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eames...
you must love the eames chair. didn't you make that very comparison in the montauk review? i think i actually read and enjoyed that, as i do that particular roo. the powder puff blue just says "fun" to me. that is one thing about some of the roo variations: they are just fun, and some really are spectacular. the new york 57th street (is that right?) looks really cool too.
at one level, however, the classic design of the roo is a separate issue from question of releasng new color schemes or location/personality tie-ins as a marketing ploy. i think that most of us can agree that the design is cool, perhaps timeless, although that remains to be seen. but the issue of whether to take the variants as merely aimed at securing a price premium and whether that cheapens the watch or makes us feel a little exploited or not,is different. i think it could be argued that all the variations allow for a greater expression of individuality or allow people to approach a level of customization (manque perhaps) that would be truly expensive in one-off versions. i can see value in that.
chris
in praise of the roo??
By: cuibono : December 25th, 2010-05:43
hello everyone i'm writing to hear from the real roo lovers their (your) take on one aspect of the roo that kind of nags at me. i realize it's an iconic design, and there are some editions that i think just look fantastic. i'm particularly taken with the ...
Too many LEs, but..
By: Hororgasm : December 25th, 2010-11:23
I used to be crazy for every LE released...till two years back...I got really cynical. Not I m back to classic RO...not ROO, and just a bumblebee and a a older ROO will do. I was rubbishing AP for this unlimited limited edition issues, when I realized one...
Horo-advice
By: tspinosa3 : March 15th, 2011-12:04
Horo, I am a young guy looking to buy his first AP (black rubber clad) and as I have been researching the watch I continue to see your name everywhere. Would it be possible to talk to you and get your two cents about making my first AP purchase?? you seem...
eames...
By: cuibono : December 25th, 2010-22:00
you must love the eames chair. didn't you make that very comparison in the montauk review? i think i actually read and enjoyed that, as i do that particular roo. the powder puff blue just says "fun" to me. that is one thing about some of the roo variation...
Did. Once upon a time..
By: nvbee : March 15th, 2011-23:52
Can anyone still keep track the total number of ROO versions made using same body, soul with just different clothes and make-up on? 50s.. 100s?? Seems to me like AP themselves are confused now as to which dial, pusher, color, material etc. goes into which...
