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TimeOnHand · 16 June 2012, 07:47 AM

My last watch for a long time...

I have really enjoyed the past few years wearing so many different watches. I have loved and enjoyed all of them. Some times I had to sell or trade them only to fund the next one. But then months later I would find a way to buy it back (crazy yes I know

).

Anyway, I am now ready to complete my collection by adding an AP to the mix.

I am torn between the AP Diver and the Panda. Please help by showing me some photos, wrist shots of the two watches.

Cheers guys!

B. Doggy · 16 June 2012, 07:49 AM

Panda gets my vote! Good luck and great choices.

TimeOnHand · 16 June 2012, 08:00 AM

Love to see some photos of the diver and Panda on the Bracelet please.

Watcheroo · 16 June 2012, 08:24 AM

Panda in bracelet for sure.

Watcheroo · 16 June 2012, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Watcheroo

Panda in bracelet for sure.

Make that "on bracelet". ;)

boogiebot · 16 June 2012, 08:41 AM

put me down in the panda list as well. i just think the panda does everything right. so sporty and can be dressed up or down. IMO you cant go wrong.

kilyung · 16 June 2012, 08:46 AM

Pandas unite!

Not my photo but good pic of both strap options.

FeelingTheBlues · 16 June 2012, 09:39 AM

This is a really tough one but should that be my only AP I'd probably go with the diver, I think it looks a tad more versatile than the Panda (mind you, it was very hard for me to choose and I do not even consider either one yet). Good luck!

My apologies if it's not on a bracelet but I couldn't find any pictures, here's one on a rubber band though!

EdChoi · 16 June 2012, 11:06 AM

Can you share with us what your current collection consists of? Would help give an opinion.

h999r · 16 June 2012, 11:20 AM

panda with bracelet

MrJ320 · 16 June 2012, 12:14 PM

My vote goes to the Panda as well

TimeOnHand · 16 June 2012, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emyungjin

Can you share with us what your current collection consists of? Would help give an opinion.

Here is what the collection looks Like now....

DateJust SS
Submariner LV
Submariner Date
Sea Dweller
GMT Pepsi (for my son #1)
GMT Coke (for my son #2)
GMT C SS
GMT C YG
Daytona SS

Patek Aquanaut 5167

Panerai 233

texex91 · 16 June 2012, 12:37 PM

Kevin, Kevin--you need a nice 44mm forged carbon in that awesome rotation.

You fly a 747-400 for goodness sake.

Forged Carbon...okay back to the regularly scheduled programing

PS - I do like the Panda :-)

TimeOnHand · 16 June 2012, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texex91

Kevin, Kevin--you need a nice 44mm forged carbon in that awesome rotation.

You fly a 747-400 for goodness sake.

Forged Carbon...okay back to the regularly scheduled programing

PS - I do like the Panda :-)

I agree with the Forged Carbon... However, I tried on the 44mm AP but on my wrist it's not happy. I can get away with the 42mm AP no problems!

alexlt730512 · 16 June 2012, 12:57 PM

panda for sure

texex91 · 16 June 2012, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimeOnHand

I agree with the Forged Carbon... However, I tried on the 44mm AP but on my wrist it's not happy. I can get away with the 42mm AP no problems!

Understand...

Panda it is.

Bracelet or strap?

And here's what I have to say to the 'last for a long time' b$--

wrxsti · 16 June 2012, 01:56 PM

my only Ap is the diver and i believe it is the most versitile Ap, I too can only wear the 42mm Ap and add a bracelet and the diver would be complete. My vote goes to the diver it is to me what a sub is to rolex. I prefer the cleaner look of the diver dial, reminds me of the ro 15300.

not my pic on the bracelet, but it looks stunning

kctt · 16 June 2012, 06:55 PM

If it's to be your only AP, then make it the Panda. Both watches are equally stunning but in their own special way. I guess the real question is which one sings to you?

ydna808 · 16 June 2012, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by wrxsti

Good luck Kevin, in deciding which one sings to you..I do know which one sings loud and clear to me though

Cru Jones · 16 June 2012, 07:20 PM

Looking at your collection, maybe the panda would fit better? That being said, I just prefer the diver. Both are awesome.

oworkman · 16 June 2012, 08:51 PM

I am lucky to have both, bought the diver first then had to have the panda. They are both awesome and both different

Submarino · 16 June 2012, 10:27 PM

How about a 15300 or a 15202?

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TimeOnHand · 17 June 2012, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Submarino

How about a 15300 or a 15202?

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Actually I used to have the Blue 15300. I do miss it! I am really digging the 42mm AP's.

I think I will just get which ever come my way first at the right price. Panda or Diver!

Thanks guys.

Andrés G · 17 June 2012, 12:44 AM

TimeOnHand · 17 June 2012, 01:04 AM

Guys I am loving the diver on the Bracelet. If I understand correctly the Diver onlys come with the Rubber Strap！ so is it very easy to get the SS Bracelet from the AD or SC?

Thanks.

kilyung · 17 June 2012, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimeOnHand

Guys I am loving the diver on the Bracelet. If I understand correctly the Diver onlys come with the Rubber Strap！ so is it very easy to get the SS Bracelet from the AD or SC?

Thanks.

Very easy. Just ring them up and tell them you want a 42mm ROO steel bracelet. Just be prepared for the price tag. This is why I recommend buying a bracelet Panda first then interchange with a Diver.

B. Doggy · 17 June 2012, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Pandas unite!

Not my photo but good pic of both strap options.

Damn you, Mike! Just when I get Panda out of my head and on the long list, you do this.

kilyung · 17 June 2012, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B. Doggy

Damn you, Mike! Just when I get Panda out of my head and on the long list, you do this.

I'm sorry Bryan. That was cruel of me. I won't do it again...

kilyung · 17 June 2012, 06:46 AM

I promise, no more...

TSW · 17 June 2012, 06:47 AM

Both are winners in my book!

16 June 2012, 08:00 AM	#3
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	Love to see some photos of the diver and Panda on the Bracelet please. __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

16 June 2012, 09:39 AM	#8
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	This is a really tough one but should that be my only AP I'd probably go with the diver, I think it looks a tad more versatile than the Panda (mind you, it was very hard for me to choose and I do not even consider either one yet). Good luck! My apologies if it's not on a bracelet but I couldn't find any pictures, here's one on a rubber band though! __________________ 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

16 June 2012, 11:06 AM	#9
EdChoi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Eddie Location: VA Posts: 356	Can you share with us what your current collection consists of? Would help give an opinion. __________________ instaGram: ehDchoi

16 June 2012, 01:56 PM	#17
wrxsti "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 1,695	my only Ap is the diver and i believe it is the most versitile Ap, I too can only wear the 42mm Ap and add a bracelet and the diver would be complete. My vote goes to the diver it is to me what a sub is to rolex. I prefer the cleaner look of the diver dial, reminds me of the ro 15300. not my pic on the bracelet, but it looks stunning __________________ PP Geneva

16 June 2012, 06:55 PM	#18
kctt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Melbourne Watch: AP Diver/SD/GMTIIc Posts: 228	If it's to be your only AP, then make it the Panda. Both watches are equally stunning but in their own special way. I guess the real question is which one sings to you? __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 16600, Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver, Omega Seamaster Professional, Tudor Pelagos 25600TB, Tudor Black Bay Dark, Zenith Defy Classic IG: @idighorology

16 June 2012, 07:47 AM	#1
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	Okay this will be... My last watch for a long time... I have really enjoyed the past few years wearing so many different watches. I have loved and enjoyed all of them. Some times I had to sell or trade them only to fund the next one. But then months later I would find a way to buy it back (crazy yes I know). Anyway, I am now ready to complete my collection by adding an AP to the mix. I am torn between the AP Diver and the Panda. Please help by showing me some photos, wrist shots of the two watches. Cheers guys! __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

16 June 2012, 07:49 AM	#2
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Panda gets my vote! Good luck and great choices. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

16 June 2012, 08:24 AM	#4
Watcheroo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,928	Panda in bracelet for sure.

16 June 2012, 08:41 AM	#6
boogiebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: canada Watch: me post! Posts: 3,804	put me down in the panda list as well. i just think the panda does everything right. so sporty and can be dressed up or down. IMO you cant go wrong.

16 June 2012, 08:46 AM	#7
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,942	Pandas unite! Not my photo but good pic of both strap options.

16 June 2012, 11:20 AM	#10
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	panda with bracelet

16 June 2012, 12:14 PM	#11
MrJ320 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: James Location: Toronto Watch: IG: @j.project Posts: 2,194	My vote goes to the Panda as well

16 June 2012, 12:37 PM	#13
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Kevin, Kevin--you need a nice 44mm forged carbon in that awesome rotation. You fly a 747-400 for goodness sake. Forged Carbon...okay back to the regularly scheduled programing PS - I do like the Panda :-)

16 June 2012, 12:57 PM	#15
alexlt730512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,249	panda for sure

16 June 2012, 07:20 PM	#20
Cru Jones 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,535	Looking at your collection, maybe the panda would fit better? That being said, I just prefer the diver. Both are awesome.

16 June 2012, 08:51 PM	#21
oworkman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Around........ Posts: 544	I am lucky to have both, bought the diver first then had to have the panda. They are both awesome and both different __________________ Difficulties break some men but make others. Nelson Mandela

16 June 2012, 10:27 PM	#22
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	How about a 15300 or a 15202? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Watches are the new currency! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

17 June 2012, 12:44 AM	#24
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,392

17 June 2012, 01:04 AM	#25
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	Guys I am loving the diver on the Bracelet. If I understand correctly the Diver onlys come with the Rubber Strap！ so is it very easy to get the SS Bracelet from the AD or SC? Thanks. __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

17 June 2012, 06:46 AM	#29
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,942	I promise, no more...

17 June 2012, 06:47 AM	#30
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Both are winners in my book! Attached Images __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

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