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thomaspp · 13 February 2013, 02:25 AM

AP community - I've come for advice (aka enabling and empowerment that only TRF knows how to do

). I picked up my first AP (RO 15400) last month and am loving it. Since then I've been looking for a more casual/weekend watch.

So this weekend I tried on a Diver at the Bal Harbour boutique, but was not so happy with it. My major issue was not liking the screw-in crown at the 10. Naturally, I then proceeded to try on a few others. I didn't think I wanted any more chronos as I have a daytona on which I never use the chrono feature. Tried a BB and a Volcano (wanted to see a panda but they didn't have one). I have to say though these ROOs are big gorgeous watches - and not to mention how the chrono dials look on the tapestry and the recessed date wheel

.

I'd have to say that the panda is probably the one I'd be most interested in because of the color scheme being a little more "down to earth" and I'm not sure I love a carbon forged case (maybe an acquired taste that will grow on me).

Thoughts/enabling to continue now please!

Also what are the chances of picking up a panda on the pre-owned market (have not seen any around)?

kilyung · 13 February 2013, 02:28 AM

I think I'd recommend the Panda for you until you're ready to embrace the bolder AP models

. There are some nice quality used Pandas on the market. Wink. I'd suggest getting it on bracelet and picking up the rubber, hornback, and F1 straps.

R_Ongjoco · 13 February 2013, 02:32 AM

Panda gets my vote. Tried this on yesterday

Manofsteelpt · 13 February 2013, 02:32 AM

The Panda would be a great weekend watch, most here love that model. I see them for sale quite often, actually Mike (Kilyung) has or had a very nice one for sale.
As for the chrono use... I NEVER use the chrono on my Daytona, the fact that I have to unscrew the pushers to time something turns me off (and I don't wanna leave them unscrewed all the time). I use the chrono function on my AP all the time because I can just click it instantly.

thomaspp · 13 February 2013, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

I think I'd recommend the Panda for you until you're ready to embrace the bolder AP models

. There are some nice quality used Pandas on the market. Wink. I'd suggest getting it on bracelet and picking up the rubber, hornback, and F1 straps.

Thanks, Mike. Yes, I assume buying the bracelet later will cost some $$.

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Originally Posted by R_Ongjoco

Panda gets my vote. Tried this on yesterday

Very nice!

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Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

The Panda would be a great weekend watch, most here love that model. I see them for sale quite often, actually Mike (Kilyung) has or had a very nice one for sale.
As for the chrono use... I NEVER use the chrono on my Daytona, the fact that I have to unscrew the pushers to time something turns me off (and I don't wanna leave them unscrewed all the time). I use the chrono function on my AP all the time because I can just click it instantly.

Thank you, sir.

MIKE is it still for SALE?

kilyung · 13 February 2013, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by thomaspp

MIKE is it still for SALE?

Why yes, I believe it is.

Submarino · 13 February 2013, 02:58 AM

I second Mike's opinion. I think you are ready for a Panda, nothing else.

AshAP · 13 February 2013, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by R_Ongjoco

Panda gets my vote. Tried this on yesterday

Dude did your carpet fund get diverted to your watch fund?

Bigbadbns · 13 February 2013, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by AshAP

Dude did your carpet fund get diverted to your watch fund?

you are a very funny guy!

Bigbadbns · 13 February 2013, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Why yes, I believe it is.

I believe Mike's Panda also come with additional straps

Go on and get yourself a Panda

thomaspp · 13 February 2013, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigbadbns

I believe Mike's Panda also come with additional straps

Go on and get yourself a Panda

Thanks. Yes - I've PMd Mike (liking it a lot). Want to do a little more "research" out in the field and try on a couple.

R_Ongjoco · 13 February 2013, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by AshAP

Dude did your carpet fund get diverted to your watch fund?

What carpet fund? I found it on a side alley

T.S.Eliot · 13 February 2013, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

I think I'd recommend the Panda for you until you're ready to embrace the bolder AP models

. There are some nice quality used Pandas on the market. Wink. I'd suggest getting it on bracelet and picking up the rubber, hornback, and F1 straps.

Sam Philip · 13 February 2013, 06:12 AM

Out of the three options you have given I would get the Panda

B. Doggy · 13 February 2013, 06:25 AM

Panda.

TSW · 13 February 2013, 06:33 AM

They both puts a smile on my face

thomaspp · 13 February 2013, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Philip

Out of the three options you have given I would get the Panda

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Originally Posted by B. Doggy

Panda.

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Originally Posted by TSW

They both puts a smile on my face

Thank you, gentlemen.

AK797 · 13 February 2013, 07:25 AM

Panda.

Hairdude1 · 13 February 2013, 12:58 PM

Panda vote also!

s14roller · 13 February 2013, 01:28 PM

Panda

jontay02 · 13 February 2013, 08:46 PM

Whats the dial colour on your 15400 ?

Option A: White 15400.
Model of my choice would be in order:

1. Bee
2. Volcano
3. Panda

White 15400 is great for casual/suit up attire. On weekends, the Bee would be a fun watch to wear. Not to mention its LP and FC. I've been browsing through the AP market collection at Purist Pro and a bee would cost roughly 20k+ ( which is not too bad when you are comparing it to a mint Panda ). Volcano follow suit as I love how the colour pops out. IF the Lava was in FC, members here would be pulling their hairs out being indecisive over a FC Lava or FC bee. The final choice would be Panda. I'm not telling you not to get it. I'm just saying that its best to get a black+white dial combo for rotation week in week out. Once you've got that covered, heck you got even go for a RG 44mm. haha.

Option B: black 15400.

1. Panda
2. Bee
3. Volcano

Panda here would follow suit if you own the black 15400. It's look can be tamed with a rubber strap/bracelet. If you want an aggressive sporty feel, the F1 strap is everyone's favourite 2nd/3rd strap to go for. I'm biased towards the Bee as the panda + volcano are of abundance and can be easily found in the market at a fair price. The FC + sporty yellow dial is , in my opinion, miles apart from the other 2 models. Seeing that FC will be discontinued very soon, I would get a Bee. Not new ( from boutique ). Probably mint in a great condition. It's really for what's worth at a used price.

I hope you'll get to see a panda, and hopefully end up with a Bee. haha!

mb23 · 13 February 2013, 08:53 PM

I would say the Panda makes for one of the nicest ROO's ever. The dial is sporty yet elegant, and a strap change to the F1 strap and it transforms this baby!!!!

jontay02 · 13 February 2013, 08:55 PM

Not the best pic, but taken on the 30th night of CNY!

jontay02 · 13 February 2013, 08:57 PM

you decide. I'll get the panda next as I already have the Bee.

NOTE: I do not own these gorgeous pictures.

Shikar · 14 February 2013, 12:29 AM

Thomas, I am waiting for the (black) ceramic diver before I foray into a second AP to compliment our white 15400...

I watch this thread with interest.

Regards.

thomaspp · 14 February 2013, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Panda.

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Originally Posted by Hairdude1

Panda vote also!

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Originally Posted by s14roller

Panda

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Originally Posted by jontay02

Whats the dial colour on your 15400 ?

Option A: White 15400.
Model of my choice would be in order:

1. Bee
2. Volcano
3. Panda

White 15400 is great for casual/suit up attire. On weekends, the Bee would be a fun watch to wear. Not to mention its LP and FC. I've been browsing through the AP market collection at Purist Pro and a bee would cost roughly 20k+ ( which is not too bad when you are comparing it to a mint Panda ). Volcano follow suit as I love how the colour pops out. IF the Lava was in FC, members here would be pulling their hairs out being indecisive over a FC Lava or FC bee. The final choice would be Panda. I'm not telling you not to get it. I'm just saying that its best to get a black+white dial combo for rotation week in week out. Once you've got that covered, heck you got even go for a RG 44mm. haha.

Option B: black 15400.

1. Panda
2. Bee
3. Volcano

Panda here would follow suit if you own the black 15400. It's look can be tamed with a rubber strap/bracelet. If you want an aggressive sporty feel, the F1 strap is everyone's favourite 2nd/3rd strap to go for. I'm biased towards the Bee as the panda + volcano are of abundance and can be easily found in the market at a fair price. The FC + sporty yellow dial is , in my opinion, miles apart from the other 2 models. Seeing that FC will be discontinued very soon, I would get a Bee. Not new ( from boutique ). Probably mint in a great condition. It's really for what's worth at a used price.

I hope you'll get to see a panda, and hopefully end up with a Bee. haha!

Thank you for this thoughtful post! My 15400 is a white dial. I will keep on the lookout, but have not come across a pre-owned Bee for as cheap as you mention above. That being said I think I have my "workweek watches" covered between my rolexes, 15400 and Aquanaut and now I'm craving a true "weekend watch". My favorite line of your post above has to be "Once you've got that covered, heck you got even go for a RG 44mm" because we all know that's what's probably coming... someday in any case.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mb23

I would say the Panda makes for one of the nicest ROO's ever. The dial is sporty yet elegant, and a strap change to the F1 strap and it transforms this baby!!!!

Yes. The strap changes really seem to change the watch completley.

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Originally Posted by jontay02

Not the best pic, but taken on the 30th night of CNY!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jontay02

you decide. I'll get the panda next as I already have the Bee.

NOTE: I do not own these gorgeous pictures.

Very nice!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shikar

Thomas, I am waiting for the (black) ceramic diver before I foray into a second AP to compliment our white 15400...

I watch this thread with interest.

Regards.

Thanks Shikar!

jontay02 · 14 February 2013, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thomaspp

Thank you for this thoughtful post! My 15400 is a white dial. I will keep on the lookout, but have not come across a pre-owned Bee for as cheap as you mention above. That being said I think I have my "workweek watches" covered between my rolexes, 15400 and Aquanaut and now I'm craving a true "weekend watch". My favorite line of your post above has to be "Once you've got that covered, heck you got even go for a RG 44mm" because we all know that's what's probably coming... someday in any case.

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Yes. The strap changes really seem to change the watch completley.

Very nice!!

Thanks Shikar!

check your pm

leica · 14 February 2013, 02:39 AM

Get the panda, you know want it...

drchuck72 · 14 February 2013, 04:01 AM

The Bee is not for everyone but I think it's awesome!

The Panda is still a bold move but certainly more subtle. The Panda with F1 strap is really awesome though.

WAK4 · 14 February 2013, 04:15 AM

I'd go panda. Had a reservation on saying so if your 15400 was white, but with the others you have in the collection I'd say panda is the way to go. As already said, the strap and bracelet changes can make it seem like a different watch each time.

And it just looks so darn good in general.

13 February 2013, 02:25 AM	#1
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	AP No. 2? Confused...BB/Volcano/Panda AP community - I've come for advice (aka enabling and empowerment that only TRF knows how to do). I picked up my first AP (RO 15400) last month and am loving it. Since then I've been looking for a more casual/weekend watch. So this weekend I tried on a Diver at the Bal Harbour boutique, but was not so happy with it. My major issue was not liking the screw-in crown at the 10. Naturally, I then proceeded to try on a few others. I didn't think I wanted any more chronos as I have a daytona on which I never use the chrono feature. Tried a BB and a Volcano (wanted to see a panda but they didn't have one). I have to say though these ROOs are big gorgeous watches - and not to mention how the chrono dials look on the tapestry and the recessed date wheel . I'd have to say that the panda is probably the one I'd be most interested in because of the color scheme being a little more "down to earth" and I'm not sure I love a carbon forged case (maybe an acquired taste that will grow on me). Thoughts/enabling to continue now please! Also what are the chances of picking up a panda on the pre-owned market (have not seen any around)? __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

13 February 2013, 02:58 AM	#7
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	I second Mike's opinion. I think you are ready for a Panda, nothing else. __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

13 February 2013, 06:25 AM	#15
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Panda. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

13 February 2013, 06:33 AM	#16
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	They both puts a smile on my face __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

14 February 2013, 02:39 AM	#28
leica "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rich Location: JK.ID Posts: 342	Get the panda, you know want it... __________________ 116231 BKSJ. 116613 LB.

13 February 2013, 02:28 AM	#2
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,950	I think I'd recommend the Panda for you until you're ready to embrace the bolder AP models . There are some nice quality used Pandas on the market. Wink. I'd suggest getting it on bracelet and picking up the rubber, hornback, and F1 straps.

13 February 2013, 02:32 AM	#3
R_Ongjoco "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Ron Location: BayArea/SanDiego Watch: AP Posts: 427	Panda gets my vote. Tried this on yesterday

13 February 2013, 02:32 AM	#4
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,983	The Panda would be a great weekend watch, most here love that model. I see them for sale quite often, actually Mike (Kilyung) has or had a very nice one for sale. As for the chrono use... I NEVER use the chrono on my Daytona, the fact that I have to unscrew the pushers to time something turns me off (and I don't wanna leave them unscrewed all the time). I use the chrono function on my AP all the time because I can just click it instantly.

13 February 2013, 06:12 AM	#14
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	Out of the three options you have given I would get the Panda

13 February 2013, 07:25 AM	#18
AK797 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Panda.

13 February 2013, 12:58 PM	#19
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Panda vote also!

13 February 2013, 01:28 PM	#20
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,260	Panda

13 February 2013, 08:46 PM	#21
jontay02 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: australia Watch: AP! Posts: 192	Whats the dial colour on your 15400 ? Option A: White 15400. Model of my choice would be in order: 1. Bee 2. Volcano 3. Panda White 15400 is great for casual/suit up attire. On weekends, the Bee would be a fun watch to wear. Not to mention its LP and FC. I've been browsing through the AP market collection at Purist Pro and a bee would cost roughly 20k+ ( which is not too bad when you are comparing it to a mint Panda ). Volcano follow suit as I love how the colour pops out. IF the Lava was in FC, members here would be pulling their hairs out being indecisive over a FC Lava or FC bee. The final choice would be Panda. I'm not telling you not to get it. I'm just saying that its best to get a black+white dial combo for rotation week in week out. Once you've got that covered, heck you got even go for a RG 44mm. haha. Option B: black 15400. 1. Panda 2. Bee 3. Volcano Panda here would follow suit if you own the black 15400. It's look can be tamed with a rubber strap/bracelet. If you want an aggressive sporty feel, the F1 strap is everyone's favourite 2nd/3rd strap to go for. I'm biased towards the Bee as the panda + volcano are of abundance and can be easily found in the market at a fair price. The FC + sporty yellow dial is , in my opinion, miles apart from the other 2 models. Seeing that FC will be discontinued very soon, I would get a Bee. Not new ( from boutique ). Probably mint in a great condition. It's really for what's worth at a used price. I hope you'll get to see a panda, and hopefully end up with a Bee. haha!

13 February 2013, 08:53 PM	#22
mb23 Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: Westchester, NY Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 4,744	I would say the Panda makes for one of the nicest ROO's ever. The dial is sporty yet elegant, and a strap change to the F1 strap and it transforms this baby!!!!

13 February 2013, 08:55 PM	#23
jontay02 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: australia Watch: AP! Posts: 192	Not the best pic, but taken on the 30th night of CNY!

13 February 2013, 08:57 PM	#24
jontay02 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: australia Watch: AP! Posts: 192	you decide. I'll get the panda next as I already have the Bee. NOTE: I do not own these gorgeous pictures.

14 February 2013, 12:29 AM	#25
Shikar "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Azam Location: Texas Posts: 607	Thomas, I am waiting for the (black) ceramic diver before I foray into a second AP to compliment our white 15400... I watch this thread with interest. Regards.

14 February 2013, 04:01 AM	#29
drchuck72 Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Charles Location: USA Watch: Rolex 116520 Posts: 308	The Bee is not for everyone but I think it's awesome! The Panda is still a bold move but certainly more subtle. The Panda with F1 strap is really awesome though.

14 February 2013, 04:15 AM	#30
WAK4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Bill Location: .. Watch: Always changing Posts: 4,177	I'd go panda. Had a reservation on saying so if your 15400 was white, but with the others you have in the collection I'd say panda is the way to go. As already said, the strap and bracelet changes can make it seem like a different watch each time. And it just looks so darn good in general.

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