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HL65 · 21 February 2013, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TSW

AMEN

I post a pic of it my favorite Chrono thread. And like you I can't say I have a favorite but do have favorite for each company!!

brkanand · 21 February 2013, 08:59 PM

Awesome

Evil bendy · 21 February 2013, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Given that they are old and been discontinued for years now all are used. Of course there are certain unscrupulous dealers who I won't mention by name who clean them up and say they are new. Best you can find is LNIB. I bought mine which was hardly worn and was as close to new as possible and I still sent if off for a service to AP which was only $1050 dollars. So to me it is new! Also--to me it is by far the best AP ever made and if I only had to have one AP--you guessed it!

+1 - my story is essentially the same (exc that i didnt service the wtch as it wound like bew) I bought mine from a collector who had put it in a safe and who had open stamped papers (Canadian AD papers which was a nice bonus) - so as close to new as possible - but I did pay a premium I must say to get it this way -

realistically the best you can hope for fr this reference :)

Hands down my favorite AP!

TSW · 21 February 2013, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

I post a pic of it my favorite Chrono thread. And like you I can't say I have a favorite but do have favorite for each company!!

dsk28 · 21 February 2013, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Given that they are old and been discontinued for years now all are used. Of course there are certain unscrupulous dealers who I won't mention by name who clean them up and say they are new. Best you can find is LNIB. I bought mine which was hardly worn and was as close to new as possible and I still sent if off for a service to AP which was only $1050 dollars. So to me it is new! Also--to me it is by far the best AP ever made and if I only had to have one AP--you guessed it!

Hmm true that. Which year were they discontinued? I love the color combo + that bit of skeletonized dial. This is a watch which will go together with almost any occasion!

mb23 · 21 February 2013, 09:29 PM

WOW, phenomenal!

TSW · 21 February 2013, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by dsk28

Hmm true that. Which year were they discontinued? I love the color combo + that bit of skeletonized dial. This is a watch which will go together with almost any occasion!

They were made in 2006 with the limitations of:

Rosegold 500 pcs

Platinum 150 pcs

Ti 1000 pcs

From what i know the RB2 were completely sold out in 2007 worldwide

bayerische · 21 February 2013, 09:45 PM

STUNNING!!!!

FeelingTheBlues · 21 February 2013, 09:58 PM

The RB-II is most probably way too big for my wrists but boy is it lovely! Very sporty and original design!

cdnyc · 22 February 2013, 12:34 AM

OM(friggin)G

Submarino · 22 February 2013, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Given that they are old and been discontinued for years now all are used. Of course there are certain unscrupulous dealers who I won't mention by name who clean them up and say they are new. Best you can find is LNIB. I bought mine which was hardly worn and was as close to new as possible and I still sent if off for a service to AP which was only $1050 dollars. So to me it is new! Also--to me it is by far the best AP ever made and if I only had to have one AP--you guessed it!

Amazing pics OP!!!

conkers · 22 February 2013, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by dsk28

Nice, is that new or used?

LNIB would be a fair classification in this instance. It's been worn a handful of times, but is spotless. As others have posted, I would prefer an honest LNIB than an unscrupulous "BNIB".

RB3 is more problematic - few around.

steveclocks · 22 February 2013, 08:40 AM

Handsome AP and handsome pictures ! congratz man

dsk28 · 22 February 2013, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TSW

They were made in 2006 with the limitations of:

Rosegold 500 pcs

Platinum 150 pcs

Ti 1000 pcs

From what i know the RB2 were completely sold out in 2007 worldwide

Thanks for the information TSW. Originally thought they were made around 08!

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Originally Posted by conkers

LNIB would be a fair classification in this instance. It's been worn a handful of times, but is spotless. As others have posted, I would prefer an honest LNIB than an unscrupulous "BNIB".

RB3 is more problematic - few around.

I saw a few RB2s being posted as BNIB - Never Worn in a couple forums & shops online, I'm guessing they are mint LNIBs being passed as BNIB?

What is the problem with the RB3?

conkers · 22 February 2013, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dsk28

What is the problem with the RB3?

Two purchases from Europe fell through. One because my dealer's supplier let him down even though money had changed hands, and the second one where the dealer has one in stock but I have not dealt with them before and they were unable to provide me with satisfactory references, so I walk away (actually they have four APs I want, so it's quite annoying).

3 apparently unworn ones on Chrono24, but not had dealings with the three dealers involved, and felt the prices were a little high anyway.

dsk28 · 22 February 2013, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by conkers

Two purchases from Europe fell through. One because my dealer's supplier let him down even though money had changed hands, and the second one where the dealer has one in stock but I have not dealt with them before and they were unable to provide me with satisfactory references, so I walk away (actually they have four APs I want, so it's quite annoying).

3 apparently unworn ones on Chrono24, but not had dealings with the three dealers involved, and felt the prices were a little high anyway.

Guess its due to their rarity...Can hardly see the RB3 around while I've already seen and hold 2 pieces of the RB2. Can't your local AD/Trader do something to get this piece?

conkers · 22 February 2013, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dsk28

Guess its due to their rarity...Can hardly see the RB3 around while I've already seen and hold 2 pieces of the RB2. Can't your local AD/Trader do something to get this piece?

Well I keep an eye on all the HK/Singapore based dealers but nothing yet.

boursachi · 9 May 2013, 09:43 PM

i picked this thread out of the many RBII threads randomly to ask the owners or the in-the-knows a question about

THE CERAMIC BEZEL

guys, is this ceramic bezel the same "component" and "grade of finishing" or any fitting description as the one, say, on the Bumblebee?

i ask because i've read the FC has come a long way
and wonder if the same is true for the black ceramic

since the BB's ceramic bezel is just about the toughest thing i can remember on any watch i've had, i wish to learn if the same can be said for the RBII's?

Lamkyle · 9 May 2013, 10:20 PM

Great watch and awesome pics!

nick c · 9 May 2013, 10:30 PM

Awesome pics

Shade · 10 May 2013, 02:14 PM

It's an awesome watch. Seriously.

h999r · 10 May 2013, 03:56 PM

It's on sale by trustable seller here guys ...
http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=295194

boursachi · 10 May 2013, 05:21 PM

Heru Mike Thomas and others
care to shed some light please regarding the ceramic bezel and whether it is of the same robustness as one would find in a BB?

ufboy73 · 23 August 2013, 12:48 PM

a very old thread but apologies, as the pics on ths beauty are just, simply drool worthy!

i am curious about ti on roo. i have heard different things about its wear and ability to withstand daily abuse and still retain its looks - does it scratch, ding, dent more easily than ss? im assuming it wont take abuse anywhere near the leve fc would?

21 February 2013, 09:45 PM	#38
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	STUNNING!!!! __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

21 February 2013, 09:58 PM	#39
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	The RB-II is most probably way too big for my wrists but boy is it lovely! Very sporty and original design! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

10 May 2013, 02:14 PM	#51
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	It's an awesome watch. Seriously. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

21 February 2013, 08:59 PM	#32
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,048	Awesome

21 February 2013, 09:29 PM	#36
mb23 Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: Westchester, NY Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 4,744	WOW, phenomenal!

22 February 2013, 12:34 AM	#40
cdnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Cory Location: NY Posts: 681	OM(friggin)G

22 February 2013, 08:40 AM	#43
steveclocks "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Geert Location: Belgium Watch: rolex/JLC/panerai Posts: 5,612	Handsome AP and handsome pictures ! congratz man

9 May 2013, 09:43 PM	#48
boursachi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ME Posts: 321	i picked this thread out of the many RBII threads randomly to ask the owners or the in-the-knows a question about THE CERAMIC BEZEL guys, is this ceramic bezel the same "component" and "grade of finishing" or any fitting description as the one, say, on the Bumblebee? i ask because i've read the FC has come a long way and wonder if the same is true for the black ceramic since the BB's ceramic bezel is just about the toughest thing i can remember on any watch i've had, i wish to learn if the same can be said for the RBII's?

9 May 2013, 10:20 PM	#49
Lamkyle "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Kyle Location: HK Watch: Those from my wife Posts: 669	Great watch and awesome pics!

9 May 2013, 10:30 PM	#50
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Awesome pics

10 May 2013, 03:56 PM	#52
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	It's on sale by trustable seller here guys ... http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=295194

10 May 2013, 05:21 PM	#53
boursachi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ME Posts: 321	Heru Mike Thomas and others care to shed some light please regarding the ceramic bezel and whether it is of the same robustness as one would find in a BB?

23 August 2013, 12:48 PM	#54
ufboy73 Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: usa Posts: 1,601	a very old thread but apologies, as the pics on ths beauty are just, simply drool worthy! i am curious about ti on roo. i have heard different things about its wear and ability to withstand daily abuse and still retain its looks - does it scratch, ding, dent more easily than ss? im assuming it wont take abuse anywhere near the leve fc would?

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