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Why do we even like AP ROOs?
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When I joined the replica world, I hated AP watches in general, and the chrono ROO in particular. I simply could not accept the silly round, rubber push buttons, the bezel with no function other aesthetics and the incomplete 8/10/11 hour markers. Datewheel with a cyclops was so reminiscent of Rolex (a brand I dislike until today) that I could never imagine I would ever buy an APROO in my life. Contradictorily, I loved the asymmetric placement of the subdials, a feature found in no other chronograph (gen or rep) that I knew of.
Then a faulty RBII was offered for sale at RepGeek at a very good price. As most of my joy in this hobby comes from fixing faulty watches, I decided to have a go with the infamous secs@12 A7750. When I received the watch, I was blown away by the quality of parts (ceramic bezel, leather strap, titanium case set and screws) and by the complexity of the case design (multiple parts).
I then purchased two or three more broken APROO and fixed them.
Now I own more than 30 APROO!!!! And counting...
Then a faulty RBII was offered for sale at RepGeek at a very good price. As most of my joy in this hobby comes from fixing faulty watches, I decided to have a go with the infamous secs@12 A7750. When I received the watch, I was blown away by the quality of parts (ceramic bezel, leather strap, titanium case set and screws) and by the complexity of the case design (multiple parts).
I then purchased two or three more broken APROO and fixed them.
Now I own more than 30 APROO!!!! And counting...
Hate to say it, but much of the appeal is that it's the most exclusive/expensive sport watch... same appeal as the gen.
Two years ago, AP was completely off my radar. I didn't dislike them, I just wasn't looking at much besides vintage Rolex and mid range gens. My first encounter was the FC V3. Someone on RWG posted some photos in the general discussion area, I saw the watch,. was impressed by the quality, and it's very unique design. another factor, this is a pretty much "under the radar " watch, at least out here in the sticks where I live. Everyone knows Rolex, and as said above, until proven otherwise a lot of folks just assume a Rolex is a fake. I'm an older guy in a profession that allows the wearing of nice genuine watches, but still I have had people ask me " Is that a real Rolex"? Never had that question asked about AP's As I said,I started out with divers, and bought three of them before venturing off into ROO chronos. I now have four of them as well. I like the design, the fact that they are well made and have great wrist presence.
There are a few dislikes as well. First off despite repairs and maintenance by very respected watch repair people on the forums, I have had movement problems with 3 out of the 4 ROO's. I went a while without any problems, but when the movement gremlins hit, they attacked with a vengeance. I know that there are members out there that will claim that they have never had any problems with the a7750 sec@ 12 movement, but my thoughts are , if you get enough of them and wear them regularly, you are going to have problems, sooner or later.
Finally, because of my wrist size, I don't believe that the 44mm ROO's would be a good fit for me, although I see guys with wrists that are 1/2 to 3/4 of and inch smaller wearing 44mm's. Just not for me. I will also say that they (ROO'S) are a bit top heavy and not as comfortable as thinner lighter watches. I have helped this problem somewhat by changing all the straps on my ROO's to the newer 20mm straps with tang buckles. The wider strap and the tang buckle seem to redistribute the weight better and the watch is more comfortable.
There are a few dislikes as well. First off despite repairs and maintenance by very respected watch repair people on the forums, I have had movement problems with 3 out of the 4 ROO's. I went a while without any problems, but when the movement gremlins hit, they attacked with a vengeance. I know that there are members out there that will claim that they have never had any problems with the a7750 sec@ 12 movement, but my thoughts are , if you get enough of them and wear them regularly, you are going to have problems, sooner or later.
Finally, because of my wrist size, I don't believe that the 44mm ROO's would be a good fit for me, although I see guys with wrists that are 1/2 to 3/4 of and inch smaller wearing 44mm's. Just not for me. I will also say that they (ROO'S) are a bit top heavy and not as comfortable as thinner lighter watches. I have helped this problem somewhat by changing all the straps on my ROO's to the newer 20mm straps with tang buckles. The wider strap and the tang buckle seem to redistribute the weight better and the watch is more comfortable.
I like ROOs because they are perfect to fill a 'sport watch' category in my collections. They match jeans/tshirt really well !
I don't like APs. I'm just a man with a taste for questionable women.
You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar, I'm told. These work like magic! [emoji1][emoji12]
You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar, I'm told. These work like magic! [emoji1][emoji12]
I think that the mates have already expressed the main raisons to get them , I can only add that ROO's are a perfect and unmatched fusion of elegance and sportmanship , they are not so flashy like the most of the Rolex and so exclusive not to be appreciate by all common people
I don't like APs. I'm just a man with a taste for questionable women.
You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar, I'm told. These work like magic! [emoji1][emoji12]
Great collection mate !
I'm wondering why I like AP's and I like questionable girls too..
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Because without a ROO you got be a bodybuilder and wear a maxi pad. [emoji12][emoji12][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]
Why is the guy in the center between the Playboy bunnies wearing a Rolex Crown ?? That means he is the 'pimp' right ? Well that makes him kinda the guy who will take your money right ?? Well then, ROLEX wins overall again !! He gets to try them bunnies out first, and takes your money afterwards !! :rollingonthefloor: ......... Rolex !!!!!