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24 March 2019, 10:28 AM | #1 |
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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.
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24 March 2019, 10:31 AM | #2 |
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Congratulations! Beautiful piece
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24 March 2019, 10:37 AM | #3 |
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24 March 2019, 10:47 AM | #4 |
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Awesome piece! Congrats!
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24 March 2019, 11:46 AM | #5 |
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24 March 2019, 11:53 AM | #6 |
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Congratulations. That’s a beautiful watch
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24 March 2019, 12:00 PM | #7 |
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24 March 2019, 12:35 PM | #8 |
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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!
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24 March 2019, 12:39 PM | #9 |
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Stunning! My favorite of the ROC offerings. Enjoy!
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24 March 2019, 12:48 PM | #10 |
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Happy you decided on this ap rather than the Daytona. Much nicer watch! Looks beautiful, congrats
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24 March 2019, 01:23 PM | #11 |
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Thanks
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Yes very happy
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24 March 2019, 01:31 PM | #14 |
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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.
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24 March 2019, 02:10 PM | #15 |
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Congrats!
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24 March 2019, 02:11 PM | #16 |
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I am not a big AP fan, but wow, I love that watch. Congratulations. It's spectacular.
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24 March 2019, 03:02 PM | #17 |
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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
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24 March 2019, 04:23 PM | #18 |
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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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Congratulations! How do you like the quality of the caliber and the chronograph actuation? I am interested in the 26315ST. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
24 March 2019, 06:33 PM | #20 |
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Congratulations...I own the blue version and absolutely love it. Great watch. The panda version is so beautiful
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24 March 2019, 11:21 PM | #22 |
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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?
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♛ 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 |
25 March 2019, 05:23 PM | #23 |
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super nice watch.
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25 March 2019, 05:45 PM | #24 |
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Looking robotic!!! Very nice piece. Congrats
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Congrats
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Congrats
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26 March 2019, 02:41 AM | #28 |
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How much did this cost? I plan getting an AP soon. Congrats
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26 March 2019, 03:21 AM | #29 |
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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)
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26 March 2019, 03:33 AM | #30 |
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One of my favorite chronos. Congrats!
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