My First AP: 26331ST Panda!
Just wanted to say hello to everyone here and include a couple of photos of my new 26331ST. It's my first AP and first from a higher end brand. Before this watch, my collection primarily included Rolex, Omega, and Grand Seiko. I love chronographs and use the complication on a regular basis at work, so it was natural for me want a ROC as my first AP. I tried on a few ROCs at the AD, including the 26320 in both the white and black dials, and the 26331 white dial really stood out to me. I was never able to see or try on a blue dial ROC in-person, but I convinced myself that I would still prefer the white panda dial over it, as I just love the contrast of the sub-dials, as well as the silvery finish of the tapisserie dial. Besides the beauty of the dial, case and bracelet, I was very impressed with the feeling when engaging the chronograph buttons. It is so soft and refined compared to the other chronographs I have operated. I have a feeling it will not be my last Royal Oak watch

bumble bee question
i have recently come across an AD with this watch, which i have always found interesting, while on vacation.having never purchased an AP before, i was wondering if soomeone could provide just a very ballpark range on discounts that might be typically extended on this model?i am also curious on thoughts around whether purchasing a display model of this watch would be a dealbreaker for you - every high end watch i have purchased has been a boxed piece 'from the back' but in this case there is only a single piece at this AD.thanks in advance for any help!

Moon Watch or Schumacher Speedy?
I am considering picking up a Speedy to pair with my 15400 black dial. I have very little knowledge on the Speedy, so I am turning to this forum for some guidance and opinions.The watch may occasionally make an appearance in a business casual environment, but I doubt that would happen often. This watch will be intended for nights and weekends.I am trying to decide between a Moon Watch, or the Schumacher posted below. They each have their own merits.Moon Watch: - Hard to beat the history of a watch that was on the moon - A bit more versatile with the all black dial - Dial is completely symmetrical - Absolute icon - Less water resistance - A very common watchSchumacher: - Far less common, there are SO many classic moon watches out there - While I like that it has a different design and some color, I worry that I won't like it as much after the novelty of it wears off. I had a blue 16613, and a LVC, and flipped them both in 3 months because the color got old for me. - Has a date. I ha

Boston area service recommendation?
Hi all-I'm approaching the process of sending my watch in for service. It's a 1988 168000 that I bought new and likely will send it off to Rolex as I have in the past. I was considering having them replace the bezel insert as there is missing paint on the top of the triangle near the pearl from some kind of 'encounter' over the years. It's not that big of a deal, but since I'm going to the trouble and expense it would be nice to have the watch looking it's best for the next 30 years.After spending some time here and learning a great deal, I've concluded that maybe it's best to replace the insert prior to sending it off as I'm told that Rolex doesn't return the original parts and I'd like to keep the original insert.I've been poking around and while I haven't found one yet, expect that at some point I may be able to find a period correct replacement. I think I understand the differences in the number font, i.e.- old to new style, especially in the '4' shape, so will keep an eye on that.

Dial replacement
OK, I am new to the forum just trying to understand the Rolex terms. When asking about replacing an existing dial on a Daytona with another color Rolex dial, the AD I spoke to says that Rolex would then consider that a counterfeit item and would not service it. What is the reasoning for this from Rolex if the watch is genuine? I am not wanting this done, only trying to understand the issues.