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DR.Golf · 27 January 2018, 06:38 AM

Guys

Often when something new comes along it takes a little while to get familiar with the new model. The previous generation is known and the new one sometimes just doesn't look quite right. Over time the new model appears to look better and better. For me this is true with specifically with cars, but it is also true of watches.

The 26331 dials introduced last year have now been out for a year and we have had time to form opinions and thoughts. As of today what are your current favorites.

Xerxes77 · 27 January 2018, 07:41 AM

Blue for me!
When I see first time ROC 26331 I like the black dial but then when I see the blue........my opinion change and I buy Blue dial!

SMD · 27 January 2018, 07:56 AM

Talking up my own book.

AK797 · 27 January 2018, 11:41 AM

I think all three are a hit and an improvement on the old versions of which I was an owner. I am partial to Panda dials as I don't really like white dials on SS usually, but the blue is sexy too.

benlee · 27 January 2018, 12:34 PM

New Blue Panda ROC will be my choice.

slayers · 27 January 2018, 12:53 PM

how can it NOT be blue?

DeeTee · 27 January 2018, 12:54 PM

No wrong answer to this one.
All three are beautiful, if I had to pick maybe Panda.

Dan_lie · 27 January 2018, 09:56 PM

I went with the panda, I wasn't sure at first but really liking it now and wearing it over others!

HL65 · 27 January 2018, 11:47 PM

Blue

hdfb910 · 28 January 2018, 12:47 AM

I like this one...

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AK797 · 28 January 2018, 12:52 AM

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I like this one...

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Polished bezel still looks good if that is yours, maybe there is hope.

incontrol · 28 January 2018, 01:15 AM

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I like this one...

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My favorite AP Chrono!

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tng11 · 28 January 2018, 01:47 AM

I am a huge fan of AP blue but the silver subdials ruin it for me. I think the Panda is the best looking on this one.

hdfb910 · 28 January 2018, 01:50 AM

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Polished bezel still looks good if that is yours, maybe there is hope.

Yes. It’s mine. I’ve managed to avoid the door knobs. So far so good

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tyler1980 · 28 January 2018, 01:58 AM

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I like this one...

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thats cheating.

That one, then the blue dial if we are considering all the ROC's

japenney · 28 January 2018, 02:00 AM

Do the silver subdials on the blue match the steel tone of the case Well? If they do then I'm ok with it. If not it would be a bummer tho. Hard to tell from pics.

denmanproject · 28 January 2018, 02:23 AM

Panda

It will be mine!

wach16 · 28 January 2018, 04:24 AM

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I like this one...

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Unreal

DR.Golf · 28 January 2018, 08:10 AM

Thanks Gents

The Platinum and Ti is very cool and just a fabulous piece.

As far as the SS models go I know the blue is a very popular piece. It's a little less versatile as a blue watch it can't be worn with every outfit, well sure it can, people do it all the time but really a blue watch with a certain clothing colours or dressed up don't go together. Good thing we all don't have one dimensional collections.

As far as the panda or black dials go I am actually quite surprised the panda is so much the preferred dial. I find this interesting.

AP is as hot as ever and now with their reduction on the number of doors selling their watches I foresee the RO line really taking off. The recent increase on the two SS Nautilus will only attract more eyes. Some believe the 26331 will not retain value without an in-house movement but I believe that the eventual addition of an in-house movement will only increase the MSRP. The gap between the current and in-house can only be so much, aiding the value retention of this current model. As always, bought righting, you will do well. Right now buying one might be as good of a time as ever.

AK797 · 28 January 2018, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by DR.Golf

Thanks Gents

The Platinum and Ti is very cool and just a fabulous piece.

As far as the SS models go I know the blue is a very popular piece. It's a little less versatile as a blue watch it can't be worn with every outfit, well sure it can, people do it all the time but really a blue watch with a certain clothing colours or dressed up don't go together. Good thing we all don't have one dimensional collections.

As far as the panda or black dials go I am actually quite surprised the panda is so much the preferred dial. I find this interesting.

AP is as hot as ever and now with their reduction on the number of doors selling their watches I foresee the RO line really taking off. The recent increase on the two SS Nautilus will only attract more eyes. Some believe the 26331 will not retain value without an in-house movement but I believe that the eventual addition of an in-house movement will only increase the MSRP. The gap between the current and in-house can only be so much, aiding the value retention of this current model. As always, bought righting, you will do well. Right now buying one might be as good of a time as ever.

Buying yesterday has been the best policy for many models these last few months.

HK Islandboy · 28 January 2018, 09:36 PM

Blue for me. But I still prefer the previous design

1William · 29 January 2018, 12:19 AM

Panda for me.

View Poll Results: What dial??
Panda	26	39.39%
Black	9	13.64%
Blue	31	46.97%
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27 January 2018, 06:38 AM	#1
DR.Golf "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 395	ROC dials Guys Often when something new comes along it takes a little while to get familiar with the new model. The previous generation is known and the new one sometimes just doesn't look quite right. Over time the new model appears to look better and better. For me this is true with specifically with cars, but it is also true of watches. The 26331 dials introduced last year have now been out for a year and we have had time to form opinions and thoughts. As of today what are your current favorites.

27 January 2018, 12:34 PM	#5
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,873	New Blue Panda ROC will be my choice. __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

27 January 2018, 11:47 PM	#9
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,558	Blue __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

28 January 2018, 12:47 AM	#10
hdfb910 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Pete Location: Texas Posts: 571	I like this one... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Patek Philippe 5711/1A-010, Patek Philippe 5170G, Patek Philippe 5227R, Audemar Piguet 15400or, Audemar Piguet 15707ce, Audemar Piguet 26331IP, Audemar 15500 Blue dial, Rolex Pepsi 16710, Rolex Sub 116619LB (Smurf) F.P Journe Platinum Chronometre Souverain, Old School Breitling SuperOcean A17360, Jaeger LeCoultre Geophysic Tru Seconds Instagram: @donpedro_007

27 January 2018, 07:41 AM	#2
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	Blue for me! When I see first time ROC 26331 I like the black dial but then when I see the blue........my opinion change and I buy Blue dial!

27 January 2018, 07:56 AM	#3
SMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: SMD Location: LGA/EWR/ORD Watch: AP/PP Posts: 3,687	Talking up my own book.

27 January 2018, 11:41 AM	#4
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,305	I think all three are a hit and an improvement on the old versions of which I was an owner. I am partial to Panda dials as I don't really like white dials on SS usually, but the blue is sexy too.

27 January 2018, 12:53 PM	#6
slayers "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: NJ Watch: 15202st 116610ln Posts: 15	how can it NOT be blue?

27 January 2018, 12:54 PM	#7
DeeTee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Netflix Posts: 3,977	No wrong answer to this one. All three are beautiful, if I had to pick maybe Panda.

27 January 2018, 09:56 PM	#8
Dan_lie "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Alex Location: Dubai/London Posts: 146	I went with the panda, I wasn't sure at first but really liking it now and wearing it over others!

28 January 2018, 01:47 AM	#13
tng11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: N/A Posts: 3,629	I am a huge fan of AP blue but the silver subdials ruin it for me. I think the Panda is the best looking on this one.

28 January 2018, 02:00 AM	#16
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	Do the silver subdials on the blue match the steel tone of the case Well? If they do then I'm ok with it. If not it would be a bummer tho. Hard to tell from pics.

28 January 2018, 02:23 AM	#17
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,387	Panda It will be mine!

28 January 2018, 08:10 AM	#19
DR.Golf "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 395	Thanks Gents The Platinum and Ti is very cool and just a fabulous piece. As far as the SS models go I know the blue is a very popular piece. It's a little less versatile as a blue watch it can't be worn with every outfit, well sure it can, people do it all the time but really a blue watch with a certain clothing colours or dressed up don't go together. Good thing we all don't have one dimensional collections. As far as the panda or black dials go I am actually quite surprised the panda is so much the preferred dial. I find this interesting. AP is as hot as ever and now with their reduction on the number of doors selling their watches I foresee the RO line really taking off. The recent increase on the two SS Nautilus will only attract more eyes. Some believe the 26331 will not retain value without an in-house movement but I believe that the eventual addition of an in-house movement will only increase the MSRP. The gap between the current and in-house can only be so much, aiding the value retention of this current model. As always, bought righting, you will do well. Right now buying one might be as good of a time as ever.

28 January 2018, 09:36 PM	#21
HK Islandboy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hong Kong Watch: AP Posts: 3,825	Blue for me. But I still prefer the previous design

29 January 2018, 12:19 AM	#22
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 45,548	Panda for me.

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