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waxy88 · 24 May 2022, 03:03 AM

So within a matter of days I have been offered both a panda dial Tudor Chrono and then today I get a message offering me the Root Beer on the bracelet.

I have to pick one, because I doubt the boss is going to sign off on me buying both, particularly as I am expecting the imminent arrival of a new Rolex piece in the not too distant future.

Soooooo...which one?

worldofoyster · 24 May 2022, 03:04 AM

chrono

Heff · 24 May 2022, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waxy88

So within a matter of days I have been offered both a panda dial Tudor Chrono and then today I get a message offering me the Root Beer on the bracelet.

I have to pick one, because I doubt the boss is going to sign off on me buying both, particularly as I am expecting the imminent arrival of a new Rolex piece in the not too distant future.

Soooooo...which one?

I have the panda, and am looking at adding the Rootbeer. But if I had to choose, panda 100% of the time. It is beautiful!

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Adam84 · 24 May 2022, 03:12 AM

Chrono. I’m not a fan of the 2 tone…the gold colour is just a little off….not rose enough

Purple Hayz · 24 May 2022, 03:18 AM

I'd vote for the Chrono as well. The new ones (including the panda dial) are just terrific watches. The Breitling B01 is a great calibre to begin with, and Tudor's upgrades make it that much better still.

wesdaniel · 24 May 2022, 03:35 AM

Before I answer, which specific chrono?

Dan Pierce · 24 May 2022, 03:38 AM

Reverse panda chrono is the stunner of the bunch, IMHO.
dP

waxy88 · 24 May 2022, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by wesdaniel

Before I answer, which specific chrono?

This one

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samson66 · 24 May 2022, 04:00 AM

I'm not a fan of the white panda because of legibility concerns. Go with the root beer and add the leather strap

enjoythemusic · 24 May 2022, 04:00 AM

Another vote for Chrono.

OrangeSport · 24 May 2022, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waxy88

So within a matter of days I have been offered both a panda dial Tudor Chrono and then today I get a message offering me the Root Beer on the bracelet.

I have to pick one, because I doubt the boss is going to sign off on me buying both, particularly as I am expecting the imminent arrival of a new Rolex piece in the not too distant future.

Soooooo...which one?

Pictures to compare?

waxy88 · 24 May 2022, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by OrangeSport

Pictures to compare?

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Santiago32 · 24 May 2022, 04:09 AM

Chrono

Tim Plains · 24 May 2022, 04:30 AM

I like the chrono but don't like the snow flake hand on a chrono.

wesdaniel · 24 May 2022, 04:30 AM

I'm going to be contrarian and say root beer.

But, a lot of it depends on what's already in your collection and what kind of a spot you're trying to fill.

For me, I have the root beer (bought it this weekend) and I also have a Zenith Chronomaster Sport, so, for me to buy the Tudor panda would be somewhat duplicating what's in my collection.

First, I love the retro / vintage feel and vibe of the root beer. Plus, with an in-house Tudor movement, you have a watch that IS Tudor.

Vesper Lynd · 24 May 2022, 04:31 AM

Chrono

2loaded · 24 May 2022, 04:40 AM

RootBeer has that neo vintage vibe and in-house movement.
The snowflake hand covering the subdial(s) on the chrono is ludacris.

NachoNeal · 24 May 2022, 05:35 AM

If I was to go chrono, I'd probably prefer black.
And if I was to go root beer, I'd probably prefer BB58 bronze.

waxy88 · 24 May 2022, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by NachoNeal

If I was to go chrono, I'd probably prefer black.
And if I was to go root beer, I'd probably prefer BB58 bronze.

I have a BB58 bronze, been sat in my safe since I bought it. I loved it when I saw it, but then I didn’t want it to patina….dumb I know

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waxy88 · 24 May 2022, 06:09 AM

Thanks all for sharing your thoughts.

And as I expected the Chrono appears to be the more popular option because I guess it is a bit more “conventional”

The only thing that makes me lean towards the Root Beer, was that I bought the Pepsi GMT recently and absolutely adore it, I literally have worn nothing else for a month since I got it.

And the Root Beer seems to have a similar vibe, with the classic vibes of the similar to the black BB58

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Chewbacca · 24 May 2022, 06:14 AM

Isn’t there a S&G chrono as a natural compromise?

mountainjogger · 24 May 2022, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Adam84

Chrono. I’m not a fan of the 2 tone…the gold colour is just a little off….not rose enough

This.

chris242 · 24 May 2022, 07:50 AM

Never understand posts like this… buy the one YOU like the most. Why does it matter what anyone else thinks?

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jbert12 · 24 May 2022, 07:53 AM

Chrono

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vintage38 · 24 May 2022, 08:47 AM

I owned both Panda and Reverse Panda for a few months. Pretty watches, but sold them because they were hard for me to read the time. I own both the Tudor Pepsi and just bought the Rootbeer. Loving both GMT's and no regrets on selling the Panda's, just my personal opinion. Enjoy which ever one you decide.
P.S. The Rootbeer looks Gorgeous in the flesh

ltmgeller · 24 May 2022, 09:02 AM

I love the Chrono, that'd be my choice.

Jttran28 · 24 May 2022, 10:07 AM

Chrono is my preference

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Hindsight · 24 May 2022, 10:37 AM

I'm a real sucker for the two tone GMT, so that's my vote. But you really can't go wrong here.

Turbo Racer · 24 May 2022, 10:42 AM

Both very nice but I like the chrono

Director EDTF · 24 May 2022, 10:46 AM

Definitely Panda Chrono. I have the reverse Panda and love it. I want to get he Panda to add to the collection.

24 May 2022, 03:03 AM	#1
waxy88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 342	Which Tudor? Chrono or Root Beer So within a matter of days I have been offered both a panda dial Tudor Chrono and then today I get a message offering me the Root Beer on the bracelet. I have to pick one, because I doubt the boss is going to sign off on me buying both, particularly as I am expecting the imminent arrival of a new Rolex piece in the not too distant future. Soooooo...which one?

24 May 2022, 03:38 AM	#7
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,731	Reverse panda chrono is the stunner of the bunch, IMHO. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

24 May 2022, 04:00 AM	#10
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,430	Another vote for Chrono. __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

24 May 2022, 04:09 AM	#13
Santiago32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Jim Location: UTC/GMT -7 hours Watch: BLRO-LV-EXP1-BB58 Posts: 1,667	Chrono __________________ instagram: santiagowatchcollector

24 May 2022, 05:35 AM	#18
NachoNeal "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Neal Location: Point Loma Watch: ing the river flow Posts: 2,821	If I was to go chrono, I'd probably prefer black. And if I was to go root beer, I'd probably prefer BB58 bronze. __________________ . Sub No Date (14060); Hamilton field; Explorer (124270); Day Date (18238) stolen by wife; CasiOak.

24 May 2022, 03:04 AM	#2
worldofoyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vincent Location: 215 Watch: SS Sub Posts: 1,762	chrono

24 May 2022, 03:12 AM	#4
Adam84 Banned Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: UK Watch: Cant choose! Posts: 232	Chrono. I’m not a fan of the 2 tone…the gold colour is just a little off….not rose enough

24 May 2022, 03:18 AM	#5
Purple Hayz "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: VA, USA Watch: 16753 Posts: 35	I'd vote for the Chrono as well. The new ones (including the panda dial) are just terrific watches. The Breitling B01 is a great calibre to begin with, and Tudor's upgrades make it that much better still.

24 May 2022, 03:35 AM	#6
wesdaniel 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Wes Location: California Watch: Varies Posts: 1,326	Before I answer, which specific chrono?

24 May 2022, 04:00 AM	#9
samson66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Eastern Shore, MD Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 12,903	I'm not a fan of the white panda because of legibility concerns. Go with the root beer and add the leather strap

24 May 2022, 04:30 AM	#14
Tim Plains "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Real Name: It's not Tim Location: EST Watch: 126610LN Posts: 1,100	I like the chrono but don't like the snow flake hand on a chrono.

24 May 2022, 04:31 AM	#16
Vesper Lynd Banned Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Europe Posts: 794	Chrono

24 May 2022, 04:40 AM	#17
2loaded "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: es watches Posts: 1,949	RootBeer has that neo vintage vibe and in-house movement. The snowflake hand covering the subdial(s) on the chrono is ludacris.

24 May 2022, 06:09 AM	#20
waxy88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 342	Thanks all for sharing your thoughts. And as I expected the Chrono appears to be the more popular option because I guess it is a bit more “conventional” The only thing that makes me lean towards the Root Beer, was that I bought the Pepsi GMT recently and absolutely adore it, I literally have worn nothing else for a month since I got it. And the Root Beer seems to have a similar vibe, with the classic vibes of the similar to the black BB58 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 May 2022, 06:14 AM	#21
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	Isn’t there a S&G chrono as a natural compromise?

24 May 2022, 07:50 AM	#23
chris242 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The Bahamas Watch: 116610lv Posts: 1,035	Never understand posts like this… buy the one YOU like the most. Why does it matter what anyone else thinks? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

24 May 2022, 07:53 AM	#24
jbert12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NE Posts: 92	Chrono Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 May 2022, 08:47 AM	#25
vintage38 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: NC Posts: 29	I owned both Panda and Reverse Panda for a few months. Pretty watches, but sold them because they were hard for me to read the time. I own both the Tudor Pepsi and just bought the Rootbeer. Loving both GMT's and no regrets on selling the Panda's, just my personal opinion. Enjoy which ever one you decide. P.S. The Rootbeer looks Gorgeous in the flesh

24 May 2022, 09:02 AM	#26
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,370	I love the Chrono, that'd be my choice. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

24 May 2022, 10:07 AM	#27
Jttran28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Real Name: Jimmy Location: Bay Area Watch: Multiple Posts: 64	Chrono is my preference Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 May 2022, 10:37 AM	#28
Hindsight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: East Coast Watch: Black Bay, SMP Posts: 28	I'm a real sucker for the two tone GMT, so that's my vote. But you really can't go wrong here.

24 May 2022, 10:42 AM	#29
Turbo Racer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: USA Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 1,027	Both very nice but I like the chrono

24 May 2022, 10:46 AM	#30
Director EDTF 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Nelson Location: Central, NJ Posts: 2,432	Definitely Panda Chrono. I have the reverse Panda and love it. I want to get he Panda to add to the collection. __________________ _____________________________________ Live Life so the Priest does not have to Lie at your Funeral!

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