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3 April 2014, 06:50 PM | #61 |
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Great choice and very nice looking APs!
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31 October 2014, 02:18 PM | #62 |
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I am struggling at the moment on this as well. I always liked the AP 15400, as if it is the next watch I will be buying and never spent time into VC. In the back of my mind, I was looking for 3 of the more sporty watches in the holy trinity brand. The PP Nautilus was also considered, but given the price difference, I moved on to RO.
But I might have a chance to get a 40% discount on VC, so I am looking into their line-up, and picked up Overseas as an alternative. Now what do you guys think? The Overseas I thought looks just as nice, but if I was to pay full price less usual retail discount, I might go to the RO, but given the discount, and I can't fault any of the design on the VC, I am at the cross road. Note, once I brought the VC, I will NOT buy the RO, unless I have a significant change in my income / wealth.
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31 October 2014, 05:59 PM | #63 |
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AP ROC carries prestige but doesnt come off loud.. in a nutshell, what ur looking for can be found in the AP ROC.. besides even looking at both the watches, AP's Oak design and that shimmer on the bracelet is incomparable to any SS watch.
i speak from experience.
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1 November 2014, 01:36 AM | #66 |
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Both are gorgeous watches, with fantastic attention to detail and finish. The RO is more of a known quantity and is more highly regarded in WIS circles fwiw, but most people aren't going to know what either one is. The head of the RO is more avant-garde than that of the OSC so it "stands out" a bit more, both have gorgeous bracelets and extremely high-quality finishing with a great mixture of brushed/polished surfaces and facets that really play well in the light.
A 40% off deal on an OSC is great, if you flip often that could make it a bit sweeter as that wouldn't result in large loss when you sell. If otoh you keep your watches longer, that's not a factor. Ultimately it depends on which one you like the most, I'd say spend some time checking them out at jewelry stores under varying light and get the one that sings to you the loudest.
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1 November 2014, 05:32 AM | #68 |
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AP over VC
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I really only like the VC on strap as I'm not a fan of the bracelet. So I would say AP between those two.
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VC any day of the week.
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3 November 2014, 03:51 PM | #71 |
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I don't like the date window on ROC
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3 November 2014, 06:22 PM | #72 |
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VC is my choice.
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3 November 2014, 10:54 PM | #73 |
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AP without a doubt for me. Iconic, sporty classy and stylish. Although I'm a little biased lol.
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4 November 2014, 02:50 AM | #75 |
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I have 3 Daytonas (stainless, yellow gold blue face leather and white gold slate face leather) but recently purchased a blue face AP 41mm chrono and LOVING it everyday!
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I am in a similar boat right now. I own an AP ROO chrono and really like it. i am now considering an AP RO chrono vs VC Overseas Chrono. I like the dial appearance of the AP more than the VC but i like the big date (eyes not as good as they used to be) on the VC. In addition, the sub dials on the VC are easier to see. I think if i did not own the AP ROO Chrono it would be a more difficult decision for me. Thus, i am moving towards the VC option. I like the VC bracelet but prefer the Anthracite/grey dial. My second choice is the white gullochie dial. The problem is that the grey model does not come with the bracelet as an option. So still trying to decide what to do.
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Maybe look for a pre-owned gray 49150 on a strap to save some money and put it towards a bracelet. The only thing I don't like about my 49140 is that there are no strap options. I've asked a few strap makers but so far no luck.
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I found out from my AD that the OEM bracelet is 2600
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AP ROC for me!
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6 November 2014, 04:59 AM | #84 |
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AP makes a better chrono plus VC is coming out with a brand new overseas next year so definitely don't buy one now.
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6 November 2014, 05:00 AM | #85 |
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The AP
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6 November 2014, 05:52 AM | #86 |
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