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levvity · 19 February 2018, 12:55 PM

I'd really like to get some opinions from you guys. I am about to take the plunge on one of these and cannot decide. I do not own any other AP ROO 44's.

Any input is greatly appreciated!

conkers · 19 February 2018, 12:59 PM

No bad decision there but Ti edges it for me.

Chary · 19 February 2018, 02:44 PM

Go Ti

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Hank · 19 February 2018, 03:07 PM

Been eyeing these two as well. Does the Ti weigh significantly less than the steel?

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kn_watches · 19 February 2018, 03:37 PM

I went through a similar decision last year. I ended up with the Ti, and I have no regrets. The titanium weighed significantly less than the steel to me.

Here was my previous thread about the 2 pieces:
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=550492

Good luck!

ezinhk · 19 February 2018, 03:47 PM

Depends which color dial turns you on :)

Watchfunday · 19 February 2018, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Hank

Been eyeing these two as well. Does the Ti weigh significantly less than the steel?

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Yes it does. Titanium weighs c.a. 45% less than steel. I had the same dilemma between the two and went for Ti and never looked back. Ti44 weighs the same as Sub-C (150grams) and is very comfortable on the wrist. I wear it 24/7.

Having said that 26400so is very cool watch as well, can't go wrong with either. Lightness, comfort and grey dial sealed the deal for me.

Hank · 19 February 2018, 07:58 PM

Thanks! 45% lighter is a huge bonus. I wonder how it compares to the FC?

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Watchfunday · 19 February 2018, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Hank

Thanks! 45% lighter is a huge bonus. I wonder how it compares to the FC?

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FC is the lightest of them, steel heaviest and Ti in between. I saw somewhere that FC44 weighs 130g. However Ti is about as strong as steel and FC is more prone to damages. Also FC cannot be refinished as the same way as Ti, steel or gold. Ti has some wrist presence without being heavy. Just enough that you know it’s there :)

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Hank · 19 February 2018, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tpa69

FC is the lightest of them, steel heaviest and Ti in between. I saw somewhere that FC44 weighs 130g. However Ti is about as strong as steel and FC is more prone to damages. Also FC cannot be refinished as the same way as Ti, steel or gold. Ti has some wrist presence without being heavy. Just enough that you know it’s there :)

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Thanks again! You know ur stuff :)

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Watchfunday · 19 February 2018, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Hank

Thanks again! You know ur stuff :)

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You are welcome my friend

wach16 · 20 February 2018, 05:56 AM

Titanium would be my vote!

Xerxes77 · 20 February 2018, 07:59 AM

Ti for me!

1st amg · 20 February 2018, 10:16 AM

I am on the other side, though the Ti was another choice for me, for my own reasons, I loved the SS more. There is something about the light silver or whitish dial that attracted me. So, for me the SS gets my vote and $$

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wulin · 20 February 2018, 11:58 AM

Titanium will be more comfortable due to its lighter weight.

AK797 · 20 February 2018, 12:10 PM

I like the look of both but as a traditionalist not sure I like the idea of a light ROO, so probably SS.

DCheeta · 20 February 2018, 12:19 PM

I don’t own either of them, but having tried them both on several times I think the Ti is much more cool looking and way more comfortable.

Watchfunday · 20 February 2018, 06:34 PM

Ti for me, but I am biased

It has just enough heft without being too light. Also it goes with any outfit.

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Watchfunday · 20 February 2018, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 1st amg

I am on the other side, though the Ti was another choice for me, for my own reasons, I loved the SS more. There is something about the light silver or whitish dial that attracted me. So, for me the SS gets my vote and $$

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Looks fantastic!

The dial has a great contrast, very nice indeed.

HK Islandboy · 20 February 2018, 08:47 PM

I prefer the look of the TI, personally....though would pick the CE or RG over either TI or Steel

SMD · 21 February 2018, 12:01 AM

Need to see both in IRL. I went the other way but no wrong answer.

Hank · 21 February 2018, 12:03 AM

This thread needs more photos...

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Trailboss516 · 21 February 2018, 12:09 AM

Would you buy the Ti new?

Isn't the steel now discontinued so an unworn grey/used would be the only option?

SMD · 21 February 2018, 05:01 AM

ss on grand prix strap

1st amg · 21 February 2018, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SMD

ss on grand prix strap

Nice! Love that look

Here is mine

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AK797 · 21 February 2018, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 1st amg

Nice! Love that look

Here is mine

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I love this strap, my fave ever, it just transforms the whole look, great move by AP to put it this style on the 42s.

SMD · 22 February 2018, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 1st amg

Nice! Love that look

Here is mine

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19 February 2018, 12:55 PM	#1
levvity "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 285	26400io or 26400so? I'd really like to get some opinions from you guys. I am about to take the plunge on one of these and cannot decide. I do not own any other AP ROO 44's. Any input is greatly appreciated!

19 February 2018, 12:59 PM	#2
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,993	No bad decision there but Ti edges it for me. __________________ IG: @conkers1971 Revolution Video Feature: https://www.revolution.watch/collect...f-conkers1971/

19 February 2018, 02:44 PM	#3
Chary 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Adrian Location: USA Watch: 15407ST Posts: 954	Go Ti Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ AP 26238 RG BRICK, AP 26420 TAUPE AP 15407ST SKELLY, AP 26470ST BATMAN Rolex SD43 Instagram: Chary1

19 February 2018, 02:45 PM	#4
Chary 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Adrian Location: USA Watch: 15407ST Posts: 954	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ AP 26238 RG BRICK, AP 26420 TAUPE AP 15407ST SKELLY, AP 26470ST BATMAN Rolex SD43 Instagram: Chary1

19 February 2018, 03:37 PM	#6
kn_watches "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: P Location: CA Watch: AP/PP/Rolex/Pam Posts: 500	I went through a similar decision last year. I ended up with the Ti, and I have no regrets. The titanium weighed significantly less than the steel to me. Here was my previous thread about the 2 pieces: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=550492 Good luck! __________________ PP 5990 * AP 26400IO * 116610lv * 116710ln * PAM 24 * Breitling 6.75 * Chopard Mille Miglia GMT * Chopard Mille Miglia Titanium IG: @kn_watches

19 February 2018, 03:07 PM	#5
Hank "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Shanghai Posts: 1,622	Been eyeing these two as well. Does the Ti weigh significantly less than the steel? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 February 2018, 03:47 PM	#7
ezinhk "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: hk Posts: 691	Depends which color dial turns you on :)

19 February 2018, 07:58 PM	#9
Hank "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Shanghai Posts: 1,622	Thanks! 45% lighter is a huge bonus. I wonder how it compares to the FC? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 February 2018, 05:56 AM	#13
wach16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: Boston, MA Watch: 228239, PAM00684 Posts: 2,116	Titanium would be my vote! __________________ Rolex 228239 PAM00684

20 February 2018, 07:59 AM	#14
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	Ti for me!

20 February 2018, 10:16 AM	#15
1st amg 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 9,453	I am on the other side, though the Ti was another choice for me, for my own reasons, I loved the SS more. There is something about the light silver or whitish dial that attracted me. So, for me the SS gets my vote and $$ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 February 2018, 11:58 AM	#16
wulin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: California Watch: PP,AP,Rolex,IWC Posts: 578	Titanium will be more comfortable due to its lighter weight.

20 February 2018, 12:10 PM	#17
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,214	I like the look of both but as a traditionalist not sure I like the idea of a light ROO, so probably SS.

20 February 2018, 12:19 PM	#18
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,180	I don’t own either of them, but having tried them both on several times I think the Ti is much more cool looking and way more comfortable.

20 February 2018, 06:34 PM	#19
Watchfunday "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: Tom Location: Europe Watch: Patek,AP,ALS,Rolex Posts: 158	Ti for me, but I am biased It has just enough heft without being too light. Also it goes with any outfit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 February 2018, 08:47 PM	#21
HK Islandboy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hong Kong Watch: AP Posts: 3,825	I prefer the look of the TI, personally....though would pick the CE or RG over either TI or Steel

21 February 2018, 12:01 AM	#22
SMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: SMD Location: LGA/EWR/ORD Watch: AP/PP Posts: 3,660	Need to see both in IRL. I went the other way but no wrong answer.

21 February 2018, 12:03 AM	#23
Hank "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Shanghai Posts: 1,622	This thread needs more photos... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 February 2018, 12:09 AM	#24
Trailboss516 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: In denial Watch: It's complicated Posts: 1,610	Would you buy the Ti new? Isn't the steel now discontinued so an unworn grey/used would be the only option?

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