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VICI · 10 March 2018, 04:19 PM

I was interested in the new 42 ceramic as I’m looking for a easy daily AP. Had some time to kill and stopped by the boutique today.

While the overall weight makes it an easy piece to wear, the ceramic bezel did not have the vertical lines that the 44’s have. It was a smooth finish.

The one thing that I could not get past to put a deposit down was the strap.

All other new AP rubber straps are all matte finished and pliable. This strap was stiffer than usual. (The best strap is on the titanium 44)

But the biggest non starter was the shiny strap. It’s like how a rubber strap gets after years of use. I had the 44 titanium out as well and the salesperson said she noticed it too.

Here are some pics...

And for the strap...

bluebeamer · 10 March 2018, 04:37 PM

as much as i would prefer a ceramic bezel, i prefer the steel bezel on this one. better contrast esp with a black dial.

5Zigen · 10 March 2018, 05:06 PM

I personally like my older vampire too. If the ceramic bezel had the vertical lines in the bezel perhaps it would offer more contrasting detail. The red in the strap doesn’t really work either imo.

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Marciano490 · 10 March 2018, 05:23 PM

I was considering this too. I liked the strap. Reminded me of my old Grand Prix. I’ve wanted an all black watch, and this comes close. But, the Havana actually called to me more.

Betta01 · 10 March 2018, 05:25 PM

No interest in the watch but I am looking forward to try out the straps.

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edo · 10 March 2018, 07:32 PM

Don't know why they didn't threat bezel with vertical brushing... judging by pics 42 ceramic Diver bezel looks way better than this one...

Xerxes77 · 10 March 2018, 10:42 PM

I like it!

AK797 · 11 March 2018, 05:15 AM

Looks like the swirly texture of the strap matches that of the bezel. Plain strap and vertical bezel would be better. Still look forward to seeing it for real.

antbkny · 11 March 2018, 05:21 AM

Looks like someone armor-all’d the strap!

Trailboss516 · 11 March 2018, 10:06 AM

I like the inside of the strap being red

VICI · 11 March 2018, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antbkny

Looks like someone armor-all’d the strap!

Haha true!

1William · 11 March 2018, 11:02 PM

Looks good.

V25V · 11 March 2018, 11:11 PM

If the big non starter was the strap, just put on any of the several options you would have as a replacement. I would do black/red hornback with deployant. That would rock! Do it and post pics!

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TimeOnHand · 11 March 2018, 11:24 PM

Looks great! Would love to see it on a bracelet!

AK797 · 12 March 2018, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by npalacio

If the big non starter was the strap, just put on any of the several options you would have as a replacement. I would do black/red hornback with deployant. That would rock! Do it and post pics!

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Yes, many options, including custom made.

benlee · 12 March 2018, 01:53 AM

I am ok with the strap, but I don't think I can live with a mat-finished bezel anymore. Those vertical lines are what makes ceramic bezels on AP offshore so sexy.

jrs146 · 12 March 2018, 02:31 AM

I think it looks pretty sweet. Probably too large for my taste but it’s a beautiful watch.

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Socomo · 12 March 2018, 04:12 AM

Looks cool, but the hornback on it would be better.

Hairdude1 · 12 March 2018, 12:37 PM

I like it

Chadridv · 12 March 2018, 01:51 PM

i like it, but I love the new gray color ROO with CE bezel.

mobster600 · 12 March 2018, 02:09 PM

looks really nice

Bello_nyc · 12 March 2018, 03:56 PM

Looks good 👌🏼

AK797 · 13 March 2018, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chadridv

i like it, but I love the new gray color ROO with CE bezel.

You mean you might love it, we've no idea what it really looks like still...

Socomo · 16 March 2018, 04:13 PM

That is correct.

DCheeta · 17 March 2018, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chadridv

i like it, but I love the new gray color ROO with CE bezel.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

You mean you might love it, we've no idea what it really looks like still...

Yes, if such a watch were to exist, we would love it.

chas13 · 22 March 2018, 12:33 AM

Anyone know the uk retail of the Vampire or Elephant 42mm ceramic bezel ?
pls

wulin · 22 March 2018, 02:05 AM

I like the gold sub in the background more.

byr0nic · 23 March 2018, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chas13

Anyone know the uk retail of the Vampire or Elephant 42mm ceramic bezel ?
pls

Hey Mark, just checked this myself; the Vampire CE is £21888. Awaiting price on the titanium.

byr0nic · 23 March 2018, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chas13

Anyone know the uk retail of the Vampire or Elephant 42mm ceramic bezel ?
pls

Just learnt new titanium CE model (26470IO.OO.A006CA.01) retails at £23300.

Socomo · 23 March 2018, 09:33 PM

Thanks.

10 March 2018, 04:19 PM	#1
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	The new 42 ‘vampire’ ceramic bezel test-drive I was interested in the new 42 ceramic as I’m looking for a easy daily AP. Had some time to kill and stopped by the boutique today. While the overall weight makes it an easy piece to wear, the ceramic bezel did not have the vertical lines that the 44’s have. It was a smooth finish. The one thing that I could not get past to put a deposit down was the strap. All other new AP rubber straps are all matte finished and pliable. This strap was stiffer than usual. (The best strap is on the titanium 44) But the biggest non starter was the shiny strap. It’s like how a rubber strap gets after years of use. I had the 44 titanium out as well and the salesperson said she noticed it too. Here are some pics... And for the strap...

11 March 2018, 11:24 PM	#14
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	Looks great! Would love to see it on a bracelet! __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

12 March 2018, 01:53 AM	#16
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,873	I am ok with the strap, but I don't think I can live with a mat-finished bezel anymore. Those vertical lines are what makes ceramic bezels on AP offshore so sexy. __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

12 March 2018, 02:31 AM	#17
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,821	I think it looks pretty sweet. Probably too large for my taste but it’s a beautiful watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

12 March 2018, 12:37 PM	#19
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I like it __________________ 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

10 March 2018, 04:37 PM	#2
bluebeamer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Asia Posts: 409	as much as i would prefer a ceramic bezel, i prefer the steel bezel on this one. better contrast esp with a black dial.

10 March 2018, 05:06 PM	#3
5Zigen 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Watch: PP, AP, Rolex Posts: 749	I personally like my older vampire too. If the ceramic bezel had the vertical lines in the bezel perhaps it would offer more contrasting detail. The red in the strap doesn’t really work either imo. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 March 2018, 05:23 PM	#4
Marciano490 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 1,431	I was considering this too. I liked the strap. Reminded me of my old Grand Prix. I’ve wanted an all black watch, and this comes close. But, the Havana actually called to me more.

10 March 2018, 05:25 PM	#5
Betta01 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Singapore Posts: 183	No interest in the watch but I am looking forward to try out the straps. Sent from my HUAWEI NXT-L29 using Tapatalk

10 March 2018, 07:32 PM	#6
edo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sarajevo Posts: 1,803	Don't know why they didn't threat bezel with vertical brushing... judging by pics 42 ceramic Diver bezel looks way better than this one...

10 March 2018, 10:42 PM	#7
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	I like it!

11 March 2018, 05:15 AM	#8
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,220	Looks like the swirly texture of the strap matches that of the bezel. Plain strap and vertical bezel would be better. Still look forward to seeing it for real.

11 March 2018, 05:21 AM	#9
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	Looks like someone armor-all’d the strap!

11 March 2018, 10:06 AM	#10
Trailboss516 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: In denial Watch: It's complicated Posts: 1,610	I like the inside of the strap being red

11 March 2018, 11:02 PM	#12
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,671	Looks good.

11 March 2018, 11:11 PM	#13
V25V 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 4,340	If the big non starter was the strap, just put on any of the several options you would have as a replacement. I would do black/red hornback with deployant. That would rock! Do it and post pics! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 March 2018, 04:12 AM	#18
Socomo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: NY Posts: 75	Looks cool, but the hornback on it would be better.

12 March 2018, 01:51 PM	#20
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,343	i like it, but I love the new gray color ROO with CE bezel. __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

12 March 2018, 02:09 PM	#21
mobster600 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: USA Watch: Yes Posts: 1,477	looks really nice

12 March 2018, 03:56 PM	#22
Bello_nyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Bello Location: NYC Watch: Rolex Posts: 698	Looks good 👌🏼 __________________ Ap Royal oak offshore 🌹 ♛ Sky-Dweller 326934🤍 ♛ Datejust41 126333 ♛ Datejust2 116334 💎💎

16 March 2018, 04:13 PM	#24
Socomo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: NY Posts: 75	That is correct.

22 March 2018, 12:33 AM	#26
chas13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: uk Watch: 116500 bk Posts: 94	Anyone know the uk retail of the Vampire or Elephant 42mm ceramic bezel ? pls

22 March 2018, 02:05 AM	#27
wulin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: California Watch: PP,AP,Rolex,IWC Posts: 578	I like the gold sub in the background more.

23 March 2018, 09:33 PM	#30
Socomo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: NY Posts: 75	Thanks.

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