Would you take a stainless steel AP ROC over a gold Rolex or vice versa

[watchlover135]

Who here would prefer a stainless steel AP ROC over a gold Rolex or vice versa? And why? It seems like a gold Daytona or sub is not that much more in price .....


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[Rickn]

I would take the gold rolex. And I love AP.

[Ardalan]

Originally Posted by rickn

i would take the gold rolex. And i love ap.

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[blakeegan]

Roc steel bracelet over a Daytona on strap? Yes. AP gold on strap? Nope

[Watcheroo]

A lot of people have chosen steel APs over gold Rolexes for almost four and a half decades and counting.

Answer to your question is almost all AP owners have made that choice. Except for those with both of course! 👍

[Rolex57]

Hate AP, it's ridiculous repair costs, it's ugly and the watch's general unreliability.

Get the gold Rolex.

[Mainewatchman]

[QUOTE=Rolex57;6538727]Hate AP, it's ridiculous repair costs, it's ugly and the watch's general unreliability.

Never heard someone say an AP is unreliable!

AP all day. AP gets you into the next club.

I have both Rolex and AP so I am talking from both sides.

[bmwatts]

Originally Posted by Rolex57

Hate AP, it's ridiculous repair costs, it's ugly and the watch's general unreliability.

Get the gold Rolex.

I own both, but not a gold Rolex. Both are very reliable so I'm not quite sure what you are talking about. And repair cost is not outrageous. It is more than Rolex but should not be the reason you venture away from a certain watch when you're paying almost 20k already. Otherwise you might be spending out of your price range. Being ugly is personal opinion and everyone differs there but its a valid reason not to buy the watch. But its definitely reliable and isnt anything outrageous for repair costs.

I would choose AP ROC only because I don't think I look good in gold haha. Maybe one day I will get a gold one.

[Levi27]

Originally Posted by bmwatts

I own both, but not a gold Rolex. Both are very reliable so I'm not quite sure what you are talking about. And repair cost is not outrageous. It is more than Rolex but should not be the reason you venture away from a certain watch when you're paying almost 20k already. Otherwise you might be spending out of your price range. Being ugly is personal opinion and everyone differs there but its a valid reason not to buy the watch. But its definitely reliable and isnt anything outrageous for repair costs.

I would choose AP ROC only because I don't think I look good in gold haha. Maybe one day I will get a gold one.

we are comparing the rose gold black roc on strap to the sunburst gold sub

[Le Chef]

Originally Posted by Rolex57

Hate AP, it's ridiculous repair costs, it's ugly and the watch's general unreliability.

Get the gold Rolex.

There's always someone who pontificates without any proof of real experience...

The cost of servicing an AP is marginally higher than a Rolex. Look at it over 5-7 years and the difference is negligible.

AP's are reliable and they're tougher than they look.

They can be worn everyday in the same way most people wear a Rolex.

If you want to know what it's really like to own and wear an AP ask an owner rather than someone who just spouts a bunch of blather with no ownership experience.

In the case of the ROC vs Rolex, you get get gold in the Rolex, but the movement is no different than the one in the $12,000 steel version. If you buy mechanical watches because you like mechanical movements then the ROC is the no brainer choice. If just like gold then you might as well buy an iWatch in gold and be done with it.

[tkerrmd]

The look, feel and weight of the PM Rolex wins for me

[superstarmar]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

The look, feel and weight of the PM Rolex wins for me

+1....

That bring said , AP doesn't do anything for me...
The first thing about any watch is its design and how
it looks esthetically ... And in those categories AP
Gets a fail "F" from me ... IMHO ... A great brand
with outstanding engineering and craftsmanship but
their designs are not for everyone ...

[KBM]

Well, two very different watches, that could no doubt coexist in a collection. I guess it's a matter of which style you want to pursue first.

[Spartacus]

Depends which gold Rolex, is the assumption they are roughly priced the same?

[texex91]

Those that "hate" AP have most likely never owned one or even tried one on.

Now as to your question I think they are comp!imentary to each other as most/many AP buyers already own a Rolex or several.

Don't compare watches on price as there will always be something more expensive. Buy what sings to you and enjoy. AP and Rolex are both great for any collection.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by texex91

Those that "hate" AP have most likely never owned one or even tried one on.

. . .

Hate is a strong word and much overused now days.

I would never own an AP because I think that they are unattractive; doesn't mean that I "hate" them.

[SMD]

Originally Posted by Tools

Hate is a strong word and much overused now days.



I would never own an AP because I think that they are unattractive; doesn't mean that I "hate" them.

Fair enough, but right above that comment was one that started with "hate AP..."

[texex91]

Originally Posted by Tools

Hate is a strong word and much overused now days.

I would never own an AP because I think that they are unattractive; doesn't mean that I "hate" them.

I was merely quoting this post (shown below)...as I too don't believe in 'hate'

Originally Posted by Rolex57

Hate AP, it's ridiculous repair costs, it's ugly and the watch's general unreliability.

Get the gold Rolex.

[Johnb1]

Originally Posted by texex91

Those that "hate" AP have most likely never owned one or even tried one on.

Now as to your question I think they are comp!imentary to each other as most/many AP buyers already own a Rolex or several.

Don't compare watches on price as there will always be something more expensive. Buy what sings to you and enjoy. AP and Rolex are both great for any collection.

I'm sure the vast majority of people who 'hate' or dislike AP don't own one.

If you aren't sure that you love a watch, you're not going to drop $15k or more on one.

[sea-dweller]

I would take the Rolex.

[ppalasthira]

I am contemplating on trading my YG GMT2C for a PG AP ROO Rubberclad as we speak.

But will most likely keep the YG GMT2C. Service costs don't really bother me but the sheer size of the watch does!

[Brian Page]

Originally Posted by ppalasthira

I am contemplating on trading my YG GMT2C for a PG AP ROO Rubberclad as we speak.

But will most likely keep the YG GMT2C. Service costs don't really bother me but the sheer size of the watch does!

no - please no

[Al1969]

Originally Posted by ppalasthira

I am contemplating on trading my YG GMT2C for a PG AP ROO Rubberclad as we speak.

But will most likely keep the YG GMT2C. Service costs don't really bother me but the sheer size of the watch does!

No way! Keep the GMTC.

[kilyung]

I love PM

[Spartacus]

Pricing aside, I have not really found sport model APs to be technically better. I think pricing screws perception.

[Chadridv]

I basically did this. I was seriously considering a 116515 (I think the ref is correct, but the watch is the choco dial black ceramic Daytona in RG).

Also in the rubbings was a 116618 or 19.

Instead I went with an AP ROO.

I'm admittedly still in the honeymoon phase, but I absolutely love this watch. I couldn't be happier with my choice. What it's coming down to for aside from style and looks, was wearability. Although most would argue my ROO is physically not the more comfortable of said watches, but it's definitely the most versatile for my lifestyle.

I already have a few different OEM strap options and will likely move on a matching B bracelet soon. Anyway don't need to convince you, and I also admit 6 months from now you may be reading about me trading for a gold sub or something.

But for now I have no regrets.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

I basically did this. I was seriously considering a 116515 (I think the ref is correct, but the watch is the choco dial black ceramic Daytona in RG).

Also in the rubbings was a 116618 or 19.

Instead I went with an AP ROO.

I'm admittedly still in the honeymoon phase, but I absolutely love this watch. I couldn't be happier with my choice. What it's coming down to for aside from style and looks, was wearability. Although most would argue my ROO is physically not the more comfortable of said watches, but it's definitely the most versatile for my lifestyle.

I already have a few different OEM strap options and will likely move on a matching B bracelet soon. Anyway don't need to convince you, and I also admit 6 months from now you may be reading about me trading for a gold sub or something.

But for now I have no regrets.

whoah, that is seriously hot. looks great on you.

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by superdog

whoah, that is seriously hot. looks great on you.

Thanks Seth! Honeymoon fever over here, but I'm in deep with this one.

[Cru Jones]

This is a pretty vague comparison (any gold Rolex vs any ROC?) plus a steel ROC is significantly less expensive than an all-gold Rolex.

[watchlover135]

A steel roc goes anywhere from 17.5-20 BNIB depending who u buy from. A gold sub for example goes anywhere from 21-24 Gold Daytona on bracelet 17-25 again depending on the model and wg or yg


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