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JParm · 11 April 2023, 03:28 AM

I've tried the 15400 in the past and found that too large, but I keep coming back to the RO shape and can't get it out of my mind. I think the 39mm 15300 would be more up my alley, as the 15450 might be a tad too small.

I've got a dealer offering a mint (they say) 15300 with no box and papers for $29,000. What are the thoughts on this? I'm usually a box and papers guy but I'm going towards not paying the extra money for it since I won't be wearing the B&P...this time.

jgottsman11 · 11 April 2023, 03:50 AM

15300 is the best watch out there in my opinion for a daily AP. FWIW I paid $30,000 for this one a few months back in like new condition with 2021 AP service, box and papers.

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jgottsman11 · 11 April 2023, 04:15 AM

What year is the 15300 you're looking at? Any photos?

JParm · 11 April 2023, 04:33 AM

Watch is from 2012 and I think get a wrist shot from the dealer - it looks great.

HERITAGE82 · 11 April 2023, 04:37 AM

Fits you very well!

JParm · 11 April 2023, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by HERITAGE82

Fits you very well!

Not my wrist but it is a great looking piece, isn't it?!

Vince_76 · 11 April 2023, 06:57 AM

Looks clean. Great piece!

Potawatomi · 11 April 2023, 07:35 AM

Wow, never really gave a thought to the 300 but I must say these wrist shots and the proportions of the watch are impeccable. This coming from a 400 owner.

JParm · 11 April 2023, 08:05 AM

I pulled the trigger! Happy to finally become a member of the AP club and will post shots once it arrives!!

scottywein · 11 April 2023, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by JParm

I pulled the trigger! Happy to finally become a member of the AP club and will post shots once it arrives!!

Congrats!

youthagainsttt · 11 April 2023, 11:14 AM

Oh got here too late, hope you got an extra discount from the dealer when the deal was confirmed, considering 2012 & no box/papers

JParm · 11 April 2023, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by youthagainsttt

Oh got here too late, hope you got an extra discount from the dealer when the deal was confirmed, considering 2012 & no box/papers

It actually ended up coming with the period correct box.

fskywalker · 11 April 2023, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by JParm

I pulled the trigger! Happy to finally become a member of the AP club and will post shots once it arrives!!

Congrats!

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Token74 · 11 April 2023, 10:15 PM

It’s a really great watch. I got mine a few years ago and love it. The first thing i did when getting it was put it in for a service with AP.

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Pw92676 · 12 April 2023, 03:34 AM

Great watch! Enjoy it when it arrives!!

bullies · 12 April 2023, 03:46 AM

Congrats!
I meant to reply to this yesterday

I have a 15400 and it is a little big sometimes, but does ultimately feel awesome on the wrist.
About 10 years ago I tried on a 15300 white dial and it is what set me off on getting an AP a goal. I put a deposit on it, but after a couple days I took my deposit back. It was $12,750 so hindsight hurts... (I was in my mid 20's and $12,750 was a lot to me then).
It fit like a dream on my 7" wrist.
I'm sure you'll love yours.

To answer your other thread. You can definitely daily it. I'd make sure it's been pressure tested and keeps pretty good/consistent time and then just let it rip. It'll scratch and all that, but from 3 feet away it'll still look great. Plus, AP Clearwater is great to work with when service time comes.

For me, when I'm somewhere that I don't want to flash a YG DD40, but want to wear a nicer piece I reach for the Royal Oak.
Again, congrats and I'm sure we're all looking forward to your great pictures

11 April 2023, 03:28 AM	#1
JParm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal Watch: Yes! Posts: 6,557	Looking at an 15300 - no box / papers I've tried the 15400 in the past and found that too large, but I keep coming back to the RO shape and can't get it out of my mind. I think the 39mm 15300 would be more up my alley, as the 15450 might be a tad too small. I've got a dealer offering a mint (they say) 15300 with no box and papers for $29,000. What are the thoughts on this? I'm usually a box and papers guy but I'm going towards not paying the extra money for it since I won't be wearing the B&P...this time. __________________

11 April 2023, 03:50 AM	#2
jgottsman11 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: JG Location: San Antonio, TX Watch: President Posts: 1,295	15300 is the best watch out there in my opinion for a daily AP. FWIW I paid $30,000 for this one a few months back in like new condition with 2021 AP service, box and papers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 5164R Aquanaut 228235 Olive Day Date 18238 Champagne Day Date

11 April 2023, 04:15 AM	#3
jgottsman11 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: JG Location: San Antonio, TX Watch: President Posts: 1,295	What year is the 15300 you're looking at? Any photos? __________________ 5164R Aquanaut 228235 Olive Day Date 18238 Champagne Day Date

11 April 2023, 04:33 AM	#4
JParm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal Watch: Yes! Posts: 6,557	Watch is from 2012 and I think get a wrist shot from the dealer - it looks great. __________________

11 April 2023, 04:37 AM	#5
HERITAGE82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,420	Fits you very well! __________________ - Rolex Explorer - 214270 - Tudor Black Bay - 79230B - Tudor Chronograph - 79270P - Breitling Chronomat - 10th Anniv. - Huguenin Freres Speedmaster Prototype

11 April 2023, 06:57 AM	#7
Vince_76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,622	Looks clean. Great piece! __________________ AP 15500ST (Silver) // ♛ Rolex 126334 (Blue Roman, Fluted, Jubilee) // Ω Moonswatch (Mission to Pluto) // G-Shock GA2100-1A1

11 April 2023, 07:35 AM	#8
Potawatomi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Arizona Posts: 815	Wow, never really gave a thought to the 300 but I must say these wrist shots and the proportions of the watch are impeccable. This coming from a 400 owner.

11 April 2023, 08:05 AM	#9
JParm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal Watch: Yes! Posts: 6,557	I pulled the trigger! Happy to finally become a member of the AP club and will post shots once it arrives!! __________________

11 April 2023, 11:14 AM	#11
youthagainsttt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: HK Watch: Piaget,Rolex,AP,HB Posts: 1,038	Oh got here too late, hope you got an extra discount from the dealer when the deal was confirmed, considering 2012 & no box/papers

11 April 2023, 10:15 PM	#14
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,707	It’s a really great watch. I got mine a few years ago and love it. The first thing i did when getting it was put it in for a service with AP. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

12 April 2023, 03:34 AM	#15
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,150	Great watch! Enjoy it when it arrives!!

12 April 2023, 03:46 AM	#16
bullies "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: USA Posts: 1,432	Congrats! I meant to reply to this yesterday I have a 15400 and it is a little big sometimes, but does ultimately feel awesome on the wrist. About 10 years ago I tried on a 15300 white dial and it is what set me off on getting an AP a goal. I put a deposit on it, but after a couple days I took my deposit back. It was $12,750 so hindsight hurts... (I was in my mid 20's and $12,750 was a lot to me then). It fit like a dream on my 7" wrist. I'm sure you'll love yours. To answer your other thread. You can definitely daily it. I'd make sure it's been pressure tested and keeps pretty good/consistent time and then just let it rip. It'll scratch and all that, but from 3 feet away it'll still look great. Plus, AP Clearwater is great to work with when service time comes. For me, when I'm somewhere that I don't want to flash a YG DD40, but want to wear a nicer piece I reach for the Royal Oak. Again, congrats and I'm sure we're all looking forward to your great pictures __________________ ♛16610 ♛116655 ♛116619 AP 15400 ♛228238

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