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Old 10 June 2019, 05:23 PM   #31
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Another vote for the Ghost! I've had many ROOs in the past including the 44 ROO Ti, SS and the CE Divers. The 42mm ROOs with a ceramic bezel are the best option for smaller wrists IMHO.
I think you might be right
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Old 10 June 2019, 10:49 PM   #32
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Thanks Neil,
I can't say I am surprised on your recommendation.
I agree with strap options, Manny at the boutique brought out a lot of straps to show with the RG 44 including the Grand Prix, which I think I see on your first image.
Camouflage is cool too. The is what I like so much about AP and RM (if I every get one...). Endless
strap options for fun and variety. Maybe I will keep a watch longer by looking
for new straps instead of new watches.
Yup, the strap options are so important now as I really don't want to have to deal in this hyped market if I don't have to, so staving off boredom is essential. I got the list of 44 straps from AP and there is also a beige alligator one which might work with RG too, but they said it would take 4 months to order so I'm looking at a grey rubber next, as I do like grey and gold together as on the Japan Diver.

Bryant, when you go back take some pics in a mirror, best way to judge how the watch really looks on you.
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Old 10 June 2019, 10:50 PM   #33
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that old panda dial RG sure does age well! lol
Cheers, yes it's a classic obviously so does what it says on the tin, come rain or shine.
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Old 10 June 2019, 11:56 PM   #34
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Hey Tom, thanks for the feedback...
I did like it, but it looked a little too girlie at 37.
Manny at the boutique kept trying to explain women don't
want an OW, but I don't know.
Maybe that would make for a good poll.
15450 blue has a more masculine look, even though same size.
Having said that, I really did like the frosted WG.
There is a 41 variety of this but not available at MSRP.
No more 39 OW, such a shame... I think 39 is the sweet spot.

But seriously Tom, you don't think this is too feminine looking?
It really does sparkle more than the picture shows.
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Not really. I mean let’s keep it in context you live in Florida and drive a Bentley! Maybe on my big ass up here in buffalo it might look odd but I think it fits right in down there!

Roger conkers has the 41mm version and I think it looks great. This size looks right to me on you. The 37mm wears almost like a Daytona no?
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Old 11 June 2019, 02:30 AM   #35
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Not really. I mean let’s keep it in context you live in Florida and drive a Bentley! Maybe on my big ass up here in buffalo it might look odd but I think it fits right in down there!

Roger conkers has the 41mm version and I think it looks great. This size looks right to me on you. The 37mm wears almost like a Daytona no?
Thanks, good points, but maybe you could rock a 41 like Roger
It looked a little smaller on my wrist than the photo indicates. I would say the Daytona has noticeably more wrist presence.
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Old 11 June 2019, 03:22 AM   #36
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RM just does nothing for me personally... from experience

Ive alway stuck with AP over RM, Patek, etc

But I'm bias toward the bigger 44 RG

Had this for 5 years now or longer and keeps me satisfied

On white strap has a similar RM type look, just makes the watch head stand out and pop
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Old 11 June 2019, 03:30 AM   #37
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RM just does nothing for me personally... from experience

Ive alway stuck with AP over RM, Patek, etc

But I'm bias toward the bigger 44 RG

Had this for 5 years now or longer and keeps me satisfied

On white strap has a similar RM type look, just makes the watch head stand out and pop
Very nice
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Old 11 June 2019, 03:49 AM   #38
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My Visit Saturday To Miami AP Boutique - Which Do you Like?

That OW looks amazing on you! If I had to vote, I’d go with the Ceramic 44 or the new vampire with ceramic bezel. Both are amazing in the flesh and my pics for the best versions amongst their brethren. The ghost is a little washed out and hard to read for my taste.


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Old 11 June 2019, 04:00 AM   #39
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Thanks for the feedback. I kinda like the Ghost a little better
than the Vampire, for comfort and the aesthetics. I have never
had any issues with watch legibility, which I know people complain w/
some Daytona's too. So that is not a problem.
But the 44's look the nicest... I plan on going back again soon.

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That OW looks amazing on you! If I had to vote, I’d go with the Ceramic 44 or the new vampire with ceramic bezel. Both are amazing in the flesh and my pics for the best versions amongst their brethren. The ghost is a little washed out and hard to read for my taste.


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Old 11 June 2019, 04:04 AM   #40
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Very nice, love the white strap. Perfect for summer.
RM is very nice, I am not sure why a lot of people on TRF don't see that?
RM NTPT is just a whole other level of watch materials and engineering.
And it is absolutely stunning in person!
But costs a whole lot more too.

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RM just does nothing for me personally... from experience

Ive alway stuck with AP over RM, Patek, etc

But I'm bias toward the bigger 44 RG

Had this for 5 years now or longer and keeps me satisfied

On white strap has a similar RM type look, just makes the watch head stand out and pop
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Old 11 June 2019, 05:09 AM   #41
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[QUOTE=msm2;9711379]+1 and it also comes with the croco strap that looking amazing.[/QUOTE
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Old 11 June 2019, 05:15 AM   #42
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The Latin America perpetual is the best of the bunch aesthetically and horologicaly...
Totally agree, amazing piece.
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Old 11 June 2019, 05:27 AM   #43
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From those selection, my favourite is the Perpetual Calendar in RG (Latin American edition). Just stunning.
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Old 11 June 2019, 05:51 AM   #44
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I going to say go for the ghost. I love mine, but I love grey! The size is fantastic and really wearable. With the added ceramic it just looks superb. And extremely comfortable on the rubber.
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Old 11 June 2019, 11:26 AM   #45
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From those selection, my favourite is the Perpetual Calendar in RG (Latin American edition). Just stunning.
Hi Ben, yes it is indeed...
Only that would kill my plans for getting PP 5205g + AP RO/ROO of some kind.
I am not sure it really moved me enough to go all in on $105K.
I am sitting in a similar boat with RM. I have never spent remotely that close to that amount on one watch.
$50K has been my ceiling on one watch though my collection has ballooned at times.
Likely course is PP + AP, instead of just one RM, PP, or AP.
I am going back again, this time also visiting Bal Harbour shops too.
Nice problems to have...

I am curious Ben, what is your favorite AP these days in the $100K and under range?
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Old 11 June 2019, 11:28 AM   #46
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I going to say go for the ghost. I love mine, but I love grey! The size is fantastic and really wearable. With the added ceramic it just looks superb. And extremely comfortable on the rubber.
That is a top contender
I like the size and comfort, and it is so lightweight.
Though I have to say part of me wants a little more bling
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Very nice, love the white strap. Perfect for summer.
RM is very nice, I am not sure why a lot of people on TRF don't see that?
RM NTPT is just a whole other level of watch materials and engineering.
And it is absolutely stunning in person!
But costs a whole lot more too.
I had a nadal carbon RM, it felt like plastic, like a toy... was cool at first but then i realized how overpriced it was

just my opinion
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I am curious Ben, what is your favorite AP these days in the $100K and under range?
Probably the 15407ST / OR and the ceramic perpetual calendar.
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Thanks for the feedback, I really appreciate that.

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I had a nadal carbon RM, it felt like plastic, like a toy... was cool at first but then i realized how overpriced it was

just my opinion
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Old 11 June 2019, 04:20 PM   #50
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Probably the 15407ST / OR and the ceramic perpetual calendar.
Wow, two excellent choices...
I have definitely have considered the openworked and almost got the 15305 OR version 2 years ago. The price just wasn't right.
And that CE PC ...
Thanks for the feedback, I would love to see the 26579CE in person.
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