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jpb624 · 21 October 2016, 12:33 PM

Hi guys,

I'm a pretty new owner of a 15202. A few days after purchasing I noticed a flaw on the dial, so I basically had to send it right back for service.

I've just picked it back up and noticed that the case back is pretty rough and unpolished, with the surface looking different than the rest of thew case and bracelet.

I didn't notice this when I first bought the watch, and it seems like fairly poor finishing for a watch of this level.

Is this how they all are?

For comparison, when I look on their website and watch the "360 video," they make it look smooth and polished.

thanks for your thoughts.

DCheeta · 21 October 2016, 01:11 PM

I don't have a 15202, but the back of my 15710 is similar to what you describe. It's a really cool, textured industrial look.

bayerische · 21 October 2016, 07:24 PM

Looks normal to me. The back has a matte finish, similar to the top side of the bezel.

AshAP · 21 October 2016, 08:45 PM

That part of the case back always has a sandblasted look, it's never polished or treated with the vertical graining finish.

lapince · 21 October 2016, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AshAP

That part of the case back always has a sandblasted look, it's never polished or treated with the vertical graining finish.

Yes, my Patek 5712 has the exact same thing, I find it cool rather than annoying

77T · 21 October 2016, 09:27 PM

What I believe you will see under loupe is a subtle radial "brush-like" finish. It is definitely not a high polish either in the flesh or in the AP 360° video. But I agree the studio lighting can leave you wondering.

masterserg · 21 October 2016, 10:00 PM

The sandblasted finish (I assume you are referring to the underside of the lugs) is normal. I think it looks great but it is just my opinion.

dmacintyre · 21 October 2016, 10:13 PM

It's normal. My brand new, flawless 15202 is the same.

jpb624 · 21 October 2016, 11:18 PM

Great, thank you guys for the input and reassurance.

I guess I was just being a little overly critical/concerned after missing the original dial flaw.

Now I'll just continue to enjoy this new beauty.

Thanks again.

21 October 2016, 12:33 PM	#1
jpb624 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: NYC Posts: 2	15202 case back finishing Hi guys, I'm a pretty new owner of a 15202. A few days after purchasing I noticed a flaw on the dial, so I basically had to send it right back for service. I've just picked it back up and noticed that the case back is pretty rough and unpolished, with the surface looking different than the rest of thew case and bracelet. I didn't notice this when I first bought the watch, and it seems like fairly poor finishing for a watch of this level. Is this how they all are? For comparison, when I look on their website and watch the "360 video," they make it look smooth and polished. thanks for your thoughts.

21 October 2016, 07:24 PM	#3
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Looks normal to me. The back has a matte finish, similar to the top side of the bezel. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

21 October 2016, 09:27 PM	#6
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,725	What I believe you will see under loupe is a subtle radial "brush-like" finish. It is definitely not a high polish either in the flesh or in the AP 360° video. But I agree the studio lighting can leave you wondering. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

21 October 2016, 10:00 PM	#7
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,425	The sandblasted finish (I assume you are referring to the underside of the lugs) is normal. I think it looks great but it is just my opinion. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

21 October 2016, 01:11 PM	#2
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,180	I don't have a 15202, but the back of my 15710 is similar to what you describe. It's a really cool, textured industrial look.

21 October 2016, 08:45 PM	#4
AshAP "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ash Location: UK Watch: AP Royal Oak Posts: 4,544	That part of the case back always has a sandblasted look, it's never polished or treated with the vertical graining finish.

21 October 2016, 10:13 PM	#8
dmacintyre 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Posts: 252	It's normal. My brand new, flawless 15202 is the same.

21 October 2016, 11:18 PM	#9
jpb624 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: NYC Posts: 2	Great, thank you guys for the input and reassurance. I guess I was just being a little overly critical/concerned after missing the original dial flaw. Now I'll just continue to enjoy this new beauty. Thanks again.

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