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rolexperfect · 13 April 2022, 07:29 AM

Hello fellows :)

Went for this Pride of Italy Chronograph. 500 pieces only. I love the blue subdials and the not so shiny white (like in the normal chronographs). I also can’t understand it’s priced similarly to the normal 41mm pandas given its a limited edition. Really getting used to the 41mm vs the 39mm version of my 15300ST. I think it fits my wrist better.

I’m really loving it. On the bracelet just looks amazing. Looking forward to the summer and wearing it with the original blue rubber strap by the pool. Glad I found this version with the extra steel bracelet.

Have a good rest of your week!!

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10XRolex · 13 April 2022, 09:27 AM

Beautiful.

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rolexperfect · 13 April 2022, 06:34 PM

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Beautiful.

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It really is. The blue subdials are super pretty.

I’m really enjoying the wrist presence too :-)

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1William · 13 April 2022, 09:20 PM

Looks great.

nan7yo · 13 April 2022, 09:29 PM

Very nice, thanks for sharing!

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J.T. · 14 April 2022, 02:33 AM

I almost bought this exact same watch about 2 months ago from a dealer. Love it but couldn't get to the number I wanted to pay

m3tek44 · 14 April 2022, 02:52 AM

Having to own daytona and RO 26315ST. you have made fantastic decision!! congrats!

brandrea · 14 April 2022, 02:54 AM

That’s a beauty, congratulations

rockdrock · 14 April 2022, 03:20 AM

Looks fantastic!

rolexperfect · 14 April 2022, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by m3tek44

Having to own daytona and RO 26315ST. you have made fantastic decision!! congrats!

thanks so so much! Your new Chrono looks amazing too! Just commented on your post.

By the way, I snapped a photo just to show them both side by side. Of course, the AP is real "Haute Horlogerie", finishing is amazing and perfect... and the Panda cannot compete there, but the Panda is still is such a pretty. I love them both. Of course, if I had to choose, I prefer the 26326ST... more versatile, a bit bigger/fits my wrist better, and the dial is just superior. Let's not forget about the bracelet, which is more comfortable, and in my opinion, the best design for a bracelet ever.

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m3tek44 · 14 April 2022, 03:27 AM

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Looks familiar.. :-)

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rolexperfect · 14 April 2022, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by rockdrock

Looks fantastic!

thank you so so much!

rolexperfect · 14 April 2022, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

That’s a beauty, congratulations

thanks Brian!!

I'm still enjoying it a lot to be honest. Was happy to find this model that already had the steel bracelet sourced from AP as an add-on

rolexperfect · 14 April 2022, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by m3tek44

Looks familiar.. :-)

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Amazing! I would love to try it out in person! Size wise, looks just perfect to be honest!

bullies · 14 April 2022, 03:54 AM

Another great addition

Great watches over the past year or so, well done

CoveWatch · 14 April 2022, 03:59 AM

really really love that watch, huge congrats! looks great on bracelet!

Bearxj86 · 14 April 2022, 04:02 AM

I do agree that the Pride of Italy is undervalued. It's because it normally comes on a strap and you need to procure the bracelet on its own.

BNA/LION · 14 April 2022, 04:08 AM

Congratulations!

fspfsp · 14 April 2022, 04:11 AM

Great addition, congrats mate!

rolexperfect · 14 April 2022, 07:16 PM

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Great addition, congrats mate!

Thanks so much bud. It’s really been on my wrist since then. Hehe. Will soon play with the rubber strap.

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rolexperfect · 14 April 2022, 07:31 PM

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Congratulations!

Thank you

I’m really loving the 41mm plus the blue subdials. The 38mm 26315 would be too small on my wrist I feel. The Daytona already is.

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rolexperfect · 14 April 2022, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by J.T.

I almost bought this exact same watch about 2 months ago from a dealer. Love it but couldn't get to the number I wanted to pay

I think it’s a great value given you can still source a steel bracelet for it and it’s a 41mm panda with blue subdials, which is IMO the nicest combo.

Let’s not forget it’s a special edition Royal Oak. 500 pieces only. And other pandas go for more price than this one; that are made by 20 times or more pieces (10k pieces at minimum per reference).

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rolexperfect · 14 April 2022, 07:38 PM

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NiJaRo1225 · 14 April 2022, 09:43 PM

Well played, sir!

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Urosfan · 17 April 2022, 02:23 AM

Congrats

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Vesper Lynd · 17 April 2022, 02:49 AM

Very nice.

iceshark · 17 April 2022, 04:37 AM

Huge congrats

rolexperfect · 20 April 2022, 02:56 AM

Thanks everybody :-) still truly enjoying it and put its original blue rubber bracelet back. Perfect for a hot day :)

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13 April 2022, 07:29 AM	#1
rolexperfect "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: around the world Watch: 116506 Posts: 1,370	Incoming… Pride of Italy Hello fellows :) Went for this Pride of Italy Chronograph. 500 pieces only. I love the blue subdials and the not so shiny white (like in the normal chronographs). I also can’t understand it’s priced similarly to the normal 41mm pandas given its a limited edition. Really getting used to the 41mm vs the 39mm version of my 15300ST. I think it fits my wrist better. I’m really loving it. On the bracelet just looks amazing. Looking forward to the summer and wearing it with the original blue rubber strap by the pool. Glad I found this version with the extra steel bracelet. Have a good rest of your week!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ “buy what you like, and be done with it“

14 April 2022, 03:54 AM	#15
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14 April 2022, 04:08 AM	#18
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14 April 2022, 04:11 AM	#19
fspfsp "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Frank Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 253	Great addition, congrats mate! __________________ Current stable - AP: 26331, 15703, 15510 Rolex: 326934, 126600, 116660, 216570, 126710BLNR, 116610LV IWC: 5004, 5001 Patek: 3744, 5968A

14 April 2022, 07:38 PM	#23
rolexperfect "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: around the world Watch: 116506 Posts: 1,370	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ “buy what you like, and be done with it“

13 April 2022, 09:27 AM	#2
10XRolex 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 1,599	Beautiful. Sent from my SM-G975U1 using Tapatalk

13 April 2022, 09:20 PM	#4
1William 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 48,588	Looks great.

13 April 2022, 09:29 PM	#5
nan7yo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: APAC Posts: 1,033	Very nice, thanks for sharing! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 April 2022, 02:33 AM	#6
J.T. "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Posts: 325	I almost bought this exact same watch about 2 months ago from a dealer. Love it but couldn't get to the number I wanted to pay

14 April 2022, 02:52 AM	#7
m3tek44 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: this Posts: 1,300	Having to own daytona and RO 26315ST. you have made fantastic decision!! congrats!

14 April 2022, 02:54 AM	#8
brandrea 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,522	That’s a beauty, congratulations

14 April 2022, 03:20 AM	#9
rockdrock "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,134	Looks fantastic!

14 April 2022, 03:59 AM	#16
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	really really love that watch, huge congrats! looks great on bracelet!

14 April 2022, 04:02 AM	#17
Bearxj86 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 3970 Posts: 3,911	I do agree that the Pride of Italy is undervalued. It's because it normally comes on a strap and you need to procure the bracelet on its own.

14 April 2022, 09:43 PM	#24
NiJaRo1225 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: U.S. Watch: AP/Rolex/VC/Seiko/ Posts: 532	Well played, sir! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 April 2022, 02:23 AM	#25
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,412	Congrats Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 April 2022, 02:49 AM	#26
Vesper Lynd Banned Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Europe Posts: 794	Very nice.

17 April 2022, 04:37 AM	#27
iceshark Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: USA Posts: 88	Huge congrats

20 April 2022, 02:56 AM	#28
rolexperfect "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: around the world Watch: 116506 Posts: 1,370	Thanks everybody :-) still truly enjoying it and put its original blue rubber bracelet back. Perfect for a hot day :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ “buy what you like, and be done with it“

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