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TSW · 19 March 2011, 05:05 AM

Tried a couple of limited editions today

WatchTimes · 19 March 2011, 05:08 AM

The second one (the RO) is quite interesting.
I like how they used varying colors on the sub
dial hands.

If I ever do get another AP it will be a RO.

Thanks for sharing!

What name (excuse) did they use for the RO?

TSW · 19 March 2011, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JYogi

The second one (the RO) is quite interesting.
I like how they used varying colors on the sub
dial hands.

If I ever do get another AP it will be a RO.

Thanks for sharing!

What name (excuse) did they use for the RO?

That is my favorite part of the dial as well a long with that creamy nougat colored dial

The model is Sachin Tendulkar (famous cricket player) limited to 150 pcs

with ref. 26161ORD088CR01

WatchTimes · 19 March 2011, 06:19 AM

Ahhh 150 pieces, so of course will throw it WAY
out of the budget since people collect these LE's
like they are rarer than diamonds.

:( Oh well....

TSW · 19 March 2011, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JYogi

Ahhh 150 pieces, so of course will throw it WAY
out of the budget since people collect these LE's
like they are rarer than diamonds.

:( Oh well....

MSRP is about 60,500 USD

WatchTimes · 19 March 2011, 07:02 AM

WOW
I am sorry but Id wait and add just a bit
more an get a Patek 5960P... MUCH better
piece for the $ BUT to each their own I guess.

Still beautiful and something out of my reach I am sad to say :(

The GMT Master · 19 March 2011, 07:47 AM

What material is the one on the left made from?

TSW · 19 March 2011, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

What material is the one on the left made from?

The Grand Prix is made out of forged carbon limited to 1750 pcs.

B. Doggy · 20 March 2011, 01:10 AM

Wowza!

The GMT Master · 20 March 2011, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSW

The Grand Prix is made out of forged carbon limited to 1750 pcs.

Nice

Looks very, very cool

toph · 20 March 2011, 03:02 AM

only thing that annoys me is that AP churns out so many LE of the ROO every year. it defeats the purpose IMHO. Nice watches all the same. especially that forged Carbon peice in pic one.

johnbeth · 20 March 2011, 03:35 AM

Thomas nice watches! Which one are u buying???

TSW · 20 March 2011, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnbeth

Thomas nice watches! Which one are u buying???

Don't know too many nice one's

spuds · 20 March 2011, 05:55 AM

Thanks for sharing & although they're all way outa my league anyway.... I actually prefer some of the 'standard' AP's that I see on the forum.

TSW · 20 March 2011, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spuds

Thanks for sharing & although they're all way outa my league anyway.... I actually prefer some of the 'standard' AP's that I see on the forum.

Me too, except maybe the Sachin Tendulkar

xbox · 20 March 2011, 06:06 AM

Come on Thomas - fes up!

xbox · 20 March 2011, 06:11 AM

Btw - what did the GP feel like?

I almost paid up for one over the Bee, but somehow managed to put the brakes on.

Must admit, I was also concerned over potential vulnerabilities of the skinny forged carbon elements. What do you reckon?

argee1977 · 20 March 2011, 07:56 AM

I like the ROC, but that ROO is just hideous, it looks like they've added pieces to an old model, not very appealing compared to the standard ROO's which are much nicer.

TSW · 20 March 2011, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xbox

Btw - what did the GP feel like?

I almost paid up for one over the Bee, but somehow managed to put the brakes on.

Must admit, I was also concerned over potential vulnerabilities of the skinny forged carbon elements. What do you reckon?

I'm glad you chose the Bumblebee not a big fan of the GP, don't get me wrong it is a beast but not for me.

and i don't like the elements on the 9 a clock side at all super thin carbon and feels like it's gonna crack just looking at it

TSW · 20 March 2011, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xbox

Come on Thomas - fes up!

Soon my friend soon

TSW · 20 March 2011, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by argee1977

I like the ROC, but that ROO is just hideous, it looks like they've added pieces to an old model, not very appealing compared to the standard ROO's which are much nicer.

I agree

liptonnr · 20 March 2011, 11:25 AM

Great set of watches! You can not go wrong with any of them!

psv · 20 March 2011, 11:57 AM

Not limited but here is mine:

johnbeth · 20 March 2011, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSW

Don't know too many nice one's

Lots of choice is hard !!!

TSW · 20 March 2011, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

Not limited but here is mine:

Congrats Patrick! Im glad that you finally got the diver

johnbeth · 20 March 2011, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

Not limited but here is mine:

Nice

argee1977 · 21 March 2011, 12:54 AM

See, you look at the older/normal ROO's and the ROO diver and they look well made and quality, they have had some thought on design and i would love one of those.

You then look at these grand prix and newer LE's and they just look badly thought out and designed, the one at the top is a prime example, a carbon case with what appears to be components slapped onto the side, to someone looking it just appears to be a last minute design, as if they couldn't quite work it with carbon, so went for something else and it is just a horrendous mishmash of a watch, especially when you look at how far the dials are now thrown over to the left, again all symmetry is lost and AP really need to start getting back to basics, for a range that is their best sellers, they don't appear to be spending a lot on it, with a movement that has a chrono module on it and a case design that now appears to be getting modifications thrown on it i guess they are falling into the trap of 'if we make it, it'll sell'

xbox · 21 March 2011, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSW

Soon my friend soon

Panda?

xbox · 21 March 2011, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSW

Soon my friend soon

Survivor????

xbox · 21 March 2011, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSW

Soon my friend soon

Volcano??????

19 March 2011, 05:08 AM	#2
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,470	The second one (the RO) is quite interesting. I like how they used varying colors on the sub dial hands. If I ever do get another AP it will be a RO. Thanks for sharing! What name (excuse) did they use for the RO? __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

19 March 2011, 06:19 AM	#4
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,470	Ahhh 150 pieces, so of course will throw it WAY out of the budget since people collect these LE's like they are rarer than diamonds. :( Oh well.... __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

19 March 2011, 07:02 AM	#6
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,470	WOW I am sorry but Id wait and add just a bit more an get a Patek 5960P... MUCH better piece for the $ BUT to each their own I guess. Still beautiful and something out of my reach I am sad to say :( __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

20 March 2011, 01:10 AM	#9
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Wowza! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

20 March 2011, 03:02 AM	#11
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	only thing that annoys me is that AP churns out so many LE of the ROO every year. it defeats the purpose IMHO. Nice watches all the same. especially that forged Carbon peice in pic one. __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

19 March 2011, 07:47 AM	#7
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,149	What material is the one on the left made from?

20 March 2011, 03:35 AM	#12
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Thomas nice watches! Which one are u buying???

20 March 2011, 05:55 AM	#14
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	Thanks for sharing & although they're all way outa my league anyway.... I actually prefer some of the 'standard' AP's that I see on the forum. __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

20 March 2011, 06:06 AM	#16
xbox "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beach in the Med Watch: Hunting ... Posts: 1,148	Come on Thomas - fes up!

20 March 2011, 06:11 AM	#17
xbox "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beach in the Med Watch: Hunting ... Posts: 1,148	Btw - what did the GP feel like? I almost paid up for one over the Bee, but somehow managed to put the brakes on. Must admit, I was also concerned over potential vulnerabilities of the skinny forged carbon elements. What do you reckon?

20 March 2011, 07:56 AM	#18
argee1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Ryan Location: England Watch: AP ROC Posts: 1,462	I like the ROC, but that ROO is just hideous, it looks like they've added pieces to an old model, not very appealing compared to the standard ROO's which are much nicer. __________________ PANERAI, MORE THAN A WATCH, LESS THAN A KITKAT

20 March 2011, 11:25 AM	#22
liptonnr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Nate Location: Pottsville, PA Watch: Sub-c LV, GMT's Posts: 988	Great set of watches! You can not go wrong with any of them!

20 March 2011, 11:57 AM	#23
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,066	Not limited but here is mine:

21 March 2011, 12:54 AM	#27
argee1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Ryan Location: England Watch: AP ROC Posts: 1,462	See, you look at the older/normal ROO's and the ROO diver and they look well made and quality, they have had some thought on design and i would love one of those. You then look at these grand prix and newer LE's and they just look badly thought out and designed, the one at the top is a prime example, a carbon case with what appears to be components slapped onto the side, to someone looking it just appears to be a last minute design, as if they couldn't quite work it with carbon, so went for something else and it is just a horrendous mishmash of a watch, especially when you look at how far the dials are now thrown over to the left, again all symmetry is lost and AP really need to start getting back to basics, for a range that is their best sellers, they don't appear to be spending a lot on it, with a movement that has a chrono module on it and a case design that now appears to be getting modifications thrown on it i guess they are falling into the trap of 'if we make it, it'll sell' __________________ PANERAI, MORE THAN A WATCH, LESS THAN A KITKAT

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