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inadeje · 24 March 2019, 10:28 AM

I decided on my first AP after wanting a panda dial, it was a toss up between another Daytona (I already have a Daytona zenith) but, I bought my very first AP, the 26331ST Panda. The craftsmanship and overall finish is superlative and wayyy beyond the attention to detail found on Rolex. I still love my Rolex but this is a step up in overall finish. Bought new from AB Time Inc. NY, excellent experience with this dealer and, a special thanks to Nadiya for her patience and rapid communications.

Daryl · 24 March 2019, 10:31 AM

Congratulations! Beautiful piece

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inadeje · 24 March 2019, 10:37 AM

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Congratulations! Beautiful piece

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MrBigSmiles · 24 March 2019, 10:47 AM

Awesome piece! Congrats!

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inadeje · 24 March 2019, 11:46 AM

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Awesome piece! Congrats!

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HK Islandboy · 24 March 2019, 11:53 AM

Congratulations. That’s a beautiful watch

inadeje · 24 March 2019, 12:00 PM

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Congratulations. That’s a beautiful watch

calatravato · 24 March 2019, 12:35 PM

IMO this is the best buy of the Royal Oak line. Priced around the same as the 15400 on the grey market, AND with a chronograph complication. Congrats!

Kjp061987 · 24 March 2019, 12:39 PM

Stunning! My favorite of the ROC offerings. Enjoy!

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1st amg · 24 March 2019, 12:48 PM

Happy you decided on this ap rather than the Daytona. Much nicer watch! Looks beautiful, congrats

inadeje · 24 March 2019, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by calatravato

IMO this is the best buy of the Royal Oak line. Priced around the same as the 15400 on the grey market, AND with a chronograph complication. Congrats!

Thanks

inadeje · 24 March 2019, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Kjp061987

Stunning! My favorite of the ROC offerings. Enjoy!

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Yes very happy

inadeje · 24 March 2019, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 1st amg

Happy you decided on this ap rather than the Daytona. Much nicer watch! Looks beautiful, congrats

Sulituan · 24 March 2019, 01:31 PM

My favorite ROC. It beats the blue dial version in my eyes due to the contrast. The 26331 is an undervalued steel AP which I expect to appreciate in value soon.

benlee · 24 March 2019, 02:10 PM

Congrats!

aczaja10 · 24 March 2019, 02:11 PM

I am not a big AP fan, but wow, I love that watch. Congratulations. It's spectacular.

inadeje · 24 March 2019, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by aczaja10

I am not a big AP fan, but wow, I love that watch. Congratulations. It's spectacular.

I wasn’t an AP fan and, I am unsure if another AP watch would appeal to me (yet). The leap to another brand can come for many reasons. In my case, as can be seen from my signature, I generally have preferred Rolex. A brief spell into Panerai via the 127 Fiddy, spurred the buying of no less than 8 Panerai, of which I flipped 4 shortly after, keeping only LE pieces and, one beater, the 111. I was looking for a true, lower 2 quadrant 3 subdial chrono, Panda dial with white dial and black chrono dials. The only Rolex was the Daytona (I already have a none panda zenith), the other was the omega speedy tuesday and, finally, I looked at a early 2000s schumacher omega. The two omegas weren’t exclusive enough for me and, omegas don’t usually hold value well. I searched and, really didn’t find anything with the aesthetics, other than the AP. I began the usual research we all do and, became quite intrigued by the integral bracelet design and finish. I went to several local ADs but, they only had blue and black deals, my heart was set on white panda. So, I ordered this one. So maybe I’m with AP because they had the panda dial but, now that I have the watch, it is quite a marvel, the finish is truly a work of art, the dial is sublime with it’s tapiz intricate design. I have never owned a watch so incredibly well designed and meticulously finished as this AP. Therefore, am I an accidental AP convert? Probably yes. Would I have looked at AP had I not been searching a panda dial? Probably not. Am I now happy I did? A resounding YES

nnicot · 24 March 2019, 04:23 PM

Excellent choice!!! Congrats and for some reason I don't think this will be your last AP!

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mrenvy · 24 March 2019, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by inadeje

I decided on my first AP after wanting a panda dial, it was a toss up between another Daytona (I already have a Daytona zenith) but, I bought my very first AP, the 26331ST Panda. The craftsmanship and overall finish is superlative and wayyy beyond the attention to detail found on Rolex. I still love my Rolex but this is a step up in overall finish. Bought new from AB Time Inc. NY, excellent experience with this dealer and, a special thanks to Nadiya for her patience and rapid communications.

Congratulations! How do you like the quality of the caliber and the chronograph actuation? I am interested in the 26315ST.

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Helmi · 24 March 2019, 06:33 PM

Congratulations...I own the blue version and absolutely love it. Great watch. The panda version is so beautiful

inadeje · 24 March 2019, 11:16 PM

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Excellent choice!!! Congrats and for some reason I don't think this will be your last AP!

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inadeje · 24 March 2019, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mrenvy

Congratulations! How do you like the quality of the caliber and the chronograph actuation? I am interested in the 26315ST.

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The chrono is smooth, a little smoother button actuation than my a couple of other chronos I have had (Rolex, Panerai, Tudor). Not sure if its the same movement in the 38mm as the 41mm?

bryanz0812 · 25 March 2019, 05:23 PM

super nice watch.
got the same one last year too

bronzeband00 · 25 March 2019, 05:45 PM

Looking robotic!!! Very nice piece. Congrats

ppalasthira · 25 March 2019, 08:06 PM

Congrats

Urosfan · 25 March 2019, 10:33 PM

Congrats

mrenvy · 26 March 2019, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by inadeje

The chrono is smooth, a little smoother button actuation than my a couple of other chronos I have had (Rolex, Panerai, Tudor). Not sure if its the same movement in the 38mm as the 41mm?

Same Frédéric Piguet 1185 caliber.

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ekovalsky · 26 March 2019, 02:41 AM

How much did this cost? I plan getting an AP soon. Congrats

francoamerican · 26 March 2019, 03:21 AM

fantastic AP. and the best "value" out there in hot new sport watches in that you can get it close to msrp (among daytona/nautilus/aquanaut/15202)

Spectral_Method · 26 March 2019, 03:33 AM

One of my favorite chronos. Congrats!

24 March 2019, 10:28 AM	#1
inadeje 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,568	Incoming AP 26331ST Panda I decided on my first AP after wanting a panda dial, it was a toss up between another Daytona (I already have a Daytona zenith) but, I bought my very first AP, the 26331ST Panda. The craftsmanship and overall finish is superlative and wayyy beyond the attention to detail found on Rolex. I still love my Rolex but this is a step up in overall finish. Bought new from AB Time Inc. NY, excellent experience with this dealer and, a special thanks to Nadiya for her patience and rapid communications. __________________ ♛ 116689 ♛ 116500LN Blk ♛ 116500LN Wht ♛ Sky Dweller 326934-003 ♛ 126710BLNR ♛ 126710BLRO - ♛ 126610LV ♛ 16520 ♛ 16523 ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1A-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Fiddy 127, Bronzo 671, 687, 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Daniel Roth Endurer Chronosprint, Cartier Santos XL - ✿ Tudor Black Bay 58 Bronze M79012M, Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

24 March 2019, 10:31 AM	#2
Daryl 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA Posts: 3,322	Congratulations! Beautiful piece Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk __________________ 2FA-Enabled Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

24 March 2019, 12:35 PM	#8
calatravato "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Tony Location: New York Watch: PP 5711/1a-011 Posts: 478	IMO this is the best buy of the Royal Oak line. Priced around the same as the 15400 on the grey market, AND with a chronograph complication. Congrats! __________________ Instagram: @thewatchdawg

24 March 2019, 02:10 PM	#15
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,873	Congrats! __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

26 March 2019, 03:21 AM	#29
francoamerican "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: bay area Posts: 571	fantastic AP. and the best "value" out there in hot new sport watches in that you can get it close to msrp (among daytona/nautilus/aquanaut/15202) Last edited by francoamerican; 26 March 2019 at 03:49 AM.. Reason: clarity

24 March 2019, 10:47 AM	#4
MrBigSmiles "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Bay Area Watch: AP/PP/PAM/Rolex Posts: 308	Awesome piece! Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 March 2019, 11:53 AM	#6
HK Islandboy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hong Kong Watch: AP Posts: 3,825	Congratulations. That’s a beautiful watch

24 March 2019, 12:39 PM	#9
Kjp061987 Banned Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Texas Watch: PAM512 Posts: 333	Stunning! My favorite of the ROC offerings. Enjoy! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 March 2019, 12:48 PM	#10
1st amg 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 9,461	Happy you decided on this ap rather than the Daytona. Much nicer watch! Looks beautiful, congrats

24 March 2019, 01:31 PM	#14
Sulituan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Clould 9 Posts: 122	My favorite ROC. It beats the blue dial version in my eyes due to the contrast. The 26331 is an undervalued steel AP which I expect to appreciate in value soon.

24 March 2019, 02:11 PM	#16
aczaja10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Illinois Posts: 931	I am not a big AP fan, but wow, I love that watch. Congratulations. It's spectacular.

24 March 2019, 04:23 PM	#18
nnicot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 85	Excellent choice!!! Congrats and for some reason I don't think this will be your last AP! Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

24 March 2019, 06:33 PM	#20
Helmi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Doha Posts: 2,065	Congratulations...I own the blue version and absolutely love it. Great watch. The panda version is so beautiful

25 March 2019, 05:23 PM	#23
bryanz0812 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 2	super nice watch. got the same one last year too

25 March 2019, 05:45 PM	#24
bronzeband00 Banned Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: USA Posts: 320	Looking robotic!!! Very nice piece. Congrats

25 March 2019, 08:06 PM	#25
ppalasthira Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASK Watch: SubC.5711.D500 Posts: 2,236	Congrats

25 March 2019, 10:33 PM	#26
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,184	Congrats

26 March 2019, 02:41 AM	#28
ekovalsky "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Gerry Location: Arizona Posts: 15	How much did this cost? I plan getting an AP soon. Congrats

26 March 2019, 03:33 AM	#30
Spectral_Method Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: NA Posts: 107	One of my favorite chronos. Congrats!

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