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kentheevil · 19 May 2016, 01:41 PM

So I'm really considering getting an Roo panda serie G it's definitely a beauty. I was considering getting the new grey dial but It's more because of the little upgrade like the caseback and ceramic button but I start thinking that it's still the same movement so my main concern now is if I get the series G panda is it considered too old? Will it be fine to swim or if it happens to get wet or what should be concern of? Do you guys think i should rather get the newer models?

And is there any different between serie g and other newer series? Please help

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eal15 · 19 May 2016, 02:17 PM

New model with ceramic pushers and crown.

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Everett
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lpolito415 · 19 May 2016, 02:50 PM

My vote is the newer model.

lapince · 19 May 2016, 03:03 PM

I'll take the grey dial, case back and ceramic buttons any day of the week over the old model, very nice as well but these 3 major upgrades, not little as you stated, are clearly worth it IMHO

Ahmadq87 · 19 May 2016, 09:12 PM

Go with the new model

RHIII · 19 May 2016, 10:11 PM

I'd go with the newer model

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Luv rolex · 20 May 2016, 04:02 AM

But guys, iam in the same boat as the OP exactly even in the models. But don't you think the gray theme will take hit in resale value after the new movement introduced.

singe89 · 20 May 2016, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Luv rolex

But guys, iam in the same boat as the OP exactly even in the models. But don't you think the gray theme will take hit in resale value after the new movement introduced.

AP is pretty good about not killing current or previous models when they roll out upgrades. Like they didn't out ceramic bezels on the 42mms.

If I was AP I would roll out the new chrono in the Jules audemars and ROC line first because those have non-Inhouse movements. The 3126 has the inhouse base 3120 movement with DD modual. The DNA of the ROO has always had the modular movement and since the base movement is inhouse that would be the last series I would put the new chrono movement in. If the new chrono went in the ROO I would expect a price increase as well. Better margin for AP and value retention for current watches.

Hairdude1 · 20 May 2016, 10:51 AM

I prefer the newer one

waisoserious · 20 May 2016, 11:48 AM

Panda, I LOVE the Panda. The Elephant was always kinda mehhh to me. If I were considering a newer model I'd get the Navy.

APAP · 20 May 2016, 01:20 PM

I think the panda is one of most beautiful ROO's out there, but then I may be biased. The contrast is really nice. The grey one is kind of dull and gets boring really fast, imho.

daytonaTBR · 20 May 2016, 02:00 PM

go for the new model imo

SamGMT · 20 May 2016, 02:16 PM

For me, Panda!

alexlt730512 · 20 May 2016, 03:39 PM

go with newer model if money is not a big issue.

VICI · 20 May 2016, 05:01 PM

Newer isn't always better.

I like the bottom hour dial of the Panda compared to the newer models such as the elephant. Look at the hour positioning and the lines from the center.

The newer one isn't as nice.

Ceramic pushers are nice and the case back... Honestly, doesn't sway me one bit.

The contrasting dial on the panda is awesome.

riods007 · 21 May 2016, 09:16 AM

The classic panda pops!

FTE2014 · 22 May 2016, 02:42 AM

For me the discontinued Panda on a stainless steel bracelet is the most beautiful incarnation of the ROO line, followed by the discontinued black ceramic diver...

mickyd329 · 22 May 2016, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by singe89

AP is pretty good about not killing current or previous models when they roll out upgrades. Like they didn't out ceramic bezels on the 42mms.

If I was AP I would roll out the new chrono in the Jules audemars and ROC line first because those have non-Inhouse movements. The 3126 has the inhouse base 3120 movement with DD modual. The DNA of the ROO has always had the modular movement and since the base movement is inhouse that would be the last series I would put the new chrono movement in. If the new chrono went in the ROO I would expect a price increase as well. Better margin for AP and value retention for current watches.

Totally agree.

dieter1403 · 22 May 2016, 09:07 PM

I have a few APs incl BB, but Panda is classic and you can't go wrong. On black hornback with with or red stitches or bracelet

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kentheevil · 23 May 2016, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by dieter1403

I have a few APs incl BB, but Panda is classic and you can't go wrong. On black hornback with with or red stitches or bracelet

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Thanks a lot that's a beauty I was worried about the panda being released for a while but well since, the service center is still there and it's the same movement I shouldn't worry especially when it's that nice !

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Originally Posted by riods007

The classic panda pops!

True first I was so getting the elephant untill I saw the panda hahahaha

Quote:

Originally Posted by FTE2014

For me the discontinued Panda on a stainless steel bracelet is the most beautiful incarnation of the ROO line, followed by the discontinued black ceramic diver...

Exactly ! it's so beautiful I start to tell myself I dont need the crystal caseback or other upgrades !

Quote:

Originally Posted by VICI

Newer isn't always better.

I like the bottom hour dial of the Panda compared to the newer models such as the elephant. Look at the hour positioning and the lines from the center.

The newer one isn't as nice.

Ceramic pushers are nice and the case back... Honestly, doesn't sway me one bit.

The contrasting dial on the panda is awesome.

Thanks actually I gotta admit that all roo got me elephant, new black panda, but then when I saw the classic panda damn it's a beauty and starting to forget the upgrade thinking about save the different for extra strap

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamGMT

For me, Panda!

Quote:

Originally Posted by APAP

I think the panda is one of most beautiful ROO's out there, but then I may be biased. The contrast is really nice. The grey one is kind of dull and gets boring really fast, imho.

Thanks sir you make it easier for me

ec00421 · 25 May 2016, 12:48 AM

As much as I love Panda (imo it has the nicest dial of the offshore range), i think the upgrades, namely the ceramic hardware and the crystal back alongside a couple of other modifications, are worthing going for.

masyv6 · 25 May 2016, 02:33 AM

Go for the newer model with the ceramic pushers. It's too good to pass on.

Urosfan · 25 May 2016, 11:48 AM

Panda rocks

subtona · 25 May 2016, 11:51 AM

love the panda.

after owning a couple of SS AP's, a ceramic bezel seems like a good idea… low and behold, they also make a panda with a ceramic bezel :)

GolfPunk · 25 July 2016, 05:13 AM

I was just in the exact same boat and went for the 42mm ROO 26170 'G' series.

Same exact movement, I love the look of both but I bought mine for £7000 less than the 44mm ceramic. No brainer for me.

19 May 2016, 01:41 PM	#1
kentheevil "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Ken Kelvins Location: bkk Watch: 116610LV Posts: 586	Ap panda serie G should I get it? So I'm really considering getting an Roo panda serie G it's definitely a beauty. I was considering getting the new grey dial but It's more because of the little upgrade like the caseback and ceramic button but I start thinking that it's still the same movement so my main concern now is if I get the series G panda is it considered too old? Will it be fine to swim or if it happens to get wet or what should be concern of? Do you guys think i should rather get the newer models? And is there any different between serie g and other newer series? Please help Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 May 2016, 04:02 AM	#7
Luv rolex 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Islam Location: Montreal, Canada Watch: DJ,SD 4000,LV Posts: 742	But guys, iam in the same boat as the OP exactly even in the models. But don't you think the gray theme will take hit in resale value after the new movement introduced. __________________ current: ROO elephant, ROO 44 panda, datejust 16013, omega const. day date Sold: Gmt 16710, sub 16610LV, SD 16600, SD 4000, sub c 116610,sub c 116613, Daytona116503 , ROO navy, ROO vampire, omega seamaster

20 May 2016, 10:51 AM	#9
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I prefer the newer one __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

25 May 2016, 11:51 AM	#24
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,997	love the panda. after owning a couple of SS AP's, a ceramic bezel seems like a good idea… low and behold, they also make a panda with a ceramic bezel :) __________________

25 July 2016, 05:13 AM	#25
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,395	Ap panda serie G should I get it? I was just in the exact same boat and went for the 42mm ROO 26170 'G' series. Same exact movement, I love the look of both but I bought mine for £7000 less than the 44mm ceramic. No brainer for me. __________________ ♕ Rolex DateJust 1601 Buckley Birth Year 1972 ♕ Breitling Chronomat 47 mm GMT Limited

19 May 2016, 02:17 PM	#2
eal15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Everett Location: GTA, Canada Watch: Audemars Piguet 15 Posts: 789	New model with ceramic pushers and crown. Thanks, Everett AP 15710 Diver Sent from my iPhone

19 May 2016, 02:50 PM	#3
lpolito415 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Loren Location: Bay Area Watch: Rolex, AP Posts: 224	My vote is the newer model.

19 May 2016, 03:03 PM	#4
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	I'll take the grey dial, case back and ceramic buttons any day of the week over the old model, very nice as well but these 3 major upgrades, not little as you stated, are clearly worth it IMHO

19 May 2016, 09:12 PM	#5
Ahmadq87 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Doha Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 141	Go with the new model

19 May 2016, 10:11 PM	#6
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	I'd go with the newer model Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 May 2016, 11:48 AM	#10
waisoserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Taiwan Watch: 116515LN, 126621 Posts: 180	Panda, I LOVE the Panda. The Elephant was always kinda mehhh to me. If I were considering a newer model I'd get the Navy.

20 May 2016, 01:20 PM	#11
APAP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 748	I think the panda is one of most beautiful ROO's out there, but then I may be biased. The contrast is really nice. The grey one is kind of dull and gets boring really fast, imho.

20 May 2016, 02:00 PM	#12
daytonaTBR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: N/A Posts: 1,466	go for the new model imo

20 May 2016, 02:16 PM	#13
SamGMT "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Singapore Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 1,689	For me, Panda!

20 May 2016, 03:39 PM	#14
alexlt730512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,245	go with newer model if money is not a big issue.

20 May 2016, 05:01 PM	#15
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	Newer isn't always better. I like the bottom hour dial of the Panda compared to the newer models such as the elephant. Look at the hour positioning and the lines from the center. The newer one isn't as nice. Ceramic pushers are nice and the case back... Honestly, doesn't sway me one bit. The contrasting dial on the panda is awesome.

21 May 2016, 09:16 AM	#16
riods007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: usa Posts: 96	The classic panda pops!

22 May 2016, 02:42 AM	#17
FTE2014 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Tim Location: Dubai Watch: 5712&5167&5130G Posts: 221	For me the discontinued Panda on a stainless steel bracelet is the most beautiful incarnation of the ROO line, followed by the discontinued black ceramic diver...

22 May 2016, 09:07 PM	#19
dieter1403 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Europe Posts: 19	I have a few APs incl BB, but Panda is classic and you can't go wrong. On black hornback with with or red stitches or bracelet Sent from my iPhone

25 May 2016, 12:48 AM	#21
ec00421 Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NY Posts: 513	As much as I love Panda (imo it has the nicest dial of the offshore range), i think the upgrades, namely the ceramic hardware and the crystal back alongside a couple of other modifications, are worthing going for.

25 May 2016, 02:33 AM	#22
masyv6 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: 35000ft Posts: 3,747	Go for the newer model with the ceramic pushers. It's too good to pass on.

25 May 2016, 11:48 AM	#23
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,187	Panda rocks

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