Finally settled down...

[bluebeamer]

After having owned a few APs I think the original one that started it all is still the best. The proportions and dial layout are second to none.

I’ve previously owned and sold a ROO black themes, a ROO black diver, a white dial 15400, a blue dial 15300, a blue dial 26331st, a ROO Navy and a ROO 26480ti. Yes it’s been a bumpy ride but worth the end result.




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[WatchLover1234]

Originally Posted by bluebeamer

After having owned a few APs I think the original one that started it all is still the best. The proportions and dial layout are second to none.

I’ve previously owned and sold a ROO black themes, a ROO black diver, a white dial 15400, a blue dial 15300, a blue dial 26331st, a ROO Navy and a ROO 26480ti. Yes it’s been a bumpy ride but worth the end result.

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Wow, congrats.. You mean you have owned and sold those pieces you had mentioned and in the end, the boutique granted you 15202st after spending that kind of money?

[WatchLover1234]

Wow, congrats.. You mean you have owned and sold those pieces you had mentioned and in the end, the boutique granted you 15202st after spending that kind of money?

[travisb]

Simply the best in the whole line.


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[sgwatchguy]

Very nice.

[cascavel]

The redeeming trait of the 15202, which makes it worth struggling with the date function and everything involved with the crown, is that if you own this one AP, you never have to buy another.

[cshen]

Originally Posted by bluebeamer

After having owned a few APs I think the original one that started it all is still the best. The proportions and dial layout are second to none.

I’ve previously owned and sold a ROO black themes, a ROO black diver, a white dial 15400, a blue dial 15300, a blue dial 26331st, a ROO Navy and a ROO 26480ti. Yes it’s been a bumpy ride but worth the end result.

How would you rank the other ones you've owned?

[7sins]

Gorgeous!

Quintessential AP. As good as it gets IMO. Would love to add the WG and or RG iteration.

[supernova]

Well done, you got to the ONE in the end!


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[usmc_k9_vet]

Originally Posted by cascavel

The redeeming trait of the 15202, which makes it worth struggling with the date function and everything involved with the crown, is that if you own this one AP, you never have to buy another.

What are the issues with the "date function and everything involved with the crown"?

[eskiserkan]

This is the one and only AP to own. Living fossile. Congrats..

[agsstructures]

Classic, congrats and enjoy. Doesn't get much better

[ap1]

Originally Posted by usmc_k9_vet

What are the issues with the "date function and everything involved with the crown"?

Not so quick date change in a PIA, 10-2-10-2-10-2

[bluebeamer]

Originally Posted by cshen

How would you rank the other ones you've owned?

i forgot to add... i also owned the steel rubber clad for awhile!

1. black themes ROO -versatile and handsome looking. i still miss it sometimes!
2. 15300 - nice size and layout, but i found the blue dial a bit lacklustre as compared to the 15202. 15202 dial is more 'alive'
3. black diver - i had the previous 'wet' black dial which i liked. but i didn't really like the asymmetry of the additional pusher at 10 o clock. a bit too sporty and not as versatile
4. navy ROO - nice and sporty.
5. rubberclad
6. 26331ST - too big for me. somehow wears bigger than an ROO possibly due to the metal bracelet
7. 15400 white dial - somehow the dial proportions look a bit 'off' to me. also too big for me i found.

[bluebeamer]

Originally Posted by WatchLover1234

Wow, congrats.. You mean you have owned and sold those pieces you had mentioned and in the end, the boutique granted you 15202st after spending that kind of money?

i started buying watches in 2012 before the crazy prices started. you could walk into a boutique and buy a 15202 for SGD $30k+ or even less i think.

i only bought the black themes brand new from a boutique with a 20%+5% discount. the rest were preowned from reputable grey dealers.

[10XRolex]

Gold at the end of the 🌈.

[tcheeco]

Congrats

[cascavel]

Originally Posted by usmc_k9_vet

What are the issues with the "date function and everything involved with the crown"?

As ap1 stated, not so quick change date, in fact it is not a quick change date at all. Additionally, you really need a special tool to wind the crown, and try setting the time without accidentally pushing in the crown.
That said, I wouldn't trade my 15202st, for any other AP.

[dbfagan]

Congratulations, awesome watch. I keep mine on my wrist or a winder to avoid the setting debacle. Wear it in good health.

David

[1William]

Nice watch.

[tuffness9999]

Originally Posted by cascavel

As ap1 stated, not so quick change date, in fact it is not a quick change date at all. Additionally, you really need a special tool to wind the crown, and try setting the time without accidentally pushing in the crown.

That said, I wouldn't trade my 15202st, for any other AP.

Man, that sounds like a lot of trouble. That must be one awazing watch.


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[usmc_k9_vet]

Interesting. Thank you all for the info. I was unaware of those issues as I have never handled one of these.


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[7sins]

Originally Posted by cascavel

As ap1 stated, not so quick change date, in fact it is not a quick change date at all. Additionally, you really need a special tool to wind the crown, and try setting the time without accidentally pushing in the crown.
That said, I wouldn't trade my 15202st, for any other AP.

Just buy a watch winder, problem solved.

[cascavel]

Originally Posted by tuffness9999

Man, that sounds like a lot of trouble. That must be one awazing watch.


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The 15202 is a fantastic looking watch and, after all, that's really what it's all about.