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[slamcitys]

Hey guys I'm thinking of upgrading to the AP ROO 26400SO
Or the 26401 in rose gold old dial. I'm a one watch guy and I assume the RG44
Would be hard to wear as a daily. Also considering the daydate40. For about the same price I could have a solid gold Rolex or a stainless steel offshore. I love the design on AP a tad bit more than the daydate. Any input would be appreciated 😅

[masterserg]

Originally Posted by slamcitys

I love the design on AP a tad bit more than the daydate.

There's your answer.

The 26401 RG old dial is my only one and I don't see much trouble with wearing 24/7. It's comfortable enough and most people don't know what it is. That said, I wear the Apple Watch most of the time

[benlee]

Originally Posted by slamcitys

Hey guys I'm thinking of upgrading to the AP ROO 26400SO
Or the 26401 in rose gold old dial. I'm a one watch guy and I assume the RG44
Would be hard to wear as a daily. Also considering the daydate40. For about the same price I could have a solid gold Rolex or a stainless steel offshore. I love the design on AP a tad bit more than the daydate. Any input would be appreciated 😅

Comfort can be subjective. Try one out and see for yourself.

[mobster600]

Originally Posted by benlee

Comfort can be subjective. Try one out and see for yourself.

Agree with above. Try it on, 26400 is sweet.

[jem7v]

You can wear a 44mm any version 24/7. When my 44mm RG comes, it will be on my wrist every day. At least until I get something else lol.

[lapince]

I would choose the AP, the Rolex is nice but AP is a class above, plus you don't get everyone who sees your watch wonder if it's real or how rich you are to have a 40K Rolex...

[AshAP]

When I had the 42 rose gold offshore I only wore it 1-2 times per week. I think that is because I was conscious of it being gold and maybe, on reflection, I couldn't carry it off. However since I went to the 44 I'm not conscious of it and have worn it continuously......until I scratched it.


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[slamcitys]

Really dig the RG44. What about the staying power.
Sorry if I offend anyone but the daydate is a classic,
Will the rg44 be classic in 30 years? I am a AP noob.
Had a royal oak for a week on, love the finishing and details.

[masterserg]

Originally Posted by slamcitys

Really dig the RG44. What about the staying power.
Sorry if I offend anyone but the daydate is a classic,
Will the rg44 be classic in 30 years? I am a AP noob.
Had a royal oak for a week on, love the finishing and details.

Dude, you are over complicating this. If you like the 44 and can afford it, buy it. If you get bored, sell it. Will lose a few bucks, no big deal.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by AshAP

When I had the 42 rose gold offshore I only wore it 1-2 times per week. I think that is because I was conscious of it being gold and maybe, on reflection, I couldn't carry it off. However since I went to the 44 I'm not conscious of it and have worn it continuously......until I scratched it.


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You scratched the bezel I assume? Any idea what the replacement cost is? I'm guessing 1500-2k.

Originally Posted by masterserg

Dude, you are over complicating this. If you like the 44 and can afford it, buy it. If you get bored, sell it. Will lose a few bucks, no big deal.

Indeed. I gave up wondering if anything will be awesome in 30 years. Who the hell knows if I'll be alive. Chances of me owning a watch for 30 years are slim to none.

[AshAP]

Originally Posted by GB-man

You scratched the bezel I assume? Any idea what the replacement cost is? I'm guessing .

Yes I got a hairline scratch, it was winding me up as I understood ceramic to be scratch proof. The replacement cost is £2100, maybe I should have just left it but I wanted the watch to be like new.


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[slamcitys]

Originally Posted by masterserg

Dude, you are over complicating this. If you like the 44 and can afford it, buy it. If you get bored, sell it. Will lose a few bucks, no big deal.

It's been pretty hard for me to sell my watches 😅 Not many people that I know
Had the funds to buy my rolexes. But I hear you. I flipped every watch I bought so far. Hoping this would be the last 😂

[slamcitys]

Originally Posted by masterserg

Dude, you are over complicating this. If you like the 44 and can afford it, buy it. If you get bored, sell it. Will lose a few bucks, no big deal.

Originally Posted by AshAP

Yes I got a hairline scratch, it was winding me up as I understood ceramic to be scratch proof. The replacement cost is £2100, maybe I should have just left it but I wanted the watch to be like new.


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Wow I thought the bezel was scatch proof ala Rolex ceramic bezels. And it was only a hair line scratch? You didn't bang it hard? 🤔

[AK797]

Originally Posted by masterserg

There's your answer.

The 26401 RG old dial is my only one and I don't see much trouble with wearing 24/7. It's comfortable enough and most people don't know what it is. That said, I wear the Apple Watch most of the time

Agree with Serg, the RG 44 is a fantastic piece, and I'd then add a SS Subc later, that's a better pairing.

[AshAP]

Originally Posted by slamcitys

Wow I thought the bezel was scatch proof ala Rolex ceramic bezels. And it was only a hair line scratch? You didn't bang it hard?

I thought so too however I'm sure the Rolex ceramic will be the same.

I honestly don't know how I did it as I've worn APs for about 10 years and I'm careful with them. I have to say that I love this new 44 and I have been wearing it for everything, gym, squash, running, sauna, swimming, work, even building Lego with my son it could have happened anywhere.

Out of interest the dealer claimed that he couldn't see it but maybe that was because I mentioned it in the same sentence as 'warranty'.


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[masterserg]

Originally Posted by slamcitys

It's been pretty hard for me to sell my watches �� Not many people that I know
Had the funds to buy my rolexes. But I hear you. I flipped every watch I bought so far. Hoping this would be the last ��

I hear you. I had the same hope 30x over (including 10x AP). I just gave up and lost faith... and truly enjoy the Apple Watch

However, if you need motivation ... this thing is AWESOME!. I don't know about 30 years from now, but I don't see what would I want to swap this for (except maybe the new dial ... I am undecided there).

[slamcitys]

Originally Posted by masterserg

I hear you. I had the same hope 30x over (including 10x AP). I just gave up and lost faith... and truly enjoy the Apple Watch

However, if you need motivation ... this thing is AWESOME!. I don't know about 30 years from now, but I don't see what would I want to swap this for (except maybe the new dial ... I am undecided there).

Wow stunning. It is a work of art

[masterserg]

Originally Posted by slamcitys

Wow stunning. It is a work of art

Yeah, it's insane.

[code.]

Originally Posted by AK797

Agree with Serg, the RG 44 is a fantastic piece, and I'd then add a SS Subc later, that's a better pairing.

Agreed 100%
RG44 + Submariner
Or maybe new 43mm sea dweller?


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[AK797]

Originally Posted by code.

Agreed 100%
RG44 + Submariner
Or maybe new 43mm sea dweller?


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Very good thought. I'll know next week at a preview.

[jem7v]

Originally Posted by code.

Agreed 100%
RG44 + Submariner
Or maybe new 43mm sea dweller?


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Originally Posted by AK797

Very good thought. I'll know next week at a preview.

I'm thinking the RG 44mm with a steel daytona. Actually my first pick would be with a 15202. Then the white face ROC. And then maybe a steel daytona.

I don't really care for the sub. Everyone has one. Except maybe the hulk one.

[code.]

Originally Posted by jem7v

I'm thinking the RG 44mm with a steel daytona. Actually my first pick would be with a 15202. Then the white face ROC. And then maybe a steel daytona.



I don't really care for the sub. Everyone has one. Except maybe the hulk one.

Hence the sea dweller idea


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[jem7v]

Originally Posted by code.

Hence the sea dweller idea


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ehhhh looks like a sub. All those no sub dial rolex look the same. All too similar.

I like the daytona but without the ceramic dial. Honestly to hell with a rolex. I rather a SS ROC or the 15202. Or even a 15400.

I think maybe the only rolex I ever buy will be an all rose gold daytona paul newman or yellow gold sub blue dial.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by jem7v

ehhhh looks like a sub. All those no sub dial rolex look the same. All too similar.

I like the daytona but without the ceramic dial. Honestly to hell with a rolex. I rather a SS ROC or the 15202. Or even a 15400.

I think maybe the only rolex I ever buy will be an all rose gold daytona paul newman or yellow gold sub blue dial.

That's the Sub for me too.

[jem7v]

Originally Posted by AshAP

Yes I got a hairline scratch, it was winding me up as I understood ceramic to be scratch proof. The replacement cost is £2100, maybe I should have just left it but I wanted the watch to be like new.


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It's not scratch proof, but scratch resistant. Glass can scratch it, honestly most things that are sharp can scratch the ceramic. I promise if you hit that thing on a piece of metal it will scratch it.

All these brands should really stop saying ceramic is scratch proof. It can be (anything short of a diamond), but not the kind of ceramic they use.

It's just marketing BS.

[slamcitys]

Originally Posted by jem7v

It's not scratch proof, but scratch resistant. Glass can scratch it, honestly most things that are sharp can scratch the ceramic. I promise if you hit that thing on a piece of metal it will scratch it.

All these brands should really stop saying ceramic is scratch proof. It can be (anything short of a diamond), but not the kind of ceramic they use.

It's just marketing BS.

Interesting, wish they didn't market it that way, I bang my blue sub bezel around thinking it was invincible 😅

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by slamcitys

Interesting, wish they didn't market it that way, I bang my blue sub bezel around thinking it was invincible 😅

It pretty much is. The problem with the AP is the fine finishing. It is much much more likely to show a scratch than the Rolex ceramic inserts. More common would be a chip on the sharp edge of the AP bezel.

[jem7v]

Originally Posted by slamcitys

Interesting, wish they didn't market it that way, I bang my blue sub bezel around thinking it was invincible 😅

It has to do with the hardness rating. The harder it is (i.e. more scratch resistant) the easier it is to being chipped.

So a super hard ceramic will never scratch (unless a diamond scratches it), but it will break fairly easily.

They had to reduce the hardness so that it doesn't break on every little bump. I mean it takes a very hard whack on something metal to chip the ceramic.

[code.]

Originally Posted by jem7v

It's not scratch proof, but scratch resistant. Glass can scratch it, honestly most things that are sharp can scratch the ceramic. I promise if you hit that thing on a piece of metal it will scratch it.



All these brands should really stop saying ceramic is scratch proof. It can be (anything short of a diamond), but not the kind of ceramic they use.



It's just marketing BS.

True. I was surprised when I got a scratch on the forged carbon 44, ceramic bezel, wasn't expecting it. All it takes is something with a higher wicker rating, or sharp like you said.


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