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24 March 2022, 09:46 PM | #31 |
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I absolutely love the taupe. I tried it on last month at AP House London and fell in love. I hope I get the call one day.
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26 March 2022, 02:42 AM | #32 |
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I went through this same debate myself, and I spent much of last year going back and forth about which I really wanted. For me, that back and forth ended the moment I tried on the grey dial Ti, the taupe steel, and the blue dial Ti (which was a close second for me) at the NYC Boutique this past November.
The muted, earthy color scheme (along with the model’s size and weight) of the taupe along with the black ceramics checked all the boxes for me. I don’t have anything else like it, and that resonated with me. The grey dial Ti seemed a little more subdued to me, though it’s more monochrome look would definitely be more versatile. The blue was *very* nice, but I really wanted the ceramic bezel. I officially made my decision with the boutique then and there: Taupe it was. Quite to my surprise I got a text yesterday afternoon saying my Taupe 43mm has arrived. Unfortunately we played phone tag and I didn’t receive the payment link until this morning, so they will ship it out on Monday as I was told AP doesn’t ship over the weekend. My weekend is crazy busy, or else my lack of patience would have me immediately hopping a flight to go grab it, lol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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6 May 2022, 04:24 AM | #34 |
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i have expressed interest in the grey dial. But i cant get the taupe out of my head. How heavy is the steel version? I've unfortunately never tried on a ROO in steel. I currently have a Jumbo.
I keep wondering if i switch my interest from grey to taupe, but i cant make up my mind! |
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6 May 2022, 07:32 AM | #36 |
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I think the taupe is stunning. I own a grey Ti44 which i am wearing today. If I got a taupe the Ti44 would probably stay on the winder.
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6 May 2022, 04:44 PM | #37 |
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I have the Ti43 and had the same predicament choosing between taupe and grey, ultimately I thought the grey was easier to wear being a bit more understated and the blue sub-dials are the same blue as my 15202 (as far as I can tell!), which works so well. I think the taupe dial is very special, but came down to personal preference.
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7 May 2022, 03:29 AM | #38 |
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The Taupe is 168 grams but is more comfortable (to me) than the 26238TI (the green ROO titanium, also rubber strap) which is 128 grams.
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8 May 2022, 11:25 AM | #39 |
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I think the taupe is very stunning and different than so many others.
I was hoping to get my hands on one of the new divers but have just been offered the stainless black dial version of this watch. It is the first one I am being offered and I am afraid if I say no, it will be the last. Sorry if this is hi-jacking, did not think it was worthy of its own thread. |
8 May 2022, 12:16 PM | #40 |
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You've been offered the ss black diver by the AP Boutique? Isn't it discontinued?
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8 May 2022, 01:53 PM | #41 |
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No, the ROO 43 in stainless with black dial.
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9 May 2022, 04:50 AM | #42 |
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Tried on both. Both spectacular. I have ordered the titanium one, i like the feeding more and the color scheme is more understated.
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10 May 2022, 02:54 AM | #43 | |
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13 May 2022, 04:02 PM | #44 |
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Currently having the same debate in my head. I think the taupe dial is the most wow, but I also worry it,k be a difficult colour to match with clothing etc. I typically wear white, blue, or blacks so should the taupe dial work well with this?
The ti on the other hand feels slightly more reserved and possibly a more versatile watch. Very difficult because they are both stunning in their own ways! |
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28 July 2022, 01:52 AM | #46 |
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Royal Oak Offshore 43m Titanium vs. Taupe
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28 July 2022, 01:56 AM | #47 | |
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Don't forget that the Taupe comes with the Black Rubber strap as well.....plus you can add other colours (and materials) too. |
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28 July 2022, 03:29 AM | #48 |
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I picked up my Titanium yesterday and it’s a beauty!
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28 July 2022, 04:00 AM | #49 |
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28 July 2022, 04:00 AM | #50 |
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Why are you wearing 2 watches here?
I'd be worried the ROO crown would graze the RO bezel |
28 July 2022, 07:41 AM | #51 |
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Sorry then let me rectify it
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28 July 2022, 11:34 AM | #52 |
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17 April 2023, 01:04 AM | #53 |
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Had the chance to try all steel and titanium versions. I was sure at the start I'd go for the taupe. In the end I just felt the grey/blue titanium was better for me considering the colors of the clothes I mostly wear (blue, grey, white), the weight of the titanium version, the fact it has full lume and the taupe doesn't and the fact the hour markets really pop. Having said that they're all beautiful.
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24 April 2023, 08:41 AM | #54 |
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Both look great. Have only seen the taupe in person at a boutique. Hope to see the grey this week. Lean that way but only because I tend to wear more blues and greys over anything else.
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6 May 2023, 01:36 PM | #55 |
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I went to the boutique last week to get another look at the ROO 43mm. Tried on the taupe again from the display (grey not available). Just fell in love with the complexity of the dial in different lighting conditions. Was offered one and pulled the trigger. Who knows, might add the grey someday too!
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My friend has the titanium blue and I have the Taupe. I have borrowed his for a few weeks and to me it’s no contest- Taupe is better - significantly better. Just an opinion- the smoked dial and the match with the ceramic bezel really makes it special. Goes tremendous on white, black and the taupe strap. I have owned many, many offshores over the years from 37mm to 44mm and this is the best by about a standard deviation.
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Royal Oak Offshore 43m Titanium vs. Taupe
I know this is a titanium vs. taupe thread, but i think the stainless/black ceramic might be my favorite. Anyway, no bad calls with this reference.
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For everyone else, I finally saw the gray TI. Taupe is clear winner for me. Dial material and finish comes off visually with more texture. Gray comes across as matte. Both look great, but taupe has been in a league of its own for ROO. |
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