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Old 8 July 2016, 03:06 AM   #1
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ROO Panda 26400 SS or RG Rubberclad 42

After owning a SS Diver 2x, a volcano, and 15400 3x, I wanted to give one of these a shot. I liked the volcano the most out of the above models but just too much orange in the end so off it went. This will be a pretty much a daily piece. I would be looking at the Rubber Clad with the newer style dial if that sways you one way or another. I know the 44's wear much larger than the 42's. Any thoughts or wrist shots would be greatly appreciated!
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Old 8 July 2016, 03:56 AM   #2
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Prefer the panda. But the best bet imo is stretch and get a 44 RG
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Old 8 July 2016, 04:14 AM   #3
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Go for the 44!
The ceramic bezel and pushers are really nice
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Old 8 July 2016, 04:23 AM   #4
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44mm, you'll love it.
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Old 8 July 2016, 04:30 AM   #5
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I saw a 44mm Panda at CRM Jewelers for 20k. Full set. Probably the lowest I've ever seen it from a trusted seller. If i had the money i would of jumped on it. Probably not there anymore as he posts his deals to 140k instagrammers but its worth a shot to check.
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Old 8 July 2016, 05:30 AM   #6
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Old 8 July 2016, 06:24 AM   #7
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Wow! Great shot of an awesome AP!
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Old 8 July 2016, 06:41 AM   #8
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Wow! Great shot of an awesome AP!


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Old 8 July 2016, 08:15 AM   #9
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Probably the best shot of the 44 panda I've ever seen! Thanks
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Old 8 July 2016, 08:23 AM   #10
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Probably the best shot of the 44 panda I've ever seen! Thanks


Thanks for such a nice compliment John. 🙏🏽👊🏽


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Old 8 July 2016, 09:13 AM   #11
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Prefer the panda. But the best bet imo is stretch and get a 44 RG
This is what I am thinking, just to save for the big dog.
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Old 8 July 2016, 11:48 AM   #12
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Go 44mm
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Old 8 July 2016, 01:25 PM   #13
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I agree with others, the 44 is nicer, whichever the metal but having seen all in real I think the RG is the top one and the PT is second in terms of looks, but they are all really cool watch, and not so huge that you need to have a 9 inch wrist to wear it, I have 6.9 and it looked fine when I tried them on
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Old 8 July 2016, 04:33 PM   #14
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As others have said, go for the 44. You will not regret it.
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Old 8 July 2016, 07:13 PM   #15
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I saw a 44mm Panda at CRM Jewelers for 20k. Full set. Probably the lowest I've ever seen it from a trusted seller. If i had the money i would of jumped on it. Probably not there anymore as he posts his deals to 140k instagrammers but its worth a shot to check.
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Euh this isn't a Panda, a Panda is when you have the arabic numerals, this is a panda


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Old 8 July 2016, 08:31 PM   #16
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A 44mm Panda???







Euh this isn't a Panda, a Panda is when you have the arabic numerals, this is a panda





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Old 8 July 2016, 08:48 PM   #17
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Yeah some people call it a panda or the 44mm panda


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Hahahaha, to me it's like a buff panda or panda on steroid lol love it!


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Old 8 July 2016, 09:21 PM   #18
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Both the Classic Panda and the newer dialed, black datewheel RGRC are VERY nice watches!
Both are very versatile and matching with many outfits for daily wear.
They are each great choices for an "only" or main watch. I love the rubber bezel personally.
Just depends if you want to wear RG every day, which is certainly more flashy than the SS.
I love and prefer the 42 models, especially the Classic dialed ones. Basically, you can't go wrong with either!! Have fun and enjoy!
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Old 16 July 2016, 04:19 AM   #19
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Thanks for the replies
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Old 16 July 2016, 05:57 AM   #20
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I really like the RG44 (esp ceramic bezel post I series) but it is just too big. The 42mm RG is the right size and the rubber bezel still works really well (but would still prefer if it was ceramic !).
So to the Op question, 42mm RG from those two for me. The PM element and size winds it for me
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Old 17 July 2016, 09:11 AM   #21
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Old 17 July 2016, 01:18 PM   #22
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RG... Not my pic actually FS on TZ, looks awesome.. had it before my rose gold 44

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