Ceramics - 44 and Diver?

[HK Islandboy]

I have an AP 44 ceramic and find myself coveting a black ceramic diver also. I'll be interested in views on whether having both in a collection is redundant.

And from any member who has or had both CEs, which got more wrist time?

I'm not going to miss any meals if I buy another AP, but would then really need to force myself to hold off on getting a couple of Rolexes I've had my eye on, or on getting a RG 44...even if just to convince myself that I don't have a problem!




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[roger0770]

You don't have a problem.

[jem7v]

Sell the 44 ceramic and get the diver. Then get the 44 RG. A smarter paring.

[tyler1980]

honestly i might have a hard time with that. They are not redundant in the typical sense but the all black cases may be.

I think a 44 and a diver generally go well together, 2 ceramics I'm not so sure.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by jem7v

Sell the 44 ceramic and get the diver. Then get the 44 RG. A smarter paring.

if that is on the table i would do exactly that. The diver ceramic is my favorite offshore ceramic of all the options.

[AK797]

I wouldn't let anything get in the way of the RG 44.

[jschmidtdmd]

I agree with the RG 44 and then the ceramic diver!

[GB-man]

Nothing wrong with having both. Buy what you like, not what fits a collection

[lapince]

I have the ce diver, awesome watch, have thought about getting the 44 ce, but decided not to, might be a little too redundant in this case. I do have my sights set on the ti 44, nothing decided but I do find it great. I would sell your 44, get the diver and see some other 44, either the old SS or new TI, or RG

[HK Islandboy]

Originally Posted by jem7v

Sell the 44 ceramic and get the diver. Then get the 44 RG. A smarter paring.

That certainly crossed my mind - though i find the CE44 great for wearing to work, where the RG would be too blingy and the Diver too casual

[HK Islandboy]

Originally Posted by AK797

I wouldn't let anything get in the way of the RG 44.

It is a fantastic piece


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[HK Islandboy]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Nothing wrong with having both. Buy what you like, not what fits a collection

As one of my former professors used to say "when faced with an 'either-or' question, the best answer is generally 'both, and..'". Of course he was talking about development economics, not a (wonderfully) indulgent hobby


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[HK Islandboy]

Originally Posted by lapince

I have the ce diver, awesome watch, have thought about getting the 44 ce, but decided not to, might be a little too redundant in this case. I do have my sights set on the ti 44, nothing decided but I do find it great. I would sell your 44, get the diver and see some other 44, either the old SS or new TI, or RG

The TI is also great!


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[mickyd329]

More than anything, the redundancy would be in the color of both watches. Why not consider a SS Diver?

I agree with Neil. Don't let anything get in the way between you and an RG44.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by lapince

I have the ce diver, awesome watch, have thought about getting the 44 ce, but decided not to, might be a little too redundant in this case. I do have my sights set on the ti 44, nothing decided but I do find it great. I would sell your 44, get the diver and see some other 44, either the old SS or new TI, or RG

this is good too. With the Ti you would still have a grey dial which is quite similar to your ceramic 44 so it may make the idea of getting rid of your ceramic a bit easier.

[HK Islandboy]

Originally Posted by mickyd329

More than anything, the redundancy would be in the color of both watches. Why not consider a SS Diver?



I agree with Neil. Don't let anything get in the way between you and an RG44.

Fond as I am of the colourful SS Divers, none of them have ever left me with a strong craving to own one (like, not love). And I prefer a ceramic bezel for a sports watch.

I'd managed to suppress the desire for a RG 44, but feel that coming back strongly - and as some have suggested, a CE Diver + RG or TI 44 would add more diversity to the collection


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[code.]

RG 44 + CE Diver is a good combo.
But then again, 2017 CE 44 can be found for just a tad bit more money than the diver. I have been having this problem, and it makes me lose the ceramic idea all together because I don't want two 44s yet , but if I did it would be TI + RG Makes we wish they release another 42 CE and case closed, money on the table.


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[AK797]

Originally Posted by code.

RG 44 + CE Diver is a good combo.

But then again, 2017 CE 44 can be found for just a tad bit more money than the diver. I have been having this problem, and it makes me lose the ceramic idea all together because I don't want two 44s yet , but if I did it would be TI + RG Makes we wish they release another 42 CE and case closed, money on the table.


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That's a great AP combo. I like the anthracite ceramic but the model seems to have been messed around by AP and now it's gone so I'd rather the Diver now.

[jem7v]

Originally Posted by HK Islandboy

That certainly crossed my mind - though i find the CE44 great for wearing to work, where the RG would be too blingy and the Diver too casual

You can't say the diver is too casual and the CE44 is more formal. They are both very casual watches. The dial doesn't make a difference in this case.

[HK Islandboy]

Originally Posted by AK797

That's a great AP combo. I like the anthracite ceramic but the model seems to have been messed around by AP and now it's gone so I'd rather the Diver now.

I'm inclined to disagree that the 44 is not more appropriate for the office...but as I've decided to take the plunge and get a Diver also, I look forward to reversing that judgement!


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[Hairdude1]

Originally Posted by AK797

I wouldn't let anything get in the way of the RG 44.

[Manofsteelpt]

White CE Diver?

[lapince]

Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

White CE Diver?

I tried the white before seeing the black, very well done but unless you live in the tropics I would pass, plus it looks really big, or at least it seemed to me at the time, as I was wearing my 5712 and found it huge.
For me the ce diver is a sure value, they made very little of them, either less than 500 or 600, not sure, so quite limited, if you compare that to the number of CE 44's, all dials, it is a very limited edition without the name...

[dc98354]

Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

White CE Diver?

Yeah baby, I loved those 2 all White Offshore. Was considering the White 44 Before I got my RG. Now I wish I got white as I can't get it anymore!

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by dc98354

Yeah baby, I loved those 2 all White Offshore. Was considering the White 44 Before I got my RG. Now I wish I got white as I can't get it anymore!

get the new RG LE with the white dial. best of both worlds

[HK Islandboy]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

get the new RG LE with the white dial. best of both worlds

They look fantastic- keen to try one one

[mickyd329]

Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

White CE Diver?

+1 Great choice to add to the mix.

[Eiso]

Yes, I agree on few members above. If you wont lose any meals over getting another AP, I would say, first hand experience, paring the ceramic diver with the RG 44mm is definitely a better choice. The satisfaction for 44mm must be fulfilled with the RG, then the love for ceramic can totally be had with the Diver. Both are the signature of its series.