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Old 21 November 2013, 09:52 PM   #1
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I still love mine.... BUT

So, I thought I am getting bored with my 15400. I even post a thread about it. It's too thick! It's dull, it's plain.... so I told myself. But wear it again after 3 weeks, and it suddenly grow on me by leaps and bounds. How I ever even contemplate of selling it???

Still love mine....





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A formidable competitor is on the horizon. It's way more proportional in every way. It seduces with it's sleeker, super-model figure. It's arguably way more iconic. Need I say more? Had my first real "close-encounter" today. And it's ....





A civil war looming. The battle of the Royal Oaks. Just sharing some pics and my thoughts. Have a nice day.
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Old 21 November 2013, 10:14 PM   #2
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The royal oak is a work of art...
15202 is a masterpiece.
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Old 21 November 2013, 10:21 PM   #3
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Well well, that sure is one heck of a battle...

The blue dial would get my vote but at that point you cannot go wrong with either.
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Old 21 November 2013, 10:26 PM   #4
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The royal oak is a work of art...
15202 is a masterpiece.
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Old 21 November 2013, 11:50 PM   #5
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There's no better feeling than when you "rediscover" a new for an old watch. It's almost like having a "new" watch again. Cheers.
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Old 22 November 2013, 12:08 AM   #6
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The 15202 wins for me every time.
The 15400 is a great watch, but IMO if there's one AP to own, it's the Jumbo.
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Old 22 November 2013, 03:28 AM   #7
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Jumbo hands down. My wallet doesn't agree so it looks like a 15400 on the horizon for me.
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Old 22 November 2013, 08:34 AM   #8
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400's silver dial is unrivalled but if the 202 appeals more overall then I would go for it, altho lack of seconds hand bothers me as it makes the watch very static.
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Old 22 November 2013, 09:36 AM   #9
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Do it Ben, I'm considering doing the same as well!lol
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Old 22 November 2013, 10:39 AM   #10
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Everybody is telling me to flip the 400 for the Jumbo. I wonder if it is crazy to want to keep both in my collection
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Old 22 November 2013, 10:55 AM   #11
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Do it. You won't wear the 15400 anymore. I had both and had to force myself to wear the 15400. No comparison. Sold this.
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Old 22 November 2013, 10:56 AM   #12
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Kept this.
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Old 22 November 2013, 10:58 AM   #13
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And just got this to replace the 15400.
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Old 22 November 2013, 11:14 AM   #14
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Hey bro. It never ends. Sky is the limit.
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Old 22 November 2013, 11:46 AM   #15
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So, I thought I am getting bored with my 15400. I even post a thread about it. It's too thick! It's dull, it's plain.... so I told myself. But wear it again after 3 weeks, and it suddenly grow on me by leaps and bounds. How I ever even contemplate of selling it???

Still love mine....





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A formidable competitor is on the horizon. It's way more proportional in every way. It seduces with it's sleeker, super-model figure. It's arguably way more iconic. Need I say more? Had my first real "close-encounter" today. And it's ....





A civil war looming. The battle of the Royal Oaks. Just sharing some pics and my thoughts. Have a nice day.
If you are bored, go for an expensive lunch!
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Old 22 November 2013, 12:40 PM   #16
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Battle Royale!
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Old 22 November 2013, 12:56 PM   #17
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I think it's a worthwhile duo, given the night and day difference in the dial and the much flatter, smaller look of the Jumbo. I'm thrilled to have a white 41mm ROC and a Jumbo. They have very different looks. The Jumbo shows much less of those polished highlights, so the 15400 will be much louder and blingier. The Jumbo will be for occasions when you want to "walk quietly with a big stick" as Mike once put it.
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Old 22 November 2013, 01:09 PM   #18
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Both awesome. If I had to go with only one - I think it would be the Jumbo.
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Old 22 November 2013, 02:22 PM   #19
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Both are great but I say the Jumbo wins
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Old 22 November 2013, 08:17 PM   #20
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between those two (white 15400 and jumbo), jumbo wins. if the 15400 were blue, i don't think i would be as tempted to flip (but, the 15202 is awesome).
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Old 22 November 2013, 08:26 PM   #21
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Realistically, great problem to have :)
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Old 22 November 2013, 08:33 PM   #22
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15202 classic icon and a keeper
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Old 22 November 2013, 10:07 PM   #23
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Since my wrist is a little bigger, the 15400 fits better.

Otherwise, for 15202


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Old 22 November 2013, 11:58 PM   #24
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Why not have both?

Pros and cons to each IMHO, it really depends on how/when you wear it.

Either way it's a winner!
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Old 23 November 2013, 04:35 PM   #25
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400's silver dial is unrivalled but if the 202 appeals more overall then I would go for it, altho lack of seconds hand bothers me as it makes the watch very static.
X100000
Would never buy a watch without it....watching the thing move is half of the fun.
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Old 24 November 2013, 01:50 AM   #26
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Both are great...
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Old 24 November 2013, 03:13 AM   #27
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