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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.... BUT 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. |
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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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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21 November 2013, 10:26 PM | #4 |
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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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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. |
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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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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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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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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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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22 November 2013, 10:56 AM | #12 |
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Kept this.
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22 November 2013, 10:58 AM | #13 |
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And just got this to replace the 15400.
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22 November 2013, 11:14 AM | #14 |
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Hey bro. It never ends. Sky is the limit.
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22 November 2013, 12:40 PM | #16 |
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Battle Royale!
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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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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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22 November 2013, 02:22 PM | #19 |
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Both are great but I say the Jumbo wins
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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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22 November 2013, 08:26 PM | #21 |
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Realistically, great problem to have :)
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22 November 2013, 08:33 PM | #22 |
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15202 classic icon and a keeper
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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! |
23 November 2013, 04:35 PM | #25 |
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24 November 2013, 01:50 AM | #26 |
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Both are great...
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24 November 2013, 03:13 AM | #27 |
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Great photos!
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