daily wearer

[Ticking_Sonata]

hello guys, im looking for your opinion in my situation, i have SS daytona, and looking for another daily wearer. im considering HULK or RO 15400 / 15300 in blue dial. which one do you think will be better for daily??

[dddrees]

RO and Beater just don't go together.

[Ticking_Sonata]

Originally Posted by dddrees

RO and Beater just don't go together.

im quite careful while wearing my watch so i can take care of it

[dddrees]

Ro 15300

[Ticking_Sonata]

Originally Posted by dddrees

Ro 15300

i never try 15300 but i tried 15400 seems a bit big on my wrist. is the only difference between 15300 and 15400 just the size? or they have another difference?

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by gabriel.sw9

i never try 15300 but i tried 15400 seems a bit big on my wrist. is the only difference between 15300 and 15400 just the size? or they have another difference?

The face is a bit different as well. The orientation of the date for one is further in the dial with an added marker for 3, because the movement is the same size but it is stuffed in a larger case. You can notice this size issue when looking at the back of the 15400 as well. Also the AP does not appear at 12 on the dial of the 15400.

I have a 15300. Check the AP subforum out there and there are some comparisions there as well.

[Ticking_Sonata]

Originally Posted by dddrees

The face is a bit different as well. The orientation of the date for one is further in the dial with an added marker for 3, because the movement is the same size but it is stuffed in a larger case. You can notice this size issue when looking at the back of the 15400 as well. Also the AP does not appear at 12 on the dial of the 15400.

I have a 15300. Check the AP subforum out there are some comparrisons there.

i see. but the bracelet and clasp is the same right? is RO water resistant? sorry for silly question

[dddrees]

Both water resistant to 50mm. Same bracelet, but I'm pretty sure the clasp is different. The 15300 has the butterfly clasp, and the 15400 uses the folding clasp. I prefer the butterfly clasp.

[Ticking_Sonata]

Originally Posted by dddrees

Both water resistant to 50mm. Same bracelet, but I'm pretty sure the clasp is different. The 15300 has the butterfly clasp, and the 15400 uses the folding clasp. I prefer the butterfly clasp.

i see. i went to the both boutique they have here in geneva but they dont have 15300, they said it is discounted. I also check in the pre owned shop but they dont have either so i need to see it in person. but the price here seems to be really high compare to US. they have 2 boutique and 1 AD which is bucherer so only 5% discount offer with cash.

[AK797]

I would choose the 300, its 39mm but wears like a 41mm so smaller than the Hulk which wears like a 41/2mm. They are discontinued so you have to buy used but you can get them for much less than a new Daytona and are then a great price.

[dddrees]

The 15300 is discontinued but I believe they have yet to stop making them. I think it might actually be best to work with one of our trusted sellers on this DavidSW and he maybe able to help you with a 15300.

I purchased mine from him actually.

In the meantime it might be best to start posting more of these related AP questions in the AP subforum.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by dddrees

RO and Beater just don't go together.

Don't think any wrist watch should be called a beater its just my daily wear myself hate the term beater, for what is quite a remarkable bit of mechanical engineering,that while on the wrist thats tells you the time.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by padi56

Don't think any wrist watch should be called a beater its just my daily wear myself hate the term beater, for what is quite a remarkable bit of mechanical engineering,that while on the wrist thats tells you the time.

X2

Very true

[beshannon]

Why would any of them not be good for a daily watch?

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by beshannon

Why would any of them not be good for a daily watch?

Your right, but unfortunately sometimes we are not in the position where we can chose more than just one.

[Ticking_Sonata]

Originally Posted by dddrees

The 15300 is discontinued but I believe they have yet to stop making them. I think it might actually be best to work with one of our trusted sellers on this DavidSW and he maybe able to help you with a 15300.

I purchased mine from him actually.

In the meantime it might be best to start posting more of these related AP questions in the AP subforum.

yes i will, but first i need to try the 15300 first before I purchased. also i am still considering the HULK also. still in dilemma i love both watches, especially hulk it is very unique, but there is something about Audemars Piguet stuck in my mind

[gpfps]

To be a beater is watch you leave on while you change the oil in the car. So none of my daily watches is worn for that situation . A beater for me is a watch that costs $ 100 or less. But I guess if money is no object a beater could be a DD. Everyone hear has a different opinion on what is a beater .

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by gabriel.sw9

yes i will, but first i need to try the 15300 first before I purchased. also i am still considering the HULK also. still in dilemma i love both watches, especially hulk it is very unique, but there is something about Audemars Piguet stuck in my mind

This maybe a bit difficult unless you can find someone who owns one that you can visit.


Good luck with your hunt.

[Ticking_Sonata]

Originally Posted by dddrees

This maybe a bit difficult unless you can find someone who owns one that you can visit.


Good luck with your hunt.

hahaha, yes i need to be patient to see until some pre owned shop has it and try.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by gabriel.sw9

hahaha, yes i need to be patient to see until some pre owned shop has it and try.

That maybe fairly difficult if not near to impossible as well.

[Cabaiguan]

I like the 15300. Modern classic.

[Ticking_Sonata]

Originally Posted by dddrees

That maybe fairly difficult if not near to impossible as well.

Dan what do you think about HULK??

[Speed]

Originally Posted by beshannon

Why would any of them not be good for a daily watch?

The AP with its sharp corners could show wear more easily - depending upon how you treat it. The watch can only be polished by the service center...for a limited number of times just something to think about.

The hulk with its all green is more of a novelty and a bit harder to coordinate with clothing...unless you wear all black or you are a leprechaun ;-)

[DoxaDavid]

Originally Posted by dddrees

RO and Beater just don't go together.

Wow brother... Calling a SS Daytona a "beater" is a bit harsh!

I'm not a fan of the green on the Hulk so I would opt for an AP or another Rolex model but given your two choices, it would be a 15300.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by DoxaDavid

Wow brother... Calling a SS Daytona a "beater" is a bit harsh!

I'm not a fan of the green on the Hulk so I would opt for an AP or another Rolex model but given your two choices, it would be a 15300.

Oh geez, I just can't do anything right anymore.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by gabriel.sw9

Dan what do you think about HULK??

I personally would rather get and in fact I have a 16610LV instead. I prefer lighter watches better, I like the maxi dial, and I like the green insert but not the green dial.

[Ticking_Sonata]

which bracelet is more comfortable, oyster bracelet or the RO? even I tried in the boutique i cant really feel how comfortable it is because the size was too big and also i just wear it like about 2 minutes.

[thomaspp]

Hulk will probably take more to daily use, but love the RO 15400

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by dddrees

Both water resistant to 50mm. Same bracelet, but I'm pretty sure the clasp is different. The 15300 has the butterfly clasp, and the 15400 uses the folding clasp. I prefer the butterfly clasp.

Hey Dan,
The 15400 uses the redesigned butterfly clasp.

[thomaspp]

Food for thought..