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thsiao · 6 August 2013, 10:03 AM

Ready to pull the trigger on a Diver but not sure if perhaps I should consider one of the 42mm ROOs? Only thing is I hate the deployant on the 42s so would need to buy a tang strap and tang buckle to replace it.

Any one here own the Diver and a 42mm that could comment on their pros and cons?

Thanks!

FightOnSC! · 6 August 2013, 10:20 AM

Owned both at the same time. Very different looks. But I like the diver. It's simple and elegant. I had the panda and it was awesome but it looked awesome because it was on bracelet. The diver comes on a super comfy rubber strap.

AK797 · 6 August 2013, 10:25 AM

If I could have either Panda, my fav ROO, or Diver I would pick the Diver, just love the black mega tapisserie dial and the Diver strap is wider and much better proportioned as I think most other APs taper down too much. But nothing in it really, so just go with what makes it the hardest for you to go to sleep at night - that's how I knew my next AP was the one for me.

tgoss · 6 August 2013, 10:30 AM

42mm ROO on a diver strap. :)

lig · 6 August 2013, 10:31 AM

Tough call! Love the Diver and the Panda but I'd probably go with the Diver first.

Hairdude1 · 6 August 2013, 11:26 AM

I love my Diver, it is by far my favorite watch in my collection. The Panda may be next for me.

singe89 · 6 August 2013, 11:28 AM

Diver. The strap and tang buckle can't be beat. I also like the clean dial and I'm not really a fan of the Arabic numbers on the 42mm ROO.

kilyung · 6 August 2013, 11:40 AM

Just get the Diver and bracelet. Done.

benlee · 6 August 2013, 11:45 AM

Diver by a mile for me if have to choose.

dpkong · 6 August 2013, 11:48 AM

I used to dislike the strap deployant on the ROO but after some use, it's actually very nice.

Hkexpat183 · 6 August 2013, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tgoss

42mm ROO on a diver strap. :)

I have the panda on a diver strap. Works great. I also have the original bracelet that the panda came with and also another OEM black hornback strap with deployment to add variety. Pictures below for reference.

I am actually looking to sell this entire combo. PM me if interested.

Andrés G · 6 August 2013, 12:03 PM

I prefer the Diver.

s14roller · 6 August 2013, 12:25 PM

Panda on strap for me.

raclaims · 6 August 2013, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s14roller

Panda on strap for me.

Yeah. What he said!

TSW · 6 August 2013, 05:55 PM

Tough choice as i love them all.

Soly20 · 6 August 2013, 08:06 PM

Panda for me.

Manofsteelpt · 7 August 2013, 11:40 PM

Navy on hornback.

QueueCumber · 8 August 2013, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hkexpat183

I have the panda on a diver strap. Works great. I also have the original bracelet that the panda came with and also another OEM black hornback strap with deployment to add variety. Pictures below for reference.

I am actually looking to sell this entire combo. PM me if interested.

I love my panda on a diver strap, but I want to sell it?!

alljunks · 8 August 2013, 12:19 AM

Panda!!! But, my next one would ne carbon diver!!

eric23 · 8 August 2013, 12:22 AM

Diver is real nice! I still miss mine.

Hkexpat183 · 8 August 2013, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QueueCumber

I love my panda on a diver strap, but I want to sell it?!

Whats the saying....grass in greener on the other side?...I want to sell to fund a new piece...

QueueCumber · 8 August 2013, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hkexpat183

Whats the saying....grass in greener on the other side?...I want to sell to fund a new piece...

I know, I'm just playing....

I do the same thing all the time. I hate getting rid of older pieces I love, but onward and upward......

Jim12345 · 8 August 2013, 12:41 AM

I went with the Diver as a first, hope to add a 42mm ROO Chrono next when the timing is right. I think the Diver looks great and is very versatile.

Hkexpat183 · 8 August 2013, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim12345

I went with the Diver as a first, hope to add a 42mm ROO Chrono next when the timing is right. I think the Diver looks great and is very versatile.

Looks great. Agree, the diver is one of the most versatile ROOs. By the way what size wrist do you have? The diver looks a tad bit on the small side on your wrist...maybe its the angle of the photo...maybe its time to upgrade to a 44mm ROO...

Jim12345 · 8 August 2013, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hkexpat183

Looks great. Agree, the diver is one of the most versatile ROOs. By the way what size wrist do you have? The diver looks a tad bit on the small side on your wrist...maybe its the angle of the photo...maybe its time to upgrade to a 44mm ROO...

My wrist is 8" and flat, most watches look a little small

I would love to go 44mm but due to the extra cost with 44mm it would mean that would be phase 3 after getting a 42mm first, then trading it in so its not so much outlay at once. Less friction with the wife this way

AK797 · 8 August 2013, 08:09 AM

Impressive wrist action there Jim! Im allowed to say that right? haha.

thsiao · 8 August 2013, 03:04 PM

The trigger has been pulled... Should be here tomorrow before 10:30am! Thanks DavidSW!

Hkexpat183 · 8 August 2013, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thsiao

The trigger has been pulled... Should be here tomorrow before 10:30am! Thanks DavidSW!

Congrats! So what did you decide in the end? I guess we will see when it arrives. Please post pics.

iLLGT2 · 8 August 2013, 03:39 PM

PANDAAAAA :)

singe89 · 8 August 2013, 03:43 PM

Congrats

6 August 2013, 10:03 AM	#1
thsiao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,253	Do you prefer the Diver or a 42 ROO? Ready to pull the trigger on a Diver but not sure if perhaps I should consider one of the 42mm ROOs? Only thing is I hate the deployant on the 42s so would need to buy a tang strap and tang buckle to replace it. Any one here own the Diver and a 42mm that could comment on their pros and cons? Thanks! __________________ Instagram @lifeofawis www.lifeofawis.com

6 August 2013, 05:55 PM	#15
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Tough choice as i love them all. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

8 August 2013, 03:04 PM	#27
thsiao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,253	The trigger has been pulled... Should be here tomorrow before 10:30am! Thanks DavidSW! __________________ Instagram @lifeofawis www.lifeofawis.com

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6 August 2013, 10:20 AM	#2
FightOnSC! "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: J Location: El Lay Watch: AP. Rolex. The end Posts: 636	Owned both at the same time. Very different looks. But I like the diver. It's simple and elegant. I had the panda and it was awesome but it looked awesome because it was on bracelet. The diver comes on a super comfy rubber strap.

6 August 2013, 10:25 AM	#3
AK797 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	If I could have either Panda, my fav ROO, or Diver I would pick the Diver, just love the black mega tapisserie dial and the Diver strap is wider and much better proportioned as I think most other APs taper down too much. But nothing in it really, so just go with what makes it the hardest for you to go to sleep at night - that's how I knew my next AP was the one for me.

6 August 2013, 10:30 AM	#4
tgoss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 51	42mm ROO on a diver strap. :)

6 August 2013, 10:31 AM	#5
lig "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PacNW Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 2,612	Tough call! Love the Diver and the Panda but I'd probably go with the Diver first.

6 August 2013, 11:26 AM	#6
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I love my Diver, it is by far my favorite watch in my collection. The Panda may be next for me.

6 August 2013, 11:28 AM	#7
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,755	Diver. The strap and tang buckle can't be beat. I also like the clean dial and I'm not really a fan of the Arabic numbers on the 42mm ROO.

6 August 2013, 11:40 AM	#8
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,950	Just get the Diver and bracelet. Done.

6 August 2013, 11:45 AM	#9
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	Diver by a mile for me if have to choose.

6 August 2013, 11:48 AM	#10
dpkong "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Borneo Watch: it! Posts: 864	I used to dislike the strap deployant on the ROO but after some use, it's actually very nice.

6 August 2013, 12:03 PM	#12
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,392	I prefer the Diver.

6 August 2013, 12:25 PM	#13
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,259	Panda on strap for me.

6 August 2013, 08:06 PM	#16
Soly20 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Soly Location: UK/US Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 3,089	Panda for me.

7 August 2013, 11:40 PM	#17
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,981	Navy on hornback.

8 August 2013, 12:19 AM	#19
alljunks "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CA Watch: All Nice watch ! Posts: 387	Panda!!! But, my next one would ne carbon diver!!

8 August 2013, 12:22 AM	#20
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Diver is real nice! I still miss mine.

8 August 2013, 12:41 AM	#23
Jim12345 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: England Posts: 416	I went with the Diver as a first, hope to add a 42mm ROO Chrono next when the timing is right. I think the Diver looks great and is very versatile.

8 August 2013, 08:09 AM	#26
AK797 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Impressive wrist action there Jim! Im allowed to say that right? haha.

8 August 2013, 03:39 PM	#29
iLLGT2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Martin Location: NY And FLA Watch: AP ROO Blue Scuba Posts: 2,695	PANDAAAAA :)

8 August 2013, 03:43 PM	#30
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,755	Congrats

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