ROC! Help?!

[sgwatchguy]

Originally Posted by 42itus

That is a stunning watch. Wow!


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[Swaye]

Originally Posted by ap1

I’d go for the first all blue in 39. I don’t like those orange highlights and feel it won’t age as well as the other. I love my 38 cream but that’s out for you and with a larger wrist 39 is probably best for you

Hey bud! So, it is precisely those orange highlights that intrigue me.

I had a modern CHNR and a 40 year old 16753. Kept the 16753, CHNR is gone. I had a first year Kermit and a Hulk. Kept the Kermit, Hulk is gone. I do own modern as well, but find that in many cases the charm of design DNA that "dates" a watch to a specific era is what draws me to them. I just think that reverse panda with orange accents does kind of define the late 2000's era. I like that about it. I also think it is the "sportiest" looking of the bunch. Which appeals to me. Appreciate your comments!

I should also mention I had a friend, ten years ago, who had that exact watch, and I always wanted that watch badly. Couldn't afford it 10 years ago. Can now. There is some history with that specific watch that is hard for me to escape. My second choice would most certainly be the more timeless dark blue though. Hell, I like the white panda a great deal as well, but I am avoiding white for obvious reasons.

[Swaye]

Originally Posted by sgwatchguy

Here’s mine saying hello. The 38 is perfect for my wrist, at ~6.3”.

The 39 ROC, both white and blue dials, are great. Looked hard at the time but landing one in good condition posed a challenge. Hope you’re able to find one in good condition, maybe even NOS. All the best!

Look forward to more incomings!

Hey buddy! Holy smokes that's beautiful! During all our FPJ discussions you never told me you had this sexy little devil!

Looks great on you! Really really stunning. And yes, finding one will be the trick. I have become a stickler for original finish watches (not because I am scared of polish, but just because I want the history of the watch to come with it). So, original finish, full set, and great condition. These things aren't plentiful anymore, but where there's a will there's a way!

I still hope to make it to Singapore for a visit one day. Drinks are on you on Orchard Street!

[Swaye]

Originally Posted by WheresCassAt?

My wrist is just under 7". i'm also 6'1 200lbs athletic build. I find that the 39mm 26300st suites me much better than my 41mm 26574st or probably any other 41mm AP for that matter. i'll most definitely be looking into acquiring more of these discontinued models as well as the discontinued 25860st as i find that the dials are much more interesting than current models. With that being said i'd go with the 26300st blue dial/orange hand. good luck!!!

Hey Cass!

That looks delightful on you. Perfect size (in my mind). We have similar wrists so I think that nails it. I really like that dial, but alas, as previously mentioned specifically trying to avoid white for obvious reasons.

I too like the older models. The new ones are great, and they seem a touch "classier" somehow now, but the sporty vibe of the old ones is charming. Glad I finally got a vote for the orange hands!

[Swaye]

Originally Posted by Sho-nuff

FWIW, I think the 39mm has the best proportions aesthetically for a RO and is also sized perfectly for the chrono movement itself. On the 38mm, I do not like the narrow bracelet and the placement of the date window isn't centred like the 39mm. Of the 39mm models you are considering, I would prefer the 26300 over the 25860 due to the improved case construction, although obviously dial preference is also a major factor.

Great info! Appreciate it! 26300 it is. I am already on the hunt and have the line baited!

[sgwatchguy]

Originally Posted by Swaye

Hey buddy! Holy smokes that's beautiful! During all our FPJ discussions you never told me you had this sexy little devil!

Looks great on you! Really really stunning. And yes, finding one will be the trick. I have become a stickler for original finish watches (not because I am scared of polish, but just because I want the history of the watch to come with it). So, original finish, full set, and great condition. These things aren't plentiful anymore, but where there's a will there's a way!

I still hope to make it to Singapore for a visit one day. Drinks are on you on Orchard Street!

Thanks M!

No doubt you will find just the perfect piece you’re seeking, look forward to seeing an incoming soon! The 26300 is a great reference.

Drinks await @ Orchard! Seeing one or more of your special awaited FPJ’s on the wrist will make it an epic evening

[brent95m3]

The size of the 39mm is perfect. I’d much rather have the centered butterfly clasp of the newer model however. In order to get a decent fit I had to flip the deployant and it’s still not 100% but it is much better. Also the spacing of subdials on the 41mm looks wonky (they used the same movement but just increased the size).


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[Giog]

I absolutely love the way my 25860ST blue wears. It is super wearable on my wrist a little under 7”. It is elegant on the SS bracelet yet sporty, but i usually wear it on a rubber B Velcro strap. It draws less attention and it is so comfortable since i wear this watch a lot with jeans and a polo.

It’s a sick watch!

[7sins]

Would you step up into a WG 39mm roc? That way you get the AP at 12 opposed to the triangle and a great weight to the watch.

[sgwatchguy]

Originally Posted by 7sins

Would you step up into a WG 39mm roc? That way you get the AP at 12 opposed to the triangle and a great weight to the watch.

Gorgeous

[KBM]

Originally Posted by 7sins

Would you step up into a WG 39mm roc? That way you get the AP at 12 opposed to the triangle and a great weight to the watch.

Wow!