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aa909 · 30 January 2019, 03:16 AM

Looking for my next AP and this one has really caught my attention.

Love the ceramic bezel and the red accents on the dial, but not sure I love the two tone strap, but I can swap that out.

Have not seen this in person and it's hard to find quality videos. Can folks who own this or have seen it in person comment on how the aesthetics play together in the flesh?

thanks!

marck1973 · 31 January 2019, 12:58 AM

I own the watch and wear it as my daily. It is a terrific piece. I actually like the two tone strap, the red sits well with the dial colours

Burlington · 31 January 2019, 05:39 AM

Tried it on before Xmas.

One of the very few watches I would happily switch with my diver.

Agree on the strap, but the watch is truly brilliant.

socalwatchcollector · 31 January 2019, 05:57 AM

Go with the ghost... Much more comfortable and it's not even close.

AK797 · 31 January 2019, 07:22 AM

Very nice 42, go for it! And I like the strap with that dial.

duc888 · 31 January 2019, 03:48 PM

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Tried it on before Xmas.

Me too and the dial is really nice but I didn´t like the two tone strap. The red was too much for my taste.

christopheran · 31 January 2019, 08:10 PM

I had, and then sold the ceramic vampire. I’d go for the grey ghost if you can get one.

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duc888 · 31 January 2019, 10:48 PM

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I had, and then sold the ceramic vampire

Any specific reason for that?

christopheran · 31 January 2019, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by duc888

Any specific reason for that?

It was my only AP, so I sold it for a ROC. Felt like if I was going to have 1 AP in my collection it should be something with the bracelet

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duc888 · 1 February 2019, 05:49 AM

Thank you for your answer.
Do you regret your decision?

Burlington · 1 February 2019, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by duc888

Me too and the dial is really nice but I didn´t like the two tone strap. The red was too much for my taste.

Colour aside, i also prefer the sturdiness of the strap on the diver too.

aa909 · 1 February 2019, 11:17 AM

Thanks all for the input and feedback. I agree with many of the comments and the decision between the Vampire and the Ghost was difficult, but since I already have a Navy ROO I really wanted to go in the opposite direction with a black dial w/ Black ceramic bezel so the Vampire was the clear choice.

The dial is amazing, I love the read accents against the black dial. And the brushed black ceramic bezel is incredible in person. The black/red strap on the other hand is not for me, so it had to go back in the box. Here's the watch with the standard black rubber strap, much cleaner IMO.

thanks for looking!

porschejeff · 1 February 2019, 12:00 PM

Love the watch and strap.

improviz · 1 February 2019, 02:22 PM

Looks great, congrats!

aa909 · 2 February 2019, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by porschejeff

Love the watch and strap.

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Originally Posted by improviz

Looks great, congrats!

Thank you! Now that it's on the all-black rubber, I'm thinking of reclassifying this as the ROO Vader instead of the Vampire

Brazil · 2 February 2019, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by aa909

Thanks all for the input and feedback. I agree with many of the comments and the decision between the Vampire and the Ghost was difficult, but since I already have a Navy ROO I really wanted to go in the opposite direction with a black dial w/ Black ceramic bezel so the Vampire was the clear choice.

The dial is amazing, I love the read accents against the black dial. And the brushed black ceramic bezel is incredible in person. The black/red strap on the other hand is not for me, so it had to go back in the box. Here's the watch with the standard black rubber strap, much cleaner IMO.

thanks for looking!

Wow, looks great with the all black strap! What's your wrist size if you don't mind me asking? Also, since you have the navy for comparison, does the black bezel make the watch look bigger or is it basically the same?

aa909 · 2 February 2019, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Brazil

Wow, looks great with the all black strap! What's your wrist size if you don't mind me asking? Also, since you have the navy for comparison, does the black bezel make the watch look bigger or is it basically the same?

Thank you! Regarding your questions, my wrist is 6.7" around, but 2.25" wide which is what's really most important IMO. The 42mm ROOs are 54mm or 2.125" at their widest.

As for the size, I think if anything the black bezel may make it look slightly smaller, but here's a comparison shot between the Navy, Vampire and rubber clad Rose Gold

Brazil · 2 February 2019, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by aa909

Thank you! Regarding your questions, my wrist is 6.7" around, but 2.25" wide which is what's really most important IMO. The 42mm ROOs are 54mm or 2.125" at their widest.

As for the size, I think if anything the black bezel may make it look slightly smaller, but here's a comparison shot between the Navy, Vampire and rubber clad Rose Gold

Awesome, thanks for this and congrats on your collection!

aa909 · 2 February 2019, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Brazil

Awesome, thanks for this and congrats on your collection!

No worries, happy to share. BTW if you don't already have a 42mm ROO and considering one, my advise would be to find a comfortable strap and wear it tight so the watch stays centered on the wrist. GL!

masterserg · 2 February 2019, 06:20 AM

Sweet collection!

Congrats on the Vampire! It looks infinitely better on the black rubber and I would also pick this over the Ghost.

duc888 · 2 February 2019, 06:52 AM

Congratulations....the vampire looks awesome withe plain black strap.

Burlington · 2 February 2019, 07:04 AM

Yes looks really great on the black rubber !

Is that the regular diver strap ?

Wear in good health and keep sharing pics.

aa909 · 2 February 2019, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by masterserg

Sweet collection!

Congrats on the Vampire! It looks infinitely better on the black rubber and I would also pick this over the Ghost.

Thanks! Agree, wish I had the funds to get both ;)

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Originally Posted by duc888

Congratulations....the vampire looks awesome withe plain black strap.

Thank you! AP should've included a plain black strap with this watch as a 2nd option. The two tone red/black is definitely an acquired taste and IMO too busy for this piece. Heck Panerai throws in a black rubber strap with all their watches

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Originally Posted by Burlington

Yes looks really great on the black rubber !

Is that the regular diver strap ?

Wear in good health and keep sharing pics.

Thank you! Regarding the strap, it fits on the 20mm buckle so I think it's the regular ROO rubber strap. I don't have a diver to compare it to but if I recall correctly those use 24mm buckles?

30 January 2019, 03:16 AM	#1
aa909 Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Posts: 530	AP ROO 42 Black/Red Ceramic Looking for my next AP and this one has really caught my attention. Love the ceramic bezel and the red accents on the dial, but not sure I love the two tone strap, but I can swap that out. Have not seen this in person and it's hard to find quality videos. Can folks who own this or have seen it in person comment on how the aesthetics play together in the flesh? thanks!

31 January 2019, 05:39 AM	#3
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,643	Tried it on before Xmas. One of the very few watches I would happily switch with my diver. Agree on the strap, but the watch is truly brilliant. __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

1 February 2019, 12:00 PM	#13
porschejeff "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Michigan Watch: DD 228238 Posts: 2,460	Love the watch and strap. __________________ Rolex DD 228238 Daytona 116515 (sold) AP 15710 Rolex 116710 BLNR And a few others...

1 February 2019, 02:22 PM	#14
improviz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: your step Posts: 2,806	Looks great, congrats! __________________ 116520 white; 16613 black; 116710; 16570 polar; 16600. AP 15400; 15703. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Glashutte Sport Evo GMT. Omega Planet Ocean 2907.50.91; Planet Ocean Liquidmetal LE 222.30.42.20.01.001; Seamaster 2255.80.00. Breitling Crosswind, white. Panerai PAM 005. VC Overseas Chrono, black.

2 February 2019, 06:20 AM	#20
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Sweet collection! Congrats on the Vampire! It looks infinitely better on the black rubber and I would also pick this over the Ghost. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

31 January 2019, 12:58 AM	#2
marck1973 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 30	I own the watch and wear it as my daily. It is a terrific piece. I actually like the two tone strap, the red sits well with the dial colours

31 January 2019, 05:57 AM	#4
socalwatchcollector "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: John Location: newport beach Watch: Pateks Plural Posts: 1,620	Go with the ghost... Much more comfortable and it's not even close.

31 January 2019, 07:22 AM	#5
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Very nice 42, go for it! And I like the strap with that dial.

31 January 2019, 08:10 PM	#7
christopheran "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Chris Location: Mullica Hill, NJ Watch: AP RO Diver Posts: 389	I had, and then sold the ceramic vampire. I’d go for the grey ghost if you can get one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 February 2019, 05:49 AM	#10
duc888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Germany Posts: 876	Thank you for your answer. Do you regret your decision?

1 February 2019, 11:17 AM	#12
aa909 Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Posts: 530	Thanks all for the input and feedback. I agree with many of the comments and the decision between the Vampire and the Ghost was difficult, but since I already have a Navy ROO I really wanted to go in the opposite direction with a black dial w/ Black ceramic bezel so the Vampire was the clear choice. The dial is amazing, I love the read accents against the black dial. And the brushed black ceramic bezel is incredible in person. The black/red strap on the other hand is not for me, so it had to go back in the box. Here's the watch with the standard black rubber strap, much cleaner IMO. thanks for looking!

2 February 2019, 06:52 AM	#21
duc888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Germany Posts: 876	Congratulations....the vampire looks awesome withe plain black strap.

2 February 2019, 07:04 AM	#22
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,643	Yes looks really great on the black rubber ! Is that the regular diver strap ? Wear in good health and keep sharing pics. __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

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