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pearson1995 · 10 November 2017, 04:41 AM

Right its a chronograph, its sporty, its waterproof to 100m... so why do they put them on from the factory with a leather strap? Metal or rubber would be so much more suitable to the main purpose of these watches, no?

Tony-GB · 10 November 2017, 04:55 AM

They do come with a bracelet or rubber if you want.

Not sure what you're asking/stating?

pearson1995 · 10 November 2017, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony-GB

They do come with a bracelet or rubber if you want.

Not sure what you're asking/stating?

On the website the 'default' strap is the leather. And I cant find any pictures of say the Vampire with a metal bracelet.

Just find it weird when watches have a water resistance like these and are then put on a leather strap

Tony-GB · 10 November 2017, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by pearson1995

On the website the 'default' strap is the leather. And I cant find any pictures of say the Vampire with a metal bracelet.

Just find it weird when watches have a water resistance like these and are then put on a leather strap

Vampire...?

I'm sure someone will provide you with the answer you're seeking.

Jack Cassidy · 10 November 2017, 05:38 AM

The Vampire is great but it is a desk diver watch, buy the ROO diver on rubber if you want a desk diver watch that is more diver. Better still buy a Deep Sea if you are a diver.

Chadridv · 10 November 2017, 05:41 AM

I put mine immediately on rubber. Made it significantly better and more useful IMO. Like anything though, it's always nice to mix things up.

Wrong forum btw...

tyler1980 · 10 November 2017, 05:45 AM

you either get it or you don't with offshores.

Many come on rubber as "standard". All of the 44mm's and all of the divers for example. All have rubber options though.

AK797 · 10 November 2017, 07:57 AM

Not just leather but hornback which made it rather unique and I loved them on the old ROOs, but I think the rubber looks great on the 44s and more versatile.

49ers101hitters · 10 November 2017, 08:06 AM

The point of a ROO is to be an in your face monstrosity of a watch. Doesn't matter what strap it comes on at that point.

broken_link · 10 November 2017, 08:13 AM

I like your use of leather threads to guard the back of your palm from the crown. Interesting that not that many folks are putting it on the crown side.

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kilyung · 10 November 2017, 08:38 AM

Just wait. It’ll hit you like a freight train some day.

Tony-GB · 10 November 2017, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 49ers101hitters

The point of a ROO is to be an in your face monstrosity of a watch. Doesn't matter what strap it comes on at that point.

I'm confused- are you a fan of the Offshore or not?

GB-man · 10 November 2017, 09:33 AM

I generally agree and its one of the reasons panerai always confused me. Fortunately, you can put them on rubber. Kind of like when your car comes with run flats. Annoying, but not the end of the world.

HK Islandboy · 10 November 2017, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Just wait. It’ll hit you like a freight train some day.

Indeed!

I must admit that I’m not a great fan of the horn back strap - they look great, but I find leather uncomfortable in a hot climate.

Love ROOs on rubber and steel though

s14roller · 10 November 2017, 01:23 PM

I'm still trying to figure out what the heck the vampire is...

AK797 · 10 November 2017, 11:54 PM

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I'm still trying to figure out what the heck the vampire is...

It is the newish black and red ROO 42, I had heard it mentioned a few times but a Google search shows this is quite universal now, like the Elephant.

smg8 · 11 November 2017, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

I put mine immediately on rubber. Made it significantly better and more useful IMO. Like anything though, it's always nice to mix things up.

Wrong forum btw...

waiting for my elephant to land and this picture has got me even more impatient. Amazing on rubber. I am waiting on a brand new one so it'll be with the horseback, may I ask where you purchased this rubber strap from, and whether you interchange them yourself? Looks superb and definitely an option I'd like to have

tyler1980 · 11 November 2017, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

It is the newish black and red ROO 42, I had heard it mentioned a few times but a Google search shows this is quite universal now, like the Elephant.

yes, but don't confuse it with the "Pennywise"

rcwatches · 12 November 2017, 12:15 AM

love the elephant stunning watch

LAFLARE · 12 November 2017, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

yes, but don't confuse it with the "Pennywise"

Can't tell if this is a real thing or not..is it strange that I actually like it?

bluebeamer · 12 November 2017, 03:45 PM

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Can't tell if this is a real thing or not..is it strange that I actually like it?

it's a real limited edition ROO!

http://www.royaloakclub.com/product/...e-fusterie.htm

Andad · 12 November 2017, 04:01 PM

It's a nice looking watch - and to me that is 'the point'.

Why else would you buy it?

LAFLARE · 12 November 2017, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bluebeamer

it's a real limited edition ROO!

http://www.royaloakclub.com/product/...e-fusterie.htm

Nice! Had no idea. Actual pictures of the watch don't look as appealing but I like all the red in the display photo

tyler1980 · 12 November 2017, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by LAFLARE

Nice! Had no idea. Actual pictures of the watch don't look as appealing but I like all the red in the display photo

someone here has one, can't remember who though. Ive seen live pics and i kind of like it. Im not usually a fan of red either.

bluebeamer · 12 November 2017, 07:14 PM

https://youtu.be/kFarw5luxRk

10 November 2017, 04:41 AM	#1
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49ers101hitters "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Hugh Location: Silicon Valley Watch: Sub, 2xDJ, Zenith Posts: 246	The point of a ROO is to be an in your face monstrosity of a watch. Doesn't matter what strap it comes on at that point. __________________

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GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,862	I generally agree and its one of the reasons panerai always confused me. Fortunately, you can put them on rubber. Kind of like when your car comes with run flats. Annoying, but not the end of the world. __________________

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Jack Cassidy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oz Watch: Rolex & Patek Posts: 291	The Vampire is great but it is a desk diver watch, buy the ROO diver on rubber if you want a desk diver watch that is more diver. Better still buy a Deep Sea if you are a diver.

10 November 2017, 05:45 AM	#7
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	you either get it or you don't with offshores. Many come on rubber as "standard". All of the 44mm's and all of the divers for example. All have rubber options though.

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AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,232	Not just leather but hornback which made it rather unique and I loved them on the old ROOs, but I think the rubber looks great on the 44s and more versatile.

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kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	Just wait. It’ll hit you like a freight train some day.

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