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17 October 2018, 12:31 AM | #271 |
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Looks much better, darker shade of grey is much sexier.
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17 October 2018, 12:42 AM | #272 |
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I am 90% convinced this is my next AP. But still need to try out myself. I am generally not so fond of grey unless it's very metallic. I actually never own a 42mm ROO before so this is a first.
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17 October 2018, 06:43 AM | #273 |
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Actually my first AP love was the RGRC which has a grey dial so I am partial to grey, but it would have to be darker on an SS model to provide some contrast and depth for me, and this does look more like that outdoors. Grey pushers look cool too.
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17 October 2018, 09:49 AM | #274 |
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Looking at then side by side I have to say I prefer the vampire just a teensy bit more tho. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
17 October 2018, 01:39 PM | #275 |
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I'm famous! I was wearing both in that picture. Both are beautiful. The only thing I can say about the ghost is that the photos don't do it justice.
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19 October 2018, 08:05 AM | #278 |
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The ghost has arrived
I got the new AP ROO 42MM last week. 6-7 arrived in the US...boutiques only. My first AP. I love it. video link below.
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19 October 2018, 08:11 AM | #280 |
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here is a video.
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20 October 2018, 08:47 AM | #282 |
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In the US, boutiques get all new models first and they get the best pieces typically.
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In Asia too. Interestingly, when I visited the boutique at St. Honore street, there were no stainless RO/ROC/ROO. All sold out. Too many tourists looking for the hot popular models. |
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20 October 2018, 11:19 PM | #284 |
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Finally got to try this irl. Still a bit of a mix feeling...
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Mixed feelings usually means a pass. I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder but I didn’t like the watch one bit. And the super light grey strap is not helping either - looks pretty cheap.
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The two tone strap on both 42mm are really horrible IMO. At least there are some decent options to swap out for.
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21 October 2018, 06:09 AM | #287 |
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21 October 2018, 07:56 PM | #288 |
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Plus
Very light and comfy grey ceramic is more unique Love the TT strap Minus can look “wash out” under certain lighting, ie lack pop factor grey ceramic bezel while nice, is no cermet... sigh Fitting existing diver straps need a new buckle As for discount, from boutique, no discount of course but my local AD can get a 10% discount. It seems at least over in Far East, availability isnt an issue yet.
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Has anyone seen these elsewhere? I saw 2 in dubai and sold within same day. With AP closing down ADs curious if inventory will be scarce or not. By comparison every AP boutique I’ve been seems to carry at least one 26400 RG and usually will even discount vs 42 ceramic
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24 October 2018, 06:42 PM | #291 |
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For just a bit more, will it make more sense to go for the Ti44 instead?
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I think so... Novelty I think is way better, the 42 dial is too busy - can't emphasize as much as I love the ceramic pushers + bezel, it reminds me a refreshed rubberclad and at $28K list w/no discount for me it's a no
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25 October 2018, 12:01 AM | #293 |
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25 October 2018, 12:39 AM | #294 |
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Grey Ghost is a winner. One of the most interesting variations of the 42mm ROOC. In Bal Harbour I was told they expect to receive three this year.
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25 October 2018, 02:05 AM | #295 |
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Every Grey 42 in the US is pre-sold except Beverly Hills, where I bought mine. I called every US boutique and all had deposits since March, 2018, except LA boutique. It will be well into 2019 before any are available. Each boutique getting 5-6 according to the boutiques. No discounting. We will see.
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25 October 2018, 02:29 AM | #296 |
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I have one coming. Still a little torn between this and the 116519LN (had it before but want to get it again).
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26 October 2018, 05:33 AM | #300 |
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This piece is not boutique only. Although boutiques will see the first set of them. It’s a regular production piece.
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