_DC_ 218 Posted January 26, 2014 It really is about time we had a rep of the gorgeous and sensibly proportioned NON offshore 26300 chronograph!! It's so beautiful!! Come on factories, I'm waiting!!!! DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cwazy1 0 Posted January 26, 2014 (edited) the issue, which you're quite familiar with.. is that this FP movement is thin as balls.. if we put a modded 7750 sec@6 in the RO case, the thickness will be the same as your 5980. That would be disgusting. No go on this model unless we can get another movement. Edited January 26, 2014 by cwazy1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 4 Posted January 26, 2014 the issue, which you're quite familiar with.. is that this FP movement is thin as balls.. if we put a modded 7750 sec@6 in the ROO case, the thickness will be the same as your 5980. That would be disgusting. No go on this model unless we can get another movement. And the the 2nds@6 issue.... however i'd so love a panda or these. Maybe edgematic can lend the N factory his newest acquisition??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted January 26, 2014 The gen is relatively bulky, like the 5980 rep a bit of extra chunk wouldn't be that bad, it's just such a beautiful watch!! DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Realism 72 Posted January 26, 2014 Gen is not as thick as 5980... the fp is the thinnest in its class... I knee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted January 26, 2014 I think it is way too busy to do the simplicity of the APROs any favours. But then again; I don't like ROOs - with the exception of the 'low-key' Diver... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Realism 72 Posted January 26, 2014 I think it is way too busy to do the simplicity of the APROs any favours. But then again; I don't like ROOs - with the exception of the 'low-key' Diver... u want to get tied up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted January 26, 2014 I don't like ROOs either, too bloody large, that's why I like the ROC, same case diameter as the 15400, perfect!! DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyckid 0 Posted January 26, 2014 I think it is way too busy to do the simplicity of the APROs any favours. But then again; I don't like ROOs - with the exception of the 'low-key' Diver... u want to get tied up? Maybe... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Realism 72 Posted January 26, 2014 I don't like ROOs either, too bloody large, that's why I like the ROC, same case diameter as the 15400, perfect!! DC 26300 is 39mm like 15300 26320 is 41mm like 15400 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Kleen™ 45 Posted January 26, 2014 I don't like ROOs either, too bloody large, that's why I like the ROC, same case diameter as the 15400, perfect!! DC Too little real estate for 3 subdials. QED: Too busy... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyckid 0 Posted January 26, 2014 Kindle fire not showing images... shit Then you're missing out the fun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted January 26, 2014 I think it is way too busy to do the simplicity of the APROs any favours. But then again; I don't like ROOs - with the exception of the 'low-key' Diver... Granted it's not as simple as the Nauti chrono but I think it's still fairly understated, particularly in non panda guise DC I don't like ROOs either, too bloody large, that's why I like the ROC, same case diameter as the 15400, perfect!! DC 26300 is 39mm like 15300 26320 is 41mm like 15400 Even better!!! DC I don't like ROOs either, too bloody large, that's why I like the ROC, same case diameter as the 15400, perfect!! DC Too little real estate for 3 subdials. QED: Too busy... The Rolex Daytona manages ok! DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted January 26, 2014 I think it is way too busy to do the simplicity of the APROs any favours. But then again; I don't like ROOs - with the exception of the 'low-key' Diver... Granted it's not as simple as the Nauti chrono but I think it's still fairly understated, particularly in non panda guise DC I am in no way implying that it is an ugly watch. Surely it is not... What I AM saying is that it dilutes / takes something away from what I consider to be the real strength of the ROs: Simplicity! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cwazy1 0 Posted January 26, 2014 love the new 41mm models.. I dislike all the 39mm ones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted January 26, 2014 I think it is way too busy to do the simplicity of the APROs any favours. But then again; I don't like ROOs - with the exception of the 'low-key' Diver... Granted it's not as simple as the Nauti chrono but I think it's still fairly understated, particularly in non panda guise DC I am in no way implying that it is an ugly watch. Surely it is not... What I AM saying is that it dilutes / takes something away from what I consider to be the real strength of the ROs: Simplicity! Ok I'll agree with that, it's not as beautiful as the jumbo or 15300/15400, a little extra spice is sometimes nice though!! DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cwazy1 0 Posted January 26, 2014 (edited) what i cant stand is dishing out 15+ thousand for a watch with not even an in house movement inside but rather a plain Fpiguet movement.. there are blancpains and other swatchgroup pieces using the same movement with retail prices of barely over 10k, whereas the new 41mm in steel starts at 22k Edited January 26, 2014 by cwazy1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted January 26, 2014 love the new 41mm models.. I dislike all the 39mm ones. I'm the opposite, smaller is better due to my puny lady like wrists, haha, though I don't dislike the 41mm, heck I own one, it is just a touch too large though! DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cwazy1 0 Posted January 26, 2014 love the new 41mm models.. I dislike all the 39mm ones. I'm the opposite, smaller is better due to my puny lady like wrists, haha, though I don't dislike the 41mm, heck I own one, it is just a touch too large though! DC haha, you perfer the 15300 over the 15400 in terms of size? I thought we had similar wrist sizes.. 6.5 right? Then again.. I am order one of the new 44m roo's to wear as my sporty piece LOL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted January 26, 2014 You cannot compare it with the Daytona - well, you can; it just doesn't make any sense! The almost perfect integrity of the APRO octagonal bezel/guilloche-dial gets dilluted with the addition of subdials and chrono-pushers. It distorts the harmonious lines imo... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted January 26, 2014 love the new 41mm models.. I dislike all the 39mm ones. I'm the opposite, smaller is better due to my puny lady like wrists, haha, though I don't dislike the 41mm, heck I own one, it is just a touch too large though! DC haha, you perfer the 15300 over the 15400 in terms of size? I thought we had similar wrist sizes.. 6.5 right? Then again.. I am order one of the new 44m roo's to wear as my sporty piece LOL. Yeah we do have the same wrist size, lol, 40mm is generally my maximum hence the 41mm is a little large especially with the large lugs. Guess it's just an individual taste thing, I spend most of my time in a suit so larger watches don't really work, and even when I'm not working I like a smaller size watch for comfort as much as anything else. There's plenty of large watches I like the look of, but I know they just wouldn't look right to me on my wrist! DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted January 27, 2014 You cannot compare it with the Daytona - well, you can; it just doesn't make any sense! The almost perfect integrity of the APRO octagonal bezel/guilloche-dial gets dilluted with the addition of subdials and chrono-pushers. It distorts the harmonious lines imo... I agree on this point....however if it must be a chronograph the City of Sails tri-compax layout is much more harmonious than the ubiquitous and jaded 6-9-12 layout of the Offshore....! My quartz CofS....a cheapie...but nice to wear nevertheless and gets lots of comments Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted January 27, 2014 - but that's not fair, B: your pictures could make even a lukewarm, fly-infested turd look like sumthin' you'd wanna sink your teeth into...:-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
