RO vs ROO bracelet quality question - input appreciated

[japenney]

Hey everyone. Thinking about picking up a 42mm offshore and buying a bracelet separately. I've owned the royal oak chrono 26320/15400 and enjoy the beautiful finishing of the RO bracelet and "disco ball" effect it has in the light. My question is I am wondering if the offshore bracelet is equally as beautiful and contrasted as the standard royal oak bracelet? I don't have an AP dealer anywhere close to see in person which is why I'm seeking advice. Hard to tell from pictures..

[AshAP]

I would say a definite ‘no’. In fact I don’t like the Offshore bracelet although it is popular with others. The main reason that I don’t like it is that the Offshore bracelet is rounded and the Royal Oak version isn’t, the Offshore doesn’t reflect light in the same way and IMO has more of a dull appearance.

Having owned 3 42mm Offshores and moved to a 44mm I wouldn’t buy another 42, I do want a Royal Oak chrono though, partly due to the amazing bracelet.


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[Tomas Eriksson]

Take a look at this video: https://youtu.be/GhS7JluPYk0?t=606

[edo]

Fatter and less shinny but you will still love it ...

[japenney]

Thanks for the replies guys. Really helpful.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by AshAP

I would say a definite ‘no’. In fact I don’t like the Offshore bracelet although it is popular with others. The main reason that I don’t like it is that the Offshore bracelet is rounded and the Royal Oak version isn’t, the Offshore doesn’t reflect light in the same way and IMO has more of a dull appearance.

Having owned 3 42mm Offshores and moved to a 44mm I wouldn’t buy another 42, I do want a Royal Oak chrono though, partly due to the amazing bracelet.


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I also like the more muscular bracelet on the 15400 than 15202. For sleek and ultra thin I'd rather the Nautilus.

[HK Islandboy]

I’m extremely fond of my Panda ROO on steel. I’d say go for it

[Rachdanon]

I love the chunkiness of it. Even better than the Omega ones. I would think it has the same attributes as the RO ones just chunkier?

[tyler1980]

I like the ROO bracelets. That said I wouldn't compare it to a RO bracelet as even though they are both AP, they are not that close to me either visually or in how they wear. Different, but still good.

[Uros]

Bought bracelet for Elephant...it is different then one I have on Jumbo and still good, much more robust and scratch proof, on a downside watch becomes considerably heavy (think close to 300 grams) so can be difficult to wear if not used to. Love switching between leather in winter and steel in summer...Of course, good to have it since it resembles to ROO all platinum:)

[Chary]

Originally Posted by Uros

Bought bracelet for Elephant...it is different then one I have on Jumbo and still good, much more robust and scratch proof, on a downside watch becomes considerably heavy (think close to 300 grams) so can be difficult to wear if not used to. Love switching between leather in winter and steel in summer...Of course, good to have it since it resembles to ROO all platinum:)

I've owned both, and I love the RO not crazy for the Offshore bracelet...

[CLuxlover]

I say go for it. :D