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Borsika · 16 May 2016, 02:51 AM

Dear fellow users,

I am thinking of adding a ROO to my collection. I would like to buy one with metal bracelet. I narrowed down my choices to 2 models:

1) old model 26170 with Panda dial - this comes by default with metal bracelet

2) actual model 26470 with black/red dial - this comes with black-red leather strap but a metal bracelet is available as "extra"

I like very much the Panda dial, maybe it pops out a little more than the more subtle black/red. However, the new model has some new features that make me think about it: ceramic pushers, see-through case back, some small changes on the case design and slightly crisper details on the dial.

I am curious what you are thinking. Do the updates on the new model compensate for the slightly less attractive dial?

(photos were taken from the web)

Thank you!

eonflux · 16 May 2016, 02:56 AM

I prefer the newer models with ceramic crowns and buttons, and display backs.
Also like the new hands, with a modern geometric update on the baton hands.

watchucallit · 16 May 2016, 02:57 AM

I own the 26740. All of the differences you cite are relevant considerations. One point-- setting the time and seeing the exact minute marker is difficult without good eyes (or glasses) and good light due to the red markings on black. Personally I like the number markings on the seconds hand, which was removed in the newer model. However, I like the caseback and ceramic pushers on the latest release. So all a set of tradeoffs.

sssteel · 16 May 2016, 05:15 AM

I prefer the older, "classic" Dial color combinations.
For new 2014SIHH ones with sapphire/exhibition back, I do NOT like:
1. Lack of numerals in seconds counter
2. Thinner arabic numerals on dial

So yes, it is personal preference! ;)

csi-n · 16 May 2016, 07:18 AM

I voted for the new model but it's a real close call. I don't think you can go wrong with either one, so let your heart guide you. It seems that you have a slight preference for the old panda dial and that's pretty important for such a personal decision.

AK797 · 16 May 2016, 10:14 AM

Very tough one, I too prefer the character of the now rather iconic panda dial and the older subdials, but probably the newer updates would just swing it for me. The new black dial was nicer than I was expecting as well, pops a lot more than in pics.

Royalex · 16 May 2016, 11:26 AM

The new one looks much nicer.

Chadridv · 16 May 2016, 01:58 PM

I own a newer style elephant and definitely went out of my way to get the updated ROO. Love the ceramic pushers, crown and exhibition caseback. Also like the clean numeral free second hand sub dial.

I will say though, the white and black panda dial is much more attractive than the newer black and red dial. If the continued to offer it I might have been really torn between the two.

Of the new ROO dials though, the safari is my second favorite, the navy third and the black last.

Abdullasaif · 16 May 2016, 06:54 PM

I love the Panda dial too much

simongpaez · 16 May 2016, 11:16 PM

I prefer the new one because all the update

riods007 · 17 May 2016, 12:36 AM

The Panda dial is stunning and looks amazing with any strap color or style!

woodsworth · 17 May 2016, 01:46 AM

In this case, I'd go for the updated Offshore.

watchucallit · 17 May 2016, 02:20 AM

I thought I was the only one who did not like the lack of the numerals on the seconds counter

Quote:

Originally Posted by sssteel

I prefer the older, "classic" Dial color combinations.
For new 2014SIHH ones with sapphire/exhibition back, I do NOT like:
1. Lack of numerals in seconds counter
2. Thinner arabic numerals on dial

So yes, it is personal preference! ;)

Hairdude1 · 17 May 2016, 03:12 AM

I prefer the newer ROO

Johnnie Peh · 17 May 2016, 02:16 PM

Ceramic pushers.. Exhibition case back... White gold hands... Enough said.

VICI · 17 May 2016, 03:48 PM

I love the elephant. Saw it live and it is stunning.

BNA/LION · 17 May 2016, 04:26 PM

Black/Red/White dial (new model ref. 26470)

View Poll Results: Which ROO would you choose with metal bracelet?
Panda dial (old model ref. 26170)	22	32.84%
Black/Red/White dial (new model ref. 26470)	45	67.16%
Voters: 67. You may not vote on this poll

16 May 2016, 02:51 AM	#1
Borsika Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: EUROPE Posts: 88	Which ROO would you choose? Dear fellow users, I am thinking of adding a ROO to my collection. I would like to buy one with metal bracelet. I narrowed down my choices to 2 models: 1) old model 26170 with Panda dial - this comes by default with metal bracelet 2) actual model 26470 with black/red dial - this comes with black-red leather strap but a metal bracelet is available as "extra" I like very much the Panda dial, maybe it pops out a little more than the more subtle black/red. However, the new model has some new features that make me think about it: ceramic pushers, see-through case back, some small changes on the case design and slightly crisper details on the dial. I am curious what you are thinking. Do the updates on the new model compensate for the slightly less attractive dial? (photos were taken from the web) Thank you! Attached Images

17 May 2016, 03:12 AM	#14
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I prefer the newer ROO __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

17 May 2016, 03:48 PM	#16
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	Which ROO would you choose? I love the elephant. Saw it live and it is stunning.

17 May 2016, 04:26 PM	#17
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,643	Black/Red/White dial (new model ref. 26470) __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

16 May 2016, 02:56 AM	#2
eonflux "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SNA Posts: 3,637	I prefer the newer models with ceramic crowns and buttons, and display backs. Also like the new hands, with a modern geometric update on the baton hands.

16 May 2016, 02:57 AM	#3
watchucallit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: San Fran Posts: 2,218	I own the 26740. All of the differences you cite are relevant considerations. One point-- setting the time and seeing the exact minute marker is difficult without good eyes (or glasses) and good light due to the red markings on black. Personally I like the number markings on the seconds hand, which was removed in the newer model. However, I like the caseback and ceramic pushers on the latest release. So all a set of tradeoffs.

16 May 2016, 05:15 AM	#4
sssteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: US Posts: 499	I prefer the older, "classic" Dial color combinations. For new 2014SIHH ones with sapphire/exhibition back, I do NOT like: 1. Lack of numerals in seconds counter 2. Thinner arabic numerals on dial So yes, it is personal preference! ;)

16 May 2016, 07:18 AM	#5
csi-n "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,042	I voted for the new model but it's a real close call. I don't think you can go wrong with either one, so let your heart guide you. It seems that you have a slight preference for the old panda dial and that's pretty important for such a personal decision.

16 May 2016, 10:14 AM	#6
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Very tough one, I too prefer the character of the now rather iconic panda dial and the older subdials, but probably the newer updates would just swing it for me. The new black dial was nicer than I was expecting as well, pops a lot more than in pics.

16 May 2016, 11:26 AM	#7
Royalex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 762	The new one looks much nicer.

16 May 2016, 01:58 PM	#8
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	I own a newer style elephant and definitely went out of my way to get the updated ROO. Love the ceramic pushers, crown and exhibition caseback. Also like the clean numeral free second hand sub dial. I will say though, the white and black panda dial is much more attractive than the newer black and red dial. If the continued to offer it I might have been really torn between the two. Of the new ROO dials though, the safari is my second favorite, the navy third and the black last.

16 May 2016, 06:54 PM	#9
Abdullasaif "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Dubai Watch: bipolar Posts: 2,854	I love the Panda dial too much

16 May 2016, 11:16 PM	#10
simongpaez "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Simon Location: Houston Watch: Some Posts: 1,109	I prefer the new one because all the update

17 May 2016, 12:36 AM	#11
riods007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: usa Posts: 96	The Panda dial is stunning and looks amazing with any strap color or style!

17 May 2016, 01:46 AM	#12
woodsworth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: 100 Acre Wood Posts: 959	In this case, I'd go for the updated Offshore.

17 May 2016, 02:16 PM	#15
Johnnie Peh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Singapore Watch: 44 SS 44 RG. Posts: 117	Ceramic pushers.. Exhibition case back... White gold hands... Enough said.

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