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Rolle1 · 22 August 2013, 08:17 AM

Hey,
I am about to buy my first AP.
Im not sure which one to pick, so I'll let you help me :D

Im interested in these:
15300
15450
26120
26300

I dont know so much about the movements, but something makes me think that the movement is better in the 15450 and 15300. I also believe that the 15450 will be harder to sell if I dont like it.
The thing is that I have a very long distance to the nearest AD so I cant try them on. I can only say that I have really thin wrists, so Im not sure if the 39mm will be too big.

What do you think? Which should I choose and why?

Thanks! =)

AK797 · 23 August 2013, 05:48 AM

Sounds like the 15300 will be the best choice for you, unless your wrist is around 6 inches, then the 450.

kilyung · 23 August 2013, 06:55 AM

I like the 15300 size on my 6.5" wrist.

TAKUYA · 23 August 2013, 06:59 AM

white dial and white flip flops........ i like your taste, Mike

kilyung · 23 August 2013, 07:24 AM

Pink works great with the white dial as well.

FeelingTheBlues · 23 August 2013, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Pink works great with the white dial as well.

That's a killer picture Mike!

h999r · 23 August 2013, 09:43 AM

Agreed with Mike

B. Doggy · 23 August 2013, 11:07 AM

The 15300 really is a killer watch.

texex91 · 23 August 2013, 11:27 AM

15300--done.

ec00421 · 23 August 2013, 11:36 AM

15300

mitchie41 · 23 August 2013, 12:12 PM

15300

Most balanced looking watch, reasonable price, reliable movement.

Mitch

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nick c · 23 August 2013, 12:31 PM

1st one

Hairdude1 · 23 August 2013, 01:04 PM

15300!

Puffy · 23 August 2013, 06:12 PM

do some research on the 3120 movement before pulling the trigger

travisb · 23 August 2013, 07:51 PM

15300 shouldn't be too big on you.
Good luck!

Rolle1 · 23 August 2013, 09:01 PM

Here you have pics on my wrist with different watches.
Exactly 6,37" around my wrist.

Looks very good on you kilyung, but I dont know - it might look silly on my wrist. And I have a very long way to nearest AD. 15450 looks fine aswell, but the bad thing is that there only is white dial (I want blue, I think) and that it might get hard to sell if I don't like it. It's not the most popular RO..

benlee · 23 August 2013, 09:09 PM

Just wondering, why not shortlist the 15400 also? But from the list you mentioned, I agree with the majority, take the 15300.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Pink works great with the white dial as well.

I didn't realized that. I must try one of these day.

GarageBMW · 23 August 2013, 09:34 PM

i'd go with the 15300, but I am biased...

Rolle1 · 24 August 2013, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benlee

Just wondering, why not shortlist the 15400 also? But from the list you mentioned, I agree with the majority, take the 15300.

I didn't realized that. I must try one of these day.

Its too big :/

But look at my wrist and try to judge if the 15300 will be too big or a nice fit! :-)

Rolle1 · 25 August 2013, 02:58 AM

One more question, is the 15202 wearing just as big as the 15300?

zeuloa · 25 August 2013, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolle1

One more question, is the 15202 wearing just as big as the 15300?

I believe it wears the same but it's thinner than 15300.

Dcmk · 25 August 2013, 12:14 PM

The new Jumbo 15202 would be the best choice for you- extra thin and 39 size plus the blue dial is what a RO should be.

Rolle1 · 25 August 2013, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dcmk

The new Jumbo 15202 would be the best choice for you- extra thin and 39 size plus the blue dial is what a RO should be.

And how much do I have to pay for that?

drhr · 25 August 2013, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolle1

And how much do I have to pay for that?

AP keeps the production for the 15202 low. Last list I know of is $22,500 in stainless. If you can find one, 20% off through grey market is possible in my experience, don't know about AD net prices.

Rolle1 · 25 August 2013, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drhr

AP keeps the production for the 15202 low. Last list I know of is $22,500. If you can find one, 20% off through grey market is possible in my experience, don't know about AD net prices.

Do you know any particular seller I could take a look at?
Besides chrono24 and here..

slowhand · 25 August 2013, 05:26 PM

Really depends on your wrist size. I find the steel bracelet ROs are less forgiving due to the stiffness of the lugs.

Tried a 15202 on my 6 inch wrist and couldn't stand the unsightly gaps between the lugs and my wrist. My ROO wears better due to the softer leather strap.

drhr · 25 August 2013, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolle1

Do you know any particular seller I could take a look at?
Besides chrono24 and here..

I'm not quite sure if forum protocol allows for specific identification so will message you with a few specific vendor names . . . .

TSW · 25 August 2013, 06:24 PM

15300

mb23 · 25 August 2013, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Pink works great with the white dial as well.

Great pic!

Puffy · 25 August 2013, 11:08 PM

i bought a like new 15300 white dial two weeks ago but i ended up shifting it after a few days as i found it too uncomfortable on the wrist

pros
- classic reference among sports watches

cons
- 3120 movement is inaccurate and hard to regulate. mine was running very fast. i called AP about this but no one bothered calling me back.
- bracelet stiff and thick
- sub par finish compared to other high end brands (on the bracelet i could detect black residue from welding etc)
- lugs a funny shape so the head can't 'hug' the wrist like the pp 5711 does
- the white 15300 is very shiny

the 15400 is even worse on the wrist

22 August 2013, 08:17 AM	#1
Rolle1 Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: SWE Posts: 27	Which RO should I choose? Hey, I am about to buy my first AP. Im not sure which one to pick, so I'll let you help me :D Im interested in these: 15300 15450 26120 26300 I dont know so much about the movements, but something makes me think that the movement is better in the 15450 and 15300. I also believe that the 15450 will be harder to sell if I dont like it. The thing is that I have a very long distance to the nearest AD so I cant try them on. I can only say that I have really thin wrists, so Im not sure if the 39mm will be too big. What do you think? Which should I choose and why? Thanks! =)

23 August 2013, 06:59 AM	#4
TAKUYA ⭐⭐⭐⭐2024 SubLV41 sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Thanh Takuya Location: Dont mess w Texas Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 53,003	white dial and white flip flops........ i like your taste, Mike __________________ 2 Factor Authentication Security Active Instagram @takuyawatches

23 August 2013, 11:07 AM	#8
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	The 15300 really is a killer watch. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

23 August 2013, 06:12 PM	#14
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	do some research on the 3120 movement before pulling the trigger __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

23 August 2013, 09:01 PM	#16
Rolle1 Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: SWE Posts: 27	Which RO should I choose? Here you have pics on my wrist with different watches. Exactly 6,37" around my wrist. Looks very good on you kilyung, but I dont know - it might look silly on my wrist. And I have a very long way to nearest AD. 15450 looks fine aswell, but the bad thing is that there only is white dial (I want blue, I think) and that it might get hard to sell if I don't like it. It's not the most popular RO..

23 August 2013, 05:48 AM	#2
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Sounds like the 15300 will be the best choice for you, unless your wrist is around 6 inches, then the 450.

23 August 2013, 06:55 AM	#3
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I like the 15300 size on my 6.5" wrist.

23 August 2013, 07:24 AM	#5
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Pink works great with the white dial as well.

23 August 2013, 09:43 AM	#7
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	Agreed with Mike

23 August 2013, 11:27 AM	#9
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	15300--done.

23 August 2013, 11:36 AM	#10
ec00421 Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NY Posts: 513	15300

23 August 2013, 12:12 PM	#11
mitchie41 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 79	15300 Most balanced looking watch, reasonable price, reliable movement. Mitch Sent from my SGH-I337M using Tapatalk 2

23 August 2013, 12:31 PM	#12
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	1st one

23 August 2013, 01:04 PM	#13
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	15300!

23 August 2013, 07:51 PM	#15
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	15300 shouldn't be too big on you. Good luck!

23 August 2013, 09:34 PM	#18
GarageBMW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Third Degree Location: Glenfinnan Watch: the step Posts: 1,896	i'd go with the 15300, but I am biased...

25 August 2013, 02:58 AM	#20
Rolle1 Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: SWE Posts: 27	One more question, is the 15202 wearing just as big as the 15300?

25 August 2013, 12:14 PM	#22
Dcmk Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Malaysia Posts: 264	The new Jumbo 15202 would be the best choice for you- extra thin and 39 size plus the blue dial is what a RO should be.

25 August 2013, 05:26 PM	#26
slowhand "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Singapore Posts: 193	Really depends on your wrist size. I find the steel bracelet ROs are less forgiving due to the stiffness of the lugs. Tried a 15202 on my 6 inch wrist and couldn't stand the unsightly gaps between the lugs and my wrist. My ROO wears better due to the softer leather strap.

25 August 2013, 06:24 PM	#28
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	15300 __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

25 August 2013, 11:08 PM	#30
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	i bought a like new 15300 white dial two weeks ago but i ended up shifting it after a few days as i found it too uncomfortable on the wrist pros - classic reference among sports watches cons - 3120 movement is inaccurate and hard to regulate. mine was running very fast. i called AP about this but no one bothered calling me back. - bracelet stiff and thick - sub par finish compared to other high end brands (on the bracelet i could detect black residue from welding etc) - lugs a funny shape so the head can't 'hug' the wrist like the pp 5711 does - the white 15300 is very shiny the 15400 is even worse on the wrist __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

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