After the Forged carbon news

[skucukselek]

Hi everbody,

i have a concern about the buy a roo fc 44 mm. after latest news. months ago i reserved a roo fc 44 mm. but i did not buy yet. what do you think? what do you suggest, should i buy it or wait for the roo with ceramic 44 mm.

thanks for the answers in advance

[Soly20]

I recently bought a 44 FC. Even if i had teh chance to choose between the ceramic and the FC, I would still choose the FC.

IMHO the FC has more character than the ceramic version. FC changes colors under light and its more unique. Every FC case is different than any other.

Mine says hello

[kilyung]

They look nearly identical so it's really a personal preference. Do you like FC or ceramic? Personally I'd get the FC. It's lighter, isn't nearly so brittle, hides dings and scratches well enough, has more visual depth, and IMO it'll likely get discontinued at some point in favor of ceramic.

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by Soly20

I recently bought a 44 FC. Even if i had teh chance to choose between the ceramic and the FC, I would still choose the FC.

IMHO the FC has more character than the ceramic version. FC changes colors under light and its more unique. Every FC case is different than any other.

Mine says hello

PS: I just noticed your avatar is very caveman-ish. I declare you a fellow Neanderthal!

[Reese's TimePieces]

Get the Forged Carbon for all of the reasons stated above.

Here is mine!

[theseire]

FC44mm for me, agree with the above that the carbon case gives each watch it's own individual look

[Submarino]

FC all the way! Amazing pieces guys!

[craniotes]

While I wasn't always enamored of the material, ultimately forged carbon is unique to AP and somewhat of a trademark -- they developed it, and to date, they're the only ones using it (others use woven carbon fiber).

While the ceramic pieces are certainly very nice, if it comes down to one or the other, I'll take forged carbon.

Regards,
Adam

[Soly20]

Originally Posted by kilyung

PS: I just noticed your avatar is very caveman-ish. I declare you a fellow Neanderthal!

I hereby accept and thank you for admitting me to the species.

[SubKing]

For me, I would save the $$$ and buy the new ceramic. Harder to scratch although it can crack if hit hard enough.

[AshAP]

I think there is a danger that if FC is discontinued by AP it could look dated quite quickly as no one else does it. There was a time, although I can't imagine when, that bi metal watches looked cool - now they don't. FC could go the same way as it is an unique looking product.

[TSW]

FC for me!

[v5cog]

Originally Posted by AshAP

I think there is a danger that if FC is discontinued by AP it could look dated quite quickly as no one else does it. There was a time, although I can't imagine when, that bi metal watches looked cool - now they don't. FC could go the same way as it is an unique looking product.

I understand what your saying.... But FC looks like no other material out there, especially the way the carbon changes colour in the sun!
I hope no other manufacturer ever tries it.... That way all AP FCs will stay unique and will never look dated or tacky like gold or bi colour can sometimes!

[AshAP]

I hope so too, my choice of carbon watch would be a Trulli.

[boursachi]

i am an AP FC lover. i welcome the ceramic case, in terms of purpose and feel.
but i do not think i will get anything that is both ceramic case + bezel

[mspeed76]

Forged carbon just worked so well in combination with other materials.

An all ceramic watch is dare I say a little boring?

I am waiting for an all ceramic bumble bee in orange now lol

[Sam Philip]

FC for me!

[seattle1978]

FC wins over ceramic for me.

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by mspeed76

I am waiting for an all ceramic bumble bee in orange now lol

Blasphemer!