|
|
ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
9 October 2017, 10:08 AM
|
#1 |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: USA
Posts: 264
|
1st AP journey (pic heavy)
Decided to get my first AP and this forum was an immense help to me in terms of inspiration, drool-worthy pics, and heavy-handed enablement. A lot of research and deliberation went into my decision, and I wanted to share some pictures during my journey across 1 boutique and a few ADs.
I had a predisposition to the black Diver, thinking that with the 42mm size, dial legibility, and SS bezel it'd be a no-brainer for either formal or casual. I also have a 6.25" wrist and having tried a Panda once only to think it looked comical on my arm, I was all set with my decision. Started with the Ti44. I tried this on a whim, not really thinking it'd fit me. Numerous people had told me I'd look silly wearing it with a blazer/suit. The timepiece looks like a high-tech machine but the rubber strap gives it casual, sporty look. The light weight of the titanium was instantly well received, and the strap felt comfy enough to handle all future desk diving it would potentially endure. In addition, I was able to try on an XS strap, which quickly reversed my opinion on wearability of the 44s.  A blue diver was in the display case and while I wasn't sure about the yellow inner rim, I gave it a shot.  Then came the moment I heavily anticipated...the black Diver. It was as good as I imagined it to be, albeit a little plain.   Not done yet, I tried on a few more.     When I saw the CE44, my heart missed a beat. My wife said this was certainly the winner. I loved it too, except I felt the dials were hard to read and the watch was too black for me personally. The rose gold markers were a beautiful touch.    At the end of the day, I walked out with the Ti44, the first one I tried, and I couldn't be happier with my decision. The grey mega tapisserie, red hands, hopefully klutz-proof ceramic bezel, and titanium lightness won me over. Happy to join the club!    
__________________
IG: @jardin_des_rois |
|
|
|
9 October 2017, 10:10 AM
|
#2 |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Real Name: Ben
Location: SIN & JKT
Watch: Rolex, AP, PP
Posts: 9,873
|
Congrats! And welcome to AP
 The Ti44 is a popular choice and a great 44mm ROO here.
__________________
Follow me on Instagram : benlee789
|
|
|
|
|
9 October 2017, 10:10 AM
|
#3 |
|
Banned
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Around
Posts: 12
|
Congrats ! Great piece.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
|
|
|
|
9 October 2017, 10:25 AM
|
#4 |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: USA
Posts: 913
|
Congrats! You made the right decision
|
|
|
|
|
9 October 2017, 10:49 AM
|
#5 |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Guatemala
Posts: 3,391
|
Congrats!
|
|
|
|
|
9 October 2017, 10:50 AM
|
#6 |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Real Name: Chris
Location: Boston, MA
Watch: 228239, PAM00684
Posts: 2,116
|
Congrats and great choice!
__________________
Rolex 228239 PAM00684 |
|
|
|
|
9 October 2017, 11:20 AM
|
#7 |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Real Name: Ryan
Location: USA
Watch: AP and JLC
Posts: 346
|
Congrats!
|
|
|
|
|
9 October 2017, 11:36 AM
|
#8 |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Real Name: P
Location: CA
Watch: AP/PP/Rolex/Pam
Posts: 500
|
Congrats and welcome to the AP club. The Ti44 was also my choice, and since purchasing, I’ve been having a hard time taking it off. You’re going to love it!
__________________
PP 5990 * AP 26400IO * 116610lv * 116710ln * PAM 24 * Breitling 6.75 * Chopard Mille Miglia GMT * Chopard Mille Miglia Titanium IG: @kn_watches |
|
|
|
|
9 October 2017, 11:55 AM
|
#9 |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Asia
Posts: 409
|
congrats! its the best looking 44 out there imho
|
|
|
|
|
9 October 2017, 12:02 PM
|
#10 |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 63
|
Congrats! I just tried one on while in Vegas this wknd and it's got me considering making some moves in the collection to make it happen. Amazing piece.
|
|
|
|
|
9 October 2017, 12:03 PM
|
#11 | |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Boston
Posts: 282
|
Quote:
Congrats! Eerily similiar to my story; I had walked in to the AP dealer wanting to try on the rose gold 15400 and then ended up really liking the Ti44. Long story short, a few weeks later,.... 
|
|
|
|
|
|
9 October 2017, 12:11 PM
|
#12 |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Real Name: Kevin
Location: Somewhere in PA
Watch: All of them...
Posts: 10,355
|
Congrats! This one is perfect!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
Patek Philippe Rolex |
|
|
|
|
9 October 2017, 12:35 PM
|
#13 |
|
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: USA
Watch: addiction issues
Posts: 36,852
|
Congratulations! Great watch
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
9 October 2017, 01:09 PM
|
#14 |
|
Banned
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Canada
Posts: 26,846
|
Very nice! Congrats
|
|
|
|
|
9 October 2017, 02:16 PM
|
#15 |
|
2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: USA
Posts: 3,321
|
congrats!
__________________
2FA-Enabled Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019 |
|
|
|
|
9 October 2017, 02:51 PM
|
#16 |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Houston
Posts: 17,622
|
congrats
__________________
Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition) |
|
|
|
|
9 October 2017, 04:12 PM
|
#17 |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Real Name: Andrew
Location: USA
Posts: 542
|
Congrats!!!
|
|
|
|
|
9 October 2017, 07:19 PM
|
#18 |
|
TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
Watch: One on my wrist.
Posts: 63,379
|
Congrats and great choice...Love the Ti!
__________________
 SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT |
|
|
|
|
9 October 2017, 08:25 PM
|
#19 |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: hk
Posts: 691
|
Congrats! Great choice
|
|
|
|
|
9 October 2017, 08:31 PM
|
#20 |
|
2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: North Carolina
Watch: Rolex/Others
Posts: 44,630
|
Congratulations
|
|
|
|
|
9 October 2017, 09:38 PM
|
#21 |
|
Banned
Join Date: Jul 2010
Real Name: Sam
Location: UK
Watch: AP ☠️
Posts: 6,151
|
Congrats from a fellow Ti44 owner..
|
|
|
|
|
9 October 2017, 11:22 PM
|
#22 |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Hong Kong
Watch: AP
Posts: 3,825
|
You tried on some superb watches and walked out with one of the greats. Congratulations!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
|
|
|
|
9 October 2017, 11:29 PM
|
#23 |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: London
Posts: 91
|
congrats mate
|
|
|
|
|
9 October 2017, 11:37 PM
|
#24 |
|
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Neil
Location: UK
Watch: ing ships roll in
Posts: 59,209
|
Great choice! Funny that in that last Diver pic it looks larger than the 44 on you.
|
|
|
|
|
10 October 2017, 12:15 AM
|
#25 | |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: USA
Posts: 264
|
Quote:
Good eye. It's because the Diver was on the normal strap vs. the 44 was on an XS. Strap size makes all the difference.
__________________
IG: @jardin_des_rois |
|
|
|
|
|
10 October 2017, 12:16 AM
|
#26 |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: USA
Posts: 264
|
Thanks all for the kind words and the welcome! It's been a fun ride so far.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
__________________
IG: @jardin_des_rois |
|
|
|
|
10 October 2017, 02:53 AM
|
#27 |
|
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: CT
Posts: 3,912
|
Congrats! Enjoy
 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
|
|
|
|
11 October 2017, 05:32 AM
|
#28 |
|
Banned
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Nebraska
Posts: 73
|
Congrats, nice pick up
|
|
|
|
|
11 October 2017, 08:49 AM
|
#29 |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Alex
Location: Chicago
Watch: AP,PP, Rolex
Posts: 37,156
|
Congrats!! Let me know next time you're in Chicago!
__________________
Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018 |
|
|
|
|
11 October 2017, 09:24 AM
|
#30 |
|
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Real Name: Yazan
Location: Canada
Posts: 4,781
|
Congratulations wear it in good health
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial |
|
|
|
 |
| Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
|
|
*Banners
Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.
Linear Mode
