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fauxataraxia · 28 January 2023, 05:29 AM

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.

ButtButt · 28 January 2023, 06:00 AM

Looks great on your wrist, congrats!

watchaser · 28 January 2023, 06:32 AM

Congrats and looks great!

VogelPhoenix · 28 January 2023, 06:42 AM

Looking good!

BNA/LION · 28 January 2023, 06:43 AM

Congratulations!

tcpx · 28 January 2023, 06:53 AM

Great fit on your wrist. Congrats!

Armis · 28 January 2023, 01:22 PM

All else being equal, the 15300 trumps the 15500 any day. Great pickup.

leisen · 29 January 2023, 03:53 AM

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.

VincentM · 29 January 2023, 03:57 AM

Awesome!

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Pw92676 · 29 January 2023, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Armis

All else being equal, the 15300 trumps the 15500 any day. Great pickup.

Agree. Great watch, enjoy. My prediction is that when the call comes in for 15500, you won’t even want it.

serenerabbit · 29 January 2023, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Armis

All else being equal, the 15300 trumps the 15500 any day. Great pickup.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pw92676

Agree. Great watch, enjoy. My prediction is that when the call comes in for 15500, you won’t even want it.

Agree and agree.

Congratulations!

1st amg · 29 January 2023, 10:19 PM

Nothing like gold! Very nice

1William · 29 January 2023, 11:25 PM

Congratulations.

only1swami · 30 January 2023, 06:36 AM

congratulations! precious ROs just hit different

28 January 2023, 05:29 AM	#1
fauxataraxia 2023 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Zoom Watch: yes please Posts: 360	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, 06:42 AM	#4
VogelPhoenix "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Taiwan Posts: 2,722	Looking good! __________________ AP 15500st Grey // 26331st Panda // 26237st Beast // 15450st Blue // 77350CE Bucci // 26240CE 50th \|\| Rolex 116520 White // 116710 BLNR // 126200 Blue \|\| Omega Seamaster NTTD // Speedy Tokyo LE "Rising Sun" // Speedy cal. 312 "Ed White" A timeless classic - Winding, ticking, faithful time - Golden crown of trust

28 January 2023, 06:43 AM	#5
BNA/LION 2023 Rolex DAYTONA Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 23,840	Congratulations! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT --> ? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

30 January 2023, 06:36 AM	#14
only1swami "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Boston Posts: 208	congratulations! precious ROs just hit different __________________ AP 77350ST, AP 26715ST, Rolex 126234

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28 January 2023, 06:00 AM	#2
ButtButt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Asia Posts: 500	Looks great on your wrist, congrats!

28 January 2023, 06:32 AM	#3
watchaser "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Park City, Utah Posts: 1,290	Congrats and looks great!

28 January 2023, 06:53 AM	#6
tcpx "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 361	Great fit on your wrist. Congrats!

28 January 2023, 01:22 PM	#7
Armis 2023 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: USA Posts: 708	All else being equal, the 15300 trumps the 15500 any day. Great pickup.

29 January 2023, 03:53 AM	#8
leisen "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Spain Posts: 211	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.

29 January 2023, 03:57 AM	#9
VincentM "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Canada Watch: 116518-LV-CHNR-DJ- Posts: 550	Awesome! Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk

29 January 2023, 10:19 PM	#12
1st amg 2023 Rolex DAYTONA Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 8,144	Nothing like gold! Very nice

29 January 2023, 11:25 PM	#13
1William 2023 Rolex DAYTONA Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 39,423	Congratulations.

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