Incoming: 26574st (dial color 03) QP RO

[Palex]

For about a year I was seriously thinking of adding a 26574 to my collection. Been loving this watch for years and finally made the decision to go for it. October last year, my SA “surprised” me with a 50years blue 15550, which was super nice, because I had turned 50 in 2022.

The QP was still on my mind, but the 15550 blurred this a bit. Last February I met my SA again and again stated my interest in the Perpetual Calendar Royal Oak. Had read a lot about the heritage of AP QP’s in several AP books. I just had to have one! Last week, my SA called me to bring the good news! A 26574st was waiting for me!

In the latest dial variation (since 2022), a lighter blue with cloud 50 subdials. Imho the best iteration! I can think of no nicer watch. The complication, the dial color, the model. I am used to some smaller cases (15450, 15550, 25807), but I really like the broader bracelet of the 26574.
It gives the watch some more wrist presence.

I didn’t have too much time to take good pictures, but here are some, shot with my iPhone.