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14 May 2018, 04:10 AM | #1 |
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Anyone Seen The 25th Anniversary ROO
Ive always found the oroginal design fairly appealing - but surprised there doesnt seem to be very much interest in the reissue?
Anyone seen one in person? Is it just that folks would rather hunt down an original - or maybe the modern ROO are considered that much more refined and desirable? |
14 May 2018, 09:09 AM | #2 |
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I saw all of the new releases at the Vegas GTG. I don’t remember this one though.
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14 May 2018, 09:15 AM | #3 |
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Amazing watch with great balance and originality. Fantastic to see it reissued in such a true representation of the original, I believe the movment has been updated but not certain.
The 1 thing that maybe a challenge for the watch is the SS bezel...many AP lovers have grown to appreciate the care free ceramic bezel vs the often heartbreaking nicks the SS Bezel can show. Nonetheless it is my favorite ROO and if I find myself in the market for a 42mm ROO, it would be my choice.
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Im also curious about the weight. Obviously, its not a lightweight watch but wonder how it compares to something like a Deepsea, for example. Or if it would potentially be better balanced. |
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14 May 2018, 01:45 PM | #5 |
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I was second in line at my nearest Boutique but passed. I just don’t favor ROO and I need to get it through my head.
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14 May 2018, 02:09 PM | #6 |
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Movement is updated to latest 3120 with DD chrono, in line with other Offshore chrono. However the buttons are still rubberclad in blue, reminiscent of the original. Wish it was in blue ceramic. I don’t mind the steel bezel.
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14 May 2018, 02:37 PM | #7 |
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yep here it is
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14 May 2018, 05:40 PM | #8 |
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No luck so far, twice visit the boutiques in Singapore but they do not have it.
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14 May 2018, 11:27 PM | #9 |
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I have only seen it on display - have not tried it on.
I like it - a lot. However, I prefer the more muted dial of the original and with that some more updates had been made (ceramic pushers, see through case back). Some shots below The re-issue The original |
15 May 2018, 01:36 AM | #10 |
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Nice watch..But not enough to tempt me into buying it.
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I agree, if I wanted a 42mm offshore this would be my choice. Tried one on at the London office a couple of weeks ago, it’s a great looking watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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