A new addition in a while: AP ROO 44mm Novelty Panda (Pics)

[bct1192]

its really hard to look for wrong DW position on 44mm, when on the wrist, unless you are exactly looking the DW touching the 3'o clock marker....its a great rep trust me as I've handled the gen 44mm too...

It is a beautiful rep, but let's be honest, after the initial buzz wears off, people will really start to scruitinize these things. I've looked at it closely, and I'm surprised I haven't seen more comments on it.

I agree, on the wrist, no one will know. But give me a 2 second direct look at the face, and it will be obvious.

If you look closely, you will see it's worse than just the DW touching the marker. They actually shortened the 3 o'clock marker to make room for it. Notice that it's not as long as 9 o'clock marker. The gen 3 and 9 markers are the same length but the DW on the gen is more to the left, so the marker still touches the DW.

FYI, I'm not knocking the rep. I love it. I placed my order and sent payment last night.

 

[umaso]

I find myself doing double takes when looking at gens even in close up pictures, as it definitely is harder to tell when they're both touching the 3 o'clock marker. Maybe I'm just used to it being more obvious like with the 42mm, but I do find it harder to tell. I think the black DW also helps, as it's harder to tell the depth at which it is sitting. I find the biggest tell for me might be the larger base of the hour hand.

 

[fire007]

Is this panda on the same quality as the fc44mm or bee ? Should I buy j12 or noob ? How is the logo compare to gen, the metal logo by noob on the 42mmm are horrid. Seems better on the j12...

I am very keen would love to hear you guys thoughts

 

[jpohl402]

No modder should use glue, esp. crazy glue for anything. It blocks disassembly, and the fumes linger and destroy the movement and crystal. Glue is the horrible admission of incompetence of an inexperienced watch tinkerer. It should be officially banned from all watchmaking. I have wasted many hours of my life undoing the almost irreversible effects of glue on reps while observing up close its irreversible destruction of precious parts. Please brothers, sniff it, use it for modelling, but do not put it on reps.

Well said!

 

[jamztio]

Is this panda on the same quality as the fc44mm or bee ? Should I buy j12 or noob ? How is the logo compare to gen, the metal logo by noob on the 42mmm are horrid. Seems better on the j12...

I am very keen would love to hear you guys thoughts

Yes, this 44mm Panda is on the same lvl as FC 44mm and Bee imo. The only differences between J12 and Noob are dw font, rotor color and shape, and serial.
On the font front, they're both correct. Serial is also correct on both. Rotor-wise, it depends on what you prefer. I prefer Noob's closer to gen grey tone.
AP logo is already correct, no prob on that.

 

[fire007]

thanks jamz ;-)

Yes, this 44mm Panda is on the same lvl as FC 44mm and Bee imo. The only differences between J12 and Noob are dw font, rotor color and shape, and serial.
On the font front, they're both correct. Serial is also correct on both. Rotor-wise, it depends on what you prefer. I prefer Noob's closer to gen grey tone.
AP logo is already correct, no prob on that.

 

[guru]

No modder should use glue, esp. crazy glue for anything. It blocks disassembly, and the fumes linger and destroy the movement and crystal. Glue is the horrible admission of incompetence of an inexperienced watch tinkerer. It should be officially banned from all watchmaking. I have wasted many hours of my life undoing the almost irreversible effects of glue on reps while observing up close its irreversible destruction of precious parts. Please brothers, sniff it, use it for modelling, but do not put it on reps.

Uwe was the master with glue, I think he is banned now from all forums.

 

[plankton]

One of my favorite watches!!!

 

[mattyd]

Yeah, once again, the rep is not as good as the $40K gen -- you are right.

 

[Pam.Fanatic]

Yes, this 44mm Panda is on the same lvl as FC 44mm and Bee imo. The only differences between J12 and Noob are dw font, rotor color and shape, and serial.
On the font front, they're both correct. Serial is also correct on both. Rotor-wise, it depends on what you prefer. I prefer Noob's closer to gen grey tone.
AP logo is already correct, no prob on that.

Jam dude , the panda you've is the noob version? Think noob discontinued the panda, perhaps competition is fierce with the 2 companies

 

[jamztio]

Jam dude , the panda you've is the noob version? Think noob discontinued the panda, perhaps competition is fierce with the 2 companies

Yes, mine is Noob's. I'm not sure if it's still available but all I'm seeing now is the J12 version. Haha.

 

[Pam.Fanatic]

Sadly some noob pandas had blue screws.

Was looking at this until my TD told me noob is discontinued. Any idea which is closer since you guys are pro AP!

 

[fire007]

ask ur td for a j12, anyway they are the only ones avail. I own one and I am just overwhelmed. The differences between noob and j12 are so small that quite frankly you are both in the "super rep" league with both pieces...

 

[Pam.Fanatic]

Yup fire, just that I have many j12 reps, wanted a noob for an alternative DW. Sadly was told their no longer in production

 

[fire007]

yes that DW... it does not bother me much... but if it does for you look at for m2m...

 

[OSX]

yes that DW... it does not bother me much... but if it does for you look at for m2m...

plus it's the correct new AP font. Not a fan, but on par with Gen

 

[tinitonsi]

Yes, mine is Noob's. I'm not sure if it's still available but all I'm seeing now is the J12 version. Haha.

Why are you selling only JF?

 

[DreambreaX]

what version is this noob novelty steel? V1?

is the movement using blue screw? when the company use the silver screw?

 

[slaughterer62]

I got a Noob 44m Panda with all silver screws except for the rotor screw. I bought it a while back. It is actually my favorite Noob rep besides my Noob PAMs

 

[jamztio]

This Noob 44mm Panda was from the first batch I believe. So it was from the first 44mm Panda ever released and yes it has blue movt screws.


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