I have had numerous issues over the years with various versions of the Royal Oak. Currently my 26401RO is back with the service centre because the minute hand keeps on moving. WTF is it with the damn loose minute hand, every one I have had has done...
I have had this happen twice, once on the plain steel version and once on a brand new Safari. I really like Royal Oaks but I do think they are prone to problems, the Safari had to be sent back 3 times in the first year for varying problems