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Old 18 August 2017, 12:05 AM   #61
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The difficulty choosing between the two is that they both look so good in photos, and they are not easy to find to try on. Trying them on though is the only way to be sure. I was a bit disappointed when I tried on the 15202, but loved the 5711.
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Old 18 August 2017, 04:45 AM   #62
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Both are amazing, of course. But, if I truly could only wear one the rest of my life, I'd go with the design that Genta did first: 15202.

The Nautilus wouldn't exist if not for the RO, and clearly the goal was to echo the RO. There's something more "pure" about the RO origin story.
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Old 18 August 2017, 08:02 AM   #63
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15202 + 5711 White. Hard to chose just one... If forced, I would have to keep the 5711 White (a true ivory stunner).
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Old 12 August 2018, 08:13 AM   #64
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circling back on this thread i see it was a year ago that i posted this query. the decision was made this week. i added the 15202 to my collection.

and as luck would have it, i made the purchase from fellow forum member @tonupbklyn, who i now realize responded in this thread!

thanks again to @tonupbklyn for a smooth transaction and who by all accounts is a great guy.

now for the obligatory wrist shot.
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Old 12 August 2018, 08:44 AM   #65
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circling back on this thread i see it was a year ago that i posted this query. the decision was made this week. i added the 15202 to my collection.

and as luck would have it, i made the purchase from fellow forum member @tonupbklyn, who i now realize responded in this thread!

thanks again to @tonupbklyn for a smooth transaction and who by all accounts is a great guy.

now for the obligatory wrist shot.
Congratulations on your purchase, may you wear it in good health.

Great looking and fitting watch.
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Old 12 August 2018, 01:29 PM   #66
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Congrats JC. Looks great!


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Old 12 August 2018, 02:08 PM   #67
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so i've spent the better part of the last few weeks trying to source a 5711 at retail. one of the more frustrating experiences one could endure. enough to make me think the 15202 may be the better way to go...we'll see.
Good Luck finding a 5711 in any color... Having to choose between the two is a non-issue if you cannot even source a 5711. Most wait lists are full if not closed already. Unless you have the funds to pay on the secondary market, 5711 may be too far of a reach at this time.
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Old 12 August 2018, 03:30 PM   #68
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circling back on this thread i see it was a year ago that i posted this query. the decision was made this week. i added the 15202 to my collection.

and as luck would have it, i made the purchase from fellow forum member @tonupbklyn, who i now realize responded in this thread!

thanks again to @tonupbklyn for a smooth transaction and who by all accounts is a great guy.

now for the obligatory wrist shot.

Congrats! That's one AP that is a must-have if you ask me.
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Old 12 August 2018, 03:50 PM   #69
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so i've spent the better part of the last few weeks trying to source a 5711 at retail. one of the more frustrating experiences one could endure. enough to make me think the 15202 may be the better way to go...we'll see.


Yes, getting blue 11 at retail is like asking for bird's milk....
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Old 12 August 2018, 03:57 PM   #70
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circling back on this thread i see it was a year ago that i posted this query. the decision was made this week. i added the 15202 to my collection.



and as luck would have it, i made the purchase from fellow forum member @tonupbklyn, who i now realize responded in this thread!



thanks again to @tonupbklyn for a smooth transaction and who by all accounts is a great guy.



now for the obligatory wrist shot.


Congratulations...enjoy it in good health.
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Old 12 August 2018, 09:51 PM   #71
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thrilled that u get to enjoy this beautiful piece.
admittedly, feeling a bit empty to see it go.
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Old 12 August 2018, 10:04 PM   #72
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thrilled that u get to enjoy this beautiful piece.
admittedly, feeling a bit empty to see it go.


Was a great price it would seem that you let it go for as well. Great deal for everyone and a forum member gets to love on it!


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