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shay · 3 May 2012, 12:28 AM

hi guys
i want to buy new AP,
i don't know which model to buy.
today at the store i tried the 15300 And suddenly it looks small to me because I got used to my roo panda...
What do you think would be more in demand? the 15300 because Stop producing it? or the 15400 because it new Collection and because The tendency today is big watches?
I have a price of 11500$ for the 15300 from AD of AP.
this is good price or can i argue more? about 10000-10500$?
the 15400 is 500-700$ more
thank you

S`` · 3 May 2012, 12:31 AM

10k -10.5k for a mint/lnib from grey... not BNIB from AD...

the RO will always be a 39mm in my mind... leave the bigger diameters to the ROOs. But what do I know... I'd say it looks like your mind is on the 15400... go with whatever you think look best on you.

Ristretto · 3 May 2012, 12:33 AM

15300.

shay · 3 May 2012, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Szer

10k -10.5k for a mint/lnib from grey... not BNIB from AD...

the RO will always be a 39mm in my mind... leave the bigger diameters to the ROOs. But what do I know... I'd say it looks like your mind is on the 15400... go with whatever you think look best on you.

AD gave me price 11500$,
and i'm talk about BNIB. not LNIB. But I thought to myself, when I would be in the store with cash I can ask for a discount of several dollars off

S`` · 3 May 2012, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shay

AD gave me price 11500$,
and i'm talk about BNIB. not LNIB. But I thought to myself, when I would be in the store with cash I can ask for a discount of several dollars off

I think that's a reasonable request

have fun trying on and deciding... don't worry about which one will be more in demand in the future... tastes change and it could go either way (bigger or smaller)

kilyung · 3 May 2012, 01:05 AM

Personally I prefer the 15300. It wears a little bigger than its 39mm suggest. The ROOs at 42mm, now 44mm, wear pretty big (even relative Panerai). It entirely depends on what you're looking for. If you want a big watch, get another ROO (maybe a Diver?). If you're looking for something with a little class, then the 15300 is a great choice. Nothing against the 15400 but I'm not sold on the new dial (although it works great for the Jumbo) and size.

dddrees · 3 May 2012, 01:16 AM

I just got a 15300 a bit ago, and the 39mm size works just fine for me. Ultimately you need to get the one that works best for you, don't worry about which one works for everybody else.

TSW · 3 May 2012, 03:55 AM

Definitely the classic 15300

Darlinboy · 3 May 2012, 10:09 AM

Admittedly biased, since I just bought one, but the 15300 is a great watch.

HL65 · 3 May 2012, 10:19 AM

15300 for me too.

DucS2R · 3 May 2012, 11:49 AM

It never hurts to argue for a few more dollars off, but IMHO, that is a good price from an AD. I paid more for mine last year in the US from an AD, though I still got a decent discount.

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B. Doggy · 3 May 2012, 11:52 AM

15300 gets my vote...for now. Would love to try on the 15400 though. Have to wait until September though...

gwalker · 3 May 2012, 12:07 PM

I love both. IMHO pick the one that suits you best. I think you will have a month long smile either way.

psv · 3 May 2012, 12:13 PM

Easy for me - the 15300. Just find some side by side photos online between the two and look at the placement of the date window of the 15400. Since they used the same Cal 3120 movement they were forced to move it closer to center. Looks completely wrong to me. Scope up a 15300 while you can.

I had a 15300.OR - probably the nicest watch I have or ever will own.

Submarino · 3 May 2012, 12:34 PM

That's already a great price. I'd say go with the 15300 like mine.

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rossi46 · 3 May 2012, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

Just find some side by side photos online between the two and look at the placement of the date window of the 15400. Since they used the same Cal 3120 movement they were forced to move it closer to center. Looks completely wrong to me

AGREED!

I also don't like the changes to the 12 o'clock position - yes, I know the double marker is reminiscent of the Jumbo, but there was just something awesome about the large "AP" up top. The seconds-hand doesn't look as good, either.

15300 all the way.

One day... one day...

Eeyore · 5 May 2012, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

Easy for me - the 15300. Just find some side by side photos online between the two and look at the placement of the date window of the 15400. Since they used the same Cal 3120 movement they were forced to move it closer to center. Looks completely wrong to me. Scope up a 15300 while you can.

I had a 15300.OR - probably the nicest watch I have or ever will own.

Absolutely agree the case of the 15400 is too big for the 3120 movement. Not only is the date too far inboard but the movement looks too small in the back of the watch.

Actually I am guessing that the 3120 was probably designed originally for a 36 mm case as the date looks in the right place in the 15450.

Hsiang613 · 6 May 2012, 05:30 PM

I have a 15300ST still brand new in the box... is it worth selling it right now? I'm thinking about getting a ROO instead...

Dickson Lim · 6 May 2012, 05:39 PM

15300 for me. It would better to go with the Diver if you opted the 41mm size. Just my 2cents.

Dickson Lim · 6 May 2012, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hsiang613

I have a 15300ST still brand new in the box... is it worth selling it right now? I'm thinking about getting a ROO instead...

We don't recommend selling here, we just ENABLE people to buy more.

TSW · 6 May 2012, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dickson Lim

We don't recommend selling here, we just ENABLE people to buy more.

herbie911 · 7 May 2012, 07:00 AM

Personally, I prefer the dial on the 15300. I like having AP at the 12 o'clock position.

LAJM · 7 May 2012, 07:15 AM

15300 for me without a doubt...in white dial looks great on the wrist and for me is the dress watch.

Hsiang613 · 7 May 2012, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dickson Lim

15300 for me. It would better to go with the Diver if you opted the 41mm size. Just my 2cents.

I thought the Divers r 44mm??

kilyung · 7 May 2012, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hsiang613

I thought the Divers r 44mm??

42mm

Hsiang613 · 7 May 2012, 12:07 PM

15300

Eeyore · 7 May 2012, 07:57 PM

A quick question - does the bracelet of the 15300 have a micro adjustment, or is removing or adding links the only form of adjustment?

Adam K. · 7 May 2012, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eeyore

A quick question - does the bracelet of the 15300 have a micro adjustment, or is removing or adding links the only form of adjustment?

No microadjustment--you just remove or add links to get the fit you need. A half-link is available as well, and can be helpful to some Royal Oak wearers.

Eeyore · 7 May 2012, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam K.

No microadjustment--you just remove or add links to get the fit you need. A half-link is available as well, and can be helpful to some Royal Oak wearers.

Thanks.

kilyung · 7 May 2012, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam K.

No microadjustment--you just remove or add links to get the fit you need. A half-link is available as well, and can be helpful to some Royal Oak wearers.

It's actually a 1.5 link.

3 May 2012, 12:28 AM	#1
shay Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: israel Watch: AP panda+daytona s Posts: 50	AP 15300 or AP 15400 hi guys i want to buy new AP, i don't know which model to buy. today at the store i tried the 15300 And suddenly it looks small to me because I got used to my roo panda... What do you think would be more in demand? the 15300 because Stop producing it? or the 15400 because it new Collection and because The tendency today is big watches? I have a price of 11500$ for the 15300 from AD of AP. this is good price or can i argue more? about 10000-10500$? the 15400 is 500-700$ more thank you

3 May 2012, 12:33 AM	#3
Ristretto "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: GMT + 3 Watch: Platinum Daytona Posts: 1,322	15300. __________________ “What the mind can conceive, it can achieve.” – Napoleon Hill

3 May 2012, 01:16 AM	#7
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I just got a 15300 a bit ago, and the 39mm size works just fine for me. Ultimately you need to get the one that works best for you, don't worry about which one works for everybody else. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

3 May 2012, 03:55 AM	#8
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Definitely the classic 15300 __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

3 May 2012, 10:09 AM	#9
Darlinboy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,703	Admittedly biased, since I just bought one, but the 15300 is a great watch. __________________ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

3 May 2012, 12:31 AM	#2
S`` "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Not Mars Posts: 1,004	10k -10.5k for a mint/lnib from grey... not BNIB from AD... the RO will always be a 39mm in my mind... leave the bigger diameters to the ROOs. But what do I know... I'd say it looks like your mind is on the 15400... go with whatever you think look best on you.

3 May 2012, 01:05 AM	#6
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Personally I prefer the 15300. It wears a little bigger than its 39mm suggest. The ROOs at 42mm, now 44mm, wear pretty big (even relative Panerai). It entirely depends on what you're looking for. If you want a big watch, get another ROO (maybe a Diver?). If you're looking for something with a little class, then the 15300 is a great choice. Nothing against the 15400 but I'm not sold on the new dial (although it works great for the Jumbo) and size.

3 May 2012, 10:19 AM	#10
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	15300 for me too. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

3 May 2012, 11:49 AM	#11
DucS2R "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: West Virginia Posts: 135	It never hurts to argue for a few more dollars off, but IMHO, that is a good price from an AD. I paid more for mine last year in the US from an AD, though I still got a decent discount. T

3 May 2012, 11:52 AM	#12
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	15300 gets my vote...for now. Would love to try on the 15400 though. Have to wait until September though... __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

3 May 2012, 12:07 PM	#13
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	I love both. IMHO pick the one that suits you best. I think you will have a month long smile either way.

3 May 2012, 12:13 PM	#14
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Easy for me - the 15300. Just find some side by side photos online between the two and look at the placement of the date window of the 15400. Since they used the same Cal 3120 movement they were forced to move it closer to center. Looks completely wrong to me. Scope up a 15300 while you can. I had a 15300.OR - probably the nicest watch I have or ever will own.

3 May 2012, 12:34 PM	#15
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	That's already a great price. I'd say go with the 15300 like mine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Watches are the new currency! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

6 May 2012, 05:30 PM	#18
Hsiang613 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Artesia, CA Posts: 40	I have a 15300ST still brand new in the box... is it worth selling it right now? I'm thinking about getting a ROO instead...

6 May 2012, 05:39 PM	#19
Dickson Lim "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: planet Posts: 1,517	15300 for me. It would better to go with the Diver if you opted the 41mm size. Just my 2cents. __________________ Dream the impossible, and make it possible!

7 May 2012, 07:00 AM	#22
herbie911 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: united kingdom Posts: 445	Personally, I prefer the dial on the 15300. I like having AP at the 12 o'clock position.

7 May 2012, 07:15 AM	#23
LAJM "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Larry Location: Canada Watch: Explorer II Posts: 270	15300 for me without a doubt...in white dial looks great on the wrist and for me is the dress watch.

7 May 2012, 12:07 PM	#26
Hsiang613 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Artesia, CA Posts: 40	15300

7 May 2012, 07:57 PM	#27
Eeyore "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Eeyore Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 113	A quick question - does the bracelet of the 15300 have a micro adjustment, or is removing or adding links the only form of adjustment?

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