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GooGooDollsS · 18 February 2013, 07:41 PM

Hi All

I am about to purchase my first AP!
I have been looking for 15300 and/or ROC for a while...
just got an offer today for the ROC Brown dial.. (quite a good one)
My top picks would be the panda or whiye dial but they are quite hard to find in my area..
Should I take this deal?
What do you think about this dial?

Thank you in advance for all inputs (and sorry for my poor english)
Moss

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orangedial · 18 February 2013, 09:19 PM

Don't settle with the 2nd best. Stay focus till you hunt down that Panda or white dial, and the ownership will be much sweeter! Good luck!

VICI · 18 February 2013, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by orangedial

Don't settle with the 2nd best. Stay focus till you hunt down that Panda or white dial, and the ownership will be much sweeter! Good luck!

Agreed! Goes for everything in life!

Cru Jones · 18 February 2013, 11:12 PM

unless you know you can flip it and make money (because the deal is THAT good), i would hold out and get what you really want.

jontay02 · 18 February 2013, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GooGooDollsS

Hi All

I am about to purchase my first AP!
I have been looking for 15300 and/or ROC for a while...
just got an offer today for the ROC Brown dial.. (quite a good one)
My top picks would be the panda or whiye dial but they are quite hard to find in my area..
Should I take this deal?
What do you think about this dial?

Thank you in advance for all inputs (and sorry for my poor english)
Moss

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Trying purchasing from TRF sellers? If not, settle for the new ROC. I tried the 41mm ROC blue dial today and it was stunning. the bracelet wrapped around my hand like a glove and wore like a 42mm.

If you cant find it at a decent price, get the new 41mm 15400. Its the same price as the 39mm ROC. A completely new Royal Oak design and a beautiful clear case back.

Very nice indeed. I'm hoping to get a black 15400 (used ) in the coming months.

Hope this helps.

mineral · 18 February 2013, 11:45 PM

I think the brown copper dial of ROC is nice, I have seen it at A.D. and love it.

Submarino · 18 February 2013, 11:52 PM

I'd say get it as it's a good deal, hunt the one you really want and then flip or add that one as a second one. You can't go wrong with AP whether it's your ultimate grail piece or not. You have to start somewhere!!!

GooGooDollsS · 19 February 2013, 12:27 AM

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GooGooDollsS · 19 February 2013, 12:31 AM

Thank you all for the nice inputs
I'm after the 39mm TOC since my wrist is a bit small (6ish inch)

I have tried the 15300 and it was Amazing!! bit then the 15300 is even harder to find these day...

So I set my goal to the ROC instead and now I will hunt down the white/panda dial one :)

Hope I can start my "First AP" thread soon :D

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kilyung · 19 February 2013, 12:38 AM

The brown ROC is very sharp and distinctive.

GooGooDollsS · 19 February 2013, 12:51 AM

This is the one I mentioned...

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Manofsteelpt · 19 February 2013, 01:11 AM

^^^ it does look nice on you!!!

kilyung · 19 February 2013, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by GooGooDollsS

This is the one I mentioned...

Stunning!

orangedial · 19 February 2013, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by GooGooDollsS

This is the one I mentioned...

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This is an old ROC ref.25860ST. I believe this is a discolored dial. The original dial color should be black or blue judging from the color of the hands and hour markers. The bezel and watch case is polished and the corners are rather rounded. If the price is really attractive, you may consider buying it and send it to APSC for a makeover! I believe AP can refresh it to a brand new condition.

GooGooDollsS · 19 February 2013, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by orangedial

This is an old ROC ref.25860ST. I believe this is a discolored dial. The original dial color should be black or blue judging from the color of the hands and hour markers. The bezel and watch case is polished and the corners are rather rounded. If the price is really attractive, you may consider buying it and send it to APSC for a makeover! I believe AP can refresh it to a brand new condition.

Wow!
Big thanks to you orangedial :)
The seller told me that it has never been polished...
You made it easy for me to pass on this one!

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kilyung · 19 February 2013, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by orangedial

This is an old ROC ref.25860ST. I believe this is a discolored dial. The original dial color should be black or blue judging from the color of the hands and hour markers. The bezel and watch case is polished and the corners are rather rounded. If the price is really attractive, you may consider buying it and send it to APSC for a makeover! I believe AP can refresh it to a brand new condition.

Good catch Wayne, the bezel screws also appear not very sunken indicating the bezel's been overly or aggressively polished. Looks like it'll need replacement at the next service.

orangedial · 19 February 2013, 02:28 AM

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Good catch Wayne, the bezel screws also appear not very sunken indicating the bezel's been overly or aggressively polished. Looks like it'll need replacement at the next service.

Agreed, Mike

watchyou · 19 February 2013, 02:38 AM

Here's my Brown dial ROC, it was my first choice among the blue and Panda dials.

Watcheroo · 19 February 2013, 02:39 AM

This is the 26300 brown dial:

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Cheers!

watchyou · 19 February 2013, 02:41 AM

The dial is versatile, you can out a Brown strap on also.

Submarino · 19 February 2013, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by orangedial

This is an old ROC ref.25860ST. I believe this is a discolored dial. The original dial color should be black or blue judging from the color of the hands and hour markers. The bezel and watch case is polished and the corners are rather rounded. If the price is really attractive, you may consider buying it and send it to APSC for a makeover! I believe AP can refresh it to a brand new condition.

x2 plus a new dial is definitely needed. APSC won't do any work on it unless you change the dial as it is extremely discolored. For a watch of such age that discoloration could've only been caused by water damage. There's no other way! Here's a pic showing normal age discoloration on a almost 38 year old AP. Look around the markers. I would buy that chrono only if the owner is selling it very cheap and there's room for a $3000 bill for service and dial replacement.

dsk28 · 19 February 2013, 03:17 AM

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The dial is versatile, you can out a Brown strap on also.

It is a beauty on the brown strap.

Rolex Freak · 19 February 2013, 04:20 AM

Get it. You can always get the dial of choice from AP.

ra's ag · 19 February 2013, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by GooGooDollsS

This is the one I mentioned...

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That is a very nice combo I have never considered. I would like to see more use of the chocolate dials among both AP and Rolex.

TSW · 19 February 2013, 05:42 AM

Love them all

psv · 19 February 2013, 06:00 AM

Personally I really dig the brown ROC with the orange accent, one of my favs.

GooGooDollsS · 19 February 2013, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by TSW

Love them all

Omg! Stunning collection right there :thumbup:

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Hairdude1 · 19 February 2013, 01:08 PM

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Love them all

awesome!

18 February 2013, 07:41 PM	#1
GooGooDollsS Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Thailand Posts: 69	AP ROC brown dial... Hi All I am about to purchase my first AP! I have been looking for 15300 and/or ROC for a while... just got an offer today for the ROC Brown dial.. (quite a good one) My top picks would be the panda or whiye dial but they are quite hard to find in my area.. Should I take this deal? What do you think about this dial? Thank you in advance for all inputs (and sorry for my poor english) Moss Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

18 February 2013, 11:45 PM	#6
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	I think the brown copper dial of ROC is nice, I have seen it at A.D. and love it. __________________ Watching date changes every midnight

18 February 2013, 11:52 PM	#7
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	I'd say get it as it's a good deal, hunt the one you really want and then flip or add that one as a second one. You can't go wrong with AP whether it's your ultimate grail piece or not. You have to start somewhere!!! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

19 February 2013, 02:39 AM	#19
Watcheroo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,928	This is the 26300 brown dial: Cheers!

19 February 2013, 05:42 AM	#25
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Love them all __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

18 February 2013, 09:19 PM	#2
orangedial "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Wayne Location: Singapore Watch: AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 1,791	Don't settle with the 2nd best. Stay focus till you hunt down that Panda or white dial, and the ownership will be much sweeter! Good luck!

18 February 2013, 11:12 PM	#4
Cru Jones 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,560	unless you know you can flip it and make money (because the deal is THAT good), i would hold out and get what you really want.

19 February 2013, 12:27 AM	#8
GooGooDollsS Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Thailand Posts: 69	Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

19 February 2013, 12:31 AM	#9
GooGooDollsS Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Thailand Posts: 69	Thank you all for the nice inputs I'm after the 39mm TOC since my wrist is a bit small (6ish inch) I have tried the 15300 and it was Amazing!! bit then the 15300 is even harder to find these day... So I set my goal to the ROC instead and now I will hunt down the white/panda dial one :) Hope I can start my "First AP" thread soon :D Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

19 February 2013, 12:38 AM	#10
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,946	The brown ROC is very sharp and distinctive.

19 February 2013, 12:51 AM	#11
GooGooDollsS Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Thailand Posts: 69	This is the one I mentioned... Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

19 February 2013, 01:11 AM	#12
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	^^^ it does look nice on you!!!

19 February 2013, 02:38 AM	#18
watchyou "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 909	Here's my Brown dial ROC, it was my first choice among the blue and Panda dials.

19 February 2013, 02:41 AM	#20
watchyou "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 909	The dial is versatile, you can out a Brown strap on also.

19 February 2013, 04:20 AM	#23
Rolex Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Sandro Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/GS Posts: 4,412	Get it. You can always get the dial of choice from AP.

19 February 2013, 06:00 AM	#26
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,077	Personally I really dig the brown ROC with the orange accent, one of my favs.

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