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28 January 2023, 05:29 AM | #1 |
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Just picked up my first AP - 15300OR
Like many AP newbies, I've been waiting patiently to buy my first AP from the boutique closest to me (it's been 6 months since my very first visit; SA told me the wait is typically a year or more at that boutique; at least he didn't try to make me buy a Code ). I was also told that getting a precious metal Royal Oak - like the 15500OR - is highly unlikely as my first purchase.
Last week I came across a 15300OR on the secondary market. The price was right (glad to see that these prices are falling back down to earth). Since I wouldn't get a 15500OR from the boutique anytime soon, I convinced myself to pull the trigger on the 15300OR. It also helped that the 15300OR comes in at a manageable 39mm; I fear the 15500OR at 41mm may be too big for my wrist. Anyway, I'm super happy with this pick up; looks WAY better in person on my wrist. This will keep me happy (that new watch dopamine tho) until I get that call from the boutique. Fingers crossed. |
28 January 2023, 06:00 AM | #2 |
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Looks great on your wrist, congrats!
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28 January 2023, 06:32 AM | #3 |
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Congrats and looks great!
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28 January 2023, 06:42 AM | #4 |
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Looking good!
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28 January 2023, 06:43 AM | #5 |
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Congratulations!
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28 January 2023, 06:53 AM | #6 |
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Great fit on your wrist. Congrats!
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28 January 2023, 01:22 PM | #7 |
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All else being equal, the 15300 trumps the 15500 any day. Great pickup.
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29 January 2023, 03:53 AM | #8 |
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This is a very beautiful Royal Oak with the "exact" size to have. And, besides, it belongs to the times when AP was not crazy and unreachable. Congratulations.
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29 January 2023, 03:57 AM | #9 |
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Awesome!
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29 January 2023, 08:59 AM | #10 |
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29 January 2023, 12:14 PM | #11 |
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29 January 2023, 10:19 PM | #12 |
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Nothing like gold! Very nice
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29 January 2023, 11:25 PM | #13 |
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Congratulations.
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30 January 2023, 06:36 AM | #14 |
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congratulations! precious ROs just hit different
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6 September 2023, 11:58 AM | #15 |
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I am looking for one, nice.
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6 September 2023, 12:06 PM | #16 |
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Congrats! Enjoy it!
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6 September 2023, 12:58 PM | #17 |
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Superb! congrats!
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6 September 2023, 01:08 PM | #18 |
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That's a fantastic reference.
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6 September 2023, 03:29 PM | #19 |
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Nice looking watch. I too have a 15300 but with white dial.
I purchased 12 alligator straps from AP with various color but I find it hard to change out the bracelet as it is so comfortable and shinny. Looking at yours with a strap makes me wonder if I should breakout one of them and try it on. |
6 September 2023, 10:05 PM | #20 |
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Looks stunning - congrats
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7 September 2023, 08:31 PM | #21 |
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Enjoy! Looks really good.
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11 September 2023, 02:30 AM | #22 |
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congrats! wear it in great health
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14 September 2023, 12:10 PM | #23 |
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Congrats!
Look great and you can add full RG bracelet later for another look.
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14 September 2023, 11:36 PM | #24 |
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Great pick up. The 39mm makes a huge difference. The 41 fits too big on a lot of people.
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