Obsessed with 26401RO

[code.]

Repost of the new 44 RG, the first picture was super sized


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[armen34]

Beautiful!!! I'm going back and forth between both dials.

[armen34]

Originally Posted by code.

Repost of the new 44 RG, the first picture was super sized


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Congrats!

[benlee]

Originally Posted by code.

Repost of the new 44 RG, the first picture was super sized


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Very nice. Congrats!

[code.]

Originally Posted by benlee

Very nice. Congrats!

Originally Posted by armen34

Congrats!

Originally Posted by armen34

Beautiful!!! I'm going back and forth between both dials.

Originally Posted by briboxer

Agreed!
Originally thought I would like the old dial better, but this rocks!
Congrats!

Originally Posted by 5Zigen

Congrats, cant go wrong with the RG44!

Thanks, it really is a good piece, loving it more and more every day.

[masterserg]

Originally Posted by code.

Repost of the new 44 RG, the first picture was super sized


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A true beauty. Congrats!!

[jem7v]

Originally Posted by code.

Thanks, it really is a good piece, loving it more and more every day.

More pictures!!!

[armen34]

Originally Posted by jem7v

More pictures!!!

I have to say that's a good idea...

Take some outside in sunlight too so we can compare the dial with the 01s

[code.]

Originally Posted by jem7v

More pictures!!!

Originally Posted by armen34

I have to say that's a good idea...

Take some outside in sunlight too so we can compare the dial with the 01s

Here you go, one outdoors under a cloudy sky, one indoors by the window.

[7sins]

Am I the only one who likes the predecessor, 25940OK, more?



Or with the rubber polished

[code.]

Originally Posted by 7sins

Am I the only one who likes the predecessor, 25940OK, more?



Or with the rubber polished

Different watch
42 vs 44


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[jem7v]

Originally Posted by 7sins

Am I the only one who likes the predecessor, 25940OK, more?



Or with the rubber polished

Yes, you are.

[armen34]

Originally Posted by code.

Here you go, one outdoors under a cloudy sky, one indoors by the window.

Thank you looks very nice!

[armen34]

Originally Posted by 7sins

Am I the only one who likes the predecessor, 25940OK, more?



Or with the rubber polished

Sorry, but just the dials on the 26401's 01 or look better.

[AshAP]

Originally Posted by jem7v

Yes, you are.

This is the exact watch/dial that I had but within a couple of weeks of getting my 44 I sold it, it suddenly felt really dated and as it was just serviced with a new bezel I decided it was the best time to sell. The design of the 44 is in a different league which also adds to the way it sits on the wrist and it's comfort.
I also read somewhere that RM had some input in the 44 design, not sure if this is true perhaps someone can confirm?

The sad thing about the rgrc is the resale if bought new from a dealer, when I was selling mine I had offers as low as £14k! Unfortunately that watch always reminded me of bad luck as I bought it 1 month before the 1/3rd price realignment so it was a constant reminder of getting screwed.



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[jem7v]

Originally Posted by AshAP

This is the exact watch/dial that I had but within a couple of weeks of getting my 44 I sold it, it suddenly felt really dated and as it was just serviced with a new bezel I decided it was the best time to sell. The design of the 44 is in a different league which also adds to the way it sits on the wrist and it's comfort.
I also read somewhere that RM had some input in the 44 design, not sure if this is true perhaps someone can confirm?

The sad thing about the rgrc is the resale if bought new from a dealer, when I was selling mine I had offers as low as £14k! Unfortunately that watch always reminded me of bad luck as I bought it 1 month before the 1/3rd price realignment so it was a constant reminder of getting screwed.



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Well I wasn't aware of AP when the first version of the 44mm RG came out, but I remember reading on here that they had a pretty big reduction in price too. And of course so did the platinum.

Seems AP doesn't mind screwing people on PM watches :). Guess the trick is buy when it's super low (hopefully like now), so that they can't justify dropping it any lower.

Luckily at the price it is now, they fly off the shelves literally.

[masterserg]

Originally Posted by code.

Different watch
42 vs 44


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He probably means predecessor in spirit, which it is.

[AshAP]

Originally Posted by jem7v

Well I wasn't aware of AP when the first version of the 44mm RG came out, but I remember reading on here that they had a pretty big reduction in price too. And of course so did the platinum.

For me it was a lot of money but I decided that I would use the situation to buy the platinum 44 which had previously been a really crazy price. It took me about three years but last April I was able to order it.

I must also point out that whilst I did feel that I had been screwed from a financial perspective AP have gone out of their way to make it right with numerous free gifts and invites to their events, some of these events have included golf days with Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter at Sunningdale, you can't buy that.


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[AK797]

Originally Posted by AshAP

This is the exact watch/dial that I had but within a couple of weeks of getting my 44 I sold it, it suddenly felt really dated and as it was just serviced with a new bezel I decided it was the best time to sell. The design of the 44 is in a different league which also adds to the way it sits on the wrist and it's comfort.
I also read somewhere that RM had some input in the 44 design, not sure if this is true perhaps someone can confirm?

The sad thing about the rgrc is the resale if bought new from a dealer, when I was selling mine I had offers as low as £14k! Unfortunately that watch always reminded me of bad luck as I bought it 1 month before the 1/3rd price realignment so it was a constant reminder of getting screwed.



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Same here, the RGRC was the first watch I held up, I remember I was at Selfridges, and thought damn this is a mighty fine watch, but a few years later and with the 44s now out this is a bit dated, but I'll always think fondly and nostalgically on it.

[jem7v]

Originally Posted by AshAP

For me it was a lot of money but I decided that I would use the situation to buy the platinum 44 which had previously been a really crazy price. It took me about three years but last April I was able to order it.

I must also point out that whilst I did feel that I had been screwed from a financial perspective AP have gone out of their way to make it right with numerous free gifts and invites to their events, some of these events have included golf days with Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter at Sunningdale, you can't buy that.


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That is the least they can do. You essentially already paid for those :). But it's good to see they were making it right.

Did you buy from the boutique or AD?

[masterserg]

Originally Posted by AK797

Same here, the RGRC was the first watch I held up, I remember I was at Selfridges, and thought damn this is a mighty fine watch, but a few years later and with the 44s now out this is a bit dated, but I'll always think fondly and nostalgically on it.

RG RC will always be awesome. For me, all the older 42s are nicer than the newer ones. Panda, Volcano, Navy, Bee ... Great watches. I do love the new Navy though.

[jem7v]

Originally Posted by masterserg

RG RC will always be awesome. For me, all the older 42s are nicer than the newer ones. Panda, Volcano, Navy, Bee ... Great watches. I do love the new Navy though.

Since the 44s, it looks like AP gave up on the 42s. I honestly wouldn't mind the 42 over the 44 if they came out with good designs.

[Colin W]

Originally Posted by AshAP

This is the exact watch/dial that I had but within a couple of weeks of getting my 44 I sold it, it suddenly felt really dated and as it was just serviced with a new bezel I decided it was the best time to sell. The design of the 44 is in a different league which also adds to the way it sits on the wrist and it's comfort.
I also read somewhere that RM had some input in the 44 design, not sure if this is true perhaps someone can confirm?

The sad thing about the rgrc is the resale if bought new from a dealer, when I was selling mine I had offers as low as £14k! Unfortunately that watch always reminded me of bad luck as I bought it 1 month before the 1/3rd price realignment so it was a constant reminder of getting screwed.



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Same sentiment for me. Once I got into 44mm pieces and ceramic Diver both my SS & RG RC which I loved dearly looked decidedly dated - so sold them both and just had to take the hit.




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[lapince]

Originally Posted by Colin W

Same sentiment for me. Once I got into 44mm pieces and ceramic Diver both my SS & RG RC which I loved dearly looked decidedly dated - so sold them both and just had to take the hit.




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Awesome JLC. For 44's I think I prefer the new dials, for RG and CE.

About the 42mm's the only one I really love is the ce diver, others are nice but nowhere near as nice as the diver or the 44's, I did hesitate selling the diver and getting a 44, but decided to keep it, it's awesome and out of production with low production numbers, perfect for me

[AK797]

Originally Posted by masterserg

RG RC will always be awesome. For me, all the older 42s are nicer than the newer ones. Panda, Volcano, Navy, Bee ... Great watches. I do love the new Navy though.

Yeah, these 42s are almost like my AP version of Rolex vintage red subs etc, as I'm too young to remember those or the 5402. Maybe in 20 years these will be the sentimental pieces to have...

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Colin W

Same sentiment for me. Once I got into 44mm pieces and ceramic Diver both my SS & RG RC which I loved dearly looked decidedly dated - so sold them both and just had to take the hit.




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Lots of lovely modern classics there Colin, I remember when I first held the RG RC I never thought I'd be able to get one, I only had a SS DJ and was saving up for a PO at the time. What happy innocent times... oh how TRF corrupts.

[code.]

Michael Corleone: Just when I thought I was out... they pull me back in.


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[AshAP]

Originally Posted by jem7v

That is the least they can do. You essentially already paid for those :). But it's good to see they were making it right.



Did you buy from the boutique or AD?

I bought from the AD.


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[Colin W]

Originally Posted by lapince

Awesome JLC. For 44's I think I prefer the new dials, for RG and CE.

About the 42mm's the only one I really love is the ce diver, others are nice but nowhere near as nice as the diver or the 44's, I did hesitate selling the diver and getting a 44, but decided to keep it, it's awesome and out of production with low production numbers, perfect for me

Thanks -The JLC EL2 is a really cool piece, and only 200 ever produced. At the time it was between that piece and the 44mm AP RG.



Same here my CE Diver is a keeper




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[Colin W]

Originally Posted by AK797

Lots of lovely modern classics there Colin, I remember when I first held the RG RC I never thought I'd be able to get one, I only had a SS DJ and was saving up for a PO at the time. What happy innocent times... oh how TRF corrupts.

Thanks Neil, it was a Grail piece for me at the time, never thought I'd drop that much cash on a watch - oh yeah TRF certainly corrupts, in a good way


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