Help 26320st white vs 26331st panda
26320 for around 18.5k new. 26331 for around 22k new. Will the 26331 depreciate down to 17k used like the 26320? Should I wait til the hype dies down? I like the panda look but I like all 3 sundials same size and date window position on original...Hard call.

Ginza 7...ARRIVAL!!!
My dear TRF friends, it has finally arrived. I went to the AP Boutique in Tokyo, Japan this past June. Although I had dreamed and thought about it, I had to see the Ginza 7 in person (even if I didn't have the cash on hand to buy ASAP). The future Mrs understands my addiction and humored the detour.This only made things worse. I'd think about it all the time. two months passed by... I decided... It was time.A ticket was booked. Calls were made. Emails were sent to the boutique. A wire transfer was put in place. Essentially this became a mission to extract a carbon timepiece from Japan. The only thing was I was going to be in a part of Japan a ways away from Tokyo. So I told the boutique I need delivery...No problem they said.Two days after sending a wire they told me it was on it's way...And now, I present to you...my grail and very first Forged Carbon Offshore as well as my third AP Offshore overall...THE GINZA 7 FORGED CARBON!!! (with mandatory unboxing)

Any opinion about the 5140P being phased out?
Personally, I really like the 5140P; especially the dark grey sunburst 017 dial. I was actually seriously thinking about acquiring one, as my FIRST PP. And now, I hear it's on the executioner's list. Is this a good thing or bad thing? I was just wondering what the general consensus is on this model.

When to service 324 movement (aquanaut, nautilus, etc.)
hi guys-I am the original owner of an aquanaut that is ~4 years old.Over the last year, i have been testing accuracy. Several months ago, it was losing ~3 seconds/day. More recently, it has been closer to ~5 seconds per day.For others who have experience with 324 movement, would you say it is in need of service ASAP given it is out of spec or would you wait until variance is more meaningful?thanks

Perusing 2 Pateks
Had some time to kill on this lovely afternoon, so I decided to do the WIS thing and check out some watches! To be honest, neither are on my radar for the time being, but in a couple years when the time is right I can see acquiring one of these great nautilus references! First the 5726Thoughts: The grey dial is stunning and sleek in person. I could easily see wearing this watch on almost any occasion. Beautiful but also somewhat below the radar in my humble opinion. Next up the 5712rThoughts: wow this is a winner on the wrist! First time trying on a 5712 for me. Always thought is looks cluttered etc. As many here at trf have said before, once it's on the wrist it all makes sense! The symmetry appears and the complications look right at home. The rose gold case provided just enough weight to make this relatively thin case, compared to the AC in the 5726, feel substantial. The movement is hands down beautiful with its micro rotor as well.All of you friends whom own these references are v