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UFGators · 29 May 2015, 09:47 PM

I am thinking about picking up my first AP. I have long been a Panerai Collector and am thinking about venturing into the world of AP. I thought I wanted a ROO at first, but after looking at a bunch, I have decided that I like the clean lines of the normal Royal Oak or RO chrono. I understand that the Chrono does not have an in house movement, and I can live with that since I am used to the Older Panerai's having the same thing. I am a bit torn between the 41mm black dial Royal Oak and the same black dial Chrono. Any opinions or suggestions? Thanks in Advance.

Jordan

AK797 · 31 May 2015, 12:47 AM

I went for the chrono, I liked the subdials filling up the rather large dial on the 41mm.

watchnutty · 31 May 2015, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

I went for the chrono, I liked the subdials filling up the rather large dial on the 41mm.

this.
the royal oak looks naked at 41mm without those subdials.
and get the black dial.

texex91 · 31 May 2015, 01:02 AM

I like the dial of the chrono. Congrats on heading into the AP world--you're going to love them.

s14roller · 31 May 2015, 01:07 AM

My personal take is for SS, I prefer the 15400. RG I prefer the ROC.

GB-man · 31 May 2015, 01:19 AM

Hmm both winners. I think if I ventured back into royal oak it would be a 15202. The 15400 case seems a touch large and I'm thinking it would suit the chrono best.

Snow-Dweller · 31 May 2015, 07:49 AM

The 15400 is a great piece. Better to put the extra cash to one side for the day that you want a ROO as well (which is what happened to me....during the process of purchasing my 15400 I totally surprised myself by falling for the Diver, and ended up with both.

rebel_1 · 31 May 2015, 08:13 AM

I would go with the RO instead of the Chrono. Initially I prefered Chronos but over this addiction I've started preferring non Chrono dials. I also don't like the screw down pushers on them. I've kept two of my chronographs, a RG Breitling Transocean and a squadron specialized Fortis.

Hairdude1 · 31 May 2015, 12:05 PM

For your first I say go royal oak before offshore

Archangellight · 31 May 2015, 12:08 PM

I think its good idea to start with 15400 silver hehe

VICI · 31 May 2015, 03:05 PM

I'm definitely going to say go ROC!

It just looks awesome!

lapince · 31 May 2015, 04:38 PM

whichever but blue dial

UFGators · 31 May 2015, 08:09 PM

Thanks for the input! Definitely hard to choose!

wmh2 · 31 May 2015, 09:52 PM

I just made the move from largely Panerai to my first AP, and you will love it. The execution of the finish is amazing. I went a different direction choosing the diver, and couldn't be more pleased. You will appreciate the wrist presence coming from PAM. Enjoy the hunt for the right one.

UFGators · 31 May 2015, 11:17 PM

I had not considered the diver. I wanted something that I can dress up a bit I suppose but really anything goes these days.

csi-n · 1 June 2015, 12:28 AM

I would choose the ROC. It's a personal choice, obviously, and I think the subdials and the extra buttons give the watch a sporty look that I always look for.

If you choose the Diver, you can "dress it up" a bit with the bracelet as an option. See below:

Sam

UFGators · 1 June 2015, 03:53 AM

Is it that big of a deal the chrono doesn't have an in house movement? I am maybe leaning towards sportier look vs regular ROO

texex91 · 1 June 2015, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by UFGators

Is it that big of a deal the chrono doesn't have an in house movement? I am maybe leaning towards sportier look vs regular ROO

Not a big deal as they've been selling them a while. Grab one-you'll like it

UFGators · 1 June 2015, 05:03 AM

So I guess the next important question is black or white dial?

texex91 · 1 June 2015, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by UFGators

So I guess the next important question is black or white dial?

That is 100% your call. I like white because it's sportier, but the whole white/black discussion always ends up split.

AMCK87 · 1 June 2015, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by UFGators

So I guess the next important question is black or white dial?

I went black dial for my ROC but if you can find one/swing it, I'd consider blue!

jack81 · 2 June 2015, 03:03 PM

I love Roc but i love to look at the movement. So i went with this.

UFGators · 2 June 2015, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jack81

I love Roc but i love to look at the movement. So i went with this.

What model is that? Thanks

00pumpkin · 2 June 2015, 11:59 PM

If I could do it all over again I would have gone with the Chrono.

UFGators · 3 June 2015, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 00pumpkin

If I could do it all over again I would have gone with the Chrono.

What makes you say that? The look?

SamGMT · 3 June 2015, 10:17 AM

I will go for the ROO...Personally, I feels that the RO is a little plain. Which I called her Plain Jane. However, both RO & ROO are lovely!

AK797 · 3 June 2015, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by UFGators

What model is that? Thanks

That's the RG 15400or.

lapince · 6 June 2015, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

That's the RG 15400or.

get RG and blue dial if you can

UFGators · 2 June 2015, 07:04 PM

Very nice piece!

dad66 · 3 June 2015, 04:39 AM

Absolutely love mine!

29 May 2015, 09:47 PM	#1
UFGators "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orlando Posts: 19	First AP: Royal Oak or RO Chrono? I am thinking about picking up my first AP. I have long been a Panerai Collector and am thinking about venturing into the world of AP. I thought I wanted a ROO at first, but after looking at a bunch, I have decided that I like the clean lines of the normal Royal Oak or RO chrono. I understand that the Chrono does not have an in house movement, and I can live with that since I am used to the Older Panerai's having the same thing. I am a bit torn between the 41mm black dial Royal Oak and the same black dial Chrono. Any opinions or suggestions? Thanks in Advance. Jordan

31 May 2015, 01:19 AM	#6
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,965	Hmm both winners. I think if I ventured back into royal oak it would be a 15202. The 15400 case seems a touch large and I'm thinking it would suit the chrono best. __________________

31 May 2015, 07:49 AM	#7
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,281	The 15400 is a great piece. Better to put the extra cash to one side for the day that you want a ROO as well (which is what happened to me....during the process of purchasing my 15400 I totally surprised myself by falling for the Diver, and ended up with both. __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. BB58. GMW-B5000D.

31 May 2015, 12:05 PM	#9
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	For your first I say go royal oak before offshore __________________ 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

31 May 2015, 08:09 PM	#13
UFGators "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orlando Posts: 19	Thanks Thanks for the input! Definitely hard to choose!

31 May 2015, 12:47 AM	#2
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,298	I went for the chrono, I liked the subdials filling up the rather large dial on the 41mm.

31 May 2015, 01:02 AM	#4
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	I like the dial of the chrono. Congrats on heading into the AP world--you're going to love them.

31 May 2015, 01:07 AM	#5
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,248	My personal take is for SS, I prefer the 15400. RG I prefer the ROC.

31 May 2015, 08:13 AM	#8
rebel_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,132	I would go with the RO instead of the Chrono. Initially I prefered Chronos but over this addiction I've started preferring non Chrono dials. I also don't like the screw down pushers on them. I've kept two of my chronographs, a RG Breitling Transocean and a squadron specialized Fortis.

31 May 2015, 12:08 PM	#10
Archangellight "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: IWC Posts: 70	I think its good idea to start with 15400 silver hehe

31 May 2015, 03:05 PM	#11
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	I'm definitely going to say go ROC! It just looks awesome!

31 May 2015, 04:38 PM	#12
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	whichever but blue dial

31 May 2015, 09:52 PM	#14
wmh2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indiana Watch: PP/AP/Rolex/PAM Posts: 617	I just made the move from largely Panerai to my first AP, and you will love it. The execution of the finish is amazing. I went a different direction choosing the diver, and couldn't be more pleased. You will appreciate the wrist presence coming from PAM. Enjoy the hunt for the right one.

31 May 2015, 11:17 PM	#15
UFGators "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orlando Posts: 19	diver I had not considered the diver. I wanted something that I can dress up a bit I suppose but really anything goes these days.

1 June 2015, 12:28 AM	#16
csi-n "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,042	I would choose the ROC. It's a personal choice, obviously, and I think the subdials and the extra buttons give the watch a sporty look that I always look for. If you choose the Diver, you can "dress it up" a bit with the bracelet as an option. See below: Sam

1 June 2015, 03:53 AM	#17
UFGators "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orlando Posts: 19	Is it that big of a deal the chrono doesn't have an in house movement? I am maybe leaning towards sportier look vs regular ROO

1 June 2015, 05:03 AM	#19
UFGators "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orlando Posts: 19	So I guess the next important question is black or white dial?

2 June 2015, 11:59 PM	#24
00pumpkin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Dustin Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 1,976	If I could do it all over again I would have gone with the Chrono. __________________ 16710, 116520, 216570, 116610LV

3 June 2015, 10:17 AM	#26
SamGMT "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Singapore Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 1,689	I will go for the ROO...Personally, I feels that the RO is a little plain. Which I called her Plain Jane. However, both RO & ROO are lovely!

2 June 2015, 07:04 PM	#29
UFGators "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orlando Posts: 19	Very nice piece!

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