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1st amg · 16 March 2017, 01:39 PM

So, I am in Miami for two weeks with my wife and kids and of course watch watching and shopping is a must. Yesterday at my hotel Fontainebleau there is a watch store which I have purchased from before, they had a bunch of AP, mainly the one I have been thinking about is the 44 rose gold, 26401 which I have been on my mind. Love it....but then I went to the AP boutique at Bal Harbor tonite and they have all the new releases including the new 44 rose gold....I can't decide! The difference is that the older version can be had for about 10k cheaper.

What to do!!!!?!

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benlee · 16 March 2017, 01:48 PM

Older version RG44 for me anytime esp you can have it for 10k cheaper.

But then I will be "accused" of being biased since I already got the old one.

It's basically the same watch with a different dial design.

GB-man · 16 March 2017, 01:54 PM

If you decide to flip in a year or two kiss that 10k goodbye. Not saying you will just keep that in mind!

I personally would get the prior dial for 35 and call it a day

I also flat out prefer the prior dial. But as tacky as it sounds, yolo.

DeeTee · 16 March 2017, 01:55 PM

I would pay more for the old one.

yoast · 16 March 2017, 02:09 PM

Older one

Hairdude1 · 16 March 2017, 02:09 PM

I am biased soooooooooo

lapince · 16 March 2017, 02:47 PM

For 10K cheaper get the old one of course

Vaxe · 16 March 2017, 02:49 PM

I prefer the dial of the previous one, so much more legible

kentheevil · 16 March 2017, 03:50 PM

I'm considering getting one myself I first have to ask what is your preference? Since, I'm not fortunate enough to see the newer one in the flesh. So if you ask for my opinion I 'd say I prefer the older version it's cleaner, have more contrast, and seems more versatile.

Xerxes77 · 16 March 2017, 04:31 PM

it's a taste problem
new model it's more nice after me
but I think you must do what you feel

mickyd329 · 16 March 2017, 04:40 PM

I'm biased too. Much prefer the old version. The new one just doesn't do it for me and a $10k diff? No brainer.

bayerische · 16 March 2017, 06:32 PM

Old one. Looks better too.

Defiancekofb · 16 March 2017, 08:20 PM

Obviously in this price range, money isn't going to be the issue. What speaks more to you? The old dial or the new one? That is the real question.

1William · 16 March 2017, 08:26 PM

Save the 10K and get the older one.

gummy · 16 March 2017, 09:16 PM

That looks really good on your wrist...but...I think I would go previous dial.

Let the price settle in a bit on the new one while you enjoy the classic dial and if it still sings to you later - get to flipp'in

csi-n · 16 March 2017, 10:15 PM

Go with your gut...if you like that new one, which by the way looks pretty good on you, go get it. You could be wearing it to dinner tonight.

tcheeco · 16 March 2017, 10:26 PM

-10k for me ;-)

texex91 · 16 March 2017, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 1st amg

So, I am in Miami for two weeks with my wife and kids and of course watch watching and shopping is a must. Yesterday at my hotel Fontainebleau there is a watch store which I have purchased from before, they had a bunch of AP, mainly the one I have been thinking about is the 44 rose gold, 26401 which I have been on my mind. Love it....but then I went to the AP boutique at Bal Harbor tonite and they have all the new releases including the new 44 rose gold....I can't decide! The difference is that the older version can be had for about 10k cheaper.

What to do!!!!?!

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Get the NEW one! Find an AD who will give you a nice discount and have the latest! I think it looks GREAT on your wrist

Ahmadq87 · 16 March 2017, 11:22 PM

I love the old one :)

1st amg · 16 March 2017, 11:25 PM

The boutique I visited said no way to discounts on new model, possibly a couple of other straps.

texex91 · 16 March 2017, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 1st amg

The boutique I visited said no way to discounts on new model, possibly a couple of other straps.

Forget the boutique--buy from AD with nice discount.

masterserg · 16 March 2017, 11:32 PM

I like the new dial but no way +10k.

I would either wait a bit and get a good discount, or wait a bit more until it stabilizes to usual pricing as it is always the case. Obviously if you can get a nice discount at an AD now ...

Getting the old and flipping down the line as suggested will cost you a lot less than 10k.

SamGMT · 17 March 2017, 09:26 AM

By itself the new RG44 is awesome! However, placing it side by side with the older vision, you guide for yourself. And i find it much lighter compared to mine.

jem7v · 17 March 2017, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 1st amg

So, I am in Miami for two weeks with my wife and kids and of course watch watching and shopping is a must. Yesterday at my hotel Fontainebleau there is a watch store which I have purchased from before, they had a bunch of AP, mainly the one I have been thinking about is the 44 rose gold, 26401 which I have been on my mind. Love it....but then I went to the AP boutique at Bal Harbor tonite and they have all the new releases including the new 44 rose gold....I can't decide! The difference is that the older version can be had for about 10k cheaper.

What to do!!!!?!

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HOLY SH**. IT'S ORANGE!!!. lol. I say get the new one. But go to an AD for the new one. No reason you should pay 10k more. The previous RG was probably the most popular AP under 40k to date. People on the forum all mostly have the older one. As more people see the new one in person, I think their opinions will change. But don't pay 10k more, that is ridiculous.

AK797 · 17 March 2017, 10:21 AM

I love the OG one ofc, but I'd like to see more of the new 44, esp out in the sunlight to show the watch off properly, but unless you get a good discount it would be a tough pill to swallow.

AK797 · 17 March 2017, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by jem7v

HOLY SH**. IT'S ORANGE!!!. lol. I say get the new one. But go to an AD for the new one. No reason you should pay 10k more. The previous RG was probably the most popular AP under 40k to date. People on the forum all mostly have the older one. As more people see the new one in person, I think their opinions will change. But don't pay 10k more, that is ridiculous.

OK, let's tone it down now, we've all had some fun, but we are all AP fans and ROO fans first and foremost.

jem7v · 17 March 2017, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

OK, let's tone it down now, we've all had some fun, but we are all AP fans and ROO fans first and foremost.

AK797 · 17 March 2017, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jem7v

Manofsteelpt · 17 March 2017, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by SamGMT

By itself the new RG44 is awesome! However, placing it side by side with the older vision, you guide for yourself. And i find it much lighter compared to mine.

Sam, do you have the 26400 or 401? I know the 401 is lighter than the 400...

Is the new version even lighter than the 401, or is it the same weight as the 401, and lighter than the 400?

Manofsteelpt · 17 March 2017, 10:36 AM

Nicholas, unless you can get a better deal on the new version, I'd save the 10k and grab the previous model.

16 March 2017, 01:39 PM	#1
1st amg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 10,409	Big trouble brewing now! So, I am in Miami for two weeks with my wife and kids and of course watch watching and shopping is a must. Yesterday at my hotel Fontainebleau there is a watch store which I have purchased from before, they had a bunch of AP, mainly the one I have been thinking about is the 44 rose gold, 26401 which I have been on my mind. Love it....but then I went to the AP boutique at Bal Harbor tonite and they have all the new releases including the new 44 rose gold....I can't decide! The difference is that the older version can be had for about 10k cheaper. What to do!!!!?! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 March 2017, 01:48 PM	#2
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	Older version RG44 for me anytime esp you can have it for 10k cheaper. But then I will be "accused" of being biased since I already got the old one. It's basically the same watch with a different dial design. __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

16 March 2017, 02:09 PM	#5
yoast "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: HK Posts: 2,288	Older one __________________ IG: @yoast.watch https://www.instagram.com/yoast.watch/

16 March 2017, 02:09 PM	#6
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I am biased soooooooooo __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

16 March 2017, 04:40 PM	#11
mickyd329 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Socal Watch: AP/PP/Rolex Posts: 2,051	I'm biased too. Much prefer the old version. The new one just doesn't do it for me and a $10k diff? No brainer. __________________ PP 5205G-013/ PP 5212A / AP 15416CE /26574 st QP/ AP 50th 16202st /AP 15500st Black / AP 26405CE / AP 77350CE / AP 15551st / AP 67540sk / Rolex 116500 Panda / Rolex 126710 BLRO / Rolex 126610LV Green / Rolex 16570 Black/ Rolex 116300 Blue / Rolex 126710 BLNR / Rolex 126710 GRNR

16 March 2017, 01:54 PM	#3
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	If you decide to flip in a year or two kiss that 10k goodbye. Not saying you will just keep that in mind! I personally would get the prior dial for 35 and call it a day I also flat out prefer the prior dial. But as tacky as it sounds, yolo.

16 March 2017, 01:55 PM	#4
DeeTee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Netflix Posts: 3,978	I would pay more for the old one.

16 March 2017, 02:47 PM	#7
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	For 10K cheaper get the old one of course

16 March 2017, 02:49 PM	#8
Vaxe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 2,122	I prefer the dial of the previous one, so much more legible

16 March 2017, 03:50 PM	#9
kentheevil "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Ken Kelvins Location: bkk Watch: 116610LV Posts: 587	I'm considering getting one myself I first have to ask what is your preference? Since, I'm not fortunate enough to see the newer one in the flesh. So if you ask for my opinion I 'd say I prefer the older version it's cleaner, have more contrast, and seems more versatile.

16 March 2017, 04:31 PM	#10
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	it's a taste problem new model it's more nice after me but I think you must do what you feel

16 March 2017, 06:32 PM	#12
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Old one. Looks better too. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

16 March 2017, 08:20 PM	#13
Defiancekofb "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: US Posts: 1,999	Obviously in this price range, money isn't going to be the issue. What speaks more to you? The old dial or the new one? That is the real question.

16 March 2017, 08:26 PM	#14
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	Save the 10K and get the older one.

16 March 2017, 09:16 PM	#15
gummy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,348	That looks really good on your wrist...but...I think I would go previous dial. Let the price settle in a bit on the new one while you enjoy the classic dial and if it still sings to you later - get to flipp'in

16 March 2017, 10:15 PM	#16
csi-n "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,042	Go with your gut...if you like that new one, which by the way looks pretty good on you, go get it. You could be wearing it to dinner tonight.

16 March 2017, 10:26 PM	#17
tcheeco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: EU Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 1,274	-10k for me ;-)

16 March 2017, 11:22 PM	#19
Ahmadq87 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Doha Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 142	I love the old one :)

16 March 2017, 11:25 PM	#20
1st amg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 10,409	The boutique I visited said no way to discounts on new model, possibly a couple of other straps.

16 March 2017, 11:32 PM	#22
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	I like the new dial but no way +10k. I would either wait a bit and get a good discount, or wait a bit more until it stabilizes to usual pricing as it is always the case. Obviously if you can get a nice discount at an AD now ... Getting the old and flipping down the line as suggested will cost you a lot less than 10k. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

17 March 2017, 09:26 AM	#23
SamGMT "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Singapore Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 1,689	By itself the new RG44 is awesome! However, placing it side by side with the older vision, you guide for yourself. And i find it much lighter compared to mine.

17 March 2017, 10:21 AM	#25
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I love the OG one ofc, but I'd like to see more of the new 44, esp out in the sunlight to show the watch off properly, but unless you get a good discount it would be a tough pill to swallow.

17 March 2017, 10:36 AM	#30
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	Nicholas, unless you can get a better deal on the new version, I'd save the 10k and grab the previous model. __________________ "Best to stay silent and have the world think you're a fool than to speak and remove all doubt." SMD

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