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26320 white 27 35.53%
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Old 29 May 2017, 04:01 AM   #1
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Help 26320st white vs 26331st panda

26320 for around 18.5k new. 26331 for around 22k new. Will the 26331 depreciate down to 17k used like the 26320? Should I wait til the hype dies down? I like the panda look but I like all 3 sundials same size and date window position on original...Hard call.
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Old 29 May 2017, 06:35 AM   #2
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I am guessing the panda will have more room for depreciation and maybe will settle 1k or so higher used than the original.

FWIW I prefer the solid white dial regardless of price.
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Old 29 May 2017, 06:39 AM   #3
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I am guessing the panda will have more room for depreciation and maybe will settle 1k or so higher used than the original.

FWIW I prefer the solid white dial regardless of price.
Agree
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Old 29 May 2017, 08:39 AM   #4
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Even though I have an all white dial ROC the panda wins this battle!
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Old 29 May 2017, 08:40 AM   #5
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26320 for me... mine says hi ;-)


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Old 29 May 2017, 09:02 AM   #6
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Guys I have been thinking about it and I believe the original 26320 wins for me. The symmetry of the sub dials and date window placement are just so much better. I also think that the black Panda sub dials will be much harder to read at a glance...and finally I believe that the all white dial lets you view the waffle design in all its glory. The Panda sub dials take away from it a bit and that is one of the main reasons I love this watch.
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Old 29 May 2017, 09:16 AM   #7
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Old 29 May 2017, 11:22 AM   #8
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I prefer the panda dial, but I do prefer the same size subdials. I'd take the Panda tho, but I'd need a decent discount esp as a new in-house could be out next year.
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Old 29 May 2017, 11:50 AM   #9
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My only problem with the panda is because the top 2 dials are bigger I just see Mickey Mouse when I look at them.
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Old 29 May 2017, 12:40 PM   #10
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I think the white 26320 is a little more original looking, which I prefer. The panda and two tone dials have a more modern feel. Either one is amazing, can't go wrong
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Old 13 June 2017, 03:30 AM   #11
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Panda is amazing. A little pricey though.
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Old 13 June 2017, 03:52 AM   #12
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Help 26320st white vs 26331st panda

Panda for me, it gives a nice contrast.
Can't really predict the price for the future, but I hope it doesn't drop as much :)




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Old 13 June 2017, 04:39 AM   #13
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Panda for me, it gives a nice contrast.
Can't really predict the price for the future, but I hope it doesn't drop as much :)




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Old 14 June 2017, 06:44 AM   #14
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I voted panda even though the plain white Looks more classic to me.
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Old 20 July 2017, 04:37 PM   #15
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Old 20 July 2017, 05:11 PM   #16
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I like them both, but would lean toward the white dial
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Old 20 July 2017, 05:14 PM   #17
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My only problem with the panda is because the top 2 dials are bigger I just see Mickey Mouse when I look at them.
I cannot unsee this
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Old 20 July 2017, 05:20 PM   #18
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White dial for me.

The subdials on the Panda pop a little too much for my liking.
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Old 27 July 2017, 11:44 PM   #19
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I prefer the panda dial, even though I HATE subdials on any watch. Maybe you could wait and see if you could get a better price for it later - they may come out with a new model or an even better watch.
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Old 28 July 2017, 12:14 AM   #20
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Panda for me
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Old 28 July 2017, 01:58 AM   #21
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I have a classic 26320 on the way. Decided against the panda. 17.5k lnib 2016 26320 vs 21k+ for the panda makes it even easier.
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Old 17 September 2017, 11:12 AM   #22
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I cannot unsee this
Damn now I see this Mickey Mouse as well I was really looking at buying this 😱😱
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Old 17 September 2017, 06:42 PM   #23
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Panda will be my choice. For me another big plus for the 26331 is the ability to engage the chronograph without the need to unscrew the pushers.
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Old 19 September 2017, 07:49 PM   #24
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Uneven subdials bother me too much, plus the black draws too much attention away from the beauty of the white dial. Price aside, watch for watch, white all the way!
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Old 19 September 2017, 07:57 PM   #25
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Panda will be my choice. For me another big plus for the 26331 is the ability to engage the chronograph without the need to unscrew the pushers.
X2 so much nicer IMHO!
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The Panda would be my choice.
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