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hennabav · 7 March 2009, 06:17 AM

I think I have two types of watches I love. One is of course Rolex but the other I've found out recently I love are Audemars Piguet (the ROO to be more specific). The design of the bezel seems not only rugged but elegant at the same time and I just love the ones with rubber or leather bracelet. They have a special touch to them. Just wanted to see what others think about it.

boa2 · 7 March 2009, 07:11 AM

Can't think of anything but great things to say about them. I don't own one yet, but hope to. I've tried on most of the models, and am going to the AP Boutique tomorrow for the SIHH Trunk Show with all of their forthcoming releases (see link below).

Friends and relatives have them, most more than one. Flat out beautiful watches!

http://horomundi.com/forums/main/rea...,2500#msg-2500

WatchTimes · 7 March 2009, 10:17 AM

I have an AP Skeleton I was given by my father.
He purchased it new from AP in France in the 50's or 60's.

Its a beautiful watch...

AP and Patek are both drool worthy!

scottschoe · 7 March 2009, 11:19 AM

Did someone say

?

I bought this one last month and I LOVE it. Total 180 from all my Rolexes and it's very very hard to go back. I've worn various TT and SS watches before, but this one catches the most attention from other people. PM me if you have any questions about it.

WatchTimes · 7 March 2009, 11:38 AM

I really love the ROO but just have no use for a Chrono....

They are GREAT looking watches though!

Scott, that one really looks stunning!

Joey_V · 9 March 2009, 04:35 AM

Fantastic ROO Scott!

Too high roller for me, for now, though....

Tony-GB · 12 March 2009, 05:55 AM

Audemars Piguet are really completely different to Rolex. They're cases are thicker & more prone to knocks & the metal a little softer, but just feel so comfy on the wrist. If you get one, be prepared for some serious costs if you get it serviced or need an extra link.

Rebel · 12 March 2009, 07:19 AM

I like Rolex and Omega. Just my thoughts.

mretzloff · 12 March 2009, 11:40 AM

They're excellent watches, but not my cup of tea. I do not like the way they look. In my opinion, they look very boxy and chunky.

boa2 · 13 March 2009, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mretzloff

They're excellent watches, but not my cup of tea. I do not like the way they look. In my opinion, they look very boxy and chunky.

All of them?

Or were you just referring to the Offshore models? Because these are quite different:

tifosi · 19 March 2009, 12:53 PM

This is probably the most beautiful watch I have ever seen. It is my "if I ever hit the lottery" watch. Does anyone know the MSRP on this?

hflee55 · 20 March 2009, 11:09 AM

scott....very awesome watch....it got my attention immediately. arrgh! the poison!

petergunny · 20 March 2009, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by boa2

This is the coolest watch I've ever seen

Starwalker · 21 March 2009, 06:50 AM

Ap love it! Even ari gold wears it!!!

gettocard · 21 March 2009, 06:57 AM

Personally I love them,but not the sandwich models,wich unfortunately accounts for most of their Royal Oak Chrono production...

AJF · 21 March 2009, 07:31 AM

I like the ROOS Chronographs, particularly the Navy version. But the resale value is horrible.

Blowers Jewellery had one, 2006 with all the papers for £8750 with the MSRP being £12,975. I like the idea that you see very few of them in the wild, in comparison to the Daytona's.

AJF

cody p · 21 March 2009, 09:11 AM

what do i think - very expensive and very nice.

moby33 · 21 March 2009, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by mretzloff

They're excellent watches, but not my cup of tea. I do not like the way they look. In my opinion, they look very boxy and chunky.

I agree...at least wrt the Offshore line. I can respect & appreciate the craftsmanship and quality that go into the watches, but those cases, dials & bracelets just don't do it for me...too blocky & busy IMO. Reminds me of something I would wear during my youth when Transformers action figures and any type of robots were popular.

Trimmer2 · 21 March 2009, 09:29 AM

I love the Perpetual! I wish I pulled the trigger 6 years ago when the dollar was stronger! The ss is almost double the price now. I'll still get one but, just don't know when...

scottschoe · 21 March 2009, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by moby33

I agree...at least wrt the Offshore line. I can respect & appreciate the craftsmanship and quality that go into the watches, but those cases, dials & bracelets just don't do it for me...too blocky & busy IMO. Reminds me of something I would wear during my youth when Transformers action figures and any type of robots were popular.

Still are popular

moby33 · 21 March 2009, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by scottschoe

Still are popular

Yes in movie form, but where are the cool action figures?!?! Those were the bomb back in the day!

Blimms · 22 March 2009, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottschoe

Did someone say

?

I bought this one last month and I LOVE it. Total 180 from all my Rolexes and it's very very hard to go back. I've worn various TT and SS watches before, but this one catches the most attention from other people. PM me if you have any questions about it.

Scott,

I must compliment. That is one heck of a timepiece !!!! Maybe one day.

unknown · 22 March 2009, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hennabav

I think I have two types of watches I love. One is of course Rolex but the other I've found out recently I love are Audemars Piguet (the ROO to be more specific). The design of the bezel seems not only rugged but elegant at the same time and I just love the ones with rubber or leather bracelet. They have a special touch to them. Just wanted to see what others think about it.

They are great, and a step higher than rolex. A big step :-)

I had several ROO's in the last years.
Only one thing, you said the bezel look rugged ... but in fact it's crap. It looks nice but you'll get dents and scratches VERY, VERY easely. That's about the only bad thing about this watch

BigHat · 22 March 2009, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by unknown

They are great, and a step higher than rolex. A big step :-)

I had several ROO's in the last years.
Only one thing, you said the bezel look rugged ... but in fact it's crap. It looks nice but you'll get dents and scratches VERY, VERY easely. That's about the only bad thing about this watch

I don't know if I'd call the bezels crap, but there is no question that the watch is thick and if you're not used to it you can bang it around. The crisp edges are also likely to take the full impact of hits rather than deflect them. The rubber coated bezels worry me more, but I have no experience with them.

Just a side note. It's really amazing how in tune we get to the space our body occupies. Put a watch on that's a few mms thicker and you're banging it on door cases, etc.

unknown · 23 March 2009, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigHat

Just a side note. It's really amazing how in tune we get to the space our body occupies. Put a watch on that's a few mms thicker and you're banging it on door cases, etc.

that is correct. a few mm more than you're used to and you'll hit some walls ;-)

gettocard · 23 March 2009, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blimms

Scott,

I must compliment. That is one heck of a timepiece !!!! Maybe one day.

That's what I meant....beautiful watches but....sandwich....no thanks.

jameshe · 23 March 2009, 07:37 AM

The rose gold ROO with black rubber bezel and strap is my ultimate watch... I need to become a stock broker first though for one of those!!

moby33 · 23 March 2009, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jameshelliwell

The rose gold ROO with black rubber bezel and strap is my ultimate watch... I need to become a stock broker first though for one of those!!

You mean you have to become unemployed first?

Trurolexer · 28 March 2009, 02:32 AM

I really like AP ROO...

txbikerdude · 30 March 2009, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tifosi

This is probably the most beautiful watch I have ever seen. It is my "if I ever hit the lottery" watch. Does anyone know the MSRP on this?

wow that is nice

7 March 2009, 06:17 AM	#1
hennabav Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jon Location: New England Watch: --Rolex-- Posts: 2,391	What do people think about Audemars Piguet? I think I have two types of watches I love. One is of course Rolex but the other I've found out recently I love are Audemars Piguet (the ROO to be more specific). The design of the bezel seems not only rugged but elegant at the same time and I just love the ones with rubber or leather bracelet. They have a special touch to them. Just wanted to see what others think about it.

7 March 2009, 07:11 AM	#2
boa2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Howard Location: US Watch: Me Now Posts: 3,657	Can't think of anything but great things to say about them. I don't own one yet, but hope to. I've tried on most of the models, and am going to the AP Boutique tomorrow for the SIHH Trunk Show with all of their forthcoming releases (see link below). Friends and relatives have them, most more than one. Flat out beautiful watches! http://horomundi.com/forums/main/rea...,2500#msg-2500 __________________ "Facts and truth really don't have much to do with each other."

7 March 2009, 10:17 AM	#3
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,464	I have an AP Skeleton I was given by my father. He purchased it new from AP in France in the 50's or 60's. Its a beautiful watch... AP and Patek are both drool worthy! __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

7 March 2009, 11:19 AM	#4
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	Did someone say ? I bought this one last month and I LOVE it. Total 180 from all my Rolexes and it's very very hard to go back. I've worn various TT and SS watches before, but this one catches the most attention from other people. PM me if you have any questions about it. __________________ __________________

7 March 2009, 11:38 AM	#5
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,464	I really love the ROO but just have no use for a Chrono.... They are GREAT looking watches though! Scott, that one really looks stunning! __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

9 March 2009, 04:35 AM	#6
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Fantastic ROO Scott! Too high roller for me, for now, though.... __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

12 March 2009, 07:19 AM	#8
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,066	I like Rolex and Omega. Just my thoughts. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

12 March 2009, 11:40 AM	#9
mretzloff "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Watch: Submariner Date Posts: 822	They're excellent watches, but not my cup of tea. I do not like the way they look. In my opinion, they look very boxy and chunky. __________________ "M" 16610 Submariner "M" 16570w Explorer II

19 March 2009, 12:53 PM	#11
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	This is probably the most beautiful watch I have ever seen. It is my "if I ever hit the lottery" watch. Does anyone know the MSRP on this? __________________ Russ

20 March 2009, 11:09 AM	#12
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	scott....very awesome watch....it got my attention immediately. arrgh! the poison!

21 March 2009, 06:50 AM	#14
Starwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: aroundtheworld Watch: SS Daytona - BLACK Posts: 2,238	Ap love it! Even ari gold wears it!!! __________________ 116520 Black - 116500 White - 116713LN - 116613LB - Panerai 389 - Chopard Mille Miglia GMT Chronograph - Chopard LUC Sport 2000 - Moser Pioneer Centre Seconds

21 March 2009, 06:57 AM	#15
gettocard Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: EU Watch: them come and go.. Posts: 2,052	Personally I love them,but not the sandwich models,wich unfortunately accounts for most of their Royal Oak Chrono production...

21 March 2009, 07:31 AM	#16
AJF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Ally Location: Surrey (UK) Watch: 15223 Posts: 638	I like the ROOS Chronographs, particularly the Navy version. But the resale value is horrible. Blowers Jewellery had one, 2006 with all the papers for £8750 with the MSRP being £12,975. I like the idea that you see very few of them in the wild, in comparison to the Daytona's. AJF

21 March 2009, 09:11 AM	#17
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	what do i think - very expensive and very nice.

21 March 2009, 09:29 AM	#19
Trimmer2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Moving Target Watch: AP RO QP SS Blue Posts: 178	I love the Perpetual! I wish I pulled the trigger 6 years ago when the dollar was stronger! The ss is almost double the price now. I'll still get one but, just don't know when... __________________ RG Audemars RO Equation of Time (sold) SS Audemars RO 'QP' Blue Face 41mm (keeper) SS Audemars RO Chrono Blue Face 41mm (sold) SS Patek 5167a, WG Daytona Slate Face (sold) SS YMII, SS GMTII BLNR, SS Daytona (sold)

23 March 2009, 07:37 AM	#27
jameshe "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: AP ROC, SkyDweller Posts: 812	The rose gold ROO with black rubber bezel and strap is my ultimate watch... I need to become a stock broker first though for one of those!!

28 March 2009, 02:32 AM	#29
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	I really like AP ROO...

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