Trade a ROO Panda for a RO Jumbo? Talk me out of it

[slowhand]

So I made the recent decision to flip two of my PAMs for a Lange 1 MP.. And while that deal isn't even complete yet I'm already thinking of other ways to freshen up the collection, namely to trade my ROO Panda for a 15202 extra thin..

I have a small wrist and instinctively the 15202 should thus fit better, but I have tried a different RO before and it was difficult with the stiff bracelet which doesn't bend at th lugs..

Since I can't find a piece to try on at the moment, any thoughts on the trade? Would you do it?

Cheers and hagwe!

[travisb]

In a heartbeat. Do it!

[Lamkyle]

I would definitely go for it

[kkchome]

I'd do it in a heartbeat. Love the jumbo.

Sent from my GT-I9305 using Tapatalk

[kilyung]

What's there to debate? Do it.

[AK797]

I love the Lange MP and I would be very happy with that as my dressy watch and so I would therefore prefer a more sporty AP so the ROO, maybe the Diver if you want a change from the Panda. The 15202s lack of seconds hand bothers me as I like my watches to feel alive, its also why I run the chronos on my chronographs.

[salihy]

Have both and deeply love the Panda (best of the 42mm ROO series in my opinion) but would do it in a heartbeat. Jumbo is the iconic Audemars Piguet. Keep both if you can :)

[orangedial]

The lug ends of the jumbo are indeed stiffer and do not hug a small wrist well. You should try it out at the boutique. If the fit is alright, I would say go ahead with the trade. It is well worth it!

[simongpaez]

I would

[Dcmk]

Talk you out of it? No way. Just do it! No regrets for sure :)

[Andrés G]

Go for it!

[slowhand]

Wow looks like the consensus is pretty overwhelming!

What Wayne mentioned is what concerns me tbough. When I tried on a 15300 in the past there was a big gap between the wrist and the bracelet due to the stiff lugs. I imagine the jumbo would be the same. But I'm not sure if it will be like that after the links are removed? That's something the boutique can't do even if they have a piece to try on.

Any small wristers have any feedback? Mine is 6 inches.. On the panda after switching to the Singapore strap the fit is better despite the watch being big.

[SixPak]

Your wrist is quite small so either one will fit big. Having said that I wouldn't pass the chance at a Jumbo.

[B. Doggy]

Go ahead!

[slowhand]

Originally Posted by SixPak

Your wrist is quite small so either one will fit big. Having said that I wouldn't pass the chance at a Jumbo.

Having a big dial face on the wrist is fine, as I have worn a ROO and Pams before.. I'm more concerned about the fit of the bracelet, and can't stand it if there are unsightly gaps between the bracelet and the wrist, or if the watch can't sit flush..

Would thus like feedback from owners with similar problems, as I won't get the chance to size the braceletat the boutique!

[SixPak]

Originally Posted by slowhand

Having a big dial face on the wrist is fine, as I have worn a ROO and Pams before.. I'm more concerned about the fit of the bracelet, and can't stand it if there are unsightly gaps between the bracelet and the wrist, or if the watch can't sit flush..

Would thus like feedback from owners with similar problems, as I won't get the chance to size the braceletat the boutique!

I too have small wrist and I see those small gaps with my Diver on rubber strap but less so with my ROO. Not ideal but I've learned to accept and lived with it. It's a compromise I guess for living out the dreams of owning AP.

[slowhand]

Originally Posted by SixPak

I too have small wrist and I see those small gaps with my Diver on rubber strap but less so with my ROO. Not ideal but I've learned to accept and lived with it. It's a compromise I guess for living out the dreams of owning AP.

Its the same mate, my ROO on leather strap has very little gap with good fit. Just not sure if a properly sized bracelet on the jumbo will have the same effect!

[slowhand]

And a pic of what I will be trading..

[thurgood]

its totally worth trading your panda for the new jumbo, i also have the 15202 myself, its a real stunning piece, so much history behind this collectors piece, i didn't even try it on before ordering it, not that i had a chance lol, although i've wait months to get it, so i'd say go for it

[redsubby]

You really should not go any bigger than a 37mm RO with 6in wrist....

[s14roller]

Personally I'd hold onto it and for a few K more, just add a 15300/400.

[thurgood]

BTW the jumbo's a very comfortable watch, the lugs are fine, not stiff to wear at all, at least not to me. it wears a bit bigger than 15300 due to its flatness,it has become my daily wear as well.

[woodsworth]

Love the Panda… but I'd do the trade in a New York minute.

The 15202 is sublime.

[vette boy 52]

LOVE my 15202 Jumbo. I would say go for it.

[bayerische]

That's a trade I would do!

[thurgood]

Originally Posted by slowhand

Wow looks like the consensus is pretty overwhelming!

What Wayne mentioned is what concerns me tbough. When I tried on a 15300 in the past there was a big gap between the wrist and the bracelet due to the stiff lugs. I imagine the jumbo would be the same. But I'm not sure if it will be like that after the links are removed? That's something the boutique can't do even if they have a piece to try on.

Any small wristers have any feedback? Mine is 6 inches.. On the panda after switching to the Singapore strap the fit is better despite the watch being big.

Here's my 15202, sits on my wrist perfectly

[Dcmk]

Originally Posted by thurgood

Here's my 15202, sits on my wrist perfectly

Words fail in the presence of such a sublime beauty ..

[slowhand]

An update of sorts..

Went to my local AP boutique with the aim of trying on the jumbo which unfortunately wasn't in stock.

Did manage to try on a dual time royal oak which is also 39mm, and there was a pretty big gap between the wrist and bracelet. The salesman advised that the jumbo would probably give the same problem, maybe even worse as it had stiffer lugs.

On the other hand tried on the 15450
Which was sublime in fit and feel.. Any thoughts on this model? Would selling a ROO for this be a big step down? If the Jumbo fit right there would be no hesitation!

Pic below

[Exclusivewatches]

I dont know man, i am in love with the Panda. That is on my next purchase-list once i've the novelty gold in my hands... I am a large athletic guy though with big wrists so i need larger watches.

Good luck, nice watches either way!

[Dcmk]

Originally Posted by slowhand

An update of sorts..

Went to my local AP boutique with the aim of trying on the jumbo which unfortunately wasn't in stock.

Did manage to try on a dual time royal oak which is also 39mm, and there was a pretty big gap between the wrist and bracelet. The salesman advised that the jumbo would probably give the same problem, maybe even worse as it had stiffer lugs.

On the other hand tried on the 15450
Which was sublime in fit and feel.. Any thoughts on this model? Would selling a ROO for this be a big step down? If the Jumbo fit right there would be no hesitation!

Pic below

Attachment 440405

IMHO it will be a step down from ROO panda to 15400 I won't do it sorry. But for a Jumbo 15202 I would.