26400IO 44mm - Who owns one? Thoughts? Strap Options?
Was never originally a fan of these till I tried one on in person. Not only is it light because of the titanium but it really pops in person. Really a pleasure to wear. Stock images can be deceiving.Keen to know how long you've had yours and if you have other straps and what colours. I'm still a bit undecided on the brownish / greyish strap.(Too few posts to upload a pic sadly).

New Deployment Buckle
I just called AP in Clearwater and they advised me that in a few weeks a new deployment buckle is being released that will fit the current 42mm 26400 strap watches. It will be released in gold and stainless. Price will be as follows:Stainless $694 Gold $3376Screenshots coming from a video AP is sending me!Its a folding buckle that clips with two blades.

The 2 beauties
The beauty of Niagara Falls and PO in my window

Swiss (crown) Made on dial for SD43 2018 onwards?
Does anyone have information whether all future SD43 126600 will have crown in the middle of Swiss Made on the dial effective 2018 as shown in all new models launched in Baselworld 2018?If it will, it will be like the SWISS only dials of 1999.

Mofification of 2018 and beyond models by Rolex (theory)
If Rolex modifies lug width, crown guard width, red on Sub, case diameters, etc. PLUS continues with the mastercard warranty card registration and taking of stickers, this will have the following effects:1. Grey market dealers won't be able to get the newest modified versions easily with everything in tact. Noticeable changes to each watch or at least the most popular and using tactics to make the watches less appealing unless only purchased from an AD would have the effect of forcing more potential customers into the ADs rather than grey dealers. I am all for grey dealers and pre-owned dealers, but I am only saying if Rolex really is trying to control the supply chain and demand, they seem to be taking the first step with the new policies regarding the stickers, warranty cards, etc.Now change the 2018 models noticeably and send out a firm letter to all ADs of a no tolerance rule regarding discounting and watches going out the back door through the alley and to the ADs buddy down th