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Old 12 May 2016, 09:39 PM   #1
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15300 -> 15202

Anyone moved from a 15300 to a 15202, curious on your thoughts in the change.

I'm considering letting my black dial 15300 go to pick one up. It seems a bit redundant to keep both, but I know the 15300s are getting harder to find.
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Old 12 May 2016, 11:31 PM   #2
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Do it. 202 is much more refined IMO.
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Old 12 May 2016, 11:42 PM   #3
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do it. 202 is much more refined imo.
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Old 12 May 2016, 11:54 PM   #4
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Agreed with above. Do it. A definite upgrade.
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Old 13 May 2016, 03:14 AM   #5
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I figured this is the response I'd receive, just needed that extra push
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Old 13 May 2016, 03:29 AM   #6
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Old 13 May 2016, 03:31 AM   #7
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Do it do it! 15202 is a great watch!
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Old 13 May 2016, 06:50 AM   #8
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Honestly, nah. They're similar enough that a swap wouldn't be that exciting to me.
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Old 13 May 2016, 06:51 AM   #9
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I would say so, but only if you can live with the last of second hand and date quick change. 15202 is where the magic is, IMO.
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Old 13 May 2016, 10:21 AM   #10
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Seems a natural progression, but not if you prefer black or white dials or seconds hands or... wait a second.
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Old 13 May 2016, 12:03 PM   #11
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I've had similar thoughts. I would say yes even though I love my 300's white dial and would be tough for me to let that one go.
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Old 13 May 2016, 01:41 PM   #12
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15300 is great but the 202 bring a lot more to the table


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Old 13 May 2016, 10:02 PM   #13
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I'll go against the grain. Is the 202 amazing--of course. However, giving up a 15300 today would be a tough thing for me to do.
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Old 14 May 2016, 01:02 AM   #14
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I wouldn't let go of a black dial 15300...and that's coming from someone who loves their 202. It's harder and harder to find a nice 300.
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Old 14 May 2016, 01:49 AM   #15
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for me, no....the extra cost + losing the 15300 (seconds hand especially) would be too steep a price to pay.

i would imagine sourcing the 15300 blue dial would be less expensive. but, if you want "the original", then, there is no substitute.
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Old 14 May 2016, 02:39 AM   #16
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I say do it. The 15202 is sleeker but the 15300 is sportier with the thicker case. If you want a more refined version of the 15300 then look at the 15305.

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Old 14 May 2016, 04:01 AM   #17
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15202 is the "Royal Oak"
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Old 14 May 2016, 04:34 AM   #18
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Tough call mate - I prefer the 15202, but the 15300 is becoming a real collector....maybe shift another piece in your collection to keep both?
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Old 14 May 2016, 04:38 AM   #19
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Tough call mate - I prefer the 15202, but the 15300 is becoming a real collector....maybe shift another piece in your collection to keep both?
I'm thinking that may be a better idea too, then I can make a real decision once I have both in hand.
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Old 14 May 2016, 10:27 AM   #20
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15202 is the "Royal Oak"
I just saw a birth year 5402 so that would be my real RO... but I still want your 44 more.
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Old 14 May 2016, 10:51 AM   #21
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Honestly, nah. They're similar enough that a swap wouldn't be that exciting to me.
Oh with the blue dial I think it is quite exciting, saw it in real and they are amazing, with the PP 5711/5712 it is the most amazing SS blue dialed watch ever...
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Old 14 May 2016, 12:20 PM   #22
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I just saw a birth year 5402 so that would be my real RO... but I still want your 44 more.
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Old 14 May 2016, 11:22 PM   #23
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As funny as it is, they fit rather differently too so I think if one works perfectly for you the other may not. This was the case for me and why I went 15300. That and I just can't get over the "fragile" feeling of the 202 - sacrilege I know....







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Old 15 May 2016, 12:46 AM   #24
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Sharp black dial RO. Nice shot.
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Old 15 May 2016, 01:12 AM   #25
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15300

I looked at blue dialed versions of both and bought the 15300. On the 15202 I didn't like the lack of second hand, and at the time the deployment felt cheap and "tinny" though I think on the newer versions that's changed. No regrets with the decision, and would repeat the same decision if it came around again.
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Old 15 May 2016, 05:13 AM   #26
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Just tried on the 202 blue dial J serial....need to resist...
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Old 18 May 2016, 04:38 AM   #27
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Yeah ofc i made the switch with 0 regrets
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Old 18 May 2016, 05:12 AM   #28
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Another vote for the 15202 from me!
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Old 20 May 2016, 05:09 AM   #29
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Wow! I really like the RO Skeleton 15305.
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