15400 vs 15300 and availability in Dallas or Houston

[jjnd08]

Originally Posted by improviz

I agree, the 400 would have been better proportioned with a slightly larger bezel/slightly narrower dial, and if the bezel was a bit taller it would suit me better as well while I'm nitpicking. :) Having said that, I like the dial itself more and prefer the double batons at 12:00 to the AP symbol, though of course ymmv...

I as well prefer the double batons at 12; however, I like the smaller bezel. It's less to scratch, and makes the watch looks like it has "less case." I really just want to try the proportions.

Originally Posted by kilyung

I agree with 39mm > 41mm RO. Nothing wrong with 15400 but 39mm just feels right. No different than 40mm DD looking better than 41mm DD2. 41mm is borderline ROO size IMO.

You're killing me, Mike! I have to try on a 15300...

[improviz]

Originally Posted by jjnd08

I as well prefer the double batons at 12; however, I like the smaller bezel. It's less to scratch, and makes the watch looks like it has "less case." I really just want to try the proportions.

Yeah. Worst case, maybe there's a DFW-ite that's got a 300 or 202 on here that would be willing to meet up for a drink or something; I believe the owner of Markham jewelers has a white 300, maybe ping him and see if he'd be nice enough to wear it for you to check out some day, dunno...let us know whatever happens, and good luck!

[jjnd08]

Originally Posted by improviz

Yeah. Worst case, maybe there's a DFW-ite that's got a 300 or 202 on here that would be willing to meet up for a drink or something; I believe the owner of Markham jewelers has a white 300, maybe ping him and see if he'd be nice enough to wear it for you to check out some day, dunno...let us know whatever happens, and good luck!

Thank you for that, that is a good lead! Do you have any contact info for him you can PM me, or know which store I have a better chance of finding him? It looks like they have a location in Frisco and Southlake.

[improviz]

When I've seen him it has been at the Frisco location, only one I've visited. :) He doesn't always wear it so you definitely want to phone ahead.

[jjnd08]

Originally Posted by improviz

When I've seen him it has been at the Frisco location, only one I've visited. :) He doesn't always wear it so you definitely want to phone ahead.

Thanks. I'll definitely do that.

Any chance you can PM me his name?

[bzabodyn]

1) If you're in Houston, both Zadok's and Lewis Jewelers are AP ADs and usually have 15300/15400 in stock. Lewis has a new location in Uptown Park and they are less than a half mile from Zadok's.

2) After you've figured out what you want, get with Thanh. He's the man

I personally would do a 15202 if it's going to be your one and only AP as the blue dial 15300 has been going up in price steadily.

BZ

[jjnd08]

Originally Posted by bzabodyn

1) If you're in Houston, both Zadok's and Lewis Jewelers are AP ADs and usually have 15300/15400 in stock. Lewis has a new location in Uptown Park and they are less than a half mile from Zadok's.

2) After you've figured out what you want, get with Thanh. He's the man

I personally would do a 15202 if it's going to be your one and only AP as the blue dial 15300 has been going up in price steadily.

BZ

Many thanks; I will try those locations when I make it down that way!