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JorgeCCW · 14 September 2021, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ufboy73

Thanks - I hope they are not being phased out…I still prefer them to the 43mm

Agree, I think they forgot what the offshore is all about. A speedmaster is 42mm , a Seadweller is 43mm.
I think an offshore 44mm is just perfect

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macrowatch · 14 September 2021, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by JorgeCCW

Agree, I think they forgot what the offshore is all about. A speedmaster is 42mm , a Seadweller is 43mm.
I think an offshore 44mm is just perfect

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What is an offshore about? Genuine question. Thanks.

JorgeCCW · 14 September 2021, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by macrowatch

What is an offshore about? Genuine question. Thanks.

The way I understand the concept of the Offshore is that in 1993 when AP created the collection it was all about a powerful sport big watch. If you start decreasing sizes I feel is like going backwards. Again this is just my perception of the collection

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AshAP · 14 September 2021, 04:27 AM

I bought my first Offshore in 2006 and back then the Offshore was the more desirable Royal Oak. The Offshore is sportier, more fun and the huge range of leather and rubber straps make it easy to change the look of the watch.

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AshAP · 14 September 2021, 04:29 AM

Duplicate post

AshAP · 14 September 2021, 04:32 AM

The 44mm Offshore looks better on my wrist than a RM and that’s why it’s my favourite sports watch

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AshAP · 14 September 2021, 04:35 AM

Duplicate post

AshAP · 14 September 2021, 04:36 AM

Duplicate post

911AP · 14 September 2021, 08:13 AM

When AP made the offshore it was 42mm not 44mm. It should go back to 42mm but with the design of the 44mm. Also I would love a 1-2 inch thinner 42mm offshore with the design aspects of a 44mm.

https://www.audemarspiguet.com/com/e...A027CA.01.html

^This is the closet thing AP has made to the perfect offshore IMO. Thinner case, 42mm, and design cues from the 44mm. My only complaint is the dial placement.

dauster · 14 September 2021, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 911AP

When AP made the offshore it was 42mm not 44mm. It should go back to 42mm but with the design of the 44mm. Also I would love a 1-2 inch thinner 42mm offshore with the design aspects of a 44mm.

https://www.audemarspiguet.com/com/e...A027CA.01.html

^This is the closet thing AP has made to the perfect offshore IMO. Thinner case, 42mm, and design cues from the 44mm. My only complaint is the dial placement.

this !!! 100% agree. I need an all titanium/ ceramic 42mm that's 2mm thinner. preferably more than 20 produced and not only a yoshida exclusive :)

NotRichardMille · 15 September 2021, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 911AP

When AP made the offshore it was 42mm not 44mm. It should go back to 42mm but with the design of the 44mm. Also I would love a 1-2 inch thinner 42mm offshore with the design aspects of a 44mm.

https://www.audemarspiguet.com/com/e...A027CA.01.html

^This is the closet thing AP has made to the perfect offshore IMO. Thinner case, 42mm, and design cues from the 44mm. My only complaint is the dial placement.

Totally agree. The 43mm is a step in the right direction but I agree with this 42mm model. A few more colour options wouldn't hurt and I am sold

Still loving my 44mm AP more than any other watch in my collection. Gets by far the most wrist time out of all of them.

1665fan · 15 September 2021, 11:41 PM

That red RM just hurt my eyes…..thanks

AshAP · 16 September 2021, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 1665fan

That red RM just hurt my eyes…..thanks

It was also sold with a bright yellow strap. I think it was nicknamed the Ronald McDonald.

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JorgeCCW · 16 September 2021, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 911AP

When AP made the offshore it was 42mm not 44mm. It should go back to 42mm but with the design of the 44mm. Also I would love a 1-2 inch thinner 42mm offshore with the design aspects of a 44mm.

https://www.audemarspiguet.com/com/e...A027CA.01.html

^This is the closet thing AP has made to the perfect offshore IMO. Thinner case, 42mm, and design cues from the 44mm. My only complaint is the dial placement.

Fair point , but times change. And all the brands have increased the sizes of their cases to keep up with the new norm. So it makes sense for AP to increase the size of the case of the offshore. 42 was big then , now 42 is close to average. Personally I have no interest on an offshore that is 42-43mm , I rather have a seadweller. I guess at the end is personal preference, luckily for you and me we don’t have to worry about it because currently both sizes are still on production.

Cheers

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911AP · 18 September 2021, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by JorgeCCW

Fair point , but times change. And all the brands have increased the sizes of their cases to keep up with the new norm. So it makes sense for AP to increase the size of the case of the offshore. 42 was big then , now 42 is close to average. Personally I have no interest on an offshore that is 42-43mm , I rather have a seadweller. I guess at the end is personal preference, luckily for you and me we don’t have to worry about it because currently both sizes are still on production.

Cheers

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Is the 44 still in production? On the website they are all practically gone.

JorgeCCW · 18 September 2021, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 911AP

Is the 44 still in production? On the website they are all practically gone.

Awesome!

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MiloDiThernan · 8 March 2022, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by sokoloka

Pretty sure I've posted this picture before but as this is the 44 Novelty thread, did some strap swapping all around:

Newbie scanning through these posts and I see this. Well. Frankly. Hero.

MiloDiThernan · 8 March 2022, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by edo

So this new 43mm ROO gets the novelty tag, and this one goes to legacy line :)

Here is the pic with all chronos in this 44mm case...

Do you find the new pet cat or does the pet cat find you? I’m reminded of this when I see the variety of ROO, because I’m a Rolex refugee with a full enough collection to think about growing up. But the Rolex language is easy to learn. AP is Hungarianly complex by comparison. So, do you research and buy? Or buy on visceral impulse and then research?This picture of available options sums the problem up. Were you perplexed “but I’ve just got to” when you bought your first ROO? Or had you weighed the decision rationally, as, perhaps, Rolex buyers do, with their simpler comparisons? I ask because I’m perplexed, but I’ve got to, on a 26401RO. I just can’t fight this feeling any more.

MiloDiThernan · 8 March 2022, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by edo

So this new 43mm ROO gets the novelty tag, and this one goes to legacy line :)

Here is the pic with all chronos in this 44mm case...

https://www.rolexforums.com/attachme...1&d=1616188115

Sorry. Here’s the photo.

edo · 13 March 2022, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by MiloDiThernan

https://www.rolexforums.com/attachme...1&d=1616188115

Sorry. Here’s the photo.

I'm always for new materials speaking of ROOs... carbon, ceramics... and classic all steel on bracelet for ROs

Jsauce · 30 May 2022, 09:35 AM

Nothing like my RG 44mm on a white strap…summer

ready!

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psm11 · 4 June 2022, 04:06 AM

I love the 44. Question for current owners:

Would you trade a Batgirl plus some cash for one of these? I have the chance to get the titanium/grey dial 44 ROO but not sure if worth it. How versatile is it?

psm11 · 4 June 2022, 04:06 AM

I love the 44. Question for current owners:

Would you trade a Batgirl plus some cash for one of these? I have the chance to get the titanium/grey dial 44 ROO but not sure if worth it. How versatile is it?

Birch · 3 July 2022, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Jsauce

Nothing like my RG 44mm on a white strap…summer

ready!

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This is on my want list sooooo bad.

Andy0331 · 3 July 2022, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by psm11

I love the 44. Question for current owners:

Would you trade a Batgirl plus some cash for one of these? I have the chance to get the titanium/grey dial 44 ROO but not sure if worth it. How versatile is it?

It depends on how much you like the 44 over the Batgirl (and how much cash is added). I'm pretty confident that with some patience you'll have an easier time picking up a new replacement Batgirl at retail than you'll have finding an equally cheap 44.

The 44's aren't in the "hype cycle" now, but it's not like there's an infinite supply either. They'll have some downward price pressure, but before everything took off, I think the Ti version was selling ~$24k among the greys, so I think a reasonable bottom is likely $20-24k, depending on how the economy continues.

eonflux · 3 July 2022, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by psm11

I love the 44. Question for current owners:

Would you trade a Batgirl plus some cash for one of these? I have the chance to get the titanium/grey dial 44 ROO but not sure if worth it. How versatile is it?

That Ti 44mm ROO should be sufficiently versatile.
But it’ll be much larger than a Batgirl.
A 44mm ROO wears much larger than a Deepsea.

Jsauce · 4 July 2022, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Birch

This is on my want list sooooo bad.

I was lucky to get this way below today’s crazy prices. But I’m seeing a little price adjustment.

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wiswrist · 5 July 2022, 01:37 AM

Pride of Germany on white rubber for summer!

J.T. · 6 July 2022, 09:13 AM

My favorite 44mm

edo · 6 July 2022, 05:24 PM

First hi-res lives of Gimes 44mm I saw... It's for sale on chrono24 for 150.000 euros...

14 September 2021, 04:29 AM	#5195
AshAP "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ash Location: UK Watch: AP Royal Oak Posts: 4,544	The 44 Novelty thread Duplicate post

14 September 2021, 04:35 AM	#5197
AshAP "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ash Location: UK Watch: AP Royal Oak Posts: 4,544	The 44 Novelty thread Duplicate post

14 September 2021, 04:36 AM	#5198
AshAP "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ash Location: UK Watch: AP Royal Oak Posts: 4,544	The 44 Novelty thread Duplicate post

5 July 2022, 01:37 AM	#5218
wiswrist 2024 ROLEX DATE-JUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,076	Pride of Germany on white rubber for summer! __________________ Instagram: @wiswrist

14 September 2021, 04:27 AM	#5194
AshAP "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ash Location: UK Watch: AP Royal Oak Posts: 4,544	I bought my first Offshore in 2006 and back then the Offshore was the more desirable Royal Oak. The Offshore is sportier, more fun and the huge range of leather and rubber straps make it easy to change the look of the watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 September 2021, 04:32 AM	#5196
AshAP "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ash Location: UK Watch: AP Royal Oak Posts: 4,544	The 44mm Offshore looks better on my wrist than a RM and that’s why it’s my favourite sports watch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 September 2021, 08:13 AM	#5199
911AP "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: USA Posts: 445	When AP made the offshore it was 42mm not 44mm. It should go back to 42mm but with the design of the 44mm. Also I would love a 1-2 inch thinner 42mm offshore with the design aspects of a 44mm. https://www.audemarspiguet.com/com/e...A027CA.01.html ^This is the closet thing AP has made to the perfect offshore IMO. Thinner case, 42mm, and design cues from the 44mm. My only complaint is the dial placement.

15 September 2021, 11:41 PM	#5202
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,591	That red RM just hurt my eyes…..thanks

30 May 2022, 09:35 AM	#5211
Jsauce "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Bay area Posts: 342	Nothing like my RG 44mm on a white strap…summer ready! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 June 2022, 04:06 AM	#5212
psm11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: AP 15500 Posts: 699	I love the 44. Question for current owners: Would you trade a Batgirl plus some cash for one of these? I have the chance to get the titanium/grey dial 44 ROO but not sure if worth it. How versatile is it?

4 June 2022, 04:06 AM	#5213
psm11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: AP 15500 Posts: 699	I love the 44. Question for current owners: Would you trade a Batgirl plus some cash for one of these? I have the chance to get the titanium/grey dial 44 ROO but not sure if worth it. How versatile is it?

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