and the highlight of the trip was obviously the merry atmosphere of the Oktoberfest which was widely celebrated all over Germany, if not the world. All in all, the trip was a fruitful one (with lots of works to follow up with). My ROC has certainly sweetened the journey and my ever-trusty Fujifilm X100 has managed to capture tons of fine moments and sweet memories.

Sharing here a mini travelogue of my ROC's virgin Europe trip. Enjoy the pictures! :)

BERLIN

1. Innotrans 2012, one of the biggest rail trade fair in the world held once every 2 years in Berlin

2. ROC and Brandenburger Tor, the icon of Berlin

3. Brandenburger Tor in evening with an interesting sky

4. Brandenburger Tor in its glorious shine at night

5. Enjoying a Berliner white beer

6. The remains of the Berlin Wall. This is the longest section of the remains

7. ROC and the Berlin Wall

8. ROC at work on the trackside

9. WEMPE @ Berlin

10. APs! *price in Euro*

NUREMBERG

11. The morning in Nuremberg, a city rebuilt in 1950s after being completely destroyed during WW2

12. ROC and Infiniti SUV, the car we hired to negotiate the speed-UNlimited Autobahn

MUNICH

13. ROC in Fleming's Hotel, a very cozy and conveniently located hotel which was fully occupied during the Oktoberfest period in late September

14. Munich city view from a 14-storey clock tower which was first built in 1050...
The twin towers of the red church are the tallest buildings in Munich, and no other modern buildings shall be built taller than them by Munich's law

15. People congregated at the Munich city centre to watch the Oktoberfest parade

16. ROC at Oktoberfest!

17. And ROC dared this monster!

18. A view from atop...

19. Oktoberfest!!!

20. In the Paulaner beer tent

21. ROC and Paulaner white beer! Spending the entire evening here with beers and musics was an unforgettable experience

22. Oktoberfest was merry, happy and romantic

LONDON

23. A stroll in Kensington Park

24. Autumn

25. ROC & Albert

26. ROC & Royal Albert Hall

27. Trafalgar Square in evening

28. ROC and Nelson's Column

29. ROC and National Gallery

30. Regent Street

31. Piccadilly Circus and a street performer from Ghana

32. Big Ben and the three musketeers!

33. ROC and Big Ben

34. ROC and squirrel! They are not afraid of human :)

35. ROC and Buckingham Palace

If you have made it this far, I hope I have not bored you with all the travel photos

My biggest surprise of the trip actually happened when I visited the Harrods shopping mall in Knightsbridge. It has one of the most amazing AP collections I've seen in any AD or boutique so far. And I finally had my virgin touch on the new 15202 with the AP logo at 6 o'clock! It was really an icing on the cake for this trip

Thank you for reading! Hope you have enjoyed

Wayne

TSW · 8 October 2012, 04:45 AM

Beautiful pics my friend

Peppers90 · 8 October 2012, 04:48 AM

Great photos, wayne! I esp like the oktoberfest pics!! Cheers!!!! Looks like a lovely trip...did you take the 15202 home as a souvenir ;) or the squirrel?? haha

Rolex Freak · 8 October 2012, 04:55 AM

Very nice Wayne!!! Thanks for sharing.

Rolex Freak · 8 October 2012, 04:58 AM

Bytheway, what camera is that in the photos. Is it the one that you used or just a prop. Thanks.

bayerische · 8 October 2012, 05:16 AM

Nice pics, thanks for sharing.

Speed · 8 October 2012, 06:01 AM

Fantastic pics!!!

I see you have a Fuji mirrorless camera. Since it was in several of the shots, what were you shooting with for the most part? I am debating getting a Leica X2 someday.

alexlt730512 · 8 October 2012, 06:15 AM

thanks for sharing.

BNA/LION · 8 October 2012, 06:20 AM

Just got back a week ago. Great pictures!

eric23 · 8 October 2012, 07:00 AM

Great Photos!

sleddog · 8 October 2012, 07:11 AM

A great tour in Photos...thanks for sharing!

masterserg · 8 October 2012, 07:36 AM

Great photos! # 30 is my favorite.

Sam Philip · 8 October 2012, 08:18 AM

Nice pictures, thanks for sharing

belk7 · 8 October 2012, 09:21 AM

I love this thread. Thanks or sharing these fantastic photos.

kilyung · 8 October 2012, 09:23 AM

Mmmmm. Beer.

mineral · 8 October 2012, 09:45 AM

Nice watch and trip. Thanks for sharing

wristybusiness · 8 October 2012, 10:56 AM

Fantastic photos!
I stopped in Berlin this summer. Beautiful! and Berliner is great beer!

Sixshooter · 8 October 2012, 11:02 AM

Awesome pictures! Thanks for sharing with us!

tomato · 8 October 2012, 11:41 AM

Great pictures!

brkanand · 8 October 2012, 11:47 AM

Very good shots. Great story. Thanks for sharing

B. Doggy · 8 October 2012, 12:37 PM

One of the better posts. Thanks for sharing, man.

cdnyc · 8 October 2012, 12:50 PM

Thanks so much for sharing!

Submarino · 8 October 2012, 01:23 PM

Wayne, superb photography and quite an amazing trip. Thanks so much for sharing. That picture with the reflection on the water puddle is just amazing!!!!

Hairdude1 · 8 October 2012, 01:24 PM

GREAT PICS!!!! Looks like a fun time! My liver started acting up when I saw the pics of Oktoberfest. I think I am still hung over from when I was there!

oworkman · 8 October 2012, 01:47 PM

Awesome photo's, thanks for sharing!

Love Oktoberfest!!!

mdtddd2007 · 8 October 2012, 02:14 PM

Looks like a nice trip:-)

Watchonisto · 8 October 2012, 04:13 PM

Great pics

texex91 · 8 October 2012, 10:46 PM

Great pics. Glad it enjoyed the trip!

nick c · 8 October 2012, 11:08 PM

very nice

orangedial · 8 October 2012, 11:37 PM

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Very nice Wayne!!! Thanks for sharing.

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Nice pics, thanks for sharing.

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thanks for sharing.

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Just got back a week ago. Great pictures!

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Great Photos!

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Originally Posted by sleddog

A great tour in Photos...thanks for sharing!

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Originally Posted by Sam Philip

Nice pictures, thanks for sharing

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Originally Posted by belk7

I love this thread. Thanks or sharing these fantastic photos.

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Originally Posted by mineral

Nice watch and trip. Thanks for sharing

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Originally Posted by Sixshooter

Awesome pictures! Thanks for sharing with us!

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Originally Posted by tomato

Great pictures!

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Originally Posted by brkanand

Very good shots. Great story. Thanks for sharing

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Originally Posted by B. Doggy

One of the better posts. Thanks for sharing, man.

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Originally Posted by cdnyc81

Thanks so much for sharing!

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Originally Posted by mdtddd2007

Looks like a nice trip:-)

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Great pics

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Great pics. Glad it enjoyed the trip!

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very nice

Thanks for reading the thread!

8 October 2012, 04:40 AM	#1
orangedial "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Wayne Location: Singapore Watch: AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 1,791	AP ROC back from its Virgin Europe Trip I was on a business trip to Europe for two weeks in September. Besides attending one of the biggest rail trade fair, Innotrans 2012, in Berlin, I also visited Munich and London. Works aside, the trip would not be completed without some sightseeing, as well as a once-in-a-lifetime experience to the Oktoberfest at its place of origin in Bavaria of Germany. With so many actions happening during the trip, I'm really pleased to say that my ROC, the only watch I brought along with me, has weathered extremely well as a competent and enjoyable travel companion. ================================================== ===================================== A short review, or rather a sharing of impression, of my ROC 26300 White dial... It is fantastic and extremely enjoyable to wear! After owning it for two months, with an intensive traveling in Europe, I must say that the silvery dial, the masculine lines and the multitude of finely brushed and polished surfaces on the chronograph case and bracelet have never ceased to capture my attention, especially when it reflects the rays of the beautiful sunlight in Europe. The white dial is very versatile and elegant which goes well with all sorts of attire whether casual or formal. The watch is weighty but not heavy and the weight distribution is very well balanced. I have to remove a few links and swap the direction of the clasp for it to be worn comfortably on my 6.75" wrist. One small problem I have with the AP-clasp is that at certain position, the corner of the sculpted "P" on the clasp would stick into my wrist and cause some discomfort. Of course this could be easily relieved by wriggling my wrist a little to loosen its grip (and obviously, this problem has been resolved with the new clasp design in the latest RO series). Time-keeping wise, I have nothing to complaint about as the AP2385 movement keeps time reasonably well although I must say the Rolex chronometers are a tad more accurate. The ROC does not have a hack mechanism, hence the second hand won't stop during time adjustment. But it doesn't bother me at all. Overall, this is a luxury watch with the highest quality. I'm very proud to own it, feel like pampering it but at the same time can't bear to leave it idle. And it is so perfect as an all-occasion watch, if not a daily-beater! As some said "it is best appreciated on the wrist"... and I attest to it! ================================================== ===================================== Back to Europe, the trip started with a 5-day stay in Berlin for the trade fair. Then we moved on to Nuremberg for a short stopover before taking a road trip on the Autobahn to Munich, which we spent another 5 days. The last leg of the trip was in London for a 4-day visit. Along the way, we met many business partners and friends, and the highlight of the trip was obviously the merry atmosphere of the Oktoberfest which was widely celebrated all over Germany, if not the world. All in all, the trip was a fruitful one (with lots of works to follow up with). My ROC has certainly sweetened the journey and my ever-trusty Fujifilm X100 has managed to capture tons of fine moments and sweet memories. Sharing here a mini travelogue of my ROC's virgin Europe trip. Enjoy the pictures! :) BERLIN 1. Innotrans 2012, one of the biggest rail trade fair in the world held once every 2 years in Berlin 2. ROC and Brandenburger Tor, the icon of Berlin 3. Brandenburger Tor in evening with an interesting sky 4. Brandenburger Tor in its glorious shine at night 5. Enjoying a Berliner white beer 6. The remains of the Berlin Wall. This is the longest section of the remains 7. ROC and the Berlin Wall 8. ROC at work on the trackside 9. WEMPE @ Berlin 10. APs! price in Euro NUREMBERG 11. The morning in Nuremberg, a city rebuilt in 1950s after being completely destroyed during WW2 12. ROC and Infiniti SUV, the car we hired to negotiate the speed-UNlimited Autobahn MUNICH 13. ROC in Fleming's Hotel, a very cozy and conveniently located hotel which was fully occupied during the Oktoberfest period in late September 14. Munich city view from a 14-storey clock tower which was first built in 1050... The twin towers of the red church are the tallest buildings in Munich, and no other modern buildings shall be built taller than them by Munich's law 15. People congregated at the Munich city centre to watch the Oktoberfest parade 16. ROC at Oktoberfest! 17. And ROC dared this monster! 18. A view from atop... 19. Oktoberfest!!! 20. In the Paulaner beer tent 21. ROC and Paulaner white beer! Spending the entire evening here with beers and musics was an unforgettable experience 22. Oktoberfest was merry, happy and romantic LONDON 23. A stroll in Kensington Park 24. Autumn 25. ROC & Albert 26. ROC & Royal Albert Hall 27. Trafalgar Square in evening 28. ROC and Nelson's Column 29. ROC and National Gallery 30. Regent Street 31. Piccadilly Circus and a street performer from Ghana 32. Big Ben and the three musketeers! 33. ROC and Big Ben 34. ROC and squirrel! They are not afraid of human :) 35. ROC and Buckingham Palace If you have made it this far, I hope I have not bored you with all the travel photos My biggest surprise of the trip actually happened when I visited the Harrods shopping mall in Knightsbridge. It has one of the most amazing AP collections I've seen in any AD or boutique so far. And I finally had my virgin touch on the new 15202 with the AP logo at 6 o'clock! It was really an icing on the cake for this trip Thank you for reading! Hope you have enjoyed Wayne

8 October 2012, 04:45 AM	#2
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Beautiful pics my friend __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

8 October 2012, 05:16 AM	#6
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Nice pics, thanks for sharing. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

8 October 2012, 06:20 AM	#9
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8 October 2012, 07:11 AM	#11
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	A great tour in Photos...thanks for sharing! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

8 October 2012, 04:48 AM	#3
Peppers90 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Shannon Location: USA Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 2,264	Great photos, wayne! I esp like the oktoberfest pics!! Cheers!!!! Looks like a lovely trip...did you take the 15202 home as a souvenir ;) or the squirrel?? haha

8 October 2012, 04:55 AM	#4
Rolex Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Sandro Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/GS Posts: 4,412	Very nice Wayne!!! Thanks for sharing.

8 October 2012, 04:58 AM	#5
Rolex Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Sandro Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/GS Posts: 4,412	Bytheway, what camera is that in the photos. Is it the one that you used or just a prop. Thanks.

8 October 2012, 06:01 AM	#7
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Fantastic pics!!! I see you have a Fuji mirrorless camera. Since it was in several of the shots, what were you shooting with for the most part? I am debating getting a Leica X2 someday.

8 October 2012, 06:15 AM	#8
alexlt730512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,248	thanks for sharing.

8 October 2012, 07:00 AM	#10
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8 October 2012, 07:36 AM	#12
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8 October 2012, 08:18 AM	#13
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8 October 2012, 09:21 AM	#14
belk7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Posts: 1,439	I love this thread. Thanks or sharing these fantastic photos.

8 October 2012, 09:23 AM	#15
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8 October 2012, 09:45 AM	#16
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8 October 2012, 10:56 AM	#17
wristybusiness "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Toronto Watch: 14060m Posts: 74	Fantastic photos! I stopped in Berlin this summer. Beautiful! and Berliner is great beer!

8 October 2012, 11:02 AM	#18
Sixshooter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Caleb Location: Lubbock TX. USA Watch: Crude Prices Posts: 1,103	Awesome pictures! Thanks for sharing with us! __________________ - VC - AP - Rolex - Omega

8 October 2012, 11:41 AM	#19
tomato "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Frank Location: Canada Watch: PAM & AP Posts: 368	Great pictures!

8 October 2012, 11:47 AM	#20
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	Very good shots. Great story. Thanks for sharing

8 October 2012, 12:37 PM	#21
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8 October 2012, 12:50 PM	#22
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8 October 2012, 01:23 PM	#23
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Wayne, superb photography and quite an amazing trip. Thanks so much for sharing. That picture with the reflection on the water puddle is just amazing!!!! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

8 October 2012, 01:24 PM	#24
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	GREAT PICS!!!! Looks like a fun time! My liver started acting up when I saw the pics of Oktoberfest. I think I am still hung over from when I was there!

8 October 2012, 01:47 PM	#25
oworkman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Around........ Posts: 544	Awesome photo's, thanks for sharing! Love Oktoberfest!!! __________________ Difficulties break some men but make others. Nelson Mandela

8 October 2012, 02:14 PM	#26
mdtddd2007 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,785	Looks like a nice trip:-)

8 October 2012, 04:13 PM	#27
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nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	very nice

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