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MrJ320 · 19 February 2012, 07:24 AM

Got my first AP today, just in time for the new sub-forum :) I've been really intrigued by AP and all the AP enthusiasts in TRF definitely got me more interested in the brand and their watches.

I wanted to add a chronograph to my small collection as I've never had a chrono before, and after seeing the panda ROC in the forums I knew that was the one, and once I saw it in person at an AD I knew there was no turning back...and that it's a matter of time before I own one.

And today I finally own my very own AP ROC - my first AP and actually my first white dial watch.

I won't go into much details about this watch since it's familar to many of you, but I will say that this watch is a great size for my wrist, love the thickness of the watch (I like that it's slightly thicker than the 15300), and although it doesn't have a display back, I think the ROC has one of the nicest solid casebacks around. And I can look at the bracelet all day.

Very excited and just thought I'd share a few photos with everyone.

Cheers,
James

sleddog · 19 February 2012, 07:45 AM

Good for you James, it suits you well....congrats on the purchase!

dysondiver · 19 February 2012, 08:07 AM

thats nice ,,, good health to wear it.

chicagofan · 19 February 2012, 08:40 AM

Congrats! Very nice AP.

Submarino · 19 February 2012, 09:00 AM

Congrats! Wonderful purchase. One of my favorite APs!!

chazha · 19 February 2012, 09:01 AM

Rly rly grats on this new clock!!!

h999r · 19 February 2012, 09:48 AM

Good choice !

psv · 19 February 2012, 09:50 AM

Lovely choice. Congrats!

agsstructures · 19 February 2012, 10:32 AM

congrats! that watch is my grail!! hoping to acquire within the next couple months. Wear it in good health!

eric23 · 19 February 2012, 10:43 AM

Congrats James on the fine AP!

HL65 · 19 February 2012, 11:24 AM

Very nice--congrats!

TSW · 19 February 2012, 11:29 AM

Great choice, Congrats

dalip · 19 February 2012, 11:44 AM

Looks absolutely fantastic on you!! Beautiful watch....congrats.

LAJM · 19 February 2012, 11:48 AM

Congrats! I love AP and white face watches....so tempting!

MrJ320 · 19 February 2012, 12:16 PM

Thanks everyone! I don't have a big collection but hopefully I'll still give wrist time to my other 2 watches now that I have the AP :) Will have to see.

And I'm normally very particular about accuracy of my watches, and thought I might be bothered by the non-hacking movement. But with everything else going for the ROC I can say that the non-hacking doesn't bother me at all

MrJ320 · 19 February 2012, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LAJM

Congrats! I love AP and white face watches....so tempting!

Thanks! I'm normally a black dial kinda guy, and have looked long and hard for a white dial watch that I liked.

I must say the AP white dial is amazing and that's why I never had a white dial watch until now. I also like that the dial changes to almost a silver colour in certain lighting.

The JLC sunburst dial is another that I like a lot.

watchyou · 19 February 2012, 02:25 PM

Nice score...congrats and enjoy!

Dickson Lim · 20 February 2012, 01:27 AM

First catch, more to come....

Grats! Looks superb on you bro!

tomato · 20 February 2012, 03:59 AM

Congrats! Great looking AP!

Watcheroo · 20 February 2012, 06:21 AM

Congrats! Mine says hello, also recently purchased:

Enjoy, it's an amazing watch! :)

VetteBandit · 20 February 2012, 06:57 AM

That dial is one of my favorites. The red accents are fantastic. Congrats

DD GT3 RD · 20 February 2012, 07:11 AM

gorgeous

B. Doggy · 20 February 2012, 09:24 AM

Welcome to the ROC panda club. It's my favorite in the collection right now for sure!

rpryan55 · 20 February 2012, 01:27 PM

I love that watch. It's the AP I will get when I finally move on it. That dial, that watch. Very, very cool.

kctt · 20 February 2012, 07:40 PM

What a beautiful watch. Probably my next AP when I go start shopping again!

Cru Jones · 20 February 2012, 07:47 PM

gorgeous!! really like the black and red touches. beautiful watch. enjoy!

mdtddd2007 · 20 February 2012, 11:56 PM

Very nice. Congrats!

kilyung · 21 February 2012, 12:20 AM

Is it bad that I'm thinking of swapping my Daytona for a ROC?

dalip · 21 February 2012, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Is it bad that I'm thinking of swapping my Daytona for a ROC?

Details ???!!

kilyung · 21 February 2012, 12:32 AM

I've been having legibility issues with my Daytona (like Paul) and the ROC seems like it has better contrast and a date to boot! I love the bright blue dial. I've got to find one to try on.

19 February 2012, 07:24 AM	#1
MrJ320 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: James Location: Toronto Watch: IG: @j.project Posts: 2,194	My first AP & loving it Got my first AP today, just in time for the new sub-forum :) I've been really intrigued by AP and all the AP enthusiasts in TRF definitely got me more interested in the brand and their watches. I wanted to add a chronograph to my small collection as I've never had a chrono before, and after seeing the panda ROC in the forums I knew that was the one, and once I saw it in person at an AD I knew there was no turning back...and that it's a matter of time before I own one. And today I finally own my very own AP ROC - my first AP and actually my first white dial watch. I won't go into much details about this watch since it's familar to many of you, but I will say that this watch is a great size for my wrist, love the thickness of the watch (I like that it's slightly thicker than the 15300), and although it doesn't have a display back, I think the ROC has one of the nicest solid casebacks around. And I can look at the bracelet all day. Very excited and just thought I'd share a few photos with everyone. Cheers, James

19 February 2012, 07:45 AM	#2
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,906	Good for you James, it suits you well....congrats on the purchase! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

19 February 2012, 09:00 AM	#5
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Congrats! Wonderful purchase. One of my favorite APs!! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

19 February 2012, 09:01 AM	#6
chazha "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: ChairmanMao Location: NY, US Watch: mickey watch Posts: 837	Rly rly grats on this new clock!!! __________________ I am always single, even when I am married.

19 February 2012, 11:24 AM	#11
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,446	Very nice--congrats! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

19 February 2012, 08:07 AM	#3
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	thats nice ,,, good health to wear it.

19 February 2012, 08:40 AM	#4
chicagofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Howard Location: Chicago Posts: 3,588	Congrats! Very nice AP.

19 February 2012, 09:48 AM	#7
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	Good choice !

19 February 2012, 09:50 AM	#8
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,064	Lovely choice. Congrats!

19 February 2012, 10:32 AM	#9
agsstructures 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 2,284	congrats! that watch is my grail!! hoping to acquire within the next couple months. Wear it in good health!

19 February 2012, 10:43 AM	#10
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Congrats James on the fine AP!

19 February 2012, 11:29 AM	#12
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Great choice, Congrats __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

19 February 2012, 11:44 AM	#13
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Looks absolutely fantastic on you!! Beautiful watch....congrats. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

19 February 2012, 11:48 AM	#14
LAJM "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Larry Location: Canada Watch: Explorer II Posts: 270	Congrats! I love AP and white face watches....so tempting!

19 February 2012, 12:16 PM	#15
MrJ320 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: James Location: Toronto Watch: IG: @j.project Posts: 2,194	Thanks everyone! I don't have a big collection but hopefully I'll still give wrist time to my other 2 watches now that I have the AP :) Will have to see. And I'm normally very particular about accuracy of my watches, and thought I might be bothered by the non-hacking movement. But with everything else going for the ROC I can say that the non-hacking doesn't bother me at all

19 February 2012, 02:25 PM	#17
watchyou "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 909	Nice score...congrats and enjoy!

20 February 2012, 01:27 AM	#18
Dickson Lim "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: planet Posts: 1,517	First catch, more to come.... Grats! Looks superb on you bro! __________________ Dream the impossible, and make it possible!

20 February 2012, 03:59 AM	#19
tomato "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Frank Location: Canada Watch: PAM & AP Posts: 368	Congrats! Great looking AP!

20 February 2012, 06:21 AM	#20
Watcheroo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: CT Posts: 3,915	Congrats! Mine says hello, also recently purchased: Enjoy, it's an amazing watch! :)

20 February 2012, 06:57 AM	#21
VetteBandit "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: JP Location: USA Watch: All of them! Posts: 917	That dial is one of my favorites. The red accents are fantastic. Congrats __________________ ********************************* "Eveyone has a plan until they get punched in the face." Instagram: @30threejosh

20 February 2012, 07:11 AM	#22
DD GT3 RD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 428	gorgeous

20 February 2012, 09:24 AM	#23
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Welcome to the ROC panda club. It's my favorite in the collection right now for sure! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

20 February 2012, 01:27 PM	#24
rpryan55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dick Location: USA Watch: SubND,DD,SSDaytona Posts: 2,257	I love that watch. It's the AP I will get when I finally move on it. That dial, that watch. Very, very cool. __________________ “The only reason for time ....................... is so that everything doesn't happen at once." Albert Einstein

20 February 2012, 07:40 PM	#25
kctt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Melbourne Watch: AP Diver/SD/GMTIIc Posts: 228	What a beautiful watch. Probably my next AP when I go start shopping again! __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 16600, Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver, Omega Seamaster Professional, Tudor Pelagos 25600TB, Tudor Black Bay Dark, Zenith Defy Classic IG: @idighorology

20 February 2012, 07:47 PM	#26
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,531	gorgeous!! really like the black and red touches. beautiful watch. enjoy!

20 February 2012, 11:56 PM	#27
mdtddd2007 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,661	Very nice. Congrats!

21 February 2012, 12:20 AM	#28
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	Is it bad that I'm thinking of swapping my Daytona for a ROC?

21 February 2012, 12:32 AM	#30
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	I've been having legibility issues with my Daytona (like Paul) and the ROC seems like it has better contrast and a date to boot! I love the bright blue dial. I've got to find one to try on.

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