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chiscott_29 · 27 May 2020, 06:26 AM

As some are aware, I went back and forth on what Offshore to get as I wanted to add one to my collection given that we're now living in a land of "work from home casual".

I had a temporary love affair with the new Camos, but couldn't get allocated a blue one from an AD. Green could have become a reality, but at the very last minute I balked. I couldn't pull the trigger on that kind of watch having never seen it or worn it in the flesh. I was almost sold though by all the people on here that praised both models.

When things get back to normal, I plan to visit the boutique and take a really good look at various Offshores to get a better sense of how they wear. I think for the smaller wrist guy, you need to see these in the flesh and that's just not possible right now and it creates some hesitation...at least for me.

But, for now, I went with something I'd tried in the past and I found myself drawn back to it. So, I pulled the trigger on the Ghost:

Texas4ever · 27 May 2020, 06:33 AM

Man that things looks awesome...congrats...i am also on the hunt for a 44mm camo.

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honkymf · 27 May 2020, 06:50 AM

I love those subdued colors.

Congratulations, man! Looks incredible!

Rockland · 27 May 2020, 06:55 AM

Good choice! Grey goes with everything! I passed on a green camo too because I only preferred a blue. In the meantime I wear my grey Ti44 as a daily.

Burlington · 27 May 2020, 07:53 AM

Congratulations! Great piece

Toony · 27 May 2020, 08:41 AM

Congrats!! Such a great watch.

sgwatchguy · 27 May 2020, 09:16 AM

Awesome AP, congratulations! Looks great on your wrist

RollieKid · 27 May 2020, 01:28 PM

Big congrats on the Ghost

This would be my next AP if i had thicker wrist hahaha.

edo · 27 May 2020, 07:58 PM

Congrats, wear it in great health

... and always nice to see that Ghost nickname that I gave to this watch in one Rolexforums post is now widely used on this, all other forums, sales channels, Instagram...

rtanjaya · 27 May 2020, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by edo

Congrats, wear it in great health

... and always nice to see that Ghost nickname that I gave to this watch in one Rolexforums post is now widely used on this, all other forums, sales channels, Instagram...

Hi Edo, You gave a great name.

And congrats to chiscott_29!

1William · 27 May 2020, 10:53 PM

Congratulations.

uscmatt99 · 27 May 2020, 11:27 PM

Looks great Scott! It seems that the 44mm ROOs get more love than the 42mm iterations around here, but I prefer the fit of the 42mm Offshores on my 6.75" wrist. I've been torn between the Ghost, Vampire (with ceramic bezel), and the newer transitional titanium model with caliber 2385.

Fishrus · 27 May 2020, 11:31 PM

Congrats! Looks great on you!

chiscott_29 · 27 May 2020, 11:45 PM

Thanks all for the nice comments. I was a bit worried about the "monotone" nature of this watch, but it really has many different looks based on the lighting. Also, it's truly a pleasure to wear. It's a big watch for me for sure, but it's light as a feather. I also ordered some additional rubber straps from Horus, so I'll have an ability to spice it up a little bit and will post pics when I get them.

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Originally Posted by uscmatt99

I've been torn between the Ghost, Vampire (with ceramic bezel), and the newer transitional titanium model with caliber 2385.

This is the SAME battle I had after I finally ruled out the Camos. I like the Vampire too, but at the end of the day I thought the Vampire was a bit too sporty for me and would limit when I would wear it. It really just depends on your personal style I think. I also am trying to get the 26480ti, but there seems to be a wait right now. I'm sure if you have a solid relationship the wait would be days, but hopefully with things opening up a bit it won't be long.

AK797 · 28 May 2020, 12:57 AM

Congrats!

RHIII · 28 May 2020, 01:47 AM

Congrats! The ghost is WAY better than a 44 anyway.

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Reign · 28 May 2020, 02:18 AM

Congrats on the ghost - mine says hi!

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1Orologio · 28 May 2020, 02:19 AM

I have owned a ghost. Along with the elephant I find them great and versatile watches.

Wear it in good health.

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1Orologio · 28 May 2020, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Reign

Congrats on the ghost - mine says hi!

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Wow. That white rubber really works!

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chiscott_29 · 28 May 2020, 02:22 AM

Agree really like the white strap - Thanks for posting that. I ordered white, black, gray, and "Miami Blue" from Horus. Can't wait to see how they work...

Kimber007 · 28 May 2020, 03:26 AM

Huge congrats and welcome to the club! You will love it! I'm curious, do you have yours on the standard strap on the smallest hole? If so is that fit ok or is it still too loose?

chiscott_29 · 28 May 2020, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Kimber007

I'm curious, do you have yours on the standard strap on the smallest hole? If so is that fit ok or is it still too loose?

Thanks! Yes, I have it on the last hole and it works well for me (6.5" wrist size). It is maybe just a bit loose at times (depending on weather, etc.) but not to any point where I'd really want it any tighter. Note, this is on the AP band that it came with.

As I mentioned above I have some straps coming from Horus and will post back some photos as well as how those straps fit.

KBM · 28 May 2020, 04:24 AM

Big congrats! Enjoy and screw that crown in!

chiscott_29 · 28 May 2020, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by kauebm

Big congrats! Enjoy and screw that crown in!

Haha!! I did that literally after I saw the posted photo

Watchflair · 28 May 2020, 04:45 AM

Huge congrats! Big fan of the ghost - actually need to get down to the AP boutique when everything settles down and check one out in person. Love the proportions and the colors just really work.

Heu · 28 May 2020, 05:22 AM

Congrats!

HK Islandboy · 29 May 2020, 02:32 AM

Very nice! I look forward to seeing the other strap colours

Urosfan · 29 May 2020, 04:44 AM

Congrats

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GS93108 · 1 June 2020, 02:30 AM

Nice choice Scott. Well done.

Odie-r · 1 June 2020, 05:29 AM

Lovely. Congrats!

27 May 2020, 07:53 AM	#5
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27 May 2020, 09:16 AM	#7
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27 May 2020, 01:28 PM	#8
RollieKid "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: my wrist candy Posts: 563	Big congrats on the Ghost This would be my next AP if i had thicker wrist hahaha. __________________ Current SOTC: Rolex 115200, 116610LV \|Oris Artelier Skeleton, Aquis Date \|Tissot Heritage Visodate \|Longines Conquest Heritage \|Patek Philippe 6000R \|ALS 1815 Annual Calendar \|AP ROC 26315st Gone but not forgotten: Rolex 116233 and 16570

27 May 2020, 11:31 PM	#13
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28 May 2020, 02:19 AM	#18
1Orologio "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Roger Location: New Jersey Watch: Still searching... Posts: 624	I have owned a ghost. Along with the elephant I find them great and versatile watches. Wear it in good health. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ IG: OrologioTimepieces

27 May 2020, 06:33 AM	#2
Texas4ever "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Texas Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 132	Man that things looks awesome...congrats...i am also on the hunt for a 44mm camo. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 May 2020, 06:50 AM	#3
honkymf "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Tennessee USA Posts: 45	I love those subdued colors. Congratulations, man! Looks incredible!

27 May 2020, 06:55 AM	#4
Rockland "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: United States Posts: 187	Good choice! Grey goes with everything! I passed on a green camo too because I only preferred a blue. In the meantime I wear my grey Ti44 as a daily.

27 May 2020, 08:41 AM	#6
Toony "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Tony Location: Gatchaman Posts: 1,873	Congrats!! Such a great watch.

27 May 2020, 07:58 PM	#9
edo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sarajevo Posts: 1,803	Congrats, wear it in great health ... and always nice to see that Ghost nickname that I gave to this watch in one Rolexforums post is now widely used on this, all other forums, sales channels, Instagram...

27 May 2020, 10:53 PM	#11
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,652	Congratulations.

27 May 2020, 11:27 PM	#12
uscmatt99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,031	Looks great Scott! It seems that the 44mm ROOs get more love than the 42mm iterations around here, but I prefer the fit of the 42mm Offshores on my 6.75" wrist. I've been torn between the Ghost, Vampire (with ceramic bezel), and the newer transitional titanium model with caliber 2385.

28 May 2020, 12:57 AM	#15
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,219	Congrats!

28 May 2020, 01:47 AM	#16
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	Congrats! The ghost is WAY better than a 44 anyway. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 May 2020, 02:18 AM	#17
Reign "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: USA Posts: 1,183	Congrats on the ghost - mine says hi! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 May 2020, 02:22 AM	#20
chiscott_29 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: USA Watch: Rolex, ALS, Omega Posts: 1,231	Agree really like the white strap - Thanks for posting that. I ordered white, black, gray, and "Miami Blue" from Horus. Can't wait to see how they work...

28 May 2020, 03:26 AM	#21
Kimber007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Poker Table Watch: Rolex, AP Posts: 491	Huge congrats and welcome to the club! You will love it! I'm curious, do you have yours on the standard strap on the smallest hole? If so is that fit ok or is it still too loose?

28 May 2020, 04:24 AM	#23
KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,386	Big congrats! Enjoy and screw that crown in!

28 May 2020, 04:45 AM	#25
Watchflair 2024 ROLEX DATE-JUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: 116500 116518LN Posts: 5,873	Huge congrats! Big fan of the ghost - actually need to get down to the AP boutique when everything settles down and check one out in person. Love the proportions and the colors just really work. __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

28 May 2020, 05:22 AM	#26
Heu "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Brasil Posts: 1,763	Congrats!

29 May 2020, 02:32 AM	#27
HK Islandboy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hong Kong Watch: AP Posts: 3,825	Very nice! I look forward to seeing the other strap colours

29 May 2020, 04:44 AM	#28
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,184	Congrats Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 June 2020, 02:30 AM	#29
GS93108 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: UK Posts: 1,194	Nice choice Scott. Well done.

1 June 2020, 05:29 AM	#30
Odie-r "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 4,452	Lovely. Congrats! __________________ @watchtheleftwrist

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