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slowhand · 4 April 2014, 03:55 PM

Hi all,

As my search for the perfect Royal Oak for myself continues, I came across the ROC 39mm.. I have previously ruled out the 15202 due to the poor fit on my small wrist, and although the ROC isn't perfect for that either, it is somehow a little better with the chunkier bracelet wrapping my wrist a little more snugly..

While I deliberate between this and the 15450 which I am also strongly considering, would like to hear your thoughts on this piece.. Am aware of its background due to a brilliant essay Orangedial wrote which I will try and find and link, for eg the non inhouse movement, the dial variations. But would love to hear your thoughts on this, especially compared to the other ROs eg 15300, 15450 etc.

Wristshots, pics and enabling would be more than welcome too!

Cheers all and TGIF!

lipjin · 4 April 2014, 06:30 PM

The ROC is amazing - but if I were to get the 26300, I'd go for the panda dial.

The 26320 at 41mm is slightly roomier on the dial for all the subdials IMHO. Furthermore, I prefer the double hash for the 12 o'clock marker instead of the triangle.

To each his own though, you can't go wrong with either model

srvrf · 5 April 2014, 05:30 AM

I'm probably in the same boat you are. My wrist is 6.5" and I think the only RO I can wear is the 39mm one. Actually looking at the picture, even that seems to hang off of your wrist a bit. I have to have a chrono so am patiently waiting for the day I see one in person and can try it on. And from what I've seen in pictures, if you can get the panda, that's a beautiful watch

Speed · 7 April 2014, 03:18 AM

39mm 15300 - 6.5" fairly flat wrist. I think it fits very well. Ordered a 1 1/2 link to see if I can make it fit a but snugger.

bzabodyn · 7 April 2014, 06:32 AM

I'm still holding out for a 26320 with a Panda dial. I prefer the 41MM ROCs over the 39MM with the exception of the Panda.

BZ

AK797 · 7 April 2014, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bzabodyn

I'm still holding out for a 26320 with a Panda dial. I prefer the 41MM ROCs over the 39MM with the exception of the Panda.

BZ

Panda on the 41mm? Interesting idea but don't think it will happen. If it did I would source one for my RG ROC.

MrJ320 · 7 April 2014, 02:03 PM

I definitely love my Panda ROC, I also have a 6.5" wrist and I think it fits great.

Tony-GB · 7 April 2014, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MrJ320

I definitely love my Panda ROC, I also have a 6.5" wrist and I think it fits great.

One of the best looking watches ever made.

Shawnnyang · 7 April 2014, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony-GB

One of the best looking watches ever made.

+2, it might be might favorite AP at ANY price point.

///armin · 8 April 2014, 12:25 AM

ROC Panda is my favorite AP in SS, the dial is simply stunning!

biglare · 8 April 2014, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ///armin

ROC Panda is my favorite AP in SS, the dial is simply stunning!

+1, this combination is simply gorgeous IMO!

Hairdude1 · 8 April 2014, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ///armin

ROC Panda is my favorite AP in SS, the dial is simply stunning!

awesome

Trouble15 · 8 April 2014, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MrJ320

I definitely love my Panda ROC, I also have a 6.5" wrist and I think it fits great.

bzabodyn · 8 April 2014, 12:19 PM

Seeing a Panda on the wild about 3 years ago at a Sushi bar in Houston was what first turned me on the AP and ROs specifically.

RE: 41MM Panda ROC - I'm just saying you never know... Panda dials in general are at an all time high regarding desirability (ie PN Daytona etc) so it wouldn't surprise me in the next year or so to refresh the ROC line (also thinking an RG ROC w/ champagne panda dial would be the ultimate)

BZ

lipjin · 8 April 2014, 03:25 PM

41 panda would be awesome.

PatekCollector · 8 April 2014, 04:09 PM

15300 would be great1.

bayerische · 8 April 2014, 07:16 PM

I like mine.

FeelingTheBlues · 8 April 2014, 08:29 PM

I think the 39mm ROC is a great watch with beautiful proportions and a perfect size.

4 April 2014, 03:55 PM	#1
slowhand "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Singapore Posts: 193	Thoughts on the Royal Oak Chrono 39mm Hi all, As my search for the perfect Royal Oak for myself continues, I came across the ROC 39mm.. I have previously ruled out the 15202 due to the poor fit on my small wrist, and although the ROC isn't perfect for that either, it is somehow a little better with the chunkier bracelet wrapping my wrist a little more snugly.. While I deliberate between this and the 15450 which I am also strongly considering, would like to hear your thoughts on this piece.. Am aware of its background due to a brilliant essay Orangedial wrote which I will try and find and link, for eg the non inhouse movement, the dial variations. But would love to hear your thoughts on this, especially compared to the other ROs eg 15300, 15450 etc. Wristshots, pics and enabling would be more than welcome too! Cheers all and TGIF!

4 April 2014, 06:30 PM	#2
lipjin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: HK Watch: AP ROC, Nautilus Posts: 1,657	The ROC is amazing - but if I were to get the 26300, I'd go for the panda dial. The 26320 at 41mm is slightly roomier on the dial for all the subdials IMHO. Furthermore, I prefer the double hash for the 12 o'clock marker instead of the triangle. To each his own though, you can't go wrong with either model __________________ "We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right" -Nelson Mandela "It is not our abilities that show what we truly are. It is our choices" -Dumbledore Instagram: horolj_

7 April 2014, 03:18 AM	#4
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Thoughts on the Royal Oak Chrono 39mm 39mm 15300 - 6.5" fairly flat wrist. I think it fits very well. Ordered a 1 1/2 link to see if I can make it fit a but snugger.

8 April 2014, 03:25 PM	#15
lipjin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: HK Watch: AP ROC, Nautilus Posts: 1,657	41 panda would be awesome. __________________ "We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right" -Nelson Mandela "It is not our abilities that show what we truly are. It is our choices" -Dumbledore Instagram: horolj_

8 April 2014, 04:09 PM	#16
PatekCollector "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Khalid Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 1,328	15300 would be great1. __________________ Life is too short, to waste time hating anyone!. Instagram: @PatekCollector

5 April 2014, 05:30 AM	#3
srvrf 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Steve Location: Indiana Watch: PP/AP/VC Posts: 2,158	I'm probably in the same boat you are. My wrist is 6.5" and I think the only RO I can wear is the 39mm one. Actually looking at the picture, even that seems to hang off of your wrist a bit. I have to have a chrono so am patiently waiting for the day I see one in person and can try it on. And from what I've seen in pictures, if you can get the panda, that's a beautiful watch

7 April 2014, 06:32 AM	#5
bzabodyn 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NYC Watch: Patek / AP / Rolex Posts: 794	I'm still holding out for a 26320 with a Panda dial. I prefer the 41MM ROCs over the 39MM with the exception of the Panda. BZ

7 April 2014, 02:03 PM	#7
MrJ320 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: James Location: Toronto Watch: IG: @j.project Posts: 2,194	I definitely love my Panda ROC, I also have a 6.5" wrist and I think it fits great.

8 April 2014, 12:25 AM	#10
///armin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Armin Location: USA Posts: 533	ROC Panda is my favorite AP in SS, the dial is simply stunning!

8 April 2014, 12:19 PM	#14
bzabodyn 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NYC Watch: Patek / AP / Rolex Posts: 794	Seeing a Panda on the wild about 3 years ago at a Sushi bar in Houston was what first turned me on the AP and ROs specifically. RE: 41MM Panda ROC - I'm just saying you never know... Panda dials in general are at an all time high regarding desirability (ie PN Daytona etc) so it wouldn't surprise me in the next year or so to refresh the ROC line (also thinking an RG ROC w/ champagne panda dial would be the ultimate) BZ

8 April 2014, 07:16 PM	#17
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	I like mine. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

8 April 2014, 08:29 PM	#18
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	I think the 39mm ROC is a great watch with beautiful proportions and a perfect size. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

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