Novelty 44 - Ceramic vs Ti

[benlee]

44 CE will be my choice between these two

[ufboy73]

Originally Posted by HL65

I have also owned both Ti and Ce and I would take the ceramic for sure over the Ti. AP ceramic is hard to beat!

Curious if you mean the prior anthracite dial Ce or the current gold accent dial Ce, Ken?

[HL65]

Originally Posted by ufboy73

Curious if you mean the prior anthracite dial Ce or the current gold accent dial Ce, Ken?

I owned the previous anthracite version but find the new version the nicest of the 3!

[ufboy73]

Originally Posted by HL65

I owned the previous anthracite version but find the new version the nicest of the 3!

[Chary]

I think the contrast on this is hard to beat! I wear it on a Black strap and love it! I wore the CE, loved it in pics because of the blue, but once on, for me the ceramic looked more special, it had to be the contrast


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[kimwizzzuuu]

Absolutely get most of my wrist time. No wear and tear sign at all after one year of wear.

[bluebeamer]

Ti

[MrBigSmiles]

Emailed NYC Boutique today about the 44mm ROO CE and they said it isn’t available - wouldn’t be able to put a deposit either and didn’t mention a W/L. I wasn’t expecting to be turned away by AP for this piece. Aside from going grey, Anyone have tips or suggestions for getting this piece?


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[kimwizzzuuu]

Originally Posted by MrBigSmiles

Emailed NYC Boutique today about the 44mm ROO CE and they said it isn’t available - wouldn’t be able to put a deposit either and didn’t mention a W/L. I wasn’t expecting to be turned away by AP for this piece. Aside from going grey, Anyone have tips or suggestions for getting this piece?


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it is a hard to get piece as of now. I waited about two months to get mine from NY boutique. Try contact with Material Good and the boutique in Hampton as well (also run by material good).

[Uros]

Originally Posted by MrBigSmiles

Emailed NYC Boutique today about the 44mm ROO CE and they said it isn’t available - wouldn’t be able to put a deposit either and didn’t mention a W/L. I wasn’t expecting to be turned away by AP for this piece. Aside from going grey, Anyone have tips or suggestions for getting this piece?


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Bought mine via AP house Munich in March, cca 2 months wait but they told me its the last one allocated to them this year. Not sure if feasible but AP house Madrid hinted they may have one coming or is in stock few week ago.

In general, given the price point etc. there shouldnt be such issue to obtain it, maybe you are just late for this year allocations...

[HL65]

Might as well post this incoming here....

[ufboy73]

Originally Posted by HL65

Might as well post this incoming here....

where is it?!?!

btw, how available are the Ti and Ce from AP boutiques in the US?

I happen to be traveling overseas and there is one of each at a dealer, here, and im starting to get really tempted lol

edit: I must have saw this before your pic loaded lol - awesome!!! you moved the Ti on or you have the duo, now?

you loved that Ti, what sings in the Ce more for you if you don't mind my asking?

[HL65]

Originally Posted by ufboy73

where is it?!?!

btw, how available are the Ti and Ce from AP boutiques in the US?

I happen to be traveling overseas and there is one of each at a dealer, here, and im starting to get really tempted lol

edit: I must have saw this before your pic loaded lol - awesome!!! you moved the Ti on or you have the duo, now?

you loved that Ti, what sings in the Ce more for you if you don't mind my asking?

Well for me I have to say I always wanted the new CE but had trouble finding when it first came out so I got the Ti. I loved the Ti but the CE just so much cooler and stealth. The all black and gold and blue accents really make this one stand out for me. I also prefer it to my old CE with anthracite dial as it was just too grey.

PS it’s the one current 44 that still sell for a premium vs discount to MSRP so that tells you something about demand.

[Urooj]

Originally Posted by HL65

Might as well post this incoming here....

Congrats buddy! It’s looks brilliant and another amazing addition to your stellar
Collection.

Regards
Urooj

[HL65]

Originally Posted by Urooj

Congrats buddy! It’s looks brilliant and another amazing addition to your stellar
Collection.

Regards
Urooj

Thanks my friend!

[wiswrist]

Originally Posted by HL65

Might as well post this incoming here....

Congrats! Looks great!


For anyone still on the fence, here are the 44mm Novelty CEs ... take your pick ...

[ufboy73]

Originally Posted by HL65

Well for me I have to say I always wanted the new CE but had trouble finding when it first came out so I got the Ti. I loved the Ti but the CE just so much cooler and stealth. The all black and gold and blue accents really make this one stand out for me. I also prefer it to my old CE with anthracite dial as it was just too grey.

PS it’s the one current 44 that still sell for a premium vs discount to MSRP so that tells you something about demand.

thanks ken - obviously, looks phenomenal in your wrist shot!!

[duc888]

For anyone still on the fence, here are the 44mm Novelty CEs ... take your pick ...

The first...all black...is my favourite one

[AshAP]

Not keen on the German edition, the gold strap plots seem to be a bit too much, the ceramic has always been cool as a stealth AP.


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[ragsk]

Originally Posted by HL65

Might as well post this incoming here....

Awesome watch and awesome pic!! Love mine!

Congratulations!

[AK797]

Congrats Ken, that looks great on you!

I do like the Germany, the gold plots are a bit out of nowhere so imperative you always show the crown top with it so there is some cohesion.

[kimwizzzuuu]

I’m still waiting for AP to release this new CE offshore.

[HL65]

Originally Posted by ufboy73

thanks ken - obviously, looks phenomenal in your wrist shot!!

Originally Posted by ragsk

Awesome watch and awesome pic!! Love mine!

Congratulations!

Originally Posted by AK797

Congrats Ken, that looks great on you!

I do like the Germany, the gold plots are a bit out of nowhere so imperative you always show the crown top with it so there is some cohesion.

Thanks guys!

[HL65]

Originally Posted by rac10000

Congrats! Looks great!


For anyone still on the fence, here are the 44mm Novelty CEs ... take your pick ...

Thanks!

[trfChris]

Originally Posted by rac10000

For anyone still on the fence, here are the 44mm Novelty CEs ... take your pick ...

Also let’s not forget the white ceramic 44! Very cool and unusual piece although quite expensive on secondary market.




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[jumpmandk]

I loved this white ceramic piece but was too scared to buy it when I saw the production or "demo" piece at the boutique a few years back.

After only a few weeks of handling I noticed the bright white ceramic became (naturally) slightly off-white - which I assume would be natural given everyone handling the piece.

By any chance, do you know anyone who owns the piece and can speak to the white ceramic being off-white after some wear and use?

Maybe it was only the production piece that hadn't fully gone through QC and maybe they finalized a better white ceramic, but since that time I haven't seen it in any boutique. Just curious if anyone owned this piece with good wear who could give their 2 cents.

Originally Posted by trfChris

Also let’s not forget the white ceramic 44! Very cool and unusual piece although quite expensive on secondary market.




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[AK797]

Originally Posted by kimwizzzuuu

I’m still waiting for AP to release this new CE offshore.

That one will be the blue ghost then.

[trfChris]

Originally Posted by jumpmandk

By any chance, do you know anyone who owns the piece and can speak to the white ceramic being off-white after some wear and use?

Not exactly the same but aproo here on TRF bought just now the white ceramic diver 15707CB, that one should probably have the same properties.

[wiswrist]

Originally Posted by AshAP

Not keen on the German edition, the gold strap plots seem to be a bit too much, the ceramic has always been cool as a stealth AP.

Originally Posted by AK797

Congrats Ken, that looks great on you!

I do like the Germany, the gold plots are a bit out of nowhere so imperative you always show the crown top with it so there is some cohesion.

The RG plots are a little controversial but I think they tie into the rest of the design and other RG details nicely. I think it'll look even better in person.

Originally Posted by kimwizzzuuu

I’m still waiting for AP to release this new CE offshore.

After seeing the initial SIHH release I was going to wait for that one as well. But once I saw the PoG I decided to try to secure one of those instead. I hope they eventually release the gray though ... I'd also like to know the real reason they pulled it.

Originally Posted by trfChris

Also let’s not forget the white ceramic 44! Very cool and unusual piece although quite expensive on secondary market.

You're right. I forgot about the white CE. Great looking piece.

[kimwizzzuuu]

Originally Posted by rac10000

The RG plots are a little controversial but I think they tie into the rest of the design and other RG details nicely. I think it'll look even better in person.


After seeing the initial SIHH release I was going to wait for that one as well. But once I saw the PoG I decided to try to secure one of those instead. I hope they eventually release the gray though ... I'd also like to know the real reason they pulled it.



You're right. I forgot about the white CE. Great looking piece.

My SA in nyc told me cuz AP could not deliver the color/shade they want, they decided not to release this ref.