2014 SIHH Novelties online on the AP website

[smeowly]

they removed volcano, black themes and bumblebee from the line up... being discontinued

[Randy]

I'm glad I purchased a FC diver, Nothing in new line up for me!

[conkers]

OK so the Platinum ROO Tourbillon Chrono is more like it!

[sebastien1975]

Dark grey dial models are both really nice. Not a big fan of the others.

[benlee]

I like the blue dial ROO and the RG ROO on strap ( bracelet is too much bling ). The others, so so but may change opinion if seen in the flesh.

Disappointed that AP did not update the ROC also with a back display.

Arrgh! What has AP done to my favorite ROO? Just hate the White Diver. Hideous! An Abomination!

[smeowly]

i only like the slate grey dial one and the 'black panda' one. the rest not my cup of tea...

[VICI]

I am not crazy about the sub dials. The colors aren't overwhelming for the price tag and the only one that looks moderately ok is the RG Chrono. Good, my bank acct won't suffer on these new models.

[00pumpkin]

I like the new pushers and the dials on a couple of them. Nothing that would make me go out and purchase one though.

[abnerc15]

So much talk on the forum about a possible new movement, ceramic bezels, etc....
Jeez I'm sure there will be a lot of disappointed fans out there just like me....
The Novelty 42s are nowhere as good as the Novelty 44s..... Seeing these new 42s makes me realize how special the Jarno Trulli really is... IMHO this will still remain the best 42mm offshore for some more time to come ....

[diver2012]

Originally Posted by conkers

OK so the Platinum ROO Tourbillon Chrono is more like it!

I can see this being an upcoming purchase for you!

[s14roller]

For what they are, I think they actually did a good job. It updates the current 42mm themes lineup at a similar price to where they are at now, and leaves the 44mm with ceramic bezels at a higher price point. Look what happened to Rolex prices when they updated with ceramic…the 42mm would go into the 30K range instead of mid 20s…

I really like the blue one and the black/red…if I was in the market for a first ROO, those would be strong contenders (my first was a Panda). However, after having ceramic bezels on the ROO, that’s the only way to go for me as it sits higher up and no matter how careful I was, it would get small hairlines. The RO bezel seems to have been fine so far.

[simongpaez]

The diver WOW, no words and not in a positive way.

[kilyung]

I like the RG model.

[singe89]

Originally Posted by s14roller

For what they are, I think they actually did a good job. It updates the current 42mm themes lineup at a similar price to where they are at now, and leaves the 44mm with ceramic bezels at a higher price point. Look what happened to Rolex prices when they updated with ceramic…the 42mm would go into the 30K range instead of mid 20s….

I agree I think AP accomplished exactly what they intended to do. Updated the 42mm case, dials and styling but didn't overlap with the 44mm models or try do make the current 42mm look completely dated and out of style. I like the new dial/hands, ceramic crown/pushers, display back and tang buckle much more than the current model. Also like that the price point for the upgrades you get.

Not a fan of the white diver but love the millenary minute repeater and that ROO platinum tourbillon. Looking forward to more pics!!!

[dandyolsson]

Originally Posted by smeowly

they removed volcano, black themes And bumblebee: thumbsdow: bartmoonbartmoon: From the line up... Being discontinued

bad!

Have never liked the black themes.. but the other 2 are solid..

[yachty 1]

I was ready to down size from 44 mm to 42 mm. Where's the ceramic bezel? have a sorta disappointed sick feeling. Thought rubber clad would be replaced with ceramic. They would of blew it out of the park with ceramic bezels .. so confused with there thought process.

[DreambreaX]

overall rate = 5/10

FAIL.

The one that I like most is the Millenary minute repeater.

[Manofsteelpt]

Hey guys, hope everyone's been well :-)

I like the slate grey, black/red trim and even the white diver... Though the Navy is still my fav from the 42mm line up.

[DreambreaX]

Originally Posted by smeowly

they removed volcano, black themes and bumblebee from the line up... being discontinued

are you sure? they are classics and really good. removing them totally =

[DreambreaX]

the new WHITE AP DIVER looks great, just like this bahahaha

[diver2012]

I wish they had made a gold Diver...

[DreambreaX]

Originally Posted by diver2012

I wish they had made a gold Diver...

yes, gold diver and gold ceramic diver.

titanium diver is also good imo.

[el1125]

White ceramic offshore and platinum Tourbillion look nice

[Demonoid]

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

There are some pretty nice watches, the whole new collection may not be the very best we've seen from AP but I quite like these.

I agree with your choices Carl. These are the only ones I like.

[kilyung]

What?! No more Bee???

[thsiao]

Originally Posted by diver2012

I wish they had made a gold Diver...

Yup... they really missed the mark this year by doing the all white Diver!

[Soly20]

They should have put a ceramic bezel on the 42 Gold ROO. It would go with the ceramic pushers and gives the watch a more sporty look.

[subtona]

Originally Posted by Hamish

The 26470ST is interesting. Stainless stel with blue face and blue strap. I thought blue was generally reserved for AP's platinum watches.

I think of the blue with historical models?

[simongpaez]

Honestly I see the diver and I think of someone doing a bad photoshop joke.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Soly20

I am a bit disappointed with the gold model!

Have to agree, I love a gold AP bezel but with a gold dial its just too much, too rappery for me. So glad I have my RG ROC.

I like the new crown guards but a shame they didn't update the pusher shape too. Otherwise pretty much like the old ROOs, not much change, and a big surprise not having ceramic bezels.