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rolex01 · 29 January 2022, 01:25 AM

Out of the blue, grey market have a sudden spike on 26331 panda dial to closed to 100k, I am wondering what was the reason to cause this sudden movement?

Is the model still available or it has been discontinued?

From the website, it seems to be available.

Anyone have any insights?

Bbp · 29 January 2022, 03:23 AM

I guess grays are speculating it will be discon as it doesnt make sense to have it same price as the newer 26240st. If it gets discon, the only 41mm left in pandal dial is the one in full white gold 26240bc which cost more than double. I love blue dials but there will always be different shades of blue for 3 handles and complications. But panda is a panda. Only chrono has it and its unique.

Tanuki · 29 January 2022, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by rolex01

Out of the blue, grey market have a sudden spike on 26331 panda dial to closed to 100k, I am wondering what was the reason to cause this sudden movement?

Is the model still available or it has been discontinued?

From the website, it seems to be available.

Anyone have any insights?

I feel the 26331 Panda was the nicest of the bunch and classic in design. Everyone clamored for the blue but the Panda was the sleeper that I hope gets its due recognition now.

I believe I saw a frosted panda on the AP website with the new complication.

Henrimontgomery · 29 January 2022, 03:45 AM

Panda 41mm is gone, confirmed with Geneva AP

macrowatch · 29 January 2022, 03:48 AM

Bamboo was always bound to run out.

Pandas Going from endangered to extinct.

VogelPhoenix · 29 January 2022, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Tanuki

I believe I saw a frosted panda on the AP website with the new complication.

Interestingly, seeing the frosted WG Panda, it seemed to me that the Panda layout works better with the older, smaller movement. With the new one, the Panda "eyes" seem unnaturally far apart. That's also why I like the non-color contrast subdials on the new steel chronos a lot.

psm11 · 29 January 2022, 04:39 AM

This is such a bummer. This has been my grail piece for years. Hope another (non frosted) version comes out. Time to schedule an appointment with the boutique to update my list...

GW44 · 29 January 2022, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Tanuki

I feel the 26331 Panda was the nicest of the bunch and classic in design. Everyone clamored for the blue but the Panda was the sleeper that I hope gets its due recognition now.

Agreed

Tanuki · 29 January 2022, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

Interestingly, seeing the frosted WG Panda, it seemed to me that the Panda layout works better with the older, smaller movement. With the new one, the Panda "eyes" seem unnaturally far apart. That's also why I like the non-color contrast subdials on the new steel chronos a lot.

I completely agree. The new model with contrasting dials looks like bumblebee. Something about the spacing...

Reign · 29 January 2022, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by psm11

This is such a bummer. This has been my grail piece for years. Hope another (non frosted) version comes out. Time to schedule an appointment with the boutique to update my list...

It’ll probably come back, just look at the color changes over the past decade leading up to 26331

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ajw99 · 29 January 2022, 11:56 AM

I love the watch; it's a keeper even if they trade anywhere near those asks.

rolex01 · 29 January 2022, 02:51 PM

Discontinued is the key for sudden increase in secondary price. Whoever owns it, this is a keeper.

rolexperfect · 19 May 2022, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by GW44

Agreed

I would agree, but to me, as they're very similar anyway, the nicest panda dial in 41mm was the Pride of Italy, with the blue subdials, and more special as it's a limited edition of 500 pieces.

GW44 · 19 May 2022, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexperfect

I would agree, but to me, as they're very similar anyway, the nicest panda dial in 41mm was the Pride of Italy, with the blue subdials, and more special as it's a limited edition of 500 pieces.

Agreed. The Pride of Italy edition is pretty sensational

rolexperfect · 19 May 2022, 09:12 PM

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Agreed. The Pride of Italy edition is pretty sensational

Hehe. I agree with the sensational adjective!!

Wearing mine right now.

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GW44 · 19 May 2022, 09:26 PM

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Hehe. I agree with the sensational adjective!!

Wearing mine right now.

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Lovely!

rolexperfect · 19 May 2022, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by GW44

Lovely!

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ajw99 · 21 May 2022, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ajw99

I love the watch; it's a keeper even if they trade anywhere near those asks.

Agreed....

rolex01 · 22 June 2022, 05:23 PM

It seems this is true now. It's officially in the legacy section.

mykii · 22 June 2022, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by rolex01

It seems this is true now. It's officially in the legacy section.

The blue panda APs are my all-time favorite AP on the wrist, especially the 38mm version. Congrats to those who got one, it's a timeless piece.

DJ4 · 22 June 2022, 08:34 PM

I bet it'll be back on a 50th anniversary version very soon...

Eitan92 · 24 June 2022, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by rolex01

Out of the blue, grey market have a sudden spike on 26331 panda dial to closed to 100k, I am wondering what was the reason to cause this sudden movement?

Is the model still available or it has been discontinued?

From the website, it seems to be available.

Anyone have any insights?

I think it is yea

Eitan92 · 24 June 2022, 10:14 AM

Digging this my guy

29 January 2022, 01:25 AM	#1
rolex01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 159	Audemars Piguet 26331ST Panda Discontinued? Out of the blue, grey market have a sudden spike on 26331 panda dial to closed to 100k, I am wondering what was the reason to cause this sudden movement? Is the model still available or it has been discontinued? From the website, it seems to be available. Anyone have any insights?

29 January 2022, 03:23 AM	#2
Bbp "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: NSEW Posts: 95	I guess grays are speculating it will be discon as it doesnt make sense to have it same price as the newer 26240st. If it gets discon, the only 41mm left in pandal dial is the one in full white gold 26240bc which cost more than double. I love blue dials but there will always be different shades of blue for 3 handles and complications. But panda is a panda. Only chrono has it and its unique.

29 January 2022, 03:45 AM	#4
Henrimontgomery "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Switzerland Watch: yourself Posts: 1,328	Panda 41mm is gone, confirmed with Geneva AP

29 January 2022, 03:48 AM	#5
macrowatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: HK Posts: 4,366	Bamboo was always bound to run out. Pandas Going from endangered to extinct.

29 January 2022, 04:39 AM	#7
psm11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: AP 15500 Posts: 700	This is such a bummer. This has been my grail piece for years. Hope another (non frosted) version comes out. Time to schedule an appointment with the boutique to update my list...

29 January 2022, 11:56 AM	#11
ajw99 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: US Posts: 280	I love the watch; it's a keeper even if they trade anywhere near those asks.

29 January 2022, 02:51 PM	#12
rolex01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 159	Discontinued is the key for sudden increase in secondary price. Whoever owns it, this is a keeper.

22 June 2022, 05:23 PM	#19
rolex01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 159	It seems this is true now. It's officially in the legacy section.

22 June 2022, 08:34 PM	#21
DJ4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Europe Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 175	I bet it'll be back on a 50th anniversary version very soon...

24 June 2022, 10:14 AM	#23
Eitan92 Banned Join Date: Jun 2022 Real Name: Ethan Location: NY Watch: RG DD Green Dial Posts: 5	Digging this my guy

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