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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. |
12 May 2016, 11:31 PM | #2 |
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Do it. 202 is much more refined IMO.
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Agreed with above. Do it. A definite upgrade.
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I figured this is the response I'd receive, just needed that extra push
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13 May 2016, 03:29 AM | #6 |
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13 May 2016, 03:31 AM | #7 |
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Do it do it! 15202 is a great watch!
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Honestly, nah. They're similar enough that a swap wouldn't be that exciting to me.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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. |
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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14 May 2016, 04:01 AM | #17 |
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15202 is the "Royal Oak"
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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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14 May 2016, 12:20 PM | #22 |
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Anytime buddy
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Sharp black dial RO. Nice shot.
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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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Just tried on the 202 blue dial J serial....need to resist...
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18 May 2016, 04:38 AM | #27 |
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Yeah ofc i made the switch with 0 regrets
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Another vote for the 15202 from me!
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Wow! I really like the RO Skeleton 15305.
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