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Mrlion · 5 September 2012, 03:43 PM

Recently got the AP bug after spending time on the AP sub-forum here..
Got the 15300 on order, 39mm black dial with bracelet, which i think pays tribute well to the original RO design by Gerald Genta. I am fascinated with both designs by him, the other being the Nautilus 5711/1a which i am hoping to get few years down the road and hopefully that being the last piece in the crazy watch chase.

Currently having Pams, Rolexes, Omegas and assorted brands but this is the first AP. The hexagonal design of the bezel is the feature that sets it of for me. and i prefer the version of the RO to be closer to the original design so i am not so hot on the ROOs for now (hopefully for a long long while so i do not have to spend on expanding the AP collection). Also believe that sizes in respective brands should stay the way they were originally designed, i.e. Rolex sports @ 40mm, PAMs at 44/47mm, AP @ 37/39mm. Base design/dimensions are good and will stay true to the purist even as sizes grown and shrink, and form/factor morphs like fashion.

Can't wait. DavidSW has the piece picked up by Fedex as we speak and i hope i get my new toy soon. Feels terribly guilty as i have promised myself not to get another new piece only few months back but the AP bug bit hard and i was smitten badly, no thanks to you guys :)

I hope the AP RO does not dilute my love for my current pieces..

TSW · 5 September 2012, 05:00 PM

Big congrats on a fantastic reference and here's to many more

travisb · 5 September 2012, 07:02 PM

Congrats in advance!

You're sure to LOVE it. Finishing is second to none.
Nice 233 btw..

gummy · 5 September 2012, 08:15 PM

Congrats on the pick up!

Can't wait to see some pics...

Enjoy your new 15300!

Puffy · 5 September 2012, 08:56 PM

great pick up! the 39mm is the one to have!

mineral · 5 September 2012, 09:38 PM

Congrats on the excellent choice

texex91 · 5 September 2012, 11:00 PM

Congrats in advance

Watchcraze007 · 5 September 2012, 11:30 PM

Totally in for your taste. Was going to bid on a black dial power reserve nautilus last week, but was late in setting up account on Antiquorum! I want a RO, too, for its design perfection. But why do I feel RO is so overpriced!?!

kilyung · 5 September 2012, 11:43 PM

You're going to love it!

PS:I still wear my 233 often so don't worry about neglecting your other watches.

Submarino · 6 September 2012, 12:24 AM

Congrats!

APristi · 6 September 2012, 08:21 AM

congratulations !!! i'm sure the 233 will still get wrist time as that is a different beast altogether !

mb23 · 6 September 2012, 08:25 AM

Congrats your going to love it!

Dickson Lim · 6 September 2012, 08:41 AM

Don't worry, you have two wrists, two legs and two arms!

Mrlion · 6 September 2012, 09:27 AM

Guys, thanks for the warm welcome, nice pics and kind words, i promise pics when the watch hits the door.

The AP RO will add diversity and dimension to what i have. Now i am just afraid the reception and hospitality in the AP sub forum will see me sink into AP madness.

FedEx tracking says 7th sept. I am clicking on the "track shipment" button every hour, as if that would make the FedEx plane fly any faster..

The birth year sub will tide me through today as i look forward to tomorrow

Rolex Freak · 6 September 2012, 09:36 AM

You beat me to that purchase. :) big congrats.

Mrlion · 6 September 2012, 09:36 AM

this is a killer pic for me..

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

You're going to love it!

PS:I still wear my 233 often so don't worry about neglecting your other watches.

Mrlion · 6 September 2012, 09:46 AM

it is relative i guess, i would venture to say the AP RO is similar in used pricing as a Daytona, Pam233, Red Sub. while these 3 pieces are relatively higher in price in the baskets they are in, you have the AP ROOs all at high price tags than the AP RO.

however, price aside and all things equal, my heart goes out to the AP RO. did try on a few AP ROOs quite a while back but that didn't evoke any emotions

maybe things will be different after the AP RO gets on the wrist..

Quote:

Originally Posted by Watchcraze007

Totally in for your taste. Was going to bid on a black dial power reserve nautilus last week, but was late in setting up account on Antiquorum! I want a RO, too, for its design perfection. But why do I feel RO is so overpriced!?!

kilyung · 6 September 2012, 09:50 AM

Mrlion · 6 September 2012, 11:26 AM

that pic is sick.. you are just making me dream of the 5711 more

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

exchange83 · 6 September 2012, 12:35 PM

Congrats. Can't wait to see it.

chicagofan · 6 September 2012, 12:38 PM

Congrats!

Hairdude1 · 6 September 2012, 01:32 PM

Congrats!

dddrees · 6 September 2012, 01:58 PM

Congrats.

Genta who?

Ok, well maybe not the last one.

horseco · 6 September 2012, 02:10 PM

We need pics as soon as possible !!!

Mrlion · 6 September 2012, 06:07 PM

doesn't count for much

, but at least the status of the shipment changed!

thanks for sharing my excitement and anticipation..

Puffy · 6 September 2012, 06:38 PM

go away dan... that's too much

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

Congrats.

Genta who?

Ok, well maybe not the last one.

dddrees · 6 September 2012, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrlion

doesn't count for much

, but at least the status of the shipment changed!

thanks for sharing my excitement and anticipation..

Can't wait, can't wait.

dddrees · 6 September 2012, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puffy

go away dan... that's too much

Hey, I just want to play too.

jvo300 · 6 September 2012, 10:08 PM

Great choice! I'm still blown away by mine!

Mrlion · 7 September 2012, 02:09 AM

wow! that is one of the best wrist shot of the AP RO ever; see how the light bounces off the AP logo at 12'

Quote:

Originally Posted by jvo300

Great choice! I'm still blown away by mine!

5 September 2012, 03:43 PM	#1
Mrlion "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Lion Location: U.S., EU, Asia Watch: them on my wrist! Posts: 39	Incoming AP RO 15300 Recently got the AP bug after spending time on the AP sub-forum here.. Got the 15300 on order, 39mm black dial with bracelet, which i think pays tribute well to the original RO design by Gerald Genta. I am fascinated with both designs by him, the other being the Nautilus 5711/1a which i am hoping to get few years down the road and hopefully that being the last piece in the crazy watch chase. Currently having Pams, Rolexes, Omegas and assorted brands but this is the first AP. The hexagonal design of the bezel is the feature that sets it of for me. and i prefer the version of the RO to be closer to the original design so i am not so hot on the ROOs for now (hopefully for a long long while so i do not have to spend on expanding the AP collection). Also believe that sizes in respective brands should stay the way they were originally designed, i.e. Rolex sports @ 40mm, PAMs at 44/47mm, AP @ 37/39mm. Base design/dimensions are good and will stay true to the purist even as sizes grown and shrink, and form/factor morphs like fashion. Can't wait. DavidSW has the piece picked up by Fedex as we speak and i hope i get my new toy soon. Feels terribly guilty as i have promised myself not to get another new piece only few months back but the AP bug bit hard and i was smitten badly, no thanks to you guys :) I hope the AP RO does not dilute my love for my current pieces..

5 September 2012, 05:00 PM	#2
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5 September 2012, 08:56 PM	#5
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5 September 2012, 09:38 PM	#6
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5 September 2012, 07:02 PM	#3
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Congrats in advance! You're sure to LOVE it. Finishing is second to none. Nice 233 btw..

5 September 2012, 08:15 PM	#4
gummy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,348	Congrats on the pick up! Can't wait to see some pics... Enjoy your new 15300!

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5 September 2012, 11:30 PM	#8
Watchcraze007 Banned Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Ahmed Location: Dubai & Cairo Watch: All of'em! Posts: 507	Totally in for your taste. Was going to bid on a black dial power reserve nautilus last week, but was late in setting up account on Antiquorum! I want a RO, too, for its design perfection. But why do I feel RO is so overpriced!?!

5 September 2012, 11:43 PM	#9
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	You're going to love it! PS:I still wear my 233 often so don't worry about neglecting your other watches.

6 September 2012, 08:21 AM	#11
APristi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: GP Location: NY / Asia Watch: APanerai Rolex Posts: 63	congratulations !!! i'm sure the 233 will still get wrist time as that is a different beast altogether !

6 September 2012, 08:25 AM	#12
mb23 Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: Westchester, NY Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 4,744	Congrats your going to love it!

6 September 2012, 08:41 AM	#13
Dickson Lim "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: planet Posts: 1,517	Don't worry, you have two wrists, two legs and two arms! __________________ Dream the impossible, and make it possible!

6 September 2012, 09:27 AM	#14
Mrlion "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Lion Location: U.S., EU, Asia Watch: them on my wrist! Posts: 39	Guys, thanks for the warm welcome, nice pics and kind words, i promise pics when the watch hits the door. The AP RO will add diversity and dimension to what i have. Now i am just afraid the reception and hospitality in the AP sub forum will see me sink into AP madness. FedEx tracking says 7th sept. I am clicking on the "track shipment" button every hour, as if that would make the FedEx plane fly any faster.. The birth year sub will tide me through today as i look forward to tomorrow

6 September 2012, 09:36 AM	#15
Rolex Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Sandro Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/GS Posts: 4,412	You beat me to that purchase. :) big congrats.

6 September 2012, 09:50 AM	#18
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940

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exchange83 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: New York Watch: Patek 5980r Posts: 489	Congrats. Can't wait to see it. __________________ Patek Philippe 5980R Audemars Piguet 41 ROC 26320OR Audemars Piguet Rubens Barrichello 2 Rose Gold Richard Mille RM011 Rose Gold / Titanium Rolex Yacht-Master II SS

6 September 2012, 12:38 PM	#21
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6 September 2012, 01:32 PM	#22
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6 September 2012, 01:58 PM	#23
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Congrats. Genta who? Ok, well maybe not the last one. Attached Images __________________ 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

6 September 2012, 02:10 PM	#24
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,426	We need pics as soon as possible !!!

6 September 2012, 06:07 PM	#25
Mrlion "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Lion Location: U.S., EU, Asia Watch: them on my wrist! Posts: 39	doesn't count for much , but at least the status of the shipment changed! thanks for sharing my excitement and anticipation..

6 September 2012, 10:08 PM	#29
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	Great choice! I'm still blown away by mine!

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