Melissa Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 I want to say thank you so much for not treating me like a "dumb girl" and pointing me in the right direction. I have literally spent hours and hours and hours reading your posts. I upgraded my membership, I donated and now I am about to buy 3 watches!!!!! I have been driving Joshua insane (sorry) I do have a question about one of the watches I am buying for my brother though... In regards to the AP ROO. I was looking for "flash" without "bling" so I thought the red details on some of the watches worked well for that. The rose gold also adds to that. I am really leaning towards the rose gold Marcus limited edition. I am just wondering what your thoughts are on the most accurate looking watch in the red accented group are? (Ruben Barricello, Marcus etc) Melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 Hey M, a word to the wise... he was already crazy. Flashy? Rose gold? Ewwwwwwwwww Stainless steel is where it's at, baby. And we had such high hopes for you! On a more serious note, I'm sure those with more refined taste (than raw/boring stainless steel) will be chiming in shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Posted August 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 nanuq: I totally agree, but he works as a very high end VIP host in Vegas. He accompanies sultans and hip-hop moguls all day. He is expected to dress like them at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegrizz Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 rose gold rubber clad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 Not a fan of any form of plating, it rubs/wears off, or can get scratched, to reveal the metal beneath.... I think this watch is probably one of the best reps you can buy in my opinion http://www.puretimewatch.com/product/mille-miglia-gt-xl-chrono-limited-edition/ Or there is the recently released Alfa Romeo edition, although I have no clue how accurate it is, the siver version is spot on http://www.puretimewatch.com/product/mille-miglia-gt-xl-chrono-alfa-romeo/ There is no wrong choice really, buy what you like, but beware of cheap rep plating!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Posted August 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 Micky- That watch is beautiful. Now I may need to go back to the drawing board for fear of cheap plating. The "at work" watch has to look like it cost over $30,000. He had the silver Rolex Masterpiece but someone stole it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 For RG... may want to look at AP Montoya and also Franck Muller King Conquistador Cortez. The Montoya is very well made and looks like an expensive watch on the wrist. The FM on the other hand is virtually flawless. I have a gen of this watch as well and keeping them side by side..you'd be hard pressed to find differences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebakanezzar Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 Imh, the simple ROO's (black themes on ss bracelet, safari on nice croc strap) are where its at. The ROO's have do mucj flash on their own that adding gold, red trim, is 'almost' tacky. I orderd the chronopassion (titanium) would love to be able 2o tell you its the shiot....but I ain't got it yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 He had the silver Rolex Masterpiece but someone stole it Someone is in for a nasty surprise. Melissa our gold watches are indeed plated but they are usually done very well. Yes it will wear off but that usually takes time and a fair bit of wearing, also scratches is something you don't want on any watch, even steel (vintages aside) so normal care when wearing the watch should stop that. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denisegold Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 Basic AP diver. If they think the watch he's wearing is worth $$$ they may decide he makes to much and not tip enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praetor Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 what's a Rolex masterpiece? Rolex doesn't make any complications beyond GMT or chronograph if you just count the modern ones. In vintage Rolex, there's the moon phase and the perpetual calendar. Anyways, trust me when I say that any AP Royal Oak Offshore looks like it's over $30k. The rarer ones cost much more, but it's not that rare in the rep world hahaha. If you're in a crowd that knows & hangs around with expensive watches, they usually won't go for Rolex (vintage Rolex is an exception). They go for brands such as Patek, AP, vacheron constantin, and A Lange. Even their simple watches commands respect. Of course,they can also indulge in independent watchmakers, but that's another story. So going with AP is probably the right choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 Historically I was with the others regarding views on anything other than stainless steel. However, I recently felt the need to try something different. Which led me to get one of these (opportunity presented itself and couldn't resist) Overall I am very impressed with the quality and look. For me, it is not something I can wear too often as it is quite dressy and my work environment doesn't really require that. As a result I am not worried about durability of the finish. Also, my wife has a gold plated Movado that she has beat on pretty hard over the last 8 years and it still looks great. So if the finish on my Hublot is even half as good I am not worried at all. For your brother it sounds like it won't get thrashed too much in his hands given your description of his job so I wouldn't let the plating issue sway your decision too heavily. Best of luck in your search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beginningatdawn Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 (edited) Always found some brietlings and PAMs to be subtle, yet classy. Especially those damn PAMs . But on retail costs.... ehh you lost me, I just go for watches that look nice, not whether they look over $30k or not. Edit: it's a nice watch as well... pretty pricey for a rep. I believe this is like a $100k gen, but correct me if I'm wrong people. Edited August 10, 2011 by Beginningatdawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rek001 Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 IMO, rose gold really limits what you can wear it with. Steel is more versatile - I would recommend a Hublot Big Bang, steel APROO, or, to be really different and elegant - the Patek Nautilus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 I orderd the chronopassion (titanium) would love to be able 2o tell you its the shiot....but I ain't got it yet... I think Ubi will attest to its' shiotness! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebakanezzar Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 I think Ubi will attest to its' shiotness! out of customs today...hope i get it tomorrow! =D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADRED7 Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 OK Melissa...now I know more information about your brother....that VIP thing is important. So I´d suggest the ROSEGOLD MARCUS....unknown in the States (as it is a LE for a UK jeweler)....rosegold is flashy but does not look cheap....the red accents make it an eye-catcher and the stingray straps makes it even more interesting. Go for it...a perfect match for HIP HOPPER and white dressed sheiks. Theo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnz Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Agree with Theo. The rose gold Marcus AP sounds like the perfect watch for your brother and his profession. I have the rose gold Rubberclad which I love and find it to be rather versatile, but I still the Marcus works better for your bro.. --- - Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 you are officially ALMOST in the jungle.. Rosegold.. EW.. unfortunately no decently priced solid gold models around. The Barichello II is available in solid gold but costs like 3,000usd or something ridiculous. Keep in mind.. that if your brother is around sultans and the like.. they WILL recognize that an AP is STILL VERY much Baller status. The Titanium Chronopassion is still upwards of $40,000. Any sultan or hip-hop "mogul" will know that, regardless of whether the watch is gold or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 If bling is your thing, you gotta go Jacob&Co. Nothing says baller like a watch produced by a company whose CEO did time for money laundering I think Ubi will attest to its' shiotness! Hell yeah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Pffffffft... you guys call this "bling"? THIS is bling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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