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VICI · 3 June 2013, 12:07 PM

I'm considering my next piece - always wanted an AP Panda while at the same time, the VC OS has a very nice presence. My reservation is the movement of the VC.

What do you all think? Which would you choose?

Any insight as to which is constructed better, overall holorgy value?

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kilyung · 3 June 2013, 12:15 PM

I'm not an OS fan... The bezel as always looked odd to me.

Urosfan · 3 June 2013, 12:19 PM

Panda all the way

codecow · 3 June 2013, 12:19 PM

Is the Panda there Offshore? I'd love to get one of the 44mm Offshores but I am holding out for an integrated chrono. Doesn't the other AP chrono movement share with the VC overseas?

VICI · 3 June 2013, 12:20 PM

Not sure if they share the movement... Anyone know?

singe89 · 3 June 2013, 12:26 PM

Pretty sure the overseas chrono and the AP ROC use a version of the F Piguet 1185.

The ROO panda uses the mostly in house 3126 with a DD modular chrono.

benlee · 3 June 2013, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex_NYC

Not sure if they share the movement... Anyone know?

I think they do but I am not 100% sure. It's a Federick Piguet (spelling?). For AP, it's a modified movement. I will go for the Panda as well, unless you already own one of the ROOs like Diver, Safari, Navi then the VC will add more variety. I have seen the VC in person and it is a very well made watch.

singe89 · 3 June 2013, 12:32 PM

These watches wear very differently for both being 42mm. The AP is much larger and more sporty. I prefer the AP but I suggest trying both on to make your decision.

Randy · 3 June 2013, 12:36 PM

Vacheron for sure.

FeelingTheBlues · 3 June 2013, 12:40 PM

I like that Vacheron but prefers the looks of the AP, the Panda would be my choice!

gummy · 3 June 2013, 01:37 PM

the VC is cool and the bracelet is really nice...but my vote is for the Panda

s14roller · 3 June 2013, 01:41 PM

Panda

Demonoid · 3 June 2013, 01:41 PM

Ap... Hands down. Good luck with your decision.

Watchflair · 3 June 2013, 01:43 PM

Panda 100%. The VC is nice but just even close to a Panda.

Deep-House · 3 June 2013, 02:09 PM

Panda is a great watch, the most popular of the themes and definitely a great investment, but the Overseas is sweet and different, If I had to choose for myself I'd go with the VC.

jackwebb · 3 June 2013, 02:12 PM

Panda

HKRolexFans · 3 June 2013, 02:49 PM

Panda

DreambreaX · 3 June 2013, 03:00 PM

Vacheron

Bigbadbns · 3 June 2013, 03:14 PM

How about this one? I like the leather band better than bracelet. Same for the Panda. If I was to pick, I would go for Panda.

**picture is from DavidSW listing of the VC**

Lamkyle · 3 June 2013, 07:03 PM

panda for me

AK797 · 3 June 2013, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gummy

the VC is cool and the bracelet is really nice...but my vote is for the Panda

Exactly, bracelet is fantastic on VCO but I don't like the eggy shaped case and the Panda dial is much nicer.

GarageBMW · 3 June 2013, 09:46 PM

Panda for me.

Puffy · 3 June 2013, 10:05 PM

Def AP

the VC is the most hideous thing i've seen in a long time

travisb · 3 June 2013, 10:22 PM

Easy AP on this one.
I know it's an AP forum. I have a good appreciation of VC but the OS does nothing for me.

Sam Philip · 3 June 2013, 10:35 PM

Panda

nick c · 3 June 2013, 10:47 PM

Panda

speedo · 3 June 2013, 11:27 PM

saw the vc in flesh a few days ago though with a white face and it is just beautiful. perfect proportions and the bracelet is the nicest i have seen so far.
but again, i am not a big fan of ap offshore models.

VICI · 3 June 2013, 11:29 PM

I recently purchased a new 116610LV and feel that it might not be for me...

Thinking of a sporty and versatile watch.

Chulo · 4 June 2013, 12:01 AM

I think the VC is beautiful. I tried one on in Vegas a few weeks ago, and its very nice. Elegant, and understated. I think the AP is a better piece, but they are very different watches.

Soly20 · 4 June 2013, 12:21 AM

Panda looks much better.

3 June 2013, 12:07 PM	#1
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	AP Panda or Vacheron Constantin Overseas?? I'm considering my next piece - always wanted an AP Panda while at the same time, the VC OS has a very nice presence. My reservation is the movement of the VC. What do you all think? Which would you choose? Any insight as to which is constructed better, overall holorgy value? Or

3 June 2013, 12:40 PM	#10
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	I like that Vacheron but prefers the looks of the AP, the Panda would be my choice! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

3 June 2013, 01:43 PM	#14
Watchflair 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: Love em all Posts: 5,925	Panda 100%. The VC is nice but just even close to a Panda. __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

3 June 2013, 02:12 PM	#16
jackwebb "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: Louisville KY Watch: crazy Posts: 634	Panda __________________ Instagram is jackw3bb https://www.instagram.com/jackw3bb/

3 June 2013, 03:14 PM	#19
Bigbadbns "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Bryant Location: City of Angels Watch: out now! Posts: 563	How about this one? I like the leather band better than bracelet. Same for the Panda. If I was to pick, I would go for Panda. picture is from DavidSW listing of the VC Attached Images

3 June 2013, 12:15 PM	#2
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I'm not an OS fan... The bezel as always looked odd to me.

3 June 2013, 12:19 PM	#3
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,403	Panda all the way

3 June 2013, 12:19 PM	#4
codecow 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: Le Mans Posts: 5,452	Is the Panda there Offshore? I'd love to get one of the 44mm Offshores but I am holding out for an integrated chrono. Doesn't the other AP chrono movement share with the VC overseas?

3 June 2013, 12:20 PM	#5
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	Not sure if they share the movement... Anyone know?

3 June 2013, 12:26 PM	#6
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,752	Pretty sure the overseas chrono and the AP ROC use a version of the F Piguet 1185. The ROO panda uses the mostly in house 3126 with a DD modular chrono.

3 June 2013, 12:32 PM	#8
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,752	These watches wear very differently for both being 42mm. The AP is much larger and more sporty. I prefer the AP but I suggest trying both on to make your decision.

3 June 2013, 12:36 PM	#9
Randy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Randy Location: Ohio Watch: AP, Rolex, Panerai Posts: 1,241	Vacheron for sure.

3 June 2013, 01:37 PM	#11
gummy 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,353	the VC is cool and the bracelet is really nice...but my vote is for the Panda

3 June 2013, 01:41 PM	#12
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,257	Panda

3 June 2013, 01:41 PM	#13
Demonoid 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Logan Location: USA Posts: 2,509	Ap... Hands down. Good luck with your decision.

3 June 2013, 02:09 PM	#15
Deep-House "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Jacob Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,984	Panda is a great watch, the most popular of the themes and definitely a great investment, but the Overseas is sweet and different, If I had to choose for myself I'd go with the VC.

3 June 2013, 02:49 PM	#17
HKRolexFans "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: David Location: Hong Kong Watch: R-A-P-I-O Posts: 289	Panda

3 June 2013, 03:00 PM	#18
DreambreaX Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rolex Estate Posts: 1,304	Vacheron

3 June 2013, 07:03 PM	#20
Lamkyle "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Kyle Location: HK Watch: Those from my wife Posts: 669	panda for me

3 June 2013, 09:46 PM	#22
GarageBMW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Third Degree Location: Glenfinnan Watch: the step Posts: 1,900	Panda for me.

3 June 2013, 10:05 PM	#23
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	Def AP the VC is the most hideous thing i've seen in a long time __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

3 June 2013, 10:22 PM	#24
travisb "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,741	Easy AP on this one. I know it's an AP forum. I have a good appreciation of VC but the OS does nothing for me.

3 June 2013, 10:35 PM	#25
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	Panda

3 June 2013, 10:47 PM	#26
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Panda

3 June 2013, 11:27 PM	#27
speedo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: bp, hu, eu Watch: dj 16234, 116610ln Posts: 2,376	saw the vc in flesh a few days ago though with a white face and it is just beautiful. perfect proportions and the bracelet is the nicest i have seen so far. but again, i am not a big fan of ap offshore models. __________________ *16234 jubilee dial, 116610 ln, grand seiko sbgm221g, omega speedmaster mark II, longines legend diver, breguet 3910, nomos club campus 38, swatch sistem51, mares nemo, seiko ripley, g-shock rangeman* instagram: modus_horologicus

3 June 2013, 11:29 PM	#28
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	I recently purchased a new 116610LV and feel that it might not be for me... Thinking of a sporty and versatile watch.

4 June 2013, 12:01 AM	#29
Chulo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: Chicago Posts: 283	I think the VC is beautiful. I tried one on in Vegas a few weeks ago, and its very nice. Elegant, and understated. I think the AP is a better piece, but they are very different watches. __________________ Ben

4 June 2013, 12:21 AM	#30
Soly20 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Soly Location: UK/US Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 3,089	Panda looks much better.

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