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chicagofan · 7 August 2011, 08:15 AM

I really like the look of the Rolex WG Daytona with panda dial on bracelet. What other chronograph watches should I consider with a similar appearance (white dial with black or darker subdials), quality, size (max 42 mm), and price?

Thanks in advance for your suggestions.

kilyung · 7 August 2011, 09:31 AM

AP RO Chronograph?

mldaytona · 7 August 2011, 10:02 AM

There is no substitute.

Gretsch · 7 August 2011, 11:34 AM

How about one of these...

Quality = Omega
Price = ~$3,000 USD

and...you get a date complication. Not bad IMHO

Oops. I see that you were looking for similar price now. In that case WG Daytona FTW!

Maxtor · 7 August 2011, 01:53 PM

Check out the Zenith watches. I understand that the El Primero movement was used in Rolex Daytonas until Rolex went in-house for Daytonas.

dddrees · 7 August 2011, 02:14 PM

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ap ro chronograph?

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h999r · 7 August 2011, 02:17 PM

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Dickson Lim · 7 August 2011, 02:56 PM

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TSW · 7 August 2011, 05:03 PM

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Mosco · 7 August 2011, 11:24 PM

Drool drool drool

johnbeth · 7 August 2011, 11:53 PM

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Drool drool drool

That would have been perfection with gold bracelet!

chicagofan · 8 August 2011, 01:39 AM

I'll have to see an AP RO chronograph in person. Is there a version with a white dial and black subdials? I've only seen pics of one with the silver dial.

Thanks again for the suggestions.

chicagofan · 8 August 2011, 01:43 AM

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Drool drool drool

That's a nice looking watch. What's the model and does it come on a bracelet?

Thanks for the suggestion.

vukotab · 9 August 2011, 12:44 AM

Well, I`m not sure if you`re interested in less expensive watches, but if you are, why not checking out some Tudors? The quality is on pair with Rolex, and movements are highest grade ETA, assembled by Rolex watchmakers.
There are awesome older models (big block, Tiger and post-tiger) with "Panda" dials and there are new models, like the one on the pic (borrowed from the Web).

conrail · 9 August 2011, 01:13 AM

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Drool drool drool

If you can find one!

Otherwise, the Omega posted above is a great substitute - I had one, lovely watch. My only beef with it was that the hands were too short.

conrail · 9 August 2011, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by chicagofan

That's a nice looking watch. What's the model and does it come on a bracelet?

Thanks for the suggestion.

Its the spitfire made for the German national football team. Its known as the DFB (Deutscher Fußball Bund)

http://www.chrono24.com/en/iwc/spitf...-id1774947.htm

I don't believe it comes with a bracelet, neither did the non-DFB model. That carbon-fiber'esque strap is hot though! I wouldn't want a bracelet w/ that. Such lovely contrast.

Mosco · 9 August 2011, 10:45 PM

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Its the spitfire made for the German national football team. Its known as the DFB (Deutscher Fußball Bund)

http://www.chrono24.com/en/iwc/spitf...-id1774947.htm

I don't believe it comes with a bracelet, neither did the non-DFB model. That carbon-fiber'esque strap is hot though! I wouldn't want a bracelet w/ that. Such lovely contrast.

That's exactly right, my friend

She's a beauty though, isn't she

conrail · 9 August 2011, 11:20 PM

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That's exactly right, my friend

She's a beauty though, isn't she

Absolutely! The white, black, red, yellow contrast is done so nicely with the dial and hands. Stunning watch in pictures; I can only imagine in person

johnbeth · 9 August 2011, 11:50 PM

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That's exactly right, my friend

She's a beauty though, isn't she

Gorgeous watch!

cheese · 10 August 2011, 02:30 AM

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This one without any doubt!

Mockingbird · 10 August 2011, 09:08 AM

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This one without any doubt!

Eh, I can't justify a piggybacked movement for 22k. I'd say this one:

It's hard to find real photos of that one, but it fits your needs quite nicely. My favorite AP.

chicagofan · 13 August 2011, 12:09 AM

Thanks for all of the suggestions. I've decided on the Daytona panda.

conrail · 13 August 2011, 12:12 AM

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Thanks for all of the suggestions. I've decided on the Daytona panda.

Haha well shoot man, I figured you were constrained by budget and wanted more reasonably priced alternatives

The WG Daytona is awesome! Post some pics when you get it!

chazha · 13 August 2011, 08:39 AM

Its more like the WG Daytona is an alternative for AP ROO Panda... :D

7 August 2011, 08:15 AM	#1
chicagofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Howard Location: Chicago Posts: 3,588	Alternatives to Rolex WG Daytona panda I really like the look of the Rolex WG Daytona with panda dial on bracelet. What other chronograph watches should I consider with a similar appearance (white dial with black or darker subdials), quality, size (max 42 mm), and price? Thanks in advance for your suggestions.

7 August 2011, 11:24 PM	#10
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Drool drool drool __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

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vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Well, I`m not sure if you`re interested in less expensive watches, but if you are, why not checking out some Tudors? The quality is on pair with Rolex, and movements are highest grade ETA, assembled by Rolex watchmakers. There are awesome older models (big block, Tiger and post-tiger) with "Panda" dials and there are new models, like the one on the pic (borrowed from the Web). Attached Images

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chazha "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: ChairmanMao Location: NY, US Watch: mickey watch Posts: 837	Its more like the WG Daytona is an alternative for AP ROO Panda... :D __________________ I am always single, even when I am married.

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Gretsch Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Colorado Watch: SubC LV & 16600 Posts: 229	How about one of these... Quality = Omega Price = ~$3,000 USD and...you get a date complication. Not bad IMHO Oops. I see that you were looking for similar price now. In that case WG Daytona FTW!

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Maxtor 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,472	Check out the Zenith watches. I understand that the El Primero movement was used in Rolex Daytonas until Rolex went in-house for Daytonas.

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chicagofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Howard Location: Chicago Posts: 3,588	I'll have to see an AP RO chronograph in person. Is there a version with a white dial and black subdials? I've only seen pics of one with the silver dial. Thanks again for the suggestions.

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chicagofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Howard Location: Chicago Posts: 3,588	Thanks for all of the suggestions. I've decided on the Daytona panda.

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