Bruno mars gifted entire band members yellow gold 15202s

[watchfan0529]

Originally Posted by karasus

He is saying that because in the AP 2121 movement and in the Patek 28-255C which are both based on the JLC 920, the whole movement without the calendar module is 2.4mm and the mainplates on the movement is about 1.5 mm. All the rest of pieces of steel that make up the components are about 0.5-1 mm thick so during a bad fall or movement if you happen to hit the watch at a bad angle the mainplate or other important components could be bent out of shape.

You find plenty of cases for such failures in vintage 5402 and 3700 where the whole movement had the be replaced due to damage to the mainplates or other important components. This typically tanks the resale value of the vintage piece. This information is typically found in the extract of archives.

I won't say that its likely to happen but it does happen often enough that since the 70s that I've seen about 3 out of 10 auction pieces with replaced movements, of course at a much lower value than unreplaced. Alternatively, you could get a less than 1mm sheet of stainless steel and see how easy it bends.

I don't think you will break the movement desk diving, going to parties, and doing basic dancing but I can understand how the manufacturer would not put it as part of the recommended activities to be on the safe side.

Maybe the Beast in Yellow Gold would have been the more appropriate gift? More robust and bigger wrist presence

[CoveWatch]

Wow what a gift!

[Ar_Mi]

Originally Posted by holdtime

Do not think this helps the brand AP.

AP is all about celebs.. athletes, you name it. I'm sure they were more than happy to stick plaques on the boxes. But yes in the eyes of the WIS i can see what u mean.

[s_haverford]

What a great gift!

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by singe89

why not? they sold 8 PM watches and get advertising on social media.

No kidding

He’s good for any brand. And he spent about half a million doing it.

[Watcheroo]

Originally Posted by holdtime

Do not think this helps the brand AP.

I disagree. But hey, what do I know?



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[marc12]

Based on photos the watches look like 15450 or 15400 as the midecase seems a little thick

[Watcheroo]

Hodinkee article:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/br...ef-15202s-with



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[s.m.b.]

Originally Posted by mr_gray

imagine if one of the musicians was a bit of WIS too! been thinking on how he missed out on the explosion in watch prices 2015/2018 and will never own a 15300ST let alone a 15202 (and never dreaming of course that he might one day buy a solid gold (24k!) 15202, new.)

and then bam...

I imagine every musician in the band can afford a 15202 through today's grey market. Great gesture by Bruno though!

[MaxLondon]

Is an older 15202 more fragile than a newer one? ie pre 2012 maybe vs after... or essentially it is the same movement and no difference in how fragile it is...

[Hauxrologist]

Originally Posted by porschejeff

I used to represent an NFL running back. When he hit some benchmark yards that created a significant bonus under his contract, he bought his entire offensive line yellow gold day dates. Nice gesture when the teammates help you make additional millions!

Great story, Jeff! Were/are you in the agent business? Or what capacity did you represent athletes in?

[Wahlberg]

Originally Posted by porschejeff

I used to represent an NFL running back. When he hit some benchmark yards that created a significant bonus under his contract, he bought his entire offensive line yellow gold day dates. Nice gesture when the teammates help you make additional millions!

You made me curious. Only thing I can find is Fournette but that was only last year.

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/2...offensive-line

[AJM914]

Thats amazing!

[porschejeff]

Originally Posted by DoleMan

Great story, Jeff! Were/are you in the agent business? Or what capacity did you represent athletes in?

Tax/CPA and my client was NFL player probably 10+ years ago.