New addition....but will be off to APSC Monday for a facial

[Islatate]

Just picked up this mint 39mm SS ROC. Been on the hunt for the past year for an H serial that's complete with box and papers. Finally landed one today.

Will send it off to APSC on Monday for a dial swap - to the deep navy dial (just like Fred's gorgeous SS ROC). Can hardly wait to get it back.

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[walds11]

Nice timepiece! But that dial is killer...

[Islatate]

Originally Posted by walds11

Nice timepiece! But that dial is killer...

Thanks Adam.

The orange hands and markers on the current dial just don't do it for me - I have a navy ROC dial that was ordered and been sitting at APSC since last April so I gotta get this "itch" scratched.

[Xerxes77]

I like the dial!
Congrats

[walds11]

Originally Posted by Islatate

Thanks Adam.

The orange hands and markers on the current dial just don't do it for me - I have a navy ROC dial that was ordered and been sitting at APSC since last April so I gotta get this "itch" scratched.

Gotcha man! Dang there’s some 26300 fever in da house!

[TopherMins]

Very cool, congrats!

[red1108nyc]

Congrats buddy Ken!!

These beauts are elusive so I am very happy you found one.

Deep blue on 39mm sharp case is hot

[Islatate]

Originally Posted by red1108nyc

Congrats buddy Ken!!

These beauts are elusive so I am very happy you found one.

Deep blue on 39mm sharp case is hot

Thanks Fred! I will be sure to post pics after the dial swap

[Chadridv]

Wait, so the pic in the OP is current? can we see pic of what it will look like? Fred?

[red1108nyc]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

Wait, so the pic in the OP is current? can we see pic of what it will look like? Fred?

Sure Chad. It's this blue here. Either blue, both very cool. This was my first AP love though :-)

[brandrea]

Congratulations Ken

To each his own , but I like it in its current configuration

[Islatate]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

Wait, so the pic in the OP is current? can we see pic of what it will look like? Fred?

Here it is, courtesy of Fred!

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[krh7]

what do these go for? really like the navy/orange hands...

[V25V]

Leave it alone. To each their own but that's a unique configuration which isn't common. I'm actually surprised to hear APSC is willing to swap out the dial and hands, my understanding was they generally will not perform that sort of service to take it out of the serial factory specs.


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[singe89]

Congrats but leave that dial/hand combo. So unique and sporty it’s a classic

[yoast]

Would you mind sharing the cost? I am thinking of doing the same thing...
Thanks

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by red1108nyc

Sure Chad. It's this blue here. Either blue, both very cool. This was my first AP love though :-)

That's beautiful Fred! but damn, I really like the dial in the OP too. Tough call.

[Marciano490]

Guess I’m the only immature one here.

[Islatate]

Originally Posted by npalacio

Leave it alone. To each their own but that's a unique configuration which isn't common. I'm actually surprised to hear APSC is willing to swap out the dial and hands, my understanding was they generally will not perform that sort of service to take it out of the serial factory specs.


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I've done several dial changes with the APSC including a dial change on my 15300, and on a 15400 for a friend. As long as the dial is available at AP in Switzerland (or Clearwater), it can be done.

[Islatate]

Originally Posted by yoast

Would you mind sharing the cost? I am thinking of doing the same thing...
Thanks

I paid $1,450 for the navy ROC dial when I ordered it last year (price may have gone up since). The price includes installation. If I keep the original dial (which I plan to do), then I have to pay an additional $175. If the APSC keeps the original dial, then it's just $1,450.

If you need my help, pls PM me.

[red1108nyc]

Now you have both superb options Ken and that is awesome!!

Took out the camera to capture the blue a little better here

[wach16]

Nice!

[Islatate]

Originally Posted by red1108nyc

Now you have both superb options Ken and that is awesome!!

Took out the camera to capture the blue a little better here

Beautiful pics Fred. Pretty excited to get the dial change on my ROC done.

[VFA]

Will they also change the color of the date wheel if you ask them nicely?

[DCheeta]

Congrats! Not an easy model to find. I’ve been drooling over Fred’s ever since he first posted pics.

I’m with you - I prefer the dark navy dial. Good move.

[Islatate]

Originally Posted by VFA

Will they also change the color of the date wheel if you ask them nicely?

As far as I know, the 39mm ROC with reference 26300 offered only the white date wheel on all dial colours.

I have a copy of the 2011 AP Catalogue and all 26300 models show the white date.

[Islatate]

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Congrats! Not an easy model to find. I’ve been drooling over Fred’s ever since he first posted pics.

I’m with you - I prefer the dark navy dial. Good move.

Thanks Dave!

Fred's pics are pretty amazing.

[VFA]

Originally Posted by Islatate

As far as I know, the 39mm ROC with reference 26300 offered only the white date wheel on all dial colours.

I have a copy of the 2011 AP Catalogue and all 26300 models show the white date.

Yes but the new models have the navy date wheel for the same movement. Just an idea.

[Islatate]

Originally Posted by VFA

Yes but the new models have the navy date wheel for the same movement. Just an idea.

Oh I see. Sorry I misunderstood you.

I prefer to keep the white date wheel so it can be true to its original form.

Great suggestion though.

[TimeOnHand]

Wow very cool Ken!