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Regarding 44Royal Oak Offshore Forged Carbon
Hey guys!
I'm planning to get a 44 forged carbon this month and i would like to ask for your opinion on the watch and the durability of the carbon.
Thanks!
The watch itself is great.
I love the black dial and black ceramic bezel set against the carbon case.
Forged carbon is a material well suited to a normal wearing routine, IMO. I find it reasonably scratch resistant. It can, however, be dented if subjected to a hard impact. As this watch has ceramic on the bezel, I think the carbon will serve well as the base case material and you do not need to be overly concerned with it.
Michael
Michael,
Thank you for your reply. Appreciate it! I have Been wanting to get it last week but just want to make sure first of its durability because in one thread i says that it peels off. Well i guess its not true.
I wore the forged carbon Alinghi Team Chronograph for 1 year
Probably 4-5 times a week for that period. My piece never scratched, had softened edges, or had any dents. I thought it was awesome. And that was of course AP's first use of forged carbon for a watch case and bezel. I think the material has definitely advanced since then, and you will really enjoy it on the 44mm Offshore. Keep us posted!
Time to get the 44 Forged Carbon
Nice watch you have there Michael! I just want you to know that you have made me decide to get it already. Thanks! Also i want to get it because the guy from the boutique in Singapore told me that they might stop producing it.
I do not own it anymore
I bought it right when it came out. Selling it had nothing to do with the watch itself, but rather raising funds for a different AP.
As of right now, the 44mm Royal Oak Offshore w/ forged carbon case and ceramic bezel remains in the lineup. In fact, I just saw a brand new batch in production at Le Brassus less than 2 weeks ago. Still, if you like it, there is no time like the present!
Can't wait to see pics ;-)
One more thing...
AP Service Centers are SUPERB. If you find an RB2 that needs some cosmetic work as well, rest assured AP Service Centers do an amazing job.
Beautiful watch emijar3
Beautiful watch you have there emijar3. Cant wait to get mine next week. How long have you had that watch and does it dent or scratch easily?
It really is...
Have had it since January 2014 but i do wear it really often... I try to wear them nicely it has no scratch at all... The feeling is amazing the forged carbon is light but the ceramic bezel adds the exact amount of weight so you can feel the watch.
Ernesto.
Do you consider?
the new version all in ceramic?,I was certain that i was going to get the forged carbon,Until i heard the ceramic is going to make it to the market.The all ceramic is beautiful,light and I think its much more resistant to dents and scratches.
Both are nice
Actually i tried both and both are nice. What i just dont like on the all ceramic is its to shiny. But thats my personal preference. I want the forged carbon is that its matt and not to flashy.
It's a matter of preference
I loved both as well but I got at the end the all ceramic as I know from previous experiences that I will be bumping my watch,
Specially the watch is high on the wrist.
I am sure you will love whatever you choose they are both great watches with great finish on materials.
Both watches are beautiful
Yes i was having a hard time choosing also. If i had extra i would love to get both.