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thsiao · 31 July 2012, 09:23 AM

So if you could pick any stainless steel AP ROO... which one would you get and why? Please assume that this is your first and only AP when making the decision.

I'm thinking black face rubber clad... worried that the ss bezel would get damaged rather quickly.

Looking forward to everyone's responses.

Andrés G · 31 July 2012, 09:29 AM

I like the black RC and the Safari.

Kringkily · 31 July 2012, 09:31 AM

For me the SS Panda ROO. I wouldn't worry too much about the bezel as it can be polished a good 4-5 times before replacing and it comes off simple enough.

s14roller · 31 July 2012, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kringkily

For me the SS Panda ROO. I wouldn't worry too much about the bezel as it can be polished a good 4-5 times before replacing and it comes off simple enough.

That is what I went for as my first AP.

Black RC was the front runner for the longest time...until I saw the shimmer on that SS bezel

After that, it was hard to justify the same cost for rubber vs. steel and rubber strap vs. hornback.

texex91 · 31 July 2012, 10:00 AM

Stainless 44mm.

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EdChoi · 31 July 2012, 10:43 AM

Rubber or steel bezel, both look great.

Well if you get the 44mm ceramic bezel, you could have both looks in one, with durability. ;)

gwalker · 3 August 2012, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EdChoi

Rubber or steel bezel, both look great.

Well if you get the 44mm ceramic bezel, you could have both looks in one, with durability. ;)

X2. I love mine. Should have my new lens for my SLR to get some pics up next week. I was almost sold on the Panda until I saw this. Yea the 44mm is more expensive but IMHO well worth it to me. I get the fact that some think it's crazy to get a SS steel watch on rubber for the same (if not more) than a solid gold Rolex but I LOVE this watch.

B. Doggy · 31 July 2012, 11:30 AM

You like 42mm-44mm or a more classic style?

TSW · 31 July 2012, 03:38 PM

Love the classic RC

But again i do love most of them

boursachi · 31 July 2012, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thsiao

I'm thinking black face rubber clad.

if not Panda
do it

Watcheroo · 1 August 2012, 01:06 AM

If the ROOs weren't too big on me, I'd go for a panda or navy on bracelet. Good luck!

Cheers!

diamondsource · 1 August 2012, 09:27 AM

I get Ap's to my shop all the time but the Panda is the hardest one to find and to me that is the nicest one.Good luck getting one

Monte Cristo · 1 August 2012, 10:41 AM

Panda

BgJoe79 · 1 August 2012, 11:56 AM

I would get the panda

kilyung · 2 August 2012, 12:26 AM

Diver

eric23 · 2 August 2012, 12:32 AM

The Diver for sure!

thlax · 2 August 2012, 01:25 AM

Diver.
44mm ROOC
Panda

boursachi · 2 August 2012, 02:04 AM

thsiao, allow me to share this:
I have sold the Panda to make way for a Bumblebee. Now, there is definitely no question that the BB is the "better watch", for practicality reasons. It is also the "better AP" given the materials. They both share the hornbacks which are stiff at first, get smoother with time, and depending on which way you lean, they share the clasp style (BB's is in Ti though).

Guess what.
I regret parting with my Panda.
Not that I regret getting the BB, I just wish I had the Panda still.

It is topping my list as my next AP. I have already tried on the Millenary 4101, loved it; the 26320 white dial, also liked it a lot although it reminded me too much of the Rolex Daytona; and I drool when I see the 39mm ROC Panda.
Yet, the ROO Panda on bracelet or Singapore F1 strap is without doubt the single AP I am lusting after for the past month and I bet for the next year.

This is an insight of a guy who has worn the watch for 2 years. Sold it. And is admitting it was a mistake, and adamant at rectifying it someday. ;)

thsiao · 2 August 2012, 03:14 PM

Thanks to everyone for their comments... Please continue to keep posting pics of your SS ROO!!!!

wisguy · 3 August 2012, 01:40 PM

Volcano

Manofsteelpt · 4 August 2012, 11:02 AM

Navy or Black Themes!!!

thsiao · 6 August 2012, 03:40 PM

Just wanted to share with everyone that I was in Vegas this weekend and was able to try on the Panda and the 44mm carbon. I have to say that the 44mm blew my mind away! Hard to explain but if just seemed to fit my wrist so much better than the 42mm. I also didn't really like how much the straps taper on the 42mm versions... reminds me of the DSSD. The 44mm on the other hand had a wider rubber strap and a large tang buckle (which I prefer much more than any deployant). Too bad they didn't have the 44mm in SS there for me to see but I'm sure it is just as nice as the carbon version.

31 July 2012, 09:23 AM	#1
thsiao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,248	Which stainless steel AP ROO would you get? So if you could pick any stainless steel AP ROO... which one would you get and why? Please assume that this is your first and only AP when making the decision. I'm thinking black face rubber clad... worried that the ss bezel would get damaged rather quickly. Looking forward to everyone's responses.

31 July 2012, 10:21 AM	#6
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31 July 2012, 10:43 AM	#7
EdChoi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Eddie Location: VA Posts: 356	Rubber or steel bezel, both look great. Well if you get the 44mm ceramic bezel, you could have both looks in one, with durability. ;) __________________ instaGram: ehDchoi

31 July 2012, 11:30 AM	#9
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	You like 42mm-44mm or a more classic style? __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

31 July 2012, 03:38 PM	#10
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Love the classic RC But again i do love most of them __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

31 July 2012, 09:29 AM	#2
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,392	I like the black RC and the Safari.

31 July 2012, 09:31 AM	#3
Kringkily "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: George Location: New York Watch: Speedmaster, Rolex Posts: 3,082	For me the SS Panda ROO. I wouldn't worry too much about the bezel as it can be polished a good 4-5 times before replacing and it comes off simple enough.

31 July 2012, 10:00 AM	#5
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Stainless 44mm.

1 August 2012, 01:06 AM	#12
Watcheroo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,927	If the ROOs weren't too big on me, I'd go for a panda or navy on bracelet. Good luck! Cheers!

1 August 2012, 09:27 AM	#13
diamondsource Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Igor Location: New York Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 280	I get Ap's to my shop all the time but the Panda is the hardest one to find and to me that is the nicest one.Good luck getting one

1 August 2012, 10:41 AM	#14
Monte Cristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Watch: ing you... Posts: 3,775	Panda __________________ 'I am easily satisfied with the very best' - Winston Churchill

1 August 2012, 11:56 AM	#15
BgJoe79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ny Posts: 44	I would get the panda

2 August 2012, 12:26 AM	#16
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Diver

2 August 2012, 12:32 AM	#17
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	The Diver for sure!

2 August 2012, 01:25 AM	#18
thlax "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boston Watch: 126610LN Posts: 1,388	Diver. 44mm ROOC Panda __________________ 2020 126610LN SubDate 1950 LeCoultre Memovox 2020 Green OP41 124300 (Sold), 2020 114060 ND Sub (Sold) Tudor BB58 Blue (Sold), CHNR (Sold), 126603 TT SD43 (Sold) 116500 Black Daytona (Sold), 5512 vintage ‘69 (Sold) 114060 (Sold), AP15202ST (Sold) AP15500 Grey (Sold), 126710 BLRO Pepsi (Sold), 2018 39MM White OP (Sold), SD43 (Sold), ALS 1815 WG (Sold), 116520 White Daytona (sold), DSSD (Sold), 116655 RG YM (Returned), 116619LB Smurf (Sold), PP 5167A (Sold), AP Diver (Sold), PAM112 (Sold)

2 August 2012, 02:04 AM	#19
boursachi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ME Posts: 321	thsiao, allow me to share this: I have sold the Panda to make way for a Bumblebee. Now, there is definitely no question that the BB is the "better watch", for practicality reasons. It is also the "better AP" given the materials. They both share the hornbacks which are stiff at first, get smoother with time, and depending on which way you lean, they share the clasp style (BB's is in Ti though). Guess what. I regret parting with my Panda. Not that I regret getting the BB, I just wish I had the Panda still. It is topping my list as my next AP. I have already tried on the Millenary 4101, loved it; the 26320 white dial, also liked it a lot although it reminded me too much of the Rolex Daytona; and I drool when I see the 39mm ROC Panda. Yet, the ROO Panda on bracelet or Singapore F1 strap is without doubt the single AP I am lusting after for the past month and I bet for the next year. This is an insight of a guy who has worn the watch for 2 years. Sold it. And is admitting it was a mistake, and adamant at rectifying it someday. ;)

2 August 2012, 03:14 PM	#20
thsiao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,248	Thanks to everyone for their comments... Please continue to keep posting pics of your SS ROO!!!!

3 August 2012, 01:40 PM	#21
wisguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,406	Volcano __________________ 5230G / 5146G / 124060 / BB58 / '59 Constellation

4 August 2012, 11:02 AM	#22
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	Navy or Black Themes!!!

6 August 2012, 03:40 PM	#23
thsiao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,248	Just wanted to share with everyone that I was in Vegas this weekend and was able to try on the Panda and the 44mm carbon. I have to say that the 44mm blew my mind away! Hard to explain but if just seemed to fit my wrist so much better than the 42mm. I also didn't really like how much the straps taper on the 42mm versions... reminds me of the DSSD. The 44mm on the other hand had a wider rubber strap and a large tang buckle (which I prefer much more than any deployant). Too bad they didn't have the 44mm in SS there for me to see but I'm sure it is just as nice as the carbon version.

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