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5 January 2014, 09:32 AM | #1 |
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Going round in circles now
Still contemplating my next purchase
Gone full circle. Was originally thinking AP diver then looked again at rolex followed by Zenith now back onto AP. Tried on day/date + diver today never considered DD before but I must say I loved the balance of the dial. Anyway loved them both although both completely different watches. Thoughts welcome guys |
5 January 2014, 09:33 AM | #2 |
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Sorry forgot the Diver
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5 January 2014, 09:51 AM | #3 |
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They look nice, but neither has crossed my mind.
Personally, I feel the RO is nicer when it's more simple like the 15202/15400, so I feel the dual circles throws off the look (same reason I don't love the ROC). As for the Diver, it's the opposite where I feel a ROO should be a bit more complex, so in this case it's a bit too simple. Both look nice, just my personal thoughts. |
5 January 2014, 09:59 AM | #4 |
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Between the 2, the DD does seem to look nicer on your wrist though.
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5 January 2014, 10:16 AM | #5 |
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I love the diver. I wear almost all the time. I do like the look of the DD. Tough call
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5 January 2014, 11:06 AM | #6 |
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The DD seems more symmetrical on your wrist.
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5 January 2014, 11:38 AM | #7 |
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i just got the diver too and wear it all the time. even to bed! lol. good luck
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5 January 2014, 12:24 PM | #8 |
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Diver...and check out the FC Diver as well...
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5 January 2014, 02:51 PM | #9 |
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The DD looks great - more so than the diver, IMHO.
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5 January 2014, 02:57 PM | #10 |
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5 January 2014, 04:02 PM | #11 |
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I like the Diver far more, not such a fan of the Owl.
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5 January 2014, 09:13 PM | #12 |
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They both look great! Difficult decision.... The Diver is a bigger piece.
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5 January 2014, 09:50 PM | #13 |
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Both lovely watches Kev. I would take both
The Diver looks more sporty (and it does look marvellous on a bracelet too !) |
5 January 2014, 09:53 PM | #14 |
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DD for me, for the SS bracelet and for the dressier dial.
But i also like the Diver |
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Its going to be difficult enough telling the wife i need one more watch never mind two Yes i have seen pics here on the forum of the diver on bracelet and it does look very nice but i have to say after trying yesterday the rubber stap is so comfortable on the wrist By the way i was told yesterday AP are phasing out the 39mm pieces can anyone confirm this |
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I like the diver better- to me the design fits in with the original RO design. The 2 subdials in the OWL seem like they would be better suited to a dress watch, like a JLC or PP. |
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Now that is funny!
I'm afraid I'll have to disagree with you on that one though my friend, as much as I like the Diver the Day-Date would win this match for me. I do enjoy looking at a simple RO and this one has indeed a busier dial but at the same time I find the display of the complications pretty nice. As far as I'm concerned I'd rather get the model with the moonphase indicator as well but otherwise it's still a good choice to me.
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6 January 2014, 03:50 PM | #21 |
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I'd go for the diver. I think both look good on your wrist.
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6 January 2014, 09:05 PM | #22 |
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I like the DD a lot.
Diver too, but prefer the sleeker look of the DD. |
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