Question for the board about AP durability for daily wear.....

[bruinmd]

......I posted on the general rolex forum my considerations for my next watch:

RG YM with the oysterflex band vs the WG Daytona also with OF band .......or the PP 5726, or finally (the watch I'm most curious about): the AP 15202.

But I got some feedback from one poster that his experience with the Jumbo was that it seemed a bit 'dainty' given its thin case and bracelet.

I'm also considering the 15400 or 15450 if I can't get a 15202, and hope to look at many of these watches this June at a boutique.

Any feedback on the durability of the SS AP Jumbo's or even the 15400 line up?

Are they more 'special occasion' watches for most here or do some of you wear them frequently during the week and if so, how do have they held up to scratches relative to SS rolexes or PP or others?

thanks

[Jace]

I wore a jumbo perpetual calendar as my daily watch for several years. It wears much larger than it looks. It is dainty by today’s standards but you have to remember that this is the direct descendant of the original Royal Oak. This watch was emormous when it came out in 39 mm. It is a true, iconic legend Of a Watch.
It is sporty but not a sports watch.

It is more finicky than a Rolex for sure but I never had any problems with it in 6 years. If you work in a non beater job it will do well and those of us in the know will look at it and say “Damn! He’s got taste.”


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[Jace]

Originally Posted by Jace

I wore a jumbo perpetual calendar as my daily watch for several years. It wears much larger than it looks. It is dainty by today’s standards but you have to remember that this is the direct descendant of the original Royal Oak. This watch was emormous when it came out in 39 mm. It is a true, iconic legend Of a Watch.
It is sporty but not a sports watch.

It is more finicky than a Rolex for sure but I never had any problems with it in 6 years. If you work in a non beater job it will do well and those of us in the know will look at it and say “Damn! He’s got taste.”


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Regarding scratches, it is no more prone to it than any other watch But the finish is so finely done that any scratch will irk the hell out of you. Small stuff never really bothered me on my Rolexes.

Between the 15400 and the 15202, I would say Jumbo hands down. Think Day Date 40 gold versus platinum.




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