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10 July 2018, 02:13 AM | #1 |
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Chances of finding a NOS F.C Diver or 44ROO
Yes I know DavidSW has a NOS FC Diver up for sale last week and I missed it!
Would like some material diversity in my collection and fancy adding a forged carbon piece, based on the case material I’m only really interested in unworn examples. Anyone know of any sitting about, highly unlikely I know but worth asking! |
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10 July 2018, 04:26 AM | #3 |
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There are a couple of new / unworn 44s on Chrono24. No idea about seller reputation.
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The one DavidSW had went fast. I wouldn't hesitate buying a used one. Just get close up pics to make sure the case edges are in good condition. Would do the same with ceramic to make sure its not chipped or any metal to make sure its not scratched/dented.
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I wanted to buy David's but would have had to move too much stuff to comfortable afford it, so I went with a SS Diver instead. Plus, I intended to wear it so to buy NOS seemed a waste since I would have immediately pulled the stickers off.
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FC is not as durable as ceramic. Not even close. Have a look at watches with FC bezels and the edges often have damage/chunks missing. This is not easy to see as FC hides it well but it is often their on well worn watches.
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As cool as the forged carbon material is, I'd go with ceramic after that experience with the FC. |
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Guess I am new to FC but the way I look at it; even if after 4-5 years I need to drop 4K for a new case, so be it. I spend way more than that to care for other objects in my possession over that timeframe and those lose value. Pay to play and the carbon looks bad ass. The ceramic, while very cool, just looks a little plain to me.
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I can only speak from around 6 years of almost daily wear on my H series FC diver but he case still looks new. Although now it shares beater duty with my CE 44mm. |
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Guys. I have just got Jarno last week. This watch is originally purchased in 2011 and it looks completely like new. I guess 2011 Fc should not belong to new carbon case era
I had hesitated to get AP FC watch because of durable issue. But it seems a bit exagerrated. Yes carbon might not be suitable for bezel. But for watch case, it should be okay i guess |
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FC44 is a great watch. I had one before selling it to make room for a CE44. Every case is different. It looks fantastic in the sun too. The only down side I saw was the edges lost a little sharpness over time. Other than that, the case hid scratches very well and it made for a great daily piece.
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Have you considered in ceramic? Mine is 4 years old and looks brand new, super cool watch
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My ceramic diver isn't new by any means, but once I clean and dry it, its like having a new watch...
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13 July 2018, 09:48 AM | #17 |
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I think this is why my Ce 44mm and FC diver get all the wrist time. They both look brand new no matter how much I wear them or bump them around in daily activity. I even tried to get AP to put ceramic crowns on my FC diver because that is the only part that shows wear. Unfortunately they wouldn't do it.
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i really love the FC diver. For the 44 id probably rather have the older ceramic version instead of FC. So i would go diver here.
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FC still my favorite 44mm ROO chrono.
Mint/near mint should be OK. The edges of mine stayed sharp. Looked new when I let it go. Miss it. |
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Found a couple of NOS options with the FC 44 but all US based and only pre-owned on the FC Diver.
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