ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

carsebnic · 10 March 2014, 10:06 AM

Hello all,

Just curious to get some opinions and input regarding the above mentioned pieces. I just recently picked up a new Rose gold Rubberclad with the new dial but was offered an opportunity to pick up a new RG 44 or a 41mm chrono from my AD. This would require me selling the Rubberclad. I had always wanted the Rubberclad but with AP's new lineup the other two rose gold pieces are really attractive as well (recent pics on this board don't help!!)

So I'm just curious to gear about comparisons on wearability, aesthetics or any other factors worth noting between these pieces. Thanks in advance!!

Carlos

subtona · 10 March 2014, 10:12 AM

I like the 41mm size

incontrol · 10 March 2014, 10:14 AM

+1 - 41mm for me

Yoda · 10 March 2014, 10:30 AM

RGRC is the quintessential royal oak offshore. I would stick with what you have and this is coming from an owner that has both. Best of luck in your choice.

Ranfni · 10 March 2014, 10:57 AM

I have owned both and the 44 gets the win everyday of the week and twice on Sunday. The rgrc looks old next to the novelty. IMHO.

HL65 · 10 March 2014, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yoda

RGRC is the quintessential royal oak offshore. I would stick with what you have and this is coming from an owner that has both. Best of luck in your choice.

X2 and one of the sexiest watches around IMHO! I would not do it but to each his own.

s14roller · 10 March 2014, 11:57 AM

I would do it. For me, I prefer the 44RG but the 41ROC in full RG is a stunner and depending on what you wear, I'd pick between the 2. The ceramic on the 44 is more suitable for my OCD. ;)

Either way, both look better than the RC, IMO.

conkers · 10 March 2014, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ranfni

I have owned both and the 44 gets the win everyday of the week and twice on Sunday. The rgrc looks old next to the novelty. IMHO.

Absolutely +1!

masterserg · 10 March 2014, 12:40 PM

I like the 44.

Randy · 10 March 2014, 01:02 PM

RGRC with new dial combo is stunning and getting tougher to find for sale. I find it more comfortable on a 7 inch wrist than my 44. I would do what makes you happy.

Horofied · 10 March 2014, 02:22 PM

The Red Gold Novelty 44 is the best you can ask for in terms of material, display back, square ceramic pushers, and of ourse the stunning dial with white subdials :-)... Strap option is also much more confrtable than the RC..

SamGMT · 10 March 2014, 03:32 PM

41mm, 42mm & 44mm, I loved them all!! Keep the 42mm

AK797 · 10 March 2014, 09:22 PM

I initially wanted a RGRC but went for the RG ROC as I preferred the gold bezel to the rubber and also the RG pushers which are uniquely lovely, and with the new novelties the RGRC does seem a bit dated now. For my 7 inch wrist the 44mm was just too big so the ROC was the one for me.

Porker · 11 March 2014, 12:09 AM

A tough dilemma I am also facing!

RGRC new dial or RGC44......I am changing my mind by the hour but leaning towards the 44 purely for the ceramic. I think the new dial RC has a nice dial than the 44 though

el1125 · 11 March 2014, 01:14 AM

44 novelty and 41 ro if it can be in all gold. Im not a fan of the rubberclad

Oboema Sesetokoe · 11 March 2014, 01:41 AM

I had a steel and rosegold rubberclad, but the rosegold one wasn't comfortable. Now I have the 41 mm in rg. I planning to keep this for......

texex91 · 11 March 2014, 02:09 AM

44 vote.

GB-man · 11 March 2014, 04:02 AM

44

iLLGT2 · 11 March 2014, 04:07 AM

my 44 RG way more comfy than my ex Rubberclad RG. The weight/deployant clasp just wasn't a good match for me!

44 is king for me :)

Colin W · 11 March 2014, 09:23 AM

RGRC for me, suitable for any occasion without being overly in your face 👍
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e6...n/cf241e8e.jpg
Did consider the 44 RGROO but went for this instead, it is my favourite RG piece. Kind of an AP, RM, JLC hybrid
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e6...46a5a6cfb7.jpg
Good luck 😃

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

SubKing · 11 March 2014, 02:02 PM

had the RG RC and it's beautiful, but the clasp sucks.. it's pretty but not comfy, clasp digs into your wrist. Same thing with my SS RC I had. also,Rubber wears quick over time, get shiny looking.. ceramic always looks new, esp with AP bezels being scratch magnets.

the 44mm is like butter on the wrist and I love being able to view the movement.

Submarino · 11 March 2014, 02:03 PM

RG Rubber Clad is a true classic!!!

HL65 · 11 March 2014, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Submarino

RG Rubber Clad is a true classic!!!

Also discontinued and in with new reference # very hard to get. I spoke to AP Boutique in Miami and they were allocated 5 of them and another AD Govberg was allocated 1. Not a lot of 26178OK.OO.D002CA.01's out there and will be a much harder find going forward.

diver2012 · 11 March 2014, 09:45 PM

I'd love a RGRC with Diver strap and gold buckle.

Yoda · 11 March 2014, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Also discontinued and in with new reference # very hard to get. I spoke to AP Boutique in Miami and they were allocated 5 of them and another AD Govberg was allocated 1. Not a lot of 26178OK.OO.D002CA.01's out there and will be a much harder find going forward.

The 26178OK. Now that is a rare beast. Later dial, movement 3126/3840 from the 44mm with the black date wheel and diver case back.

HL65 · 12 March 2014, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yoda

The 26178OK. Now that is a rare beast. Later dial, movement 3126/3840 from the 44mm with the black date wheel and diver case back.

Here is my 1 day old brand spanking new I series! As for comfort like all AP straps flip them so long piece at 12:00 and short at 6:00 and problem solved! Anyway here you go....Love this beast!

Colin W · 12 March 2014, 08:29 AM

Big Congrats. Very nice, really like the new dial

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

HL65 · 12 March 2014, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colin W

Big Congrats. Very nice, really like the new dial

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks Colin!

Yoda · 12 March 2014, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Here is my 1 day old brand spanking new I series! As for comfort like all AP straps flip them so long piece at 12:00 and short at 6:00 and problem solved! Anyway here you go....Love this beast!

Congratulations Ken. It's a beauty. You have an amazing collection my friend.

HL65 · 12 March 2014, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yoda

Congratulations Ken. It's a beauty. You have an amazing collection my friend.

Thanks my friend!

10 March 2014, 10:06 AM	#1
carsebnic "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: West Coast Posts: 533	Questions regarding RGRC/ RG 44 novelty/ RG 41mm chrono Hello all, Just curious to get some opinions and input regarding the above mentioned pieces. I just recently picked up a new Rose gold Rubberclad with the new dial but was offered an opportunity to pick up a new RG 44 or a 41mm chrono from my AD. This would require me selling the Rubberclad. I had always wanted the Rubberclad but with AP's new lineup the other two rose gold pieces are really attractive as well (recent pics on this board don't help!!) So I'm just curious to gear about comparisons on wearability, aesthetics or any other factors worth noting between these pieces. Thanks in advance!! Carlos

10 March 2014, 10:12 AM	#2
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	I like the 41mm size __________________

10 March 2014, 10:14 AM	#3
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	+1 - 41mm for me __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

10 March 2014, 12:40 PM	#9
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	I like the 44. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

11 March 2014, 01:14 AM	#15
el1125 Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: USA Posts: 3,578	44 44 novelty and 41 ro if it can be in all gold. Im not a fan of the rubberclad

10 March 2014, 10:30 AM	#4
Yoda Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London Watch: PP AP RM Posts: 794	RGRC is the quintessential royal oak offshore. I would stick with what you have and this is coming from an owner that has both. Best of luck in your choice.

10 March 2014, 10:57 AM	#5
Ranfni "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Rob Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex Panerai AP Posts: 433	I have owned both and the 44 gets the win everyday of the week and twice on Sunday. The rgrc looks old next to the novelty. IMHO.

10 March 2014, 11:57 AM	#7
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,257	I would do it. For me, I prefer the 44RG but the 41ROC in full RG is a stunner and depending on what you wear, I'd pick between the 2. The ceramic on the 44 is more suitable for my OCD. ;) Either way, both look better than the RC, IMO.

10 March 2014, 01:02 PM	#10
Randy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Randy Location: Ohio Watch: AP, Rolex, Panerai Posts: 1,241	RGRC with new dial combo is stunning and getting tougher to find for sale. I find it more comfortable on a 7 inch wrist than my 44. I would do what makes you happy.

10 March 2014, 02:22 PM	#11
Horofied Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Singapore Posts: 21	The Red Gold Novelty 44 is the best you can ask for in terms of material, display back, square ceramic pushers, and of ourse the stunning dial with white subdials :-)... Strap option is also much more confrtable than the RC..

10 March 2014, 03:32 PM	#12
SamGMT "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Singapore Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 1,689	41mm, 42mm & 44mm, I loved them all!! Keep the 42mm

10 March 2014, 09:22 PM	#13
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I initially wanted a RGRC but went for the RG ROC as I preferred the gold bezel to the rubber and also the RG pushers which are uniquely lovely, and with the new novelties the RGRC does seem a bit dated now. For my 7 inch wrist the 44mm was just too big so the ROC was the one for me.

11 March 2014, 12:09 AM	#14
Porker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: North West UK Posts: 142	A tough dilemma I am also facing! RGRC new dial or RGC44......I am changing my mind by the hour but leaning towards the 44 purely for the ceramic. I think the new dial RC has a nice dial than the 44 though

11 March 2014, 01:41 AM	#16
Oboema Sesetokoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Matthijs Location: Europe Watch: Patek & AP Posts: 615	I had a steel and rosegold rubberclad, but the rosegold one wasn't comfortable. Now I have the 41 mm in rg. I planning to keep this for......

11 March 2014, 02:09 AM	#17
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	44 vote.

11 March 2014, 04:02 AM	#18
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	44

11 March 2014, 04:07 AM	#19
iLLGT2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Martin Location: NY And FLA Watch: AP ROO Blue Scuba Posts: 2,695	my 44 RG way more comfy than my ex Rubberclad RG. The weight/deployant clasp just wasn't a good match for me! 44 is king for me :)

11 March 2014, 09:23 AM	#20
Colin W "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: UK Posts: 1,314	Questions regarding RGRC/ RG 44 novelty/ RG 41mm chrono RGRC for me, suitable for any occasion without being overly in your face 👍 http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e6...n/cf241e8e.jpg Did consider the 44 RGROO but went for this instead, it is my favourite RG piece. Kind of an AP, RM, JLC hybrid http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e6...46a5a6cfb7.jpg Good luck 😃 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

11 March 2014, 02:02 PM	#21
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	had the RG RC and it's beautiful, but the clasp sucks.. it's pretty but not comfy, clasp digs into your wrist. Same thing with my SS RC I had. also,Rubber wears quick over time, get shiny looking.. ceramic always looks new, esp with AP bezels being scratch magnets. the 44mm is like butter on the wrist and I love being able to view the movement.

11 March 2014, 02:03 PM	#22
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	RG Rubber Clad is a true classic!!! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

11 March 2014, 09:45 PM	#24
diver2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 1,373	I'd love a RGRC with Diver strap and gold buckle.

12 March 2014, 08:29 AM	#27
Colin W "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: UK Posts: 1,314	Big Congrats. Very nice, really like the new dial Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)