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Submarino · 24 February 2012, 04:55 PM

Even with all the drama with the service of my 5402, nothing compares to the understated, yet very classy AP look.

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TSW · 24 February 2012, 05:00 PM

kilyung · 24 February 2012, 05:05 PM

Bravo Hal! That's the spirit.

HL65 · 24 February 2012, 09:01 PM

esm · 24 February 2012, 09:16 PM

thats pretty cool.

T.S.Eliot · 24 February 2012, 09:57 PM

Very nice indeed, but I would not categorize it as "understated"

In good health.

VetteBandit · 24 February 2012, 10:34 PM

Glad to hear it.

T.S.Eliot · 24 February 2012, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Submarino

Even with all the drama with the service of my 5402, nothing compares to the understated, yet very classy AP look.

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I find your first picture to be very ironic

"Less" does not figure in any of the scenarios

Enjoy it while it lasts

eric23 · 25 February 2012, 12:57 AM

Great Photos Hal!

Submarino · 25 February 2012, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by tseliot

I find your first picture to be very ironic

"Less" does not figure in any of the scenarios

Enjoy it while it lasts

LAJM · 25 February 2012, 03:37 AM

Great attitude and a great watch!!

Submarino · 25 February 2012, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by LAJM

Great attitude and a great watch!!

Can't do anything else but to stay positive!!!

ocwatching · 25 February 2012, 03:56 AM

glad to see you in good spirits!
the stiff drink helps?

Dickson Lim · 25 February 2012, 04:02 AM

You rock mate!

tomato · 25 February 2012, 05:46 AM

That's a great attitude, Hal! Hope you don't let your service issues take away from your love of the beauty and craftsmanship in AP watches.

travisb · 25 February 2012, 07:57 PM

Tough to stay positive with ridiculous service quotes...
AP is in a league of it's own. Beautiful!

B. Doggy · 26 February 2012, 02:14 AM

Nice!

Watchonisto · 26 February 2012, 03:38 AM

Good thinking Hal

DucS2R · 26 February 2012, 12:43 PM

Thanks man, great attitude. You were a major influence on my buying my 15300, and I love it but have been bummed by your bad times with AP. I have a ton of great watches but am nearing the end of my watch collecting days, I want to buy one more great watch before I enter the bequest period of my life. I do not yet own a Patek so I was considering a Patek 5711 or another ROO. I have been hearing bad stories about both AP and Patek service and I am wealthy but not rich so money counts.

Given your experiences I have been leaning toward another Lange like the datograph, but I am driven more toward the AP and Patek models in terms of aesthetics.

I appreciate your sharing all of your positive and negative experiences they really mean a lot to me.

Cheers,
T

Submarino · 26 February 2012, 03:55 PM

Glad I've been able to help by sharing my experiences. Keep in mind my situation is somewhat isolated and my 5402 is a vintage piece. I would go for a Patek to close the collection. Perhaps a Nautilus, an Aquanaut or a World Timer.

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kilyung · 26 February 2012, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DucS2R

Thanks man, great attitude. You were a major influence on my buying my 15300, and I love it but have been bummed by your bad times with AP. I have a ton of great watches but am nearing the end of my watch collecting days, I want to buy one more great watch before I enter the bequest period of my life. I do not yet own a Patek so I was considering a Patek 5711 or another ROO. I have been hearing bad stories about both AP and Patek service and I am wealthy but not rich so money counts.

Given your experiences I have been leaning toward another Lange like the datograph, but I am driven more toward the AP and Patek models in terms of aesthetics.

I appreciate your sharing all of your positive and negative experiences they really mean a lot to me.

Cheers,
T

I'm sure you know but the Dato service is pricey.

HL65 · 26 February 2012, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DucS2R

Thanks man, great attitude. You were a major influence on my buying my 15300, and I love it but have been bummed by your bad times with AP. I have a ton of great watches but am nearing the end of my watch collecting days, I want to buy one more great watch before I enter the bequest period of my life. I do not yet own a Patek so I was considering a Patek 5711 or another ROO. I have been hearing bad stories about both AP and Patek service and I am wealthy but not rich so money counts.

Given your experiences I have been leaning toward another Lange like the datograph, but I am driven more toward the AP and Patek models in terms of aesthetics.

I appreciate your sharing all of your positive and negative experiences they really mean a lot to me.

Cheers,
T

If you think you will save money servicing a Dato--then you are seriously mistaken! You have the same issue as with AP and Patek--only a handful that are trained by their respective companies to work on them. With ALS--it is Alkis in NYC who many of us know. He is the best but will cost more to service than an AP. Nice watch Mike---I like that one! Here is my contribution.

dalip · 26 February 2012, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Awesome

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travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,466	Glad to hear it Hal! Tough to stay positive with ridiculous service quotes... AP is in a league of it's own. Beautiful!

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DucS2R "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: West Virginia Posts: 135	Thanks man, great attitude. You were a major influence on my buying my 15300, and I love it but have been bummed by your bad times with AP. I have a ton of great watches but am nearing the end of my watch collecting days, I want to buy one more great watch before I enter the bequest period of my life. I do not yet own a Patek so I was considering a Patek 5711 or another ROO. I have been hearing bad stories about both AP and Patek service and I am wealthy but not rich so money counts. Given your experiences I have been leaning toward another Lange like the datograph, but I am driven more toward the AP and Patek models in terms of aesthetics. I appreciate your sharing all of your positive and negative experiences they really mean a lot to me. Cheers, T

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