Malaysia Watch Forum
Main Forums => General Discussion - Modern Watches => Topic started by: ape12 on February 27, 2014, 08:15:32 PM
-
Hi all cfus here, I am now saving money to acquire my first ever AP. However, I am spoilt between the AP RO 15400 and ROO diver. I really admire the sporty look of the diver but since this is my daily watch, deep down in my heart, I know 15400 shall be a smarter decision. Any opinion, guys and gals?
-
RO - it's all class. Offshore is not.
-
Offshore.
If its an RO , make sure it is a 39mm/37mm. 41mm looks a little weird to me.
-
Having owned both, my advise is this. If this watch is your dress watch, go for the RO. An RO can be used as a sports watch but bear in mind the 50m WR. It fits below the sleeve very nicely though. However, for one you can dress up or down, I would say the ROO is better. It is sportier and has a higher water resistance so it can take more than just splashes of water.
-
Having owned both, my advise is this. If this watch is your dress watch, go for the RO. An RO can be used as a sports watch but bear in mind the 50m WR. It fits below the sleeve very nicely though. However, for one you can dress up or down, I would say the ROO is better. It is sportier and has a higher water resistance so it can take more than just splashes of water.
Good point. If you're planning on regularly diving to depths exceeding 50 m, the RO is not the watch for you.
-
Thanks for all replies!!! :D
Get both, can only be my dream. now i am still collecting bullet to get my first ap...moreover my home minister wont allow this kind of budget... :'(
Nonono, i am not an adventurous guy who enjoy diving, snorkeling may be. My job allow me to wear tee and jean most of the time, only wear formal once in blue moon.
-
Thanks for all replies!!! :D
Get both, can only be my dream. now i am still collecting bullet to get my first ap...moreover my home minister wont allow this kind of budget... :'(
Nonono, i am not an adventurous guy who enjoy diving, snorkeling may be. My job allow me to wear tee and jean most of the time, only wear formal once in blue moon.
Wow - quite a job where you can wear t-shrt and jeans, and get paid enough to buy an Audemars Piguet! What is your role?
Definitely stick with the RO (unless you have 8+ inch wrists).
-
I'd go with RO 15202 AP logo at 6 o'clock :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
looks really hip with jeans and tee. The new rose gold openwork version is my dream it looks amazing.
-
In my >20 yrs scuba around Asia, I've NEVER seen any diver wearing an APROO even those wealthy Sporean, Taiwanese, HK/mainland Chinese or caucasians.
The most expensive I've ever seen is a two tone Submariner. Maybe the APROO divers are on live aboard yachts... :Blue:
Majority wear Seiko, TAG, Omega, Suunto, Swatch & Gshocks
Having owned both, my advise is this. If this watch is your dress watch, go for the RO. An RO can be used as a sports watch but bear in mind the 50m WR. It fits below the sleeve very nicely though. However, for one you can dress up or down, I would say the ROO is better. It is sportier and has a higher water resistance so it can take more than just splashes of water.
Good point. If you're planning on regularly diving to depths exceeding 50 m, the RO is not the watch for you.
-
Thanks for all replies!!! :D
Get both, can only be my dream. now i am still collecting bullet to get my first ap...moreover my home minister wont allow this kind of budget... :'(
Nonono, i am not an adventurous guy who enjoy diving, snorkeling may be. My job allow me to wear tee and jean most of the time, only wear formal once in blue moon.
Wow - quite a job where you can wear t-shrt and jeans, and get paid enough to buy an Audemars Piguet! What is your role?
Definitely stick with the RO (unless you have 8+ inch wrists).
Nolah boss, i am just a small "ikan bilis" business man. Just that sometime my company has extra cashflow, i tend to spend it in somewhere else; now i rather lock my money in watches. of coz i also have passion in fine watches, especially now has been heavily intoxicated in MWF...
-
In my >20 yrs scuba around Asia, I've NEVER seen any diver wearing an APROO even those wealthy Sporean, Taiwanese, HK/mainland Chinese or caucasians.
The most expensive I've ever seen is a two tone Submariner. Maybe the APROO divers are on live aboard yachts... :Blue:
Majority wear Seiko, TAG, Omega, Suunto, Swatch & Gshocks
The APROO Diver was only launched in 2010. Maybe that is why you never seen one. I am sure with a lot of newly-affluent people now, there will be one or two diving with the AP Diver in steel.
-
I prefer the ROO
-
RO 39mm/42mm Blue Dial
I am working towards it, some day.... :Praying: :Praying:
-
RO for me! ;)
-
RO !! its an all rounder.
-
Thanks for all replies!!! :D
Get both, can only be my dream. now i am still collecting bullet to get my first ap...moreover my home minister wont allow this kind of budget... :'(
Nonono, i am not an adventurous guy who enjoy diving, snorkeling may be. My job allow me to wear tee and jean most of the time, only wear formal once in blue moon.
Wow - quite a job where you can wear t-shrt and jeans, and get paid enough to buy an Audemars Piguet! What is your role?
Definitely stick with the RO (unless you have 8+ inch wrists).
(http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc457/dpkong/IMG_0483-edit_zps00406118.jpg) (http://s1212.photobucket.com/user/dpkong/media/IMG_0483-edit_zps00406118.jpg.html)
6.5" wrists can wear ROOs just fine. Just change the standard strap to an XS to get a nice fit. The same cannot be said about the 41mm RO with the stiff steel bracelet. There will be a gap at the lugs. The ROO diver is fine too with a tang buckle but do you want a diving watch or a sporty one ie. ROO chrono?
Or find the older 39mm RO or Jumbo. But the the Jumbo will cost almost as much as the ROO chrono and harder to find...
-
Just my opinion and hence recommendation, Mr. Kong! If you are happy with the look that is all that matters.
I'll never have to worry about it, because both the RO and ROO are WAY above my pay grade.
:'(
But yeah, that doesn't look too bad on you.
-
Just my opinion and hence recommendation, Mr. Kong! If you are happy with the look that is all that matters.
I'll never have to worry about it, because both the RO and ROO are WAY above my pay grade.
:'(
But yeah, that doesn't look too bad on you.
Something is impossible only when you think it is...
:Cheers:
-
Something is impossible only when you think it is...
:Cheers:
How very Zen!
-
(http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc457/dpkong/IMG_0483-edit_zps00406118.jpg) (http://s1212.photobucket.com/user/dpkong/media/IMG_0483-edit_zps00406118.jpg.html)
6.5" wrists can wear ROOs just fine. Just change the standard strap to an XS to get a nice fit. The same cannot be said about the 41mm RO with the stiff steel bracelet. There will be a gap at the lugs. The ROO diver is fine too with a tang buckle but do you want a diving watch or a sporty one ie. ROO chrono?
Or find the older 39mm RO or Jumbo. But the the Jumbo will cost almost as much as the ROO chrono and harder to find...
So Nice!!! My wrist is exactly 6.5". Too bad ROO chrono is definitely out of budget.
More votes to RO, an all rounder watch. Emm..i think have to take time to the AD to molest both watches... :Cheers:
-
Thanks for all replies!!! :D
Get both, can only be my dream. now i am still collecting bullet to get my first ap...moreover my home minister wont allow this kind of budget... :'(
Nonono, i am not an adventurous guy who enjoy diving, snorkeling may be. My job allow me to wear tee and jean most of the time, only wear formal once in blue moon.
Wow - quite a job where you can wear t-shrt and jeans, and get paid enough to buy an Audemars Piguet! What is your role?
Definitely stick with the RO (unless you have 8+ inch wrists).
(http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc457/dpkong/IMG_0483-edit_zps00406118.jpg) (http://s1212.photobucket.com/user/dpkong/media/IMG_0483-edit_zps00406118.jpg.html)
6.5" wrists can wear ROOs just fine. Just change the standard strap to an XS to get a nice fit. The same cannot be said about the 41mm RO with the stiff steel bracelet. There will be a gap at the lugs. The ROO diver is fine too with a tang buckle but do you want a diving watch or a sporty one ie. ROO chrono?
Or find the older 39mm RO or Jumbo. But the the Jumbo will cost almost as much as the ROO chrono and harder to find...
Nice piece brother Kong! fits perfectly :thumbsup:
-
Nice piece brother Kong! fits perfectly :thumbsup:
Makes me feel like I just joined the priesthood... :Laughing_on_floor:
-
You're wearing AP to construction site?
Thanks for all replies!!! :D
Get both, can only be my dream. now i am still collecting bullet to get my first ap...moreover my home minister wont allow this kind of budget... :'(
Nonono, i am not an adventurous guy who enjoy diving, snorkeling may be. My job allow me to wear tee and jean most of the time, only wear formal once in blue moon.
Wow - quite a job where you can wear t-shrt and jeans, and get paid enough to buy an Audemars Piguet! What is your role?
Definitely stick with the RO (unless you have 8+ inch wrists).
(http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc457/dpkong/IMG_0483-edit_zps00406118.jpg) (http://s1212.photobucket.com/user/dpkong/media/IMG_0483-edit_zps00406118.jpg.html)
6.5" wrists can wear ROOs just fine. Just change the standard strap to an XS to get a nice fit. The same cannot be said about the 41mm RO with the stiff steel bracelet. There will be a gap at the lugs. The ROO diver is fine too with a tang buckle but do you want a diving watch or a sporty one ie. ROO chrono?
Or find the older 39mm RO or Jumbo. But the the Jumbo will cost almost as much as the ROO chrono and harder to find...
-
U mean u can't wear an AP to work ?
Donald wears his Daytona to much worse places…but Sarawak is much safer than Kay-El...
-
U mean u can't wear an AP to work ?
Donald wears his Daytona to much worse places…but Sarawak is much safer than Kay-El...
Sad to hear that :Blue:
-
U mean u can't wear an AP to work ?
Donald wears his Daytona to much worse places…but Sarawak is much safer than Kay-El...
Sad to hear that :Blue:
Yes. It is sad how dangerous KL seems to be... ::)
-
You're wearing AP to construction site?
Live like there is no tomorrow
-
Maybe should consider migrating to Kuching. ;)
-
You're wearing AP to construction site?
Live like there is no tomorrow
Sure, but such a harsh environment. Scratched and sure cry like there is no tomorrow. :Praying:
-
You're wearing AP to construction site?
Live like there is no tomorrow
Sure, but such a harsh environment. Scratched and sure cry like there is no tomorrow. :Praying:
You should have seen it before it was sent to AP service end of last year.. not a pretty sight at all.
It's pristine now so it doesn't get much wear, except during time off and away from toddlers.. ;D
-
ROO without doubt. I have no problem wearing my roo diver in suits, jeans and tshirt whatsoever. So long as you have 6.5" you can pull it off easily. Place a ROO next to RO and you will pick ROO straightaway without further look at RO. If you can only have one, you should go for ROO. Grab one RO later if you want another one.
-
ROO without doubt. I have no problem wearing my roo diver in suits, jeans and tshirt whatsoever. So long as you have 6.5" you can pull it off easily. Place a ROO next to RO and you will pick ROO straightaway without further look at RO. If you can only have one, you should go for ROO. Grab one RO later if you want another one.
Last sentence is my advice as well. Incidentally, I'm also hoping to find a 15300 at a good price... :Praying:
-
ROO without doubt. I have no problem wearing my roo diver in suits, jeans and tshirt whatsoever. So long as you have 6.5" you can pull it off easily. Place a ROO next to RO and you will pick ROO straightaway without further look at RO. If you can only have one, you should go for ROO. Grab one RO later if you want another one.
Hi bro, just wondering how do u slip the 'giant' under the suit? Sometimes I hv problem with the sub! :Confused:
-
Hi bro, just wondering how do u slip the 'giant' under the suit? Sometimes I hv problem with the sub! :Confused:
[/quote]
I would like to know this as well. Most of the time when i am wearing my ROO with a long sleeve shirt, it would not be under the sleeve but visible to everyone. Of course it gives one heck of a statement. :Laughing_on_floor:
-
Hi bro, just wondering how do u slip the 'giant' under the suit? Sometimes I hv problem with the sub! :Confused:
I would like to know this as well. Most of the time when i am wearing my ROO with a long sleeve shirt, it would not be under the sleeve but visible to everyone. Of course it gives one heck of a statement. :Laughing_on_floor:
[/quote]
To me thats the whole idea of it, to wear a watch is to show, not to hide.
-
Get a tailor to custom made a shirt that fits ROO . Pattern can match your strap too ..
...actually i think it will look very weird , left sleeve larger than the right.
-
easy that's the answer, always tell them to give 1.5- 2 inches allowance at my left side. Its a norm these days, some tailors even asked me that without me making the request. But since I wear French cuff shirt most of the time, I am very careful if I am trying to hide any watch as my friend scratched his watch with his cufflinks before. But so far, I don't have such issue.
(http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q481/iwcking/2014-03-04%2017.35.44.jpg) (http://s1160.photobucket.com/user/iwcking/media/2014-03-04%2017.35.44.jpg.html)
Also, I find it perfectly fine to wear ROO suits in.
(http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q481/iwcking/20140304_163310.jpg) (http://s1160.photobucket.com/user/iwcking/media/20140304_163310.jpg.html)
-
I would suggest for you to go RO first. Get a feel for the design, the brand, you will really fall in love with the grand tapisserie, the way it glimmers in the sunlight and moonlight, photos don't do it justice.
It is also the cheaper one, and leaves room for upgrade to the ROO in the future, because trust me, you will want another AP sooner or later!
Of course I am quite biased hahah! First post here in MWF after lurking for some time.
Blue dial turns grey and glimmers under moonlight
(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u571/Gwee_Hian_Kim/20140114_230539_resized_zps19be7658.jpg)
Beautiful caliber 3120
(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u571/Gwee_Hian_Kim/20140312_182424_resized_zpsbac27cae.jpg)
(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u571/Gwee_Hian_Kim/20140312_182414_resized_zps9d96e1d0.jpg)
How a Navy Theme ROO looked on my 6.75 inch wrist
(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u571/Gwee_Hian_Kim/20131229_132407_resized_zps7254d372.jpg)
RO and ROO side by side
(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u571/Gwee_Hian_Kim/20131229_132127_resized_zps9776880c.jpg)
All photos taken with a Samsung Note 2.
I hope this helps! However i think it's going to confuse you even more hahaha :Laughing_on_floor:
-
It was quite hard to find the ROO Navy at first glance.... :HammerHead:
:Laughing_on_floor:
Get the ROO first, you won't think about the RO so much after that.
How a Navy Theme ROO looked on my 6.75 inch wrist
(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u571/Gwee_Hian_Kim/20131229_132407_resized_zps7254d372.jpg)
-
go and try both first and see which one sing to u more...i own a RO and ROO before...RO is elegance yet a bit sporty and ROO are rugged and loud...