26331st

[Lns888]

What would you choose a 26331st royal oak chronograph blue dial all steel or a 26331or blue dial with leather strap? Thank you in advance really want the full bracelet OR but they said they need to order the Bracelet for 24t

[dchang81]

I’m partial to the bracelet. The brushwork in dimmer light looks incredible with the bracelet.

[KBM]

Bracelet, no brainer, imo.

[dcash0615]

I personally think this model looks best on bracelet.

[sgwatchguy]

Bracelet is tops for any variant of the RO - as it is to me, core to the visual identity of the RO, equal to the bezel design.

[WWC]

Bracelet for sure.

[7sins]

definitely 26331st blue/dial on bracelet, it is more versatile than the RG version on strap (the sub dials look different in person). I had two of them but felt the new blue was too dark and traded into a 26320 blue dial.



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[Benzsiam]

Go all the way to 26331OR with full rose gold bracelet, it's gorgeous timepiece. You can order additional alligator strap for different look too.

[huncho]

nothing beats the bracelet. rose gold is amazing but full bracelet beats it out even when it's SS

[Lns888]

Originally Posted by Benzsiam

Go all the way to 26331OR with full rose gold bracelet, it's gorgeous timepiece. You can order additional alligator strap for different look too.

I really want the full bracelet but the thing my AD haven’t deliver it had a deposit since February but they said they haven’t receive 1 yet. On the other hand my other AD called me and told me that they just got the leather strap rose gold that’s why I’m debating about keeping that and selling my 26331st blue dial or vice versa. Thank you again

[dchang81]

Wait so you’re asking for advice about buying two watches then flipping one.....? Ok I think I’m done here

[Lns888]

Originally Posted by dchang81

Wait so you’re asking for advice about buying two watches then flipping one.....? Ok I think I’m done here

I already have the 26331st I’m getting the 26331or with leather just thinking which one to keep I don’t but might decide to keep both since I also have a deposit for a full rose gold but it’s been 10 months since I put a deposit

[dchang81]

Ah sorry misinterpreted what you were saying. If you already have the steel bracelet one I think the gold with a rubber strap is awesome

[Benzsiam]

Originally Posted by Lns888

I really want the full bracelet but the thing my AD haven’t deliver it had a deposit since February but they said they haven’t receive 1 yet. On the other hand my other AD called me and told me that they just got the leather strap rose gold that’s why I’m debating about keeping that and selling my 26331st blue dial or vice versa. Thank you again

I would rather wait for 26331OR with full rose gold bracelet and order additional alligator strap, so you have two gorgeous look, after that you can let 26331st goes. When did you get 26331st?

[macrowatch]

It's really a matter of personal preference. Here are my impressions after having both on the wrist for an extended period of time:
1. I actually like the Rolex RG blend personally. I find the AP one to be too 'red' and 'copperish', especially under direct sunlight. Some like it better, but that's how I individually felt about it.
2. I thought the color of the RG subdials did not match the case well. I know some other forum members like it, I personally felt it a bit flat vs the color of the ST sub dials.
3. Finally, I thought the reflection of the RG metal gave the blue tappisere dial a darker look to it overall which ruined the effects of the dial in sunlight somewhat.

Regardless of the strap vs bracelet discussion, just on the color of the dial and case, I think the ST is better executed. However, if possible, I'd swing for keeping both ST on bracelet and OR on strap.