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rolexjackson · 30 November 2022, 12:50 PM

im considering picking up a reference . 26420SO.OO.A002CA.01 found one new unworn just below the retail price i personally love the look of it the size and proportions look perfect and honestly i am glad that it isn't as popular so I can pick it up at a discount.

srvrf · 30 November 2022, 01:36 PM

I can't speak for everyone but I think that the larger case sizes of the ROOs make them too big for many wrists. In addition, the bracelets of the ROs are iconic. If they made a ceramic bezel 38-39mm ROO I'd be very interested.

Fenrira · 30 November 2022, 01:52 PM

Proportions, elegance and wearability ensure that the Royal Oak will remain a classic. The Offshore’s popularity will have its cycles.

Polar Bear · 30 November 2022, 01:54 PM

Too Big
Too Thick
Too "Loud"

One (or a combination of) the above reasons, would be my guess

rolexjackson · 30 November 2022, 01:58 PM

these reasons all make perfect sense to me, which is why i adore it so much. my favorite watches are Rolex Panerai and AP. PP Aquanaut is mediocre to me but its the only one i would be interested. Thanks for all the comments :-)

gmtmister · 30 November 2022, 02:36 PM

It’s funny, because before the Royal Oak 40th anniversary, when AP really pushed to promote it again properly, the Offshore WAS the model to get, and the “plain” Royal Oak was barely selling at all.

There’s a good podcast episode on all this:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas...=1000579301294

Andy0331 · 30 November 2022, 03:19 PM

Trends & tastes change. Five years ago, ROO's were king & RO's were less desirable. A large part was that "big" watches seem to have peaked a few years ago & started trending back to "normal" sizes.

That said, I still prefer the Offshore.

rolexjackson · 30 November 2022, 03:29 PM

Seems like I’m in good company here!

Cheers ��

LUDA · 30 November 2022, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by gmtmister

It’s funny, because before the Royal Oak 40th anniversary, when AP really pushed to promote it again properly, the Offshore WAS the model to get, and the “plain” Royal Oak was barely selling at all.

There’s a good podcast episode on all this:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas...=1000579301294

I was coming to say this.

It just comes and goes. And now the RO is the one to have, same as 15 years ago the ROO were the ones to have.

At the end of the day what really matters is to buy and use what you like, and if you like the ROO (and can pull off their bigger size) you do you, lucky you because ROO are easier to get than RO now!

chows99 · 30 November 2022, 11:08 PM

Despite ROO selling below retail in the market, i am still waiting for the call for a ROO.

GW44 · 1 December 2022, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Polar Bear

Too Big
Too Thick
Too "Loud"

One (or a combination of) the above reasons, would be my guess

rolexjackson · 1 December 2022, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by GW44

What a gorgeous piece!

just1time · 1 December 2022, 04:04 PM

ROO all the way : )

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messikens · 1 December 2022, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by just1time

ROO all the way : )

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Would look even better without the plastic cover

just1time · 1 December 2022, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by messikens

Would look even better without the plastic cover

I know...but am still being a grandpa leaving it on for now :)

Xerxes77 · 1 December 2022, 10:20 PM

Till 2017 ROO are much popular then RO.
Then, after Nautilus revolution situation has changed and RO became more popular

AshAP · 2 December 2022, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by just1time

ROO all the way : )

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That is a fantastic watch currently ruined by plastic

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messikens · 2 December 2022, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by just1time

I know...but am still being a grandpa leaving it on for now :)

LoL I get it but my recommendation is just do it. Same thing with mine... In the long run you'll be happier wearing it (albeit carefully) than babying it.

Are you wearing it outside with a plastic cover for others to see? If so that's odd. Are you just doing it inside the home? If so - may as well take it off.

So either way you slice it, the cover should come off

rolexjackson · 2 December 2022, 08:05 AM

Love it so much!!

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rolexjackson · 2 December 2022, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by just1time

ROO all the way : )

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Leaving the plastic on, is like not making love to your hot girlfriend so the next can enjoy her. Take the plastic off man!! It’s a beautiful piece!!

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Kostas · 2 December 2022, 12:28 PM

Roo panda bracelet

GW44 · 2 December 2022, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by rolexjackson

Leaving the plastic on, is like not making love to your hot girlfriend so the next can enjoy her. Take the plastic off man!! It’s a beautiful piece!!

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Or, it's like having a bath with your socks on

Got to take off that stupid plastic cover for sure.

Vince_76 · 2 December 2022, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by just1time

ROO all the way : )

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C’mon man…just wear the watch. Not cool.

Reign · 3 December 2022, 03:26 AM

It ebbs and flows in terms of the style that’s preferred. ROO was more popular a decade ago.

I’m a big fan of the ROO because if it’s durability, wrist presence and useful chrono complication.

The new 43s with improved ergonomics are a home run. Can’t wait to see them evolve it

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1665fan · 3 December 2022, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by polar bear

too big
too thick
too "loud"

one (or a combination of) the above reasons, would be my guess

+1

Benwah · 3 December 2022, 10:08 PM

It is the ROO that got my eyes on the brand about 10 years ago. Still is this one that keeps my interest…. I would say the mega tapisserie and its presence on the wrist.

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GW44 · 3 December 2022, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reign

It ebbs and flows in terms of the style that’s preferred. ROO was more popular a decade ago.

I’m a big fan of the ROO because if it’s durability, wrist presence and useful chrono complication.

The new 43s with improved ergonomics are a home run. Can’t wait to see them evolve it

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That was the very first watch I tried on at AP House in early ‘21 (before buying my ROO 43 Taupe) and it’s just a fabulous watch

subtona · 4 December 2022, 12:37 AM

Very nice watches.

Roo vs royal oak
First reson I think of is the jumbo has remain largely unchanged since 1972, that’s a long time to build up a Fan base.

Make sure you loctite the screws.

10XRolex · 4 December 2022, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 1665fan

+1

Says the people with the small wrists

All kidding aside. Maybe not for everyone but they are still great watches.

30 November 2022, 12:50 PM	#1
rolexjackson 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Real Name: Jackson Location: USA Watch: Sub, GMT, Daytona Posts: 2,190	why is the ROO not as popular as the RO im considering picking up a reference . 26420SO.OO.A002CA.01 found one new unworn just below the retail price i personally love the look of it the size and proportions look perfect and honestly i am glad that it isn't as popular so I can pick it up at a discount.

30 November 2022, 01:54 PM	#4
Polar Bear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Australia Watch: Panerai PAM687 Posts: 762	Too Big Too Thick Too "Loud" One (or a combination of) the above reasons, would be my guess __________________ If you cant afford the depreciation, you cant afford the purchase

2 December 2022, 12:28 PM	#21
Kostas 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Australia Watch: @ kostastimepieces Posts: 5,239	Roo panda bracelet __________________ Follow me on IG: @kostastimepieces

4 December 2022, 12:37 AM	#28
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,987	Very nice watches. Roo vs royal oak First reson I think of is the jumbo has remain largely unchanged since 1972, that’s a long time to build up a Fan base. Make sure you loctite the screws. __________________

30 November 2022, 01:36 PM	#2
srvrf 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Steve Location: Indiana Watch: PP/AP Posts: 2,075	I can't speak for everyone but I think that the larger case sizes of the ROOs make them too big for many wrists. In addition, the bracelets of the ROs are iconic. If they made a ceramic bezel 38-39mm ROO I'd be very interested.

30 November 2022, 01:52 PM	#3
Fenrira "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: UK, Asia Posts: 228	Proportions, elegance and wearability ensure that the Royal Oak will remain a classic. The Offshore’s popularity will have its cycles.

30 November 2022, 01:58 PM	#5
rolexjackson 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Real Name: Jackson Location: USA Watch: Sub, GMT, Daytona Posts: 2,190	these reasons all make perfect sense to me, which is why i adore it so much. my favorite watches are Rolex Panerai and AP. PP Aquanaut is mediocre to me but its the only one i would be interested. Thanks for all the comments :-)

30 November 2022, 02:36 PM	#6
gmtmister "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Citizen of Earth Posts: 365	It’s funny, because before the Royal Oak 40th anniversary, when AP really pushed to promote it again properly, the Offshore WAS the model to get, and the “plain” Royal Oak was barely selling at all. There’s a good podcast episode on all this: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas...=1000579301294

30 November 2022, 03:19 PM	#7
Andy0331 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: FL Posts: 417	Trends & tastes change. Five years ago, ROO's were king & RO's were less desirable. A large part was that "big" watches seem to have peaked a few years ago & started trending back to "normal" sizes. That said, I still prefer the Offshore.

30 November 2022, 03:29 PM	#8
rolexjackson 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Real Name: Jackson Location: USA Watch: Sub, GMT, Daytona Posts: 2,190	Seems like I’m in good company here! Cheers ��

30 November 2022, 11:08 PM	#10
chows99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Singapore Posts: 604	Despite ROO selling below retail in the market, i am still waiting for the call for a ROO.

1 December 2022, 04:04 PM	#13
just1time "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: toRonTo, oN, Posts: 593	ROO all the way : ) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 December 2022, 10:20 PM	#16
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	Till 2017 ROO are much popular then RO. Then, after Nautilus revolution situation has changed and RO became more popular

2 December 2022, 08:05 AM	#19
rolexjackson 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Real Name: Jackson Location: USA Watch: Sub, GMT, Daytona Posts: 2,190	Love it so much!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 December 2022, 03:26 AM	#24
Reign "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: USA Posts: 1,183	It ebbs and flows in terms of the style that’s preferred. ROO was more popular a decade ago. I’m a big fan of the ROO because if it’s durability, wrist presence and useful chrono complication. The new 43s with improved ergonomics are a home run. Can’t wait to see them evolve it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 December 2022, 10:08 PM	#26
Benwah "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ottawa ON Canada Posts: 89	It is the ROO that got my eyes on the brand about 10 years ago. Still is this one that keeps my interest…. I would say the mega tapisserie and its presence on the wrist. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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