greg_r 83 Posted November 30, 2008 Having taken a real liking to larger watches over the last year, I figured it was time to buy an AP - especially as I had a use for something with chrono functions. The only problem was the 7750. I remain suspicious about this movement - and anyhow I really didn't feel like spending the kind of money that an AP with secs@12 fetches (frankly, I'd rather put that money towards a gen, or maybe an antique book), so I started to think about quartz. Now, I don't really like quartz watches - I never have. However, it's a cheap way of getting something with chronos - and I figured that the quartz 'tick' wouldn't be so noticeable on the running seconds subdial, so I decided to go see what I could find. Being that it's quartz, all the functions work as they should, although the secs subdial is @6 rather than 12, but at this price, who cares... The dial and case are particularly nice for such a cheap watch. The watch itself is nice and heavy - there ain't nuthin' flimsy about this thing. Dependent on who you ask, an AP ROO is supposed to be around 44m. It certainly wears big for 44, though - largely due to the unusual shape. It's very comfortable, however, and came with a fairly decent leather croc-print strap. I quite like the look of this watch, so although it doesn't get that much wrist time, I do still wear it every now and again when I feel like something a little 'different'. I'd like to get a better one (i.e. not quartz) at some point in the future, but for now it serves the purpose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscarmadfish 0 Posted November 30, 2008 oscar likes thanx greg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bme 4 Posted November 30, 2008 Love it Greg........looks like I'll be gettingone for Christmas. Laurence is at houseofsouvenirs.....right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscarmadfish 0 Posted November 30, 2008 yeph thats lawerence Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted November 30, 2008 Love it Greg........looks like I'll be gettingone for Christmas. Laurence is at houseofsouvenirs.....right? Yep Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bme 4 Posted November 30, 2008 Couldn't see the exact one you have so ordered the 'Shaq' version.....whoever she is ....liked the look of it.......hope the deployant doesn't sting too much! It'll be my first quartz, hope it keeps good time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bme 4 Posted November 30, 2008 (edited) OOps...double posting.......still helps me to catch up with the postwhores......you know who you are. Edited November 30, 2008 by bme Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bme 4 Posted November 30, 2008 It's this one.......now thinking about that VC damn it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted December 1, 2008 It's this one.......now thinking about that VC damn it! Nice - I like that. Wasn't around when I bought mine... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alphakazi 0 Posted December 1, 2008 2 different color straps? weird and greg - your watch is awesome for that price - how did you get a spare strap to fit those lugs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bme 4 Posted December 1, 2008 2 different color straps? weird It's all the craze don't you know! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alphakazi 0 Posted December 1, 2008 2 different color straps? weird It's all the craze don't you know! really? well... when you put it that way, it does look less odd now but not by very much Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted December 1, 2008 2 different color straps? weird and greg - your watch is awesome for that price - how did you get a spare strap to fit those lugs? I didn't - I only replaced the deployant clasp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bme 4 Posted December 2, 2008 Up to your old tricks I see Derek.....so sad to see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllergyDoc 40 Posted December 2, 2008 So, Greg, do you notice the small ticking second much? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted December 2, 2008 So, Greg, do you notice the small ticking second much? Not really. Being mildly short-sighted helps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alphakazi 0 Posted January 22, 2009 I love that watch greg - always wanted one but the $500+ price tag put me off $88 sounds a bit easier to check it out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted January 22, 2009 I love that watch greg - always wanted one but the $500+ price tag put me off $88 sounds a bit easier to check it out Despite being quartz, it's a keeper. I wear it pretty regularly. Was a good buy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alphakazi 0 Posted January 22, 2009 I couldn't stand quartz but you showed me that quartz watches need love too - I have a quartz Avenger Hurcules Titanium that gets compliments - it's finding it's way back on my wrist as of late Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
