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DaveTheWatchGuy · 30 January 2022, 07:46 AM

Just tried this 38mm AP Panda on at a local watch shop and it blew my mind. The fit and finish is truly something special.

Based on nothing more than pure looks, which chrono would you rather have on your wrist? I think I may be leaning AP myself.

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Big Tex Rolex · 30 January 2022, 08:02 AM

I like round … so Rolex for me.

HMHM · 30 January 2022, 08:08 AM

Daytona. The lack of in-house movement, non sapphire case back and non-symmetrical date window drive me nuts every time.

kieselguhr · 30 January 2022, 08:08 AM

I prefer the AP for aesthetics

NYG1121 · 30 January 2022, 08:10 AM

Not in same category….

Mrhenish · 30 January 2022, 08:19 AM

AP and I have three Daytonas

VogelPhoenix · 30 January 2022, 08:30 AM

For myself, I find both of them a bit small - but based on looks alone I'd pick the AP. Pretty different price points though. For both I'd rather wear an Apple watch than pay grey prices.

1665fan · 30 January 2022, 08:31 AM

Again there’s only 1 panda in those pictures…..but of course AP>Rolex………those pics are perfect to explain why only 1 is a panda…..

Screwly · 30 January 2022, 08:32 AM

Been in the market for the AP, but so hard to break in at an AP boutique without buying a code.

DaveTheWatchGuy · 30 January 2022, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1665fan

Again there’s only 1 panda in those pictures…..but of course AP>Rolex………those pics are perfect to explain why only 1 is a panda…..

I agree with you…116500 isn’t exactly a panda. 116519 is though

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DaveTheWatchGuy · 30 January 2022, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Screwly

Been in the market for the AP, but so hard to break in at an AP boutique without buying a code.

Impossible! This was at a cdn grey ship…was $98k cad (roughly $70kusd)

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DaveTheWatchGuy · 30 January 2022, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kieselguhr

I prefer the AP for aesthetics

I’m with you. Though I have 2 Daytonas and zero aps

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VogelPhoenix · 30 January 2022, 08:38 AM

For myself, I find both of them a bit small - but based on looks alone I'd pick the AP. Pretty different price points though. For both I'd rather wear an Apple watch than pay grey prices (AP on C24 is $90k+

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Edit: sorry for the ~ double post.

CoveWatch · 30 January 2022, 08:39 AM

Own both and I look forward to wearing the 38roc more (I own the grey dial but wish I had a silver/blue as well). That said, the Daytona has its place and is a more purposeful "beater" to worry less about dings and marks.

1665fan · 30 January 2022, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveTheWatchGuy

I agree with you…116500 isn’t exactly a panda. 116519 is though

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Yes and I guess common sense would also tell you a panda has to be black and white…..and the AP is blue…..I haven’t been to the zoo in a while but I would bet my bottom dollar they do not have a blue panda……but we’ll let the AP slide lol

TommyT53 · 30 January 2022, 08:48 AM

The screws on the bezel look a little wonky.

Benzsiam · 30 January 2022, 08:49 AM

I love both of them but MSRP of AP 26315ST is a lot higher than 116500LN (more than double).

DaveTheWatchGuy · 30 January 2022, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1665fan

Yes and I guess common sense would also tell you a panda has to be black and white…..and the AP is blue…..I haven’t been to the zoo in a while but I would bet my bottom dollar they do not have a blue panda……but we’ll let the AP slide lol

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DaveTheWatchGuy · 30 January 2022, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benzsiam

I love both of them but MSRP of AP 26315ST is a lot higher than 116500LN (more than double).

That’s quite the score!

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NYG1121 · 30 January 2022, 09:08 AM

Like i said, not in the same league…

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strettyend · 30 January 2022, 09:10 AM

The AP is different levels

MrMercedes · 30 January 2022, 09:12 AM

This one!

huncho · 30 January 2022, 09:17 AM

i always say APs need to be seen and tried on in person because they photograph terribly. the daytona is great but i think APs just look and feel more special but they're more delicate. it depends what you intend on doing with it

tymonster · 30 January 2022, 09:33 AM

AP all day.

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m3tek44 · 30 January 2022, 09:35 AM

dam.. that AP looks beautiful!

bp1000 · 30 January 2022, 09:55 AM

Daytona.

Just personal preference as the AP is clearly very special. Just never really gelled with them.

VogelPhoenix · 30 January 2022, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveTheWatchGuy

Impossible! This was at a cdn grey ship…was $98k cad (roughly $70kusd)

Interesting - shows how much fluff there is in the C24 asking prices, which start at $90k for the AP.

Mystro · 30 January 2022, 10:16 AM

Closs1909 · 30 January 2022, 10:18 AM

I’d have to go with the AP here.

Laostuh · 30 January 2022, 10:21 AM

Whats with the date on the AP? Looks off center or misaligned?

Anyways to the topic, I can't really consider the AP a Panda w/ those blue sub dials..

30 January 2022, 07:46 AM	#1
DaveTheWatchGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Canada Posts: 292	Rolex Panda vs AP 38mm Panda? Just tried this 38mm AP Panda on at a local watch shop and it blew my mind. The fit and finish is truly something special. Based on nothing more than pure looks, which chrono would you rather have on your wrist? I think I may be leaning AP myself. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 January 2022, 08:10 AM	#5
NYG1121 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: NE Posts: 2,778	Not in same category…. __________________ Instagram @awristcheck

30 January 2022, 08:32 AM	#9
Screwly "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Screwly Location: USA Watch: “Pepsi” Posts: 2,369	Been in the market for the AP, but so hard to break in at an AP boutique without buying a code. __________________ IG: htown_horology 126710blro jubilee 116500ln white dial 126613lb 326934 jubilee/blue dial

30 January 2022, 09:08 AM	#20
NYG1121 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: NE Posts: 2,778	Like i said, not in the same league… Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram @awristcheck

30 January 2022, 09:10 AM	#21
strettyend "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Miami Posts: 1,661	The AP is different levels __________________ Patek Nautilus 5740G; AP ROC 26315OR; Vacheron Fiftysix; Day Date RG 228235 Olive; Cartier Santos de Cartier Rose Gold

30 January 2022, 08:02 AM	#2
Big Tex Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,497	I like round … so Rolex for me.

30 January 2022, 08:08 AM	#3
HMHM "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: HM Location: 🇲🇾 Posts: 2,386	Daytona. The lack of in-house movement, non sapphire case back and non-symmetrical date window drive me nuts every time.

30 January 2022, 08:08 AM	#4
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,490	I prefer the AP for aesthetics

30 January 2022, 08:19 AM	#6
Mrhenish "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: USA Watch: 116500LN Posts: 331	AP and I have three Daytonas

30 January 2022, 08:30 AM	#7
VogelPhoenix "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Taiwan Posts: 3,618	For myself, I find both of them a bit small - but based on looks alone I'd pick the AP. Pretty different price points though. For both I'd rather wear an Apple watch than pay grey prices.

30 January 2022, 08:31 AM	#8
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,620	Again there’s only 1 panda in those pictures…..but of course AP>Rolex………those pics are perfect to explain why only 1 is a panda…..

30 January 2022, 08:38 AM	#13
VogelPhoenix "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Taiwan Posts: 3,618	For myself, I find both of them a bit small - but based on looks alone I'd pick the AP. Pretty different price points though. For both I'd rather wear an Apple watch than pay grey prices (AP on C24 is $90k+ ) Edit: sorry for the ~ double post.

30 January 2022, 08:39 AM	#14
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	Own both and I look forward to wearing the 38roc more (I own the grey dial but wish I had a silver/blue as well). That said, the Daytona has its place and is a more purposeful "beater" to worry less about dings and marks.

30 January 2022, 08:48 AM	#16
TommyT53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester/Vero Watch: Your back Posts: 453	The screws on the bezel look a little wonky.

30 January 2022, 08:49 AM	#17
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 5,954	I love both of them but MSRP of AP 26315ST is a lot higher than 116500LN (more than double).

30 January 2022, 09:12 AM	#22
MrMercedes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: David Location: here and there Watch: too many! Posts: 3,505	This one!

30 January 2022, 09:17 AM	#23
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,387	i always say APs need to be seen and tried on in person because they photograph terribly. the daytona is great but i think APs just look and feel more special but they're more delicate. it depends what you intend on doing with it

30 January 2022, 09:33 AM	#24
tymonster "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: MidWest Posts: 363	AP all day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 January 2022, 09:35 AM	#25
m3tek44 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: this Posts: 1,249	dam.. that AP looks beautiful!

30 January 2022, 09:55 AM	#26
bp1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 4,732	Daytona. Just personal preference as the AP is clearly very special. Just never really gelled with them.

30 January 2022, 10:16 AM	#28
Mystro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 14,818	__________________

30 January 2022, 10:18 AM	#29
Closs1909 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: U.S. Watch: DaytonaC Posts: 172	I’d have to go with the AP here.

30 January 2022, 10:21 AM	#30
Laostuh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 947	Whats with the date on the AP? Looks off center or misaligned? Anyways to the topic, I can't really consider the AP a Panda w/ those blue sub dials..

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