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Old 10 April 2021, 02:38 AM   #1
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26400IO I got the call, but...

I have been on the list for a Royal Oak Offshore 44 in Titanium with the Ceramic bezel and I got the call today that the watch is ready to be picked up. On the one hand I am very excited, on the other I am not sure anymore because of the new 43mm ROO which has just been announced. I am very keen on the new movement and the exchangeable straps but not sure how likely it is for me to get one of those if I pass on the 44mm. Any views / suggestions?
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Old 10 April 2021, 03:29 AM   #2
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I’d skip. That movement is a piece of junk; 2 watches have failed on me personally. Plus 44M is massive by any scale. Not sure how of a difference the 1mm would make.

Wait for the new ones.
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Old 10 April 2021, 03:30 AM   #3
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Also, that watch doesn’t really need a ‘call’. Your AD/boutique is playing you.
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Old 10 April 2021, 03:46 AM   #4
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The watch is pretty nice (owned it before) but I personally would ask for a 43mm instead.
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Old 10 April 2021, 03:49 AM   #5
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If you’re going after the 44 look I would ask for the 43....but if it’s the 42 then there’s enough stylistic difference to separate the 42/43 especially with the Arabic numerals. Anyways all good piece, and I believe FHB mentioned that the quick change strap system will be backwards compatible with the older offshores (but not sure which model)
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Old 10 April 2021, 04:37 AM   #6
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I don’t feel the 43mm will be hard to get medium term after any VIP’s dip first.

At that price point, I think the new meteorite Daytona’s run laps around ROO, just my humble and very biased opinion over the next 2 years.
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Old 10 April 2021, 05:34 AM   #7
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43mm looks odd to me. I would go for the 44mm. It looks amazing in person! you won't regret it. it is getting harder to find one anyways.
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Old 10 April 2021, 06:29 AM   #8
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It's more than likely that the 43mm is the replacement for the 44mm (not definite, but highly likely), if that's the case then the 43mm isn't going to be scarce, at least not in 'normal' spec. If the 44mm is now retired then I'd really expect the last of the 44mm's to be sought after, it might take a little time for the market to recognise that, but that's my thinking.

Thus, if you like the 44mm that you've been offered then buy it.
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Old 10 April 2021, 06:36 PM   #9
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I quite like the 44mm with the striking blue features. I will take a look at the Boutique and then decide on the spot.
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Old 10 April 2021, 07:28 PM   #10
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I don’t feel the 43mm will be hard to get medium term after any VIP’s dip first.

At that price point, I think the new meteorite Daytona’s run laps around ROO, just my humble and very biased opinion over the next 2 years.

The Daytona is a great looking watch but it’s quite small for anyone who is used to wearing an Offshore.


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Old 10 April 2021, 10:08 PM   #11
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I'd just go for which model suits you best.
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Old 10 April 2021, 11:53 PM   #12
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I’d skip. That movement is a piece of junk; 2 watches have failed on me personally. Plus 44M is massive by any scale. Not sure how of a difference the 1mm would make.

Wait for the new ones.

You mean the movement used on the 44 or the new 4401 movement that will be used with 43


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Old 11 April 2021, 08:18 PM   #13
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I would wait it out, I just got the ghost recently, absolutely love it. But when I saw the 43 mm TI ceramic.... kinda give me a little buyer’s remorse.


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Old 12 April 2021, 10:47 PM   #14
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Pass and wait for new movement...... old movement have many problems and a disaster accuracy....
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Old 13 April 2021, 12:22 AM   #15
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Thanks for all the guidance, I have asked the boutique to update my „wishlist“ to the 43mm.

I know this will probably be a long wait, but before I spend a significant amount of money, I rather go for the latest version.

Whether the new in-house movement will have any long term issues is probably too early to tell (unless there is any experience from the Code 11.59 owners).
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Old 13 April 2021, 04:50 AM   #16
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Biased since having 44mm ceramic but prefer the dial layout of 44mm. It always had something special for me so dont plan to change it. No issues for past 2 years...

In house 43mm with slimmer case and unconventional dial layout would be hard to miss but...


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Old 13 April 2021, 09:04 AM   #17
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Thanks for all the guidance, I have asked the boutique to update my „wishlist“ to the 43mm.

I know this will probably be a long wait, but before I spend a significant amount of money, I rather go for the latest version.

Whether the new in-house movement will have any long term issues is probably too early to tell (unless there is any experience from the Code 11.59 owners).
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Old 14 April 2021, 03:25 AM   #18
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personally prefer the new 43's, a lot of it is due to the strap
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