AP RO 15300 thoughts and query...
I've come to the conclusion that I'll probably never get a PP 5711 blue at list price. The list price is expected to increase 20% on 3/1. Hmm, almost $30,000 for a SS sports watch with a date... The AP RO 15300 blue dial is a great alternative for a lot less money. The blue dials are harder to find in good shape though. The 39mm 15300 is better fit on my ~6.5 wrist compared to the 15400. What was the serial range/years for the 15300? F-I/2005-2012? I would want one that was recently serviced by APSC, if all possible. I've heard that the later serials have a better, improved bracelet clasp. What serial range/year was the better clasp introduced?

Does this happen to anyone else?
My 15400 AP - sometimes the date has half turned over, instead of completely.I don't always put it on the winder at night - thinking this may be due to the power reserve running low? (It only happens sometimes)Thoughts?

Speedmaster Classic back from servicing-finally!
I brought my watch to my AD and it was sent to the New Jersey Service Center. It took five weeks to get a price for servicing and just one week short of four months (including the five weeks) to get the watch back. I was beginning to get concerned, although I read on one of the forums that the centers had an unusually large number of watches in for work. In any event, I've got to say that the finished product is awesome. Despite being about twenty years old, the watch came back looking brand new. Everything is working perfectly. I couldn't be happier! For those who may be interested, the watch was in excellent cosmetic condition when sent in, so no major items needed repair or replacement. In fact, I understand that this was basically a disassembly and cleaning only. The cost was $614 which I thought was reasonable, especially considering the complications that are part of this watch. Here are a few photos:

New BLNR!
To start this story off, I have spent the last few months months searching for a BLNR. During my search I had gotten very close to coming home with a new BLNR only to have it sold in-front of me while waiting to speak to a salesperson. Only if I could have been there half an hour earlier.. After this last attempt, I gave up at trying to find one while away on vacation and stopped by my local AD. We chatted for a while about Rolex in general, my Day-Date being funky these last few months and about why the GMT master is going to suit me very well. I left feeling happy as ever and feeling official about being on the list.Last Friday I get a call letting me know that my collection is about to get one watch bigger!

Concierges
Still in the process of waiting for that call from the AD. But am wondering if I can outsource the search to the pros. Maybe different avenues would bring faster results. I know my credit cards have concierge benefits and my work does have a concierge office. Though I am not too sure if they'll handle this type of request. Anyone ever try or have any success?