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uri40 · 15 April 2016, 03:44 PM

Just curious to see if people notice your royal oak offshore. Do you get compliments or do people take notice of it?

Rachaphon · 15 April 2016, 03:57 PM

yes it does. I once went to Michael Kors and the sale rep said to me., "hey, is that the new model? we don't even carry it in our store yet" lol

bayerische · 15 April 2016, 04:40 PM

Never to my knowledge.

benlee · 15 April 2016, 05:12 PM

My RG44 sometimes.

Johnnie Peh · 15 April 2016, 05:35 PM

Michael kors.... My gosh. Am wondering how you felt upon hearing that.

Rachaphon · 15 April 2016, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnnie Peh

Michael kors.... My gosh. Am wondering how you felt upon hearing that.

Amused actually haha!!!

eonflux · 15 April 2016, 07:00 PM

When I wore the FC, pretty much only employees at watch stores noticed.
A couple of "nice watch" comments from the general public, but the commenters were not familiar with AP.

IS250C · 15 April 2016, 07:55 PM

A fairly large number of friends and colleagues commented that my Baby G looks cool.

salvadorsantana · 15 April 2016, 08:07 PM

Negative

beer · 15 April 2016, 11:36 PM

i have had a few people notice it but this is due to its assertive size and shape and not because they were familiar with the brand

Abdullasaif · 16 April 2016, 12:21 AM

Haven't noticed many people staring or looking at it at all for some reason

masterserg · 16 April 2016, 12:38 AM

My FC 44 ... ZERO. A couple guys I know (that like watches) said "very cool" but no idea of what it is.

I assume some would call more attention than others due to materials.

SMD · 16 April 2016, 12:41 AM

Not really sure why anyone cares whether people compliment them or notice their watch. The size of the population that even knows what an AP is is minuscule.

HOHO · 16 April 2016, 01:08 AM

Most people don't know what it is, but compliment it.
I had one client just say "HOLY F$%K, that's an AP"

dchang81 · 16 April 2016, 01:19 AM

Had a friend who claims to know watches asked if it was a diesel watch. The teenager at the checkout counter at bestbuy actually recognized mine. Most people comment far far less than my sub

GB-man · 16 April 2016, 01:28 AM

Never came across anyone who was familiar with AP but I'm in a blue collar town.

ELITEVIDEOGAMES · 16 April 2016, 04:38 AM

I was walking across the street (fifth ave and 57th).
A guy walking in the opposite direction stops in his tracks, walks up to me and says.
Is that a Royal Oak? It is beautiful. We then had a nice chat and he said he was a personal trainer and that is his dream watch. He gave me his card. One of my proudest watch moments i must say =)

SMD · 16 April 2016, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ELITEVIDEOGAMES

I was walking across the street (fifth ave and 57th).

You mean right down from the AP Boutique?

AK797 · 16 April 2016, 07:05 AM

I think the ROOs are very distinctive and have a lot of presence and so will be noticed altho almost nobody will know what it is.

singe89 · 16 April 2016, 08:10 AM

I think the distinctive look and the finishing can subtly attract attention but highly doubt people know what AP is.

I've had a few people comment and the coversation usually goes something like this...

Them: nice watch!
Me: thank you
Them: what kind is it?
Me: an audemars piguet
Them: a auda-what?
Me: audemars piguet
Them: huh?
Me: an AP
Them: cool (looking a little confused)

I like AP in that the brand can fly under the radar for the most part but the look and quality finishing can still be appreciated by non-wis.

AK797 · 16 April 2016, 10:15 AM

She says she likes my watch, but she wants Steve's AP...

Opening line to one of the biggest tracks being played over here now. Must be thousands of kids singing this everyday with no idea what an AP is.

ELITEVIDEOGAMES · 16 April 2016, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SMD

You mean right down from the AP Boutique?

Correct it is down the block however I was not coming from there

Etschell · 16 April 2016, 10:41 AM

The diver does.

Colin W · 17 April 2016, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

I think the ROOs are very distinctive and have a lot of presence and so will be noticed altho almost nobody will know what it is.

Agree. My ROO RC's used to get noticed a lot, however no one had a clue who AP were or any idea of the value of the watch.

I think this thread needs a few pics so here we go:

s14roller · 17 April 2016, 01:09 AM

Nope, fact is most people out there don't pay attention to watches. Only those who care will know. I think I had someone a few years back ask about my Panda and someone else ask about my 44RG but not know what it was.

brettpaul · 17 April 2016, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

She says she likes my watch, but she wants Steve's AP...

Opening line to one of the biggest tracks being played over here now. Must be thousands of kids singing this everyday with no idea what an AP is.

Gotta love Tinie Tempah!

JP Chestnut · 17 April 2016, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colin W

Agree. My ROO RC's used to get noticed a lot, however no one had a clue who AP were or any idea of the value of the watch.

I think this thread needs a few pics so here we go:

I was out with a buddy who owns that RG model and someone came up and complimented him, "Nice Hublot", and walked away.

RationalPragmatist · 17 April 2016, 03:30 AM

ROO - no, Rolex - no, Monaco - once, Apple Watch - many times.

mickyd329 · 17 April 2016, 06:15 AM

My 44RG get some looks, but my 44FC gets no attention at all. The FC only gets compliments when I'm at a watch store. lol..

beer · 17 April 2016, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by singe89

I've had a few people comment and the coversation usually goes something like this...

Them: nice watch!
Me: thank you
Them: what kind is it?
Me: an audemars piguet
Them: a auda-what?
Me: audemars piguet
Them: huh?
Me: an AP
Them: cool (looking a little confused)

i can relate to this

then the next time i have this conversation i decide to just say "AP" from the start, and they have to ask what the letters stand for

15 April 2016, 03:44 PM	#1
uri40 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Jose, CA Watch: AP Royal Oak Posts: 105	Does the ROO attract attention? Just curious to see if people notice your royal oak offshore. Do you get compliments or do people take notice of it?

15 April 2016, 04:40 PM	#3
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Never to my knowledge. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

15 April 2016, 08:07 PM	#9
salvadorsantana "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Orlando Watch: AP/R O L E X Posts: 187	Negative __________________ Quality over Quantity

15 April 2016, 11:36 PM	#10
beer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Watch Dealer atm! Watch: all Posts: 2,800	i have had a few people notice it but this is due to its assertive size and shape and not because they were familiar with the brand __________________

16 April 2016, 12:38 AM	#12
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	My FC 44 ... ZERO. A couple guys I know (that like watches) said "very cool" but no idea of what it is. I assume some would call more attention than others due to materials. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

15 April 2016, 03:57 PM	#2
Rachaphon "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ben Location: Bangkok, Thailand Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 306	yes it does. I once went to Michael Kors and the sale rep said to me., "hey, is that the new model? we don't even carry it in our store yet" lol

15 April 2016, 05:12 PM	#4
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	My RG44 sometimes.

15 April 2016, 05:35 PM	#5
Johnnie Peh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Singapore Watch: 44 SS 44 RG. Posts: 117	Michael kors.... My gosh. Am wondering how you felt upon hearing that.

15 April 2016, 07:00 PM	#7
eonflux "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SNA Posts: 3,637	When I wore the FC, pretty much only employees at watch stores noticed. A couple of "nice watch" comments from the general public, but the commenters were not familiar with AP.

15 April 2016, 07:55 PM	#8
IS250C "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Singapore Posts: 89	A fairly large number of friends and colleagues commented that my Baby G looks cool.

16 April 2016, 12:21 AM	#11
Abdullasaif "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Dubai Watch: bipolar Posts: 2,854	Haven't noticed many people staring or looking at it at all for some reason

16 April 2016, 12:41 AM	#13
SMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: SMD Location: LGA/EWR/ORD Watch: AP/PP Posts: 3,701	Not really sure why anyone cares whether people compliment them or notice their watch. The size of the population that even knows what an AP is is minuscule.

16 April 2016, 01:08 AM	#14
HOHO "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: Toronto Watch: Deep Blue Posts: 260	Most people don't know what it is, but compliment it. I had one client just say "HOLY F$%K, that's an AP"

16 April 2016, 01:19 AM	#15
dchang81 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,172	Had a friend who claims to know watches asked if it was a diesel watch. The teenager at the checkout counter at bestbuy actually recognized mine. Most people comment far far less than my sub

16 April 2016, 01:28 AM	#16
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Never came across anyone who was familiar with AP but I'm in a blue collar town.

16 April 2016, 04:38 AM	#17
ELITEVIDEOGAMES "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Tom Location: Long Island NY Watch: me sell games Posts: 1,898	I was walking across the street (fifth ave and 57th). A guy walking in the opposite direction stops in his tracks, walks up to me and says. Is that a Royal Oak? It is beautiful. We then had a nice chat and he said he was a personal trainer and that is his dream watch. He gave me his card. One of my proudest watch moments i must say =)

16 April 2016, 07:05 AM	#19
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I think the ROOs are very distinctive and have a lot of presence and so will be noticed altho almost nobody will know what it is.

16 April 2016, 08:10 AM	#20
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,747	I think the distinctive look and the finishing can subtly attract attention but highly doubt people know what AP is. I've had a few people comment and the coversation usually goes something like this... Them: nice watch! Me: thank you Them: what kind is it? Me: an audemars piguet Them: a auda-what? Me: audemars piguet Them: huh? Me: an AP Them: cool (looking a little confused) I like AP in that the brand can fly under the radar for the most part but the look and quality finishing can still be appreciated by non-wis.

16 April 2016, 10:15 AM	#21
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	She says she likes my watch, but she wants Steve's AP... Opening line to one of the biggest tracks being played over here now. Must be thousands of kids singing this everyday with no idea what an AP is.

16 April 2016, 10:41 AM	#23
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	The diver does. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

17 April 2016, 01:09 AM	#25
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,257	Nope, fact is most people out there don't pay attention to watches. Only those who care will know. I think I had someone a few years back ask about my Panda and someone else ask about my 44RG but not know what it was.

17 April 2016, 03:30 AM	#28
RationalPragmatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 500	ROO - no, Rolex - no, Monaco - once, Apple Watch - many times.

17 April 2016, 06:15 AM	#29
mickyd329 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Socal Watch: AP/PP/Rolex Posts: 2,050	My 44RG get some looks, but my 44FC gets no attention at all. The FC only gets compliments when I'm at a watch store. lol..

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