15202 vs 15300

[TSW]

Originally Posted by rnrmbs

Had a 15300.
Sold it last year.
Most stupid thing I heve ever done, watchwise that is. It hurts. It really hurts.

Great looking pics, i see why yours are missed

[rnrmbs]

But still, my vote goes to the 15202. This is a picture I took in my humble little studio. The watch is from a friend.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by rnrmbs

But still, my vote goes to the 15202. This is a picture I took in my humble little studio. The watch is from a friend.

Great PIC.

[Celter]

Originally Posted by rnrmbs

But still, my vote goes to the 15202. This is a picture I took in my humble little studio. The watch is from a friend.

This is my ultimate RO. I´m going to own one soon, I hope. The new 15202 is nice to, but the black datewindow is really a deal breaker for me.(Why did they do that????) However, I don´t really mind, because the old 15202 is just PERFECT!

[Submarino]

Originally Posted by Celter

This is my ultimate RO. I´m going to own one soon, I hope. The new 15202 is nice to, but the black datewindow is really a deal breaker for me.(Why did they do that????) However, I don´t really mind, because the old 15202 is just PERFECT!

I am a 5402 purist but IMHO the black calendar wheel is very classy. I really love it. How come you don't?

[rnrmbs]

Originally Posted by Celter

This is my ultimate RO. I´m going to own one soon, I hope. The new 15202 is nice to, but the black datewindow is really a deal breaker for me.(Why did they do that????) However, I don´t really mind, because the old 15202 is just PERFECT!

I agree. The black datewheel just looks so out of place. Don't like it at all.

[rnrmbs]

I think the 15400 is a bit out of proportion. The datewindow is too far to the middle. But what annoys me most is how small the calibre looks in the big caseback. It does'nt look ok to me.

[TSW]

Originally Posted by rnrmbs

I think the 15400 is a bit out of proportion. The datewindow is too far to the middle. But what annoys me most is how small the calibre looks in the big caseback. It does'nt look ok to me.

i agree

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by rnrmbs

I think the 15400 is a bit out of proportion. The datewindow is too far to the middle. But what annoys me most is how small the calibre looks in the big caseback. It does'nt look ok to me.

I think the 39mm size of the 15300 works just fine for me. But such is life. Just like many others their feeling the pressure to go larger.

Eventually maybe in the next version they'll address the movement size issues.

[Submarino]

Originally Posted by dddrees

I think the 39mm size of the 15300 works just fine for me. But such is life. Just like many others their feeling the pressure to go larger.

Eventually maybe in the next version they'll address the movement size issues.

Dan, I think the beauty of the 15300 and the 15202 is that they remain at 39mm just like the original 5402 launched in 1972. I really don't foresee a big success coming from Audemars purists like myself with the 15400 at 41mm. To be honest, the 39mm is the perfect watch size and AP got it right 40 years ago. I won't let my 5402SA or my 15300ST ever leave my hands!!!

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by Submarino

Dan, I think the beauty of the 15300 and the 15202 is that they remain at 39mm just like the original 5402 launched in 1972. I really don't foresee a big success coming from Audemars purists like myself with the 15400 at 41mm. To be honest, the 39mm if the perfect watch size and AP got it right 40 years ago. I won't let my 5402SA or my 15300ST ever leave my hands!!!

I agree with you, bigger isn't always better.

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by Submarino

Dan, I think the beauty of the 15300 and the 15202 is that they remain at 39mm just like the original 5402 launched in 1972. I really don't foresee a big success coming from Audemars purists like myself with the 15400 at 41mm. To be honest, the 39mm is the perfect watch size and AP got it right 40 years ago. I won't let my 5402SA or my 15300ST ever leave my hands!!!

Well maybe for a 5402ST?

[Submarino]

Originally Posted by kilyung

Well maybe for a 5402ST?

Now you are talking Mike. The moment I can grab a 5402ST at a decent price, a few pieces from the collection will be long gone!!!

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by rnrmbs

I think the 15400 is a bit out of proportion. The datewindow is too far to the middle. But what annoys me most is how small the calibre looks in the big caseback. It does'nt look ok to me.

The PP 5167 has a little bit of the same thing. However it's not that noticeable and not that bad, or maybe it's just my old eyes.

[iLLGT2]

Quick question, x2..

Rubber strap option for a 15300?? Possible now?

I heard you could but needed like WG plots or something from an LE, since they didn't make them in SS?

[iLLGT2]

Originally Posted by iLLGT2

Quick question, x2..

Rubber strap option for a 15300?? Possible now?

I heard you could but needed like WG plots or something from an LE, since they didn't make them in SS?

Anyone??

[TSW]

Originally Posted by iLLGT2

Anyone??

The rubber strap for the ROC would fit the 15300, All you need is the WG plots and deployment/tang or aftermarket conversion kit.

[texex91]

Originally Posted by TSW

The rubber strap for the ROC would fit the 15300, All you need is the WG plots and deployment/tang or aftermarket conversion kit.

Think this will work:

http://apbands.com/shop/merchant.mvc...roduct_Count=1

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by TSW

The rubber strap for the ROC would fit the 15300, All you need is the WG plots and deployment/tang or aftermarket conversion kit.

Are you sure? I was told it wouldn't fit.

[TSW]

Originally Posted by kilyung

Are you sure? I was told it wouldn't fit.

100% sure, Exactly the same dimensions on the strap

[kilyung]

I don't think anyone makes rubber 15300 straps.

[Submarino]

True very true when it comes to watches.

[texex91]

Originally Posted by Submarino

True very true when it comes to watches.

[wetoey]

I prefer 15300 with in-house movement

[kilyung]

There are no rubber straps that'll fit the 15300.

[zeuloa]

Originally Posted by TSW

27,500usd

Therefore the AP 15202 will cost more than PP 5711 in Sweden according to your pricing. I'm surer PP will top them with another price increase!

[TSW]

Originally Posted by zeuloa

Therefore the AP 15202 will cost more than PP 5711 in Sweden according to your pricing. I'm surer PP will top them with another price increase!

Got a indication from my PP dealer that a pricehike is expected soon.

[texex91]

Originally Posted by TSW

Got a indication from my PP dealer that a pricehike is expected soon.

Any idea on time frame or percent??

[TSW]

Originally Posted by texex91

Any idea on time frame or percent??

Late summer and expect big, At least for Sweden

[texex91]

Originally Posted by TSW

Late summer and expect big, At least for Sweden

Ah late summer, that's so far away...plenty of buying time