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13 November 2019, 11:58 AM | #1 |
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Finally Got My Grail Watch [15202 Jumbo]
Hi friends! I've been a huge fan of the Royal Oak ever since I first saw one close to 15 years ago. I decided earlier this year that it was finally time for me to add one to the collection. There are currently three different sizes in production, and because the watches are so in demand right now, it's not easy to try the various sizes/models on at any boutiques or AD's. (Hence why I created this comparison post with photos between the three models).
Initially, I thought the 37mm model would be right for me, so I picked up a 15450 earlier this year, with the 41mm 15500 following a few months later. I finally realized that the ideal size for my wrist and preferences would be in between the two. Thus, the hunt began for the 39mm 15202, which is also the closest ancestors to the original Royal Oak 5402 that launched in 1972. I spent a while tracking down one that met my conditions and finally picked this one up just in time for my 30th birthday. It's the perfect size/weight and has this vintage charm to it despite being a modern reference. Take care! P.S. – Please no messages or DM's about how much I paid :) |
13 November 2019, 12:09 PM | #2 |
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Congrats! Enjoy in good health.
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13 November 2019, 12:10 PM | #3 |
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Congrats man looks great on your wrist!
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13 November 2019, 12:12 PM | #4 |
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Looks great congrats
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13 November 2019, 12:18 PM | #5 |
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Wow
I owned one for a few months and loved, the non quick set date in the end proved too much for me. Of all the watches I've flipped, it's my biggest regret.
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13 November 2019, 12:22 PM | #6 |
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Congrats! You picked the perfect one for size. Looks great!
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13 November 2019, 01:02 PM | #7 |
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Wow congrats man. Absolutely stunning
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13 November 2019, 01:05 PM | #8 |
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That’s how it’s done! Big congrats on the only watch that really matters...IMO anyway.
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13 November 2019, 01:11 PM | #9 |
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Congrats!
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13 November 2019, 01:27 PM | #10 |
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Huge congrats! Fantastic watch.
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13 November 2019, 01:38 PM | #11 |
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Congrats
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13 November 2019, 01:42 PM | #12 |
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Grats!
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13 November 2019, 03:51 PM | #13 |
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Great pics, congrats!
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13 November 2019, 03:59 PM | #14 |
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Congrats!!
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13 November 2019, 04:01 PM | #15 |
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Congrats! This is such an icon!
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13 November 2019, 06:02 PM | #16 |
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Non quick set date drove me nuts until I decided to entirely forget about setting the date. Winding the watch and setting the time is a big enough pain.
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13 November 2019, 06:06 PM | #17 |
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Perfect fit. What's your wrist size?
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13 November 2019, 07:22 PM | #18 |
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Perfect for the wrist and glad you didn’t have to wait too long. Enjoy it!
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13 November 2019, 10:05 PM | #19 |
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Congratulations.
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Agree on winding as well, I felt the crown would come off one day... I can’t leave the date alone, OCD.
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14 November 2019, 01:20 AM | #21 |
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Congratulations! Someday I hope to own one as well.
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14 November 2019, 01:44 AM | #22 |
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Congrats, it's truly a stunning piece, it's awesome that you have these 3 refs in your collections right now. Wear in good health.
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14 November 2019, 03:28 AM | #23 |
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Fantastic- looks great on your wrist as well
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14 November 2019, 03:50 AM | #24 |
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Not sure how someone could own this type of watch and not actually use its features? That just seems odd to me. These are the reasons I cannot get on board with the 15202, I would never reach for it, too much work to set it. 5712 is enough work with date and moonphase, I do not need another project in the morning when I decide to throw it on.
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14 November 2019, 04:07 AM | #25 |
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Looks great on you. Congrats on a great pickup!
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14 November 2019, 04:55 AM | #26 |
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Beautiful and with great proportions. Congrats!
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14 November 2019, 05:10 AM | #27 |
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Congrats! Ok, how much did it cost? (Just joking )
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14 November 2019, 05:24 AM | #28 |
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Gorgeous watch and looks great. Who cares what you paid. If you got your grail and it makes you happy, that is what counts. Life is short. And you can't count pennies after you are dead.
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Now tell us how perfect your 15300 is...
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14 November 2019, 06:31 AM | #30 |
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Congrats!
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