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Old 17 November 2017, 01:44 AM   #1
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Wearable Art...First AP

I just received this piece yesterday and am blown away. It was always on my radar but had never seen the SS Version in person and always ended up buying Rolex and Patek. When they discontinued the 15305 and switched to the 41mm Double Balance Wheel, I was a bit disappointed and shifted my efforts towards acquiring the newer model but quickly realized I had a snowball's chance in hell of getting one anytime soon. LOL! My wrist is 6.6" and the 39mm RO is definitely the better fit for Me so in the end it all worked out how it was supposed to. Thanks to everyone for the enabling. IMO, It is definitely a strange time in watch collecting. 2-3 years ago Nautili, Aquanuats, Royal Oaks, and SS Subs were all attainable and often times accompanied with a small discount. Now these pieces are available in limited supply and many seeking crazy premiums. It seems as though everyone is looking for the same 10-15 models and the rest of the stuff in the watch industry they just cant give away. I was very lucky to come across one of these in top condition as they are becoming harder and harder to find. Happy Hunting Friends!


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Old 17 November 2017, 01:53 AM   #2
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Wow! What a fabulous piece!
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Old 17 November 2017, 01:54 AM   #3
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Gorgeous piece, congrats!
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Old 17 November 2017, 02:04 AM   #4
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Congrats again, Mike! A great find and it looks perfect.
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Old 17 November 2017, 02:05 AM   #5
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congrats, I love that watch
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Old 17 November 2017, 02:34 AM   #6
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Fantastic watch.
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Old 17 November 2017, 02:41 AM   #7
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Congrats again! Love the 15305
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Old 17 November 2017, 02:50 AM   #8
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Big congrats my friend and looks great on you! Wear it in good health!
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Old 17 November 2017, 02:52 AM   #9
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Congrats on an awesome addition
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Old 17 November 2017, 02:54 AM   #10
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Looks amazing...congrats!
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Old 17 November 2017, 02:59 AM   #11
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Congrats again, such an awesome piece!
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Old 17 November 2017, 03:17 AM   #12
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Wow great find!
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Old 17 November 2017, 03:32 AM   #13
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Congrats mike! I love that watch! Enjoy it my friend
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Old 17 November 2017, 03:48 AM   #14
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Congrats on that beauty!!!
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Old 17 November 2017, 05:04 AM   #15
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Congrats! Looks great on you.
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Old 17 November 2017, 05:09 AM   #16
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That's incredible. Fantastic choice!
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Old 17 November 2017, 05:47 AM   #17
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Wow, congrats. That is an awesome timepiece.
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Old 17 November 2017, 08:42 AM   #18
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This is a really stunning piece of art!
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Old 17 November 2017, 08:44 AM   #19
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Stunning piece, Mike, and much nicer than that Patek no show.
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Old 17 November 2017, 09:00 AM   #20
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Stunning piece, Mike, and much nicer than that Patek no show.
I was thinking the same thing

Can with some more pics please
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Old 17 November 2017, 09:05 AM   #21
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Stunning piece, Mike, and much nicer than that Patek no show.
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I was thinking the same thing

Can with some more pics please
Not even close and I own that one as well.
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Old 17 November 2017, 09:11 AM   #22
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Not even close and I own that one as well.
Ken,

Haven’t seen many pics of your 15305 of late, have you got any front and rear pics of how much light the movement lets through?
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Old 17 November 2017, 09:50 AM   #23
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Haven’t seen many pics of your 15305 of late, have you got any front and rear pics of how much light the movement lets through?
It doesn’t let much light through. Not like an RM where you see through quite visibly. I rather like that though as you are focused on the movement and the industrial look it has.

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Old 17 November 2017, 10:44 AM   #24
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Mike, great pick up! Stunning in every way. Maybe this will be my first AP someday. You knocked them all down with this one my friend! Many congrats, you deserve it!


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Old 17 November 2017, 10:50 AM   #25
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Very nice. I sometimes regret letting mine go. Congrats!
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Old 17 November 2017, 10:57 AM   #26
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WoW what a piece... congratulations
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Old 17 November 2017, 11:50 AM   #27
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Stunning. A true work of art. Congrats Mike!!
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Old 17 November 2017, 12:14 PM   #28
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Congrats, enjoy that beauty!!!
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Old 17 November 2017, 12:27 PM   #29
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Very nice..congrats.
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Old 17 November 2017, 12:30 PM   #30
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Awesome that is my all time favorite watch. I also like the 39mm i also wish i could of found one of those years ago prices are crazy now that would be my one and only watch for life.
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