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Old 30 August 2012, 05:34 AM   #1
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Icon17 15300 action & self-enabling

quiet day on the floor today so cruised over to SW1 to drool all over the watch shop in Harrods

Been lusting for an RO all year but somehow got distracted by a few other projects

nice to see there's still plenty of them about - RRP just over £11,000

i definitely prefer the white and silver dials, black is too dark and unfortunately there was no blue dial for me to try on

sales guy was very friendly, wore a GMT Coke, when i commented on it he replied "year i prefer rolex"

15300 highlights for me
- clean dial
- very comfy
- amazing bracelet
- under the radar piece

anyway, few shots below

PS didn't bother with the 41mm, plenty in stock, but they just looked way too big for my simple tastes. the bezel also looks really slim and the watch overall disproportionate



















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Old 30 August 2012, 05:52 AM   #2
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White looks great on you! Actually... looks great on anyone.

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Old 30 August 2012, 06:00 AM   #3
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i agree mike

as i tried it on it very much reminded me of the shot of yours in the snow

think we have a very strong candidate for my first AP

the bracelet is the dog's bollocks. work of art

i need to see the silver dial for comparion... although i'd imagine it's more creamy

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Old 30 August 2012, 06:05 AM   #4
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The white looks great on ya!
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Old 30 August 2012, 06:07 AM   #5
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i agree mike

as i tried it on it very much reminded me of the shot of yours in the snow

think we have a very strong candidate for my first AP

the bracelet is the dog's bollocks. work of art

i need to see the silver dial for comparion... although i'd imagine it's more creamy
The white is the silver. There's only black, blue/gray, white/silver. In certain lighting the white looks silver.

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Old 30 August 2012, 06:09 AM   #6
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Old 30 August 2012, 06:17 AM   #7
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learn something new every day

even the sales guy was telling me there was a silver dial...

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The white is the silver. There's only black, blue/gray, white/silver. In certain lighting the white looks silver.
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Old 30 August 2012, 06:25 AM   #8
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The white looks amazing on your wrist! That is one beautiful watch! I think it will be this or a VC Overseas for my next one!


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Old 30 August 2012, 06:35 AM   #9
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Love the white...grab the 15300 while you can.
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Old 30 August 2012, 06:41 AM   #10
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It's a great watch.

You wouldn't regret adding it to your collection. White/Silver for me over the others.
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Old 30 August 2012, 09:06 AM   #12
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Wow. I was set on the black...Still might be.

I don't have any white dialed watches. Considered the white dial SS Daytona, but it seems more and more to be favored by women - nothing wrong with that mind you. Love my silver dialed stick DJ on Jubilee.

What do folks think...is the White or Silver dial AP 15300 (just the size for me) more dressy or casual? I keep hearing folks say APs are not everyday watches...but not sure I follow - or agree.
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Old 30 August 2012, 09:26 AM   #13
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The white dial, AWESOME!!!
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Old 30 August 2012, 09:29 AM   #14
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I prefer black (which often looks more like slate).

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Old 30 August 2012, 09:29 AM   #15
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Wow. I was set on the black...Still might be.

I don't have any white dialed watches. Considered the white dial SS Daytona, but it seems more and more to be favored by women - nothing wrong with that mind you. Love my silver dialed stick DJ on Jubilee.

What do folks think...is the White or Silver dial AP 15300 (just the size for me) more dressy or casual? I keep hearing folks say APs are not everyday watches...but not sure I follow - or agree.
Bill, it's a very versatile watch. I wear mine both casual (shorts and jeans - very sharp looking) and formally (suits - very classy looking).



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Old 30 August 2012, 09:32 AM   #16
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PS: I've worn mine everywhere from swimming at the beach to shopping in Beverly Hills to the board room.
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Old 30 August 2012, 10:23 AM   #17
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Old 30 August 2012, 11:04 AM   #18
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Look great Puffy, when should we expect your incoming? ;)
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Old 30 August 2012, 02:46 PM   #19
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Great pics all!
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Old 30 August 2012, 02:59 PM   #20
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The white dial is outstandingly nice to look at, extremely legible too!
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Mr H, that blue dial is really awesome!

By the way, I think the white dial wears larger. And all are classy and sporty regardless of the dial colour. The RO is really an all-occasion watch!
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the white 15300 is just amazing. the only ap i happen to like. perfect size, mesmerizing dial and understated elegance. just perfect.
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White and blue happen to be one of my favorite dial options on the 15300 and even the 15400. Now the chrono's are a bit different, I love the black!
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Old 30 August 2012, 09:39 PM   #24
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got quite a few dark dialled watches.. the white is the winner for me!

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The white/silver dial looks great on on you buddy.
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Bill, it's a very versatile watch. I wear mine both casual (shorts and jeans - very sharp looking) and formally (suits - very classy looking).



your pic of the cuffs is exactly what i was envisioning the AP RO to do, slipping under, without calling out for attention, could never get a PAM to do that..
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Old 8 September 2012, 12:40 PM   #27
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Black or white. Both beautiful.
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All the colors are nice, but I think the silver dial is the nicest.
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The white was my top choice after trying them on last year Anders....and funnily enough that was in Harrods with some other Trf degenerates
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Anders, the AP 15300 (White Dial) and the PP 5167 make a great pair.
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