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smeowly · 6 July 2013, 01:58 AM

thinking of selling my black themes and getting a diver and a panda. then later down the road a rubberclad.

i like the themes, but it looks too similar to the diver which i do eventually want to own and my wrist is too small to get one of the 44mm roo's (thank god or i'd be stony broke) and i do want to own a few roo's because i like the design so much.

so would this be a nice diverse collection, bearing in mind i can only wear 42 mm's and i'm not a very big fan of forged carbon:

1. diver
2. panda
3. rubberclad

p.s. i prefer neutral colours that can match anything so that's why i wouldn't go for a bumblebee, volcano or navy.

edo · 6 July 2013, 02:24 AM

Considering your preferences I would go with :

Panda on bracelet
Safari
Rubberclad

texex91 · 6 July 2013, 03:07 AM

Panda and Diver, and heck maybe you will warm up to the Diver ceramic that's coming out (but it does have a orange tone).

Soly20 · 6 July 2013, 03:17 AM

Panda first, then RC (RG??), then Safari.

AK797 · 6 July 2013, 04:26 AM

Panda and Diver is the perfect sports/dress and white/black dial ROO combo for all occasions. After that a RG RC.

mws222 · 6 July 2013, 04:32 AM

Can't go wrong with any of those choices!

B. Doggy · 6 July 2013, 04:53 AM

Yes!

Hairdude1 · 6 July 2013, 10:33 AM

Great choices

smeowly · 6 July 2013, 10:43 AM

hi guys thanks for the input.

not too keen on safari and to be very frank i'm still liking my themes more than the panda at the moment so i might just get a diver and see whether the similarity between them starts to drive me crazy!

also i'd prefer my roo's on leather or rubber strap and maybe i'd get a 15400 at some point for that beautiful metal strap.

HKRolexFans · 6 July 2013, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smeowly

hi guys thanks for the input.

not too keen on safari and to be very frank i'm still liking my themes more than the panda at the moment so i might just get a diver and see whether the similarity between them starts to drive me crazy!

also i'd prefer my roo's on leather or rubber strap and maybe i'd get a 15400 at some point for that beautiful metal strap.

I had to make a similar decision as yours. When I first wanted to own a ROO, I had to choose between the Black Theme and the Diver. I ended up bought the Black Theme because stock is available at a good deal. But I can't forget the Diver, so after 1 month, I bought the Diver too when stock came in and also at a good deal.

Though both watches look very similar but they are two different kind. The Black Theme on leather strap is a subtle yet elegant watch for all purpose wearing while the Diver on rubber is a lot more sporty and could be your daily beater.

I suggest that you keep your Black and get the Diver and let the two run on your wrist for a while and decide whether you really want to flip it for the Panda or other great watches.

Happy hunting!

oworkman · 6 July 2013, 12:26 PM

I have Panda and Diver and 15400, the trinity!!! You will love the Panda and the Diver for sure!

smeowly · 6 July 2013, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKRolexFans

I had to make a similar decision as yours. When I first wanted to own a ROO, I had to choose between the Black Theme and the Diver. I ended up bought the Black Theme because stock is available at a good deal. But I can't forget the Diver, so after 1 month, I bought the Diver too when stock came in and also at a good deal.

Though both watches look very similar but they are two different kind. The Black Theme on leather strap is a subtle yet elegant watch for all purpose wearing while the Diver on rubber is a lot more sporty and could be your daily beater.

I suggest that you keep your Black and get the Diver and let the two run on your wrist for a while and decide whether you really want to flip it for the Panda or other great watches.

Happy hunting!

thanks!

TSW · 6 July 2013, 03:50 PM

RC and Diver for me!

smeowly · 6 July 2013, 07:24 PM

I just thought of keeping my themes and getting a rc instead and I called my AD and he said the steel RC is no longer in production!!!!

Is this true?!

HL65 · 7 July 2013, 12:14 AM

RC or Panda

VICI · 7 July 2013, 12:26 AM

I'll let this count for my vote

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smeowly · 7 July 2013, 10:46 AM

i dunno man... the panda somehow doesn't appeal to me. i think i've narrowed it down to

1. themes
2. diver
3. rubberclad

hope they all don't look too similar

HKRolexFans · 7 July 2013, 11:26 AM

I would get RO 15400 or 15202 instead of the RC, RO should be something that you need get one anyway

orangedial · 7 July 2013, 11:48 AM

Black Theme and SS Diver might look similar due to the SS bezel and all black dial, but they wear quite differently due to the bezel thickness, numeral and stick hour markers and overall case profile. The Diver looks much more modernised to me and looks best on the rubber strap. However, the Themes goes really well with either the leather strap or bracelet. RC is definitely iconic and there's a choice of white and black dial. But the rubber bezel needs some care and potentially more costlier to repair if damaged.

I would say keep the Themes and get the Diver! Good luck!

HKRolexFans · 7 July 2013, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orangedial

Black Theme and SS Diver might look similar due to the SS bezel and all black dial, but they wear quite differently due to the bezel thickness, numeral and stick hour markers and overall case profile. The Diver looks much more modernised to me and looks best on the rubber strap. However, the Themes goes really well with either the leather strap or bracelet. RC is definitely iconic and there's a choice of white and black dial. But the rubber bezel needs some care and potentially more costlier to repair if damaged.

I would say keep the Themes and get the Diver! Good luck!

I concur 100% with your suggestion. The Black Theme looks really differently on a bracelet while the leather strap is also suitable for formal or casual. Diver looks the best on rubber strap.

Jim12345 · 8 July 2013, 03:15 AM

Panda and Diver would make a great pair, but the rubberclad is a great looking ROO and would also work with the diver. The Black themes does not have enough contrast on the sub dials for my taste so I say go for it. Good luck with your decision.

Manofsteelpt · 8 July 2013, 04:09 AM

Keep your Black Themes and get a Diver on bracelet... Or even a Navy Themes

Deep-House · 8 July 2013, 04:36 AM

Rubber Clad is a great looking watch, then the Panda.

wisguy · 8 July 2013, 04:36 AM

I used to own the Diver but as nce as it is the black themes is just better.

It seems like a lot of money for a full circle to a Panda and Diver, but it's up to you!

iLLGT2 · 8 July 2013, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deep-House

Rubber Clad is a great looking watch, then the Panda.

Have both and my rubberclad gets no wear now a days :/

Panda 1st for me

smeowly · 8 July 2013, 09:30 AM

i think i will keep the themes and i'm really starting to like the rubberclad more than the diver now, so i may look out for that if the price is right

smeowly · 11 July 2013, 10:53 AM

went to the ap boutique yesterday and did some major window shopping and trying on:

diver: stunning. the dial is really beautiful and shimmery and has that jet-black ' always wet look' that i could never get when looking at my black themes

rubberclad: nice and sporty, but somehow looks better in pictures

15400 white dial: breath taking bracelet. clean and classy looking

panda: not as sporty as diver or rubberclad. i'm still undecided about this one. looks a bit 'safe' and not as edgy.

ok i think i'm getting the diver soon.... :)

texex91 · 11 July 2013, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smeowly

went to the ap boutique yesterday and did some major window shopping and trying on:

diver: stunning. the dial is really beautiful and shimmery and has that jet-black ' always wet look' that i could never get when looking at my black themes

rubberclad: nice and sporty, but somehow looks better in pictures

15400 white dial: breath taking bracelet. clean and classy looking

panda: not as sporty as diver or rubberclad. i'm still undecided about this one. looks a bit 'safe' and not as edgy.

ok i think i'm getting the diver soon.... :)

Sounds like a FC Diver incoming. Did you try on any 44mm?

smeowly · 11 July 2013, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texex91

Sounds like a FC Diver incoming. Did you try on any 44mm?

i did, but my girly asian wrists are too small for 44mm!

i tried on the steel diver. not too keen on the bright yellow or orange of the newer divers.

6 July 2013, 01:58 AM	#1
smeowly "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: singapore Posts: 331	should i....? thinking of selling my black themes and getting a diver and a panda. then later down the road a rubberclad. i like the themes, but it looks too similar to the diver which i do eventually want to own and my wrist is too small to get one of the 44mm roo's (thank god or i'd be stony broke) and i do want to own a few roo's because i like the design so much. so would this be a nice diverse collection, bearing in mind i can only wear 42 mm's and i'm not a very big fan of forged carbon: 1. diver 2. panda 3. rubberclad p.s. i prefer neutral colours that can match anything so that's why i wouldn't go for a bumblebee, volcano or navy.

6 July 2013, 04:53 AM	#7
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Yes! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

6 July 2013, 12:26 PM	#11
oworkman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Around........ Posts: 544	I have Panda and Diver and 15400, the trinity!!! You will love the Panda and the Diver for sure! __________________ Difficulties break some men but make others. Nelson Mandela

6 July 2013, 03:50 PM	#13
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	RC and Diver for me! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

7 July 2013, 12:14 AM	#15
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,501	RC or Panda __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

6 July 2013, 02:24 AM	#2
edo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sarajevo Posts: 1,831	Considering your preferences I would go with : Panda on bracelet Safari Rubberclad

6 July 2013, 03:07 AM	#3
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Panda and Diver, and heck maybe you will warm up to the Diver ceramic that's coming out (but it does have a orange tone).

6 July 2013, 03:17 AM	#4
Soly20 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Soly Location: UK/US Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 3,089	Panda first, then RC (RG??), then Safari.

6 July 2013, 04:26 AM	#5
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,299	Panda and Diver is the perfect sports/dress and white/black dial ROO combo for all occasions. After that a RG RC.

6 July 2013, 04:32 AM	#6
mws222 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Nowhere Posts: 2,103	Can't go wrong with any of those choices!

6 July 2013, 10:33 AM	#8
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Great choices

6 July 2013, 10:43 AM	#9
smeowly "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: singapore Posts: 331	hi guys thanks for the input. not too keen on safari and to be very frank i'm still liking my themes more than the panda at the moment so i might just get a diver and see whether the similarity between them starts to drive me crazy! also i'd prefer my roo's on leather or rubber strap and maybe i'd get a 15400 at some point for that beautiful metal strap.

6 July 2013, 07:24 PM	#14
smeowly "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: singapore Posts: 331	I just thought of keeping my themes and getting a rc instead and I called my AD and he said the steel RC is no longer in production!!!! Is this true?!

7 July 2013, 12:26 AM	#16
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	I'll let this count for my vote ImageUploadedByTapatalk1373120747.351252.jpg

7 July 2013, 10:46 AM	#17
smeowly "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: singapore Posts: 331	i dunno man... the panda somehow doesn't appeal to me. i think i've narrowed it down to 1. themes 2. diver 3. rubberclad hope they all don't look too similar

7 July 2013, 11:26 AM	#18
HKRolexFans "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: David Location: Hong Kong Watch: R-A-P-I-O Posts: 289	I would get RO 15400 or 15202 instead of the RC, RO should be something that you need get one anyway

7 July 2013, 11:48 AM	#19
orangedial "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Wayne Location: Singapore Watch: AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 1,791	Black Theme and SS Diver might look similar due to the SS bezel and all black dial, but they wear quite differently due to the bezel thickness, numeral and stick hour markers and overall case profile. The Diver looks much more modernised to me and looks best on the rubber strap. However, the Themes goes really well with either the leather strap or bracelet. RC is definitely iconic and there's a choice of white and black dial. But the rubber bezel needs some care and potentially more costlier to repair if damaged. I would say keep the Themes and get the Diver! Good luck!

8 July 2013, 03:15 AM	#21
Jim12345 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: England Posts: 416	Panda and Diver would make a great pair, but the rubberclad is a great looking ROO and would also work with the diver. The Black themes does not have enough contrast on the sub dials for my taste so I say go for it. Good luck with your decision.

8 July 2013, 04:09 AM	#22
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	Keep your Black Themes and get a Diver on bracelet... Or even a Navy Themes

8 July 2013, 04:36 AM	#23
Deep-House "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Jacob Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,984	Rubber Clad is a great looking watch, then the Panda.

8 July 2013, 04:36 AM	#24
wisguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,406	I used to own the Diver but as nce as it is the black themes is just better. It seems like a lot of money for a full circle to a Panda and Diver, but it's up to you! __________________ 5230G / 5146G / 124060 / BB58 / '59 Constellation

8 July 2013, 09:30 AM	#26
smeowly "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: singapore Posts: 331	i think i will keep the themes and i'm really starting to like the rubberclad more than the diver now, so i may look out for that if the price is right

11 July 2013, 10:53 AM	#27
smeowly "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: singapore Posts: 331	went to the ap boutique yesterday and did some major window shopping and trying on: diver: stunning. the dial is really beautiful and shimmery and has that jet-black ' always wet look' that i could never get when looking at my black themes rubberclad: nice and sporty, but somehow looks better in pictures 15400 white dial: breath taking bracelet. clean and classy looking panda: not as sporty as diver or rubberclad. i'm still undecided about this one. looks a bit 'safe' and not as edgy. ok i think i'm getting the diver soon.... :)

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