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Old 16 November 2021, 01:52 AM   #1
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New look! I bet you’ve never seen this!

I hope you guys are having a great start of your week. I stopped by AP today and decided to give a new look to my AP RO Chrono.

What do you think?







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Old 16 November 2021, 01:58 AM   #2
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Rubber doesn't go well with the frosted piece IMO. It is much better with the regular ROC.
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Old 16 November 2021, 02:03 AM   #3
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I like it!

Though I much prefer the tang buckle to the deployant. Event though they say the tang does not work for wise.
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Old 16 November 2021, 02:05 AM   #4
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Rubber doesn't go well with the frosted piece IMO. It is much better with the regular ROC.

+1 . That frosted ROC is amazing and worthy of its gorgeous bracelet. But, with that, wear that piece in health whichever way you like it.


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Old 16 November 2021, 02:37 AM   #5
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Needs polished plots. Brushed finish seems out of place on that piece
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Old 16 November 2021, 09:42 AM   #6
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That's a big miss for me, sorry
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Old 17 November 2021, 11:30 AM   #7
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I say it looks absolutely stunning
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Old 17 November 2021, 11:40 AM   #8
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Not my cup of tea. Agree it should be placed on a frosted bracelet. Just too ostentatious for my taste.
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Old 17 November 2021, 12:13 PM   #9
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Nope sorry. The bracelet makes the watch.
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Old 17 November 2021, 12:40 PM   #10
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The RO was designed with an integrated bracelet, with Genta’s background in jewelry design he was designing a bracelet as much as a watch with the RO.

Sorry, that rubber strap is just all kinds of wrong on that RO. Especially a frosted one!!


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Old 17 November 2021, 12:44 PM   #11
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While I keep mine on a bracelet, I actually like steel or RG RO/ROCs on rubber straps. Not so sure about the frosted one - looks like something with it's legs chopped off. But easily fixed if you get tired of it, so all good
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Old 17 November 2021, 03:02 PM   #12
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Did you get the sense that the conversion could be done easily at home? I've been thinking about getting the kit but, even putting aside the $1500 price tag, I worry that changing between the strap and bracelet at home would be too difficult.
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Old 17 November 2021, 05:17 PM   #13
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Did you get the sense that the conversion could be done easily at home? I've been thinking about getting the kit but, even putting aside the $1500 price tag, I worry that changing between the strap and bracelet at home would be too difficult.
It's really easy don't worry about that. The only thing is you must have a steady hand and not rip the screwdriver on the case...
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Old 18 November 2021, 12:51 PM   #14
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Sorry, not a fan of ROs on rubber. The bracelet is a big part of the appeal of the watch.
And to me, the rubber doesn’t look right with the frosted gold.
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Old 18 November 2021, 01:31 PM   #15
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I like it! It's different and you can always switch back to the frosted bracelet anytime for a completely different look and wear.
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Old 18 November 2021, 01:44 PM   #16
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I like it on the regular bracelet.
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Old 18 November 2021, 02:51 PM   #17
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I really like this,

Great contrast between the case and rubber.
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Old 18 November 2021, 08:52 PM   #18
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Frosted gold looks a lot better on bracelet than rubber strap.

Bracelet makes the watch!
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Old 18 November 2021, 09:21 PM   #19
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Needs polished plots. Brushed finish seems out of place on that piece
At the very least. They just look out of place.
In general not my cup of tea with rubber strap, but as long as the OP enjoys it ;)
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Old 18 November 2021, 10:02 PM   #20
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Interesting watch.
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