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Same boat as you
I recently purchased a new ROO 42mm and was trying to decide between the black and grey dials. I really liked the grey one for the reasons you mention. I also think it is quite unique in terms of color. I went back and forth in trying to decide what to do. In the end, I went with the black dial. THe reason is two fold. I like the red accents but probably even more importantly--- My eyes are not what they used to be and I like dials with better contrast. This makes it possible for me to read the sundials without having to put on my reading glasses. Otherwise I might have gone with the grey. I do not think you will go wrong with either.
AP SIHH 2014: Royal Oak Offshore 42mm grey and black dials
Rounding out my personal look at Audemars Piguet's newest Royal Oak Offshore 42mm collection timepieces, let's look at the new grey and black dial variants. I must admit when, when I first learned about AP's Royal Oak Offshore 42mm collection, I was most ...
As I already told you...
The grey and blue versions get my vote. And I'm still thinking about the grey! Thanks for your post and pics. Fx
I expect to see you with one!
I will also look forward to your thoughts on the 44mm black ceramic / anthracite dial Offshore, which I will soon post on. With regards to the 42mm collection Royal Oak Offshores, I would opt for the Safari model first and the grey dial second.
Thanks for your thoughts MichaelC.
I have opined already that I think AP did a credible evolutionary revision of the iconic 42mm Offshore with these new introductions. Still, though, I find myself asking "what if," and specifically what if they had taken the ceramic elements one step furth...
Thanks for your reply M4.
BTW, I love your new "agent" like handle :-) I think others have wondered the same about the bezel. And it would not surprise me at all if AP already has this option planned in the pipeline. Perhaps in a year or two we will see a ceramic bezel or maybe ev...
about ceramic bezel
Just some months before the launch of the 2014 collection, AP released a 42mm ROO LE dedicated to Doha with a titanium case and ceramic bezel. Never saw the watch in person, but it looks great on the few pictures I found on the Internet.
Same boat as you
I recently purchased a new ROO 42mm and was trying to decide between the black and grey dials. I really liked the grey one for the reasons you mention. I also think it is quite unique in terms of color. I went back and forth in trying to decide what to do...
one more thing
There is one more point i wanted to make. Even though i like the red accents--- Setting the watch requires me to wear my reading glasses. I think the white accent is a bit better in that regard.
Congratulations Mark!!! Any photos to share?
I fully understand your choice and think you made a great selection. Very nice to hear these new 42mm Royal Oak Offshores are fining homes with fellow PuristS!
Thanks
Only some not so great iPhone photos. I will take some better ones this weekend.
WOW! I love it Mark.
I wish I could have seen the pieces in such sunlight... makes it pop quite a bit more. Congratulations again!