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texex91 · 11 May 2012, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by TSW

I actually prefer the 15300 if buying it as a daily driver, Sturdier bracelet and the screwed in crown.
But in a bigger collection the 15202 would be a fantastic addition.
Also love the new updated dial bringing it closer to the original 1972 model

15400 too big in your opinion?

TSW · 11 May 2012, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by texex91

15400 too big in your opinion?

Yes absolutely, The dimensions just look weird with the date wheel to close to the center.
I will post a review with pics as soon as AP comes over presenting all the novelties.

Also pushing the AP fanatics who prefers the classic 39mm to the 15202 for double the cost.

texex91 · 11 May 2012, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by TSW

Also pushing the AP fanatics who prefers the classic 39mm to the 15202 for double the cost.

I thought the pricing was as follows (USD)

15400 (41mm) - Stainless $16900 MSRP
15202 (39mm) - Stainless $22500 MSRP

TSW · 11 May 2012, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by texex91

I thought the pricing was as follows (USD)

15400 (41mm) - Stainless $16900 MSRP
15202 (39mm) - Stainless $22500 MSRP

EDIT:
I forgot to say almost double the cost

MSRP in Sweden

15300 - 17,300USD
15400 - 21,100USD
15202 - (current) 26,000USD
15202 - 2012 model 29,400USD

texex91 · 11 May 2012, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by TSW

EDIT:
I forgot to say almost double the cost

MSRP in Sweden

15300 - 17,300USD
15400 - 21,100USD
15202 - (current) 26,000USD
15202 - 2012 model 29,400USD

Wow! They are proud of the new 15202, but I'm sure it's worth it.

texex91 · 11 May 2012, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by TSW

Yes absolutely, The dimensions just look weird with the date wheel to close to the center.
I will post a review with pics as soon as AP comes over presenting all the novelties.

Also pushing the AP fanatics who prefers the classic 39mm to the 15202 for double the cost.

I can understand that. I guess not being a 'fanatic' and preferring larger watches, the 15400 might be a good choice. It's not a ROO, as it a dressier watch that you can wear under dress shirt.

I understand how classic it is, but for me 39mm may wear a little small (more towards a 5167 PP) and 15400 will give a little more 'beef' without the punch of a ROO. But the 15300 is still in play also.

Just thinking out loud...

15400

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jmusser3r · 11 May 2012, 06:44 AM

Paul, I would recommend trying on the 15300 before you write it off for the 15400. I tried one on a couple months ago and IMO it wore bigger than a 39mm.

zeuloa · 11 May 2012, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by TSW

EDIT:
I forgot to say almost double the cost

MSRP in Sweden

15300 - 17,300USD
15400 - 21,100USD
15202 - (current) 26,000USD
15202 - 2012 model 29,400USD

Wow... Do you know price of PP 5711 in USD over there?

texex91 · 11 May 2012, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jmusser3r

Paul, I would recommend trying on the 15300 before you write it off for the 15400. I tried one on a couple months ago and IMO it wore bigger than a 39mm.

Agreed and plan to do that early next week

TSW · 11 May 2012, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by texex91

I can understand that. I guess not being a 'fanatic' and preferring larger watches, the 15400 might be a good choice. It's not a ROO, as it a dressier watch that you can wear under dress shirt.

I understand how classic it is, but for me 39mm may wear a little small (more towards a 5167 PP) and 15400 will give a little more 'beef' without the punch of a ROO. But the 15300 is still in play also.

Just thinking out loud...

Have them both tried on before you make your decision, It does wear a lot bigger then 39mm

TSW · 11 May 2012, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by zeuloa

wow... Do you know price of pp 5711 in usd over there?

27,500usd

dddrees · 11 May 2012, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

I'll take the blue/grey... In rose gold please!

Photo credited to unknown

That's Sweet.

iLLGT2 · 11 May 2012, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jmusser3r

Paul, I would recommend trying on the 15300 before you write it off for the 15400. I tried one on a couple months ago and IMO it wore bigger than a 39mm.

Yea?? I noticed in pic's it looks nice and chunky.. I kept thinking to myself before getting one, how can I get a damn 39mm piece and be happy with it?! I can't find a 300 to try here in FLA at the moment... 400 looks nice mm

texex91 · 11 May 2012, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by iLLGT2

Yea?? I noticed in pic's it looks nice and chunky.. I kept thinking to myself before getting one, how can I get a damn 39mm piece and be happy with it?! I can't find a 300 to try here in FLA at the moment... 400 looks nice mm

I wonder when AP 'stopped' manufacturing the 15300 and how many they still are floating out there?

As new 15202 and 15400 start entering the market, supply will be short I imagine.

Still on site, but not sure about availability.

S`` · 11 May 2012, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by texex91

I wonder when AP 'stopped' manufacturing the 15300 and how many they still are floating out there?

As new 15202 and 15400 start entering the market, supply will be short I imagine.

Still on site, but not sure about availability.

don't worry about availbility... no longer as common but AP said it will be available in the next 2 years, although I think albeit lower production numbers.

On why they decided to do away with a 39mm for the modern RO reiteration... I'd say to milk the cow till its dry...

iLLGT2 · 12 May 2012, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by texex91

I wonder when AP 'stopped' manufacturing the 15300 and how many they still are floating out there?

As new 15202 and 15400 start entering the market, supply will be short I imagine.

Still on site, but not sure about availability.

Yea not sure... Every watch boutique, independent store, etc i've been too has never had one !!! They seem pretty rare in the wild for sure

dddrees · 12 May 2012, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by S``

don't worry about availbility... no longer as common but AP said it will be available in the next 2 years, although I think albeit lower production numbers.

On why they decided to do away with a 39mm for the modern RO reiteration... I'd say to milk the cow till its dry...

Are those to meet existing orders (already spoken for) or are they just producing the 15300 for another two years?

texex91 · 12 May 2012, 06:07 AM

Well it got too quiet here--maybe because it Friday. Since I did not get pushed over on 15300 (sure wish Thomas had been around), I went with a 'classic' that I have owned before and thought time to get a new one back (need something to tide me over until my other AP arrives).

Sat delivery, but post will be on different discussion forum--and no, not PP Dan

S`` · 12 May 2012, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

Are those to meet existing orders (already spoken for) or are they just producing the 15300 for another two years?

I think it is going to be produced until ALL of their ADs and Botiques get their hands on the new versions

dddrees · 12 May 2012, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by S``

I think it is going to be produced until ALL of their ADs and Botiques get their hands on the new versions

That sounds a bit odd, I would think they would take those working on the 15300 and put them on the 15400.

dddrees · 12 May 2012, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by texex91

Well it got too quiet here--maybe because it Friday. Since I did not get pushed over on 15300 (sure wish Thomas had been around), I went with a 'classic' that I have owned before and thought time to get a new one back (need something to tide me over until my other AP arrives).

Sat delivery, but post will be on different discussion forum--and no, not PP Dan

Congrats, and I forward to seeing which one you decided to go with Paul.

TSW · 12 May 2012, 06:15 AM

AP told me the same thing 15300 is discontinued but will still be available for at least this and probably next year too....But i still haven't got a explanation why i have about 12 15300 on backorder with no estimated delivery date

I'm thinking the demand on 15300's has gone from popular to the roof since they presented the bulkier 15400 and have got too many orders while they are still out there.

texex91 · 12 May 2012, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

Congrats, and I forward to seeing which one you decided to go with Paul.

Ah kinda boring compared to some of these others, but needed one back in the mix. 15300 is probably still a go, just want to get it on my wrist at an AD.

S`` · 12 May 2012, 06:19 AM

Paul,

I just blindly bought my 26300 RO Chrono lol... just do it (Nike)

texex91 · 12 May 2012, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by S``

Paul,

I just blindly bought my 26300 RO Chrono lol... just do it (Nike)

Oh don't kid yourself, my new AP Diver (blind buy), PP 5167 (blind buy), incoming AP (blind buy)...I know all about those

Again, think 15300 is a done deal...

dddrees · 12 May 2012, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TSW

AP told me the same thing 15300 is discontinued but will still be available for at least this and probably next year too....But i still haven't got a explanation why i have about 12 15300 on backorder with no estimated delivery date

I'm thinking the demand on 15300's has gone from popular to the roof since they presented the bulkier 15400 and have got too many orders while they are still out there.

Thanks Thomas, I would have to think it would have to do something with making customers happy or filling existing orders..

Otherwise you would think they would just swicth the workforce over to making the new model.

S`` · 12 May 2012, 06:28 AM

but 2 years is kind of strange... dont know why that long.... still milk the cow dry theory... wonder if they will push the current 15300 MSRP up

rnrmbs · 12 May 2012, 06:42 AM

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

rnrmbs · 12 May 2012, 06:45 AM

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 · 12 May 2012, 06:47 AM

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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.

Are you considering gettting another?

12 May 2012, 06:15 AM	#52
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	AP told me the same thing 15300 is discontinued but will still be available for at least this and probably next year too....But i still haven't got a explanation why i have about 12 15300 on backorder with no estimated delivery date I'm thinking the demand on 15300's has gone from popular to the roof since they presented the bulkier 15400 and have got too many orders while they are still out there. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

11 May 2012, 06:44 AM	#37
jmusser3r "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Jon Location: Iowa Posts: 288	Paul, I would recommend trying on the 15300 before you write it off for the 15400. I tried one on a couple months ago and IMO it wore bigger than a 39mm.

12 May 2012, 06:07 AM	#48
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Well it got too quiet here--maybe because it Friday. Since I did not get pushed over on 15300 (sure wish Thomas had been around), I went with a 'classic' that I have owned before and thought time to get a new one back (need something to tide me over until my other AP arrives). Sat delivery, but post will be on different discussion forum--and no, not PP Dan

12 May 2012, 06:19 AM	#54
S`` "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Not Mars Posts: 1,004	Paul, I just blindly bought my 26300 RO Chrono lol... just do it (Nike)

12 May 2012, 06:28 AM	#57
S`` "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Not Mars Posts: 1,004	but 2 years is kind of strange... dont know why that long.... still milk the cow dry theory... wonder if they will push the current 15300 MSRP up

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