15202+15400 @ NY boutique today

[jem7v]

Originally Posted by tonupbklyn

tend to agree with this statement.
eg, that photo by watcheroo... amazing. but imo it doesn't look that spectacular in person...no offense to current owners.

regardless I'm leaning toward jumbo.

See I don't like the idea that you have to play with lighting to make it actually look good. It should just look good always. This is why I'm getting the 44mm RG ROO. It looks good night, day, bad light, good light.....lol.

For the 15202 to look like other AP's the light has to hit it juuuuust right which is stupid.

But I don't care. The thinness and the fact at an AD price, I could sell it instantaneously without losing a penny makes it attractive enough that I don't care honestly if it only sparkles/glimmers in particular light.

At full price, I think I rather just get the ROC (which is far cheaper) when the in house movement gets put it in hopefully this year or next since it's finished now.

[jem7v]

Originally Posted by tonupbklyn

great question, cuz i wondered the same when discussing with the rep a deal to buy it.

he described the process, the gist is that there's a waiting list for this model, but not specifically assigned watches to each person on that list.
as he described how he goes down the list to contact each name, it was made clear that they don't give much time to those names to make the purchase once contacted. so much so, if they call and u don't pick, they have the discretion to just quickly move onto the next name.

whilst that may sound rather incredulous, he also did explain that they get 3-4 jumbos per month. so I'd imagine there's plenty to go round, and the so-called wait is not so much a big wait at all.

that's my take.

I was told something similar. The salesman at the boutique said he could easily get another. He told me the one they had was paid for and on hold till like July when the buyer was picking it up. But he said they could get another within a couple weeks.

The whole like 20 to the US rumor I think is just for AD's. The boutique is getting these all day and night.

[Watcheroo]

I think this thread is a great example of what we always hear on the forum. Get what you like and what makes you smile. Best of luck to the OP


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[tonupbklyn1]

arrived last week...

[zack777es]

Looking at the bracelet, I'm guessing it's a 202??
Either way, congrats!

I also had the opportunity to get the 202 but went with the 400 as I want it to be a worry free, daily wearer.
Somehow I felt at that time that the 202 is more of a "special occasion" kind of watch.

Here's mine.

[tonupbklyn1]

once i saw it side-by-side with the 15400 at the boutique, i was fairly settled with the jumbo.
the 15400 is a superb watch...i'm sure i would've been equally (if not very close) happy with it. as i commented originally, i think the dial on the 15400 is far more spectacular than the jumbo...it's just simply alive.

however, the jumbo falls closer to where my taste has now evolved.
and now that it's with me, i couldn't be happier with my choice.
on the wrist, it just feels right.

plus, i was originally trying to sell off my ROO (to be replaced by the jumbo)...but now it seems sorta justified keeping around, as the two are so far different from each other within the royal oak family.
i think they're a good complement. we'll see over time if the ROO gets enough wrist time now that the jumbo is around.

sized the bracelet at the boutique last week...fit is perfect.
happy happy.

[Halothane]

Show us that watch on your wrist OP!!!

[sachit]

Haha...congratulations wear it in good health..can't wait to see which one you bought


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[lapince]

Originally Posted by GB-man

I see. Do you have any issues with the lack of seconds hand or lack of quickset date? How about the lack of screw down crown?

If at least 2/3 are No...then jumbo time

I have a problem with first 2, can imagine having to set the date through 15-20 days and I like a second hand, but still think the 202 is the most beautiful of all RO's

@Zack777es: wonder how you can guess from seeing a part of bracelet that it's a 202, can't see tbh, but I think the OP chose the Jumbo as well

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by lapince

I have a problem with first 2, can imagine having to set the date through 15-20 days and I like a second hand, but still think the 202 is the most beautiful of all RO's

@Zack777es: wonder how you can guess from seeing a part of bracelet that it's a 202, can't see tbh, but I think the OP chose the Jumbo as well

Bezel on the sneak peak shot looks relatively slim and flush with the case. I think it's a jumbo!

[tonupbklyn1]

i posted the reveal, but still held up by moderator for some reason!

[tonupbklyn1]

once i saw it side-by-side with the 15400 at the boutique, i was fairly settled with the jumbo.
the 15400 is a superb watch...i'm sure i would've been equally (if not very close) happy with it. as commented previously, i think the dial on the 15400 is far more spectacular than the jumbo...it's just simply alive.

however, the jumbo falls closer to where my taste has now evolved.
and now that it's with me, i couldn't be happier with my choice.
on the wrist, it just feels right.

plus, i was originally trying to sell off my ROO (to be replaced by the jumbo)...but now it seems sorta justified keeping around, as the two are so far different from each other within the royal oak family.
i think they're a good complement.

resized the bracelet at the boutique last week...fits perfect.
happy happy.

[SDDS]

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[Minimalist]

Congrats buddy. I'm happy for you that you ultimately got what the heart wanted. It's a beaut and looks absolutely perfect on you and very smart indeed with those cuffs. Enjoy in the best of health!

[watchucallit]

There are a lot of things I said i would not accept when i started collecting. For example-- had to have hacking seconds hand, quick date etc.. However over time the only thing that I have stood by is the seconds hand. I have to have one or at least a chronograph (not necessarily an independent seconds hand). I do not think I will ever get over that one..

Originally Posted by GB-man

I see. Do you have any issues with the lack of seconds hand or lack of quickset date? How about the lack of screw down crown?

If at least 2/3 are No...then jumbo time

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by watchucallit

There are a lot of things I said i would not accept when i started collecting. For example-- had to have hacking seconds hand, quick date etc.. However over time the only thing that I have stood by is the seconds hand. I have to have one or at least a chronograph (not necessarily an independent seconds hand). I do not think I will ever get over that one..

I hear you on that. I too make up all sorts of rules only to break them on my next watch purchase lol

I do like being able to at least gauge the passage of say 90 seconds for when I'm searing steaks etc.

[jem7v]

Originally Posted by GB-man

I hear you on that. I too make up all sorts of rules only to break them on my next watch purchase lol

I do like being able to at least gauge the passage of say 90 seconds for when I'm searing steaks etc.

Use your phone lol.

[AshAP]

Originally Posted by jem7v

It's not boutique only. But supply to AD's is very slow now starting this year. My AD got 4 last year but only getting 1-2 this year. I am 4th on the list :(.

In the U.K. the 202 is now boutique only, my AD previously received 1 per year.


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[zack777es]

Originally Posted by tonupbklyn1

once i saw it side-by-side with the 15400 at the boutique, i was fairly settled with the jumbo.
the 15400 is a superb watch...i'm sure i would've been equally (if not very close) happy with it. as i commented originally, i think the dial on the 15400 is far more spectacular than the jumbo...it's just simply alive.

however, the jumbo falls closer to where my taste has now evolved.
and now that it's with me, i couldn't be happier with my choice.
on the wrist, it just feels right.

plus, i was originally trying to sell off my ROO (to be replaced by the jumbo)...but now it seems sorta justified keeping around, as the two are so far different from each other within the royal oak family.
i think they're a good complement. we'll see over time if the ROO gets enough wrist time now that the jumbo is around.

sized the bracelet at the boutique last week...fit is perfect.
happy happy.

Superb and it's perfect on your wrist, congrats!

[zack777es]

Originally Posted by lapince

I have a problem with first 2, can imagine having to set the date through 15-20 days and I like a second hand, but still think the 202 is the most beautiful of all RO's

@Zack777es: wonder how you can guess from seeing a part of bracelet that it's a 202, can't see tbh, but I think the OP chose the Jumbo as well

Originally Posted by GB-man

Bezel on the sneak peak shot looks relatively slim and flush with the case. I think it's a jumbo!

I handled the 202 closely and a number of times before finally deciding my blue 400.
The bracelets chamfer looks "slimmer" or just a lucky guess

[SC11]

Originally Posted by AshAP

In the U.K. the 202 is now boutique only, my AD previously received 1 per year.


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I know AP lists a London boutique but was under the impression it's a service centre only and no sales, is this still the case?

[AshAP]

Originally Posted by SC11

I know AP lists a London boutique but was under the impression it's a service centre only and no sales, is this still the case?

No as far as I'm aware the service centre is now the boutique, as its upstairs in an office building it may still be by appointment only though.


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[SC11]

Originally Posted by AshAP

No as far as I'm aware the service centre is now the boutique, as its upstairs in an office building it may still be by appointment only though.


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Good to hear,it was over a year ago I last checked and the AP CS said my nearest boutique to purchase from was Paris.

[ezinhk]

202 is classic but too small and slightly overrated. For that price, I rather buy 5711.

400 is bang for buck!

[ezinhk]

Congrats btw, its a lovely piece! I am just jealous...

[tonupbklyn1]

Originally Posted by ezinhk

...For that price, I rather buy 5711.

hold on to that thought...

[texasmade]

Originally Posted by ezinhk

202 is classic but too small and slightly overrated. For that price, I rather buy 5711.

Good luck finding one!

[gsg]

Originally Posted by ezinhk

202 is classic but too small and slightly overrated. For that price, I rather buy 5711.

Don’t forget the Royal Oak was the original design, Patek was just jumping on the bandwagon with the Nautilus. I give more credit to AP for that.

[tonupbklyn1]

Originally Posted by texasmade

Good luck finding one!

hold on to that thought too!

[Golden Ellipse]

15202 hands down. I wanted my 228206 to be my new everyday, but the 15202 keeps creeping up the wrist and kicking it off.