Totally unexpected catch 😊

Apr 05, 2019,13:49 PM
 





I have always loved AP and have owned a couple of ROOs Chrono in the past, but ended up selling both due to wearability issues. Although I love the watch, I simply accepted that it's not for me.

It was in a time when I was really a sort of 1 watch man, and definitely the ROO wasn't a one and only watch for me.

I had in my plans to add an AP to the stable one day, but was thinking more in a 39mm RO, such as the 15202 or maybe a ROC.

And a few days ago, in a sunny and relatively warm day, I started thinking about what to wear next summer during my holidays (you know what I mean, watch nerds' thoughts πŸ˜‰).

Last summer I really enjoyed my Patek 5164A, taking her out to the pool and the beach, and also interacting with its travel time function, which is always a pleasure.

But the 5164 has become my favorite everyday watch, comfortable and versatile, perfect for my daily lifestyle. So I thought I might need something different for swimming and resting under the sun (hopefully).

I have other watches, but none ticks all the boxes. So I started having a look at the options. Not many to be honest considering my personal requirements and constraints, so the ROO came again to my mind.

After some online search, I found that I dealer friend had a few ROOs Chrono in stock, so I decided to pay him a visit with not many expectations. After trying on the different options available, I wasn't convinced at all.

But then my friend suggested me to try the Diver, which never really sang to me. And you know what? I found my new summer watch! 😊








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Thanks Raymond!

 
 By: 1WatchMan : April 5th, 2019-13:56
Actually I'm planning something already. I'm not a big fan of the wide straight strap, so considering to "customize" my Diver with the tapered version of the Chrono. Perfect excuse to find some nice combos πŸ‘πŸ»

I did the same

 
 By: burnsey66 : April 7th, 2019-06:09
I couldn't get on with the supplied rubber strap, so went for the tapering version and it is so, so much more comfortable.

The change is expensive but seems like is worth it, better look (for me personally) and apparently better comfortπŸ‘ŒπŸ»

 
 By: 1WatchMan : April 7th, 2019-08:25
Btw, do you have any picture of yours with the tapered strap? 😊 Thanks.

Congratulations!

 
 By: BMR : April 5th, 2019-13:57
And thank you for the story! It’s always such a fun experience when acquiring a new piece, and this time it was great to do it vicariously through you. It’s a cool piece that I’m sure you’ll enjoy a lot. Looks perfect on your wrist.

Thanks for your kind words my friend

 
 By: 1WatchMan : April 5th, 2019-14:02
To be honest, I think it's a tad too big for my wrist and taste, so definitely not an everyday watch for me. But perfect for summer casual relaxed mode (I hope πŸ˜…).

I think it’ll be perfect for your intentions.

 
 By: BMR : April 5th, 2019-14:04
And I think you’ll enjoy it a lot! Have a great weekend with your new piece.

Thanks a lot, I do believe it ticks all the boxes, and in person looks really cool

 
 By: 1WatchMan : April 5th, 2019-14:11
Have a great weekend as well and good luck with the bezel of your 5170.

I've done a few searches on the net but no success

 
 By: 1WatchMan : April 5th, 2019-14:55
I guess you've done the same. You can always ask your AD, or ask them to ask PP.

Thank you. Yes, I’ve done the same.

 
 By: BMR : April 5th, 2019-15:09
I have the question in to PP, but I was hoping to ease my anxiety a bit quicker. Based on the responses now, it looks like I got lucky.

Thanks Nico! [nt]

 
 By: 1WatchMan : April 5th, 2019-14:11

Fantastic!

 
 By: M4 : April 5th, 2019-14:15
The white dial Offshore Diver is ΓΌber cool. Congratulations! M4

Thank you very much Fab!

 
 By: 1WatchMan : April 5th, 2019-14:52
Looking forward to wearing it while enjoying an Aperol Spritz in a nice terrace 😜

Many many thanks!

 
 By: 1WatchMan : April 5th, 2019-22:07
It's a very interesting watch, not too hot and a bit underrated, but definitely well built and cool.

Thanks Descartes!

 
 By: 1WatchMan : April 5th, 2019-22:10
Fortunately I have a few other watches, but now you mention, I agree with you, it could be a sensible two watch collection.

Congrats!

 
 By: benlee338 : April 5th, 2019-17:37
looks very cool.

And a wonderful catch at that!

 
 By: MichaelC : April 8th, 2019-06:28
Enjoy.

Many thanks Michael! [nt]

 
 By: 1WatchMan : April 8th, 2019-06:44