116619lb vs 15202

[mps354]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Jumbo is great but I too became tired of dealing with the crown and movement. If you’re a patient man then jumbo. If not then sub lol

Is it just the setting of the date or is the movement quirky in other ways?

Originally Posted by Muxi

Between the two I would go for the Smurf but we all need an AP in our lives.

It would be my only AP

Originally Posted by Uros

15202 for size, proportions, history etc. really iconic piece and as said not for every day

Interesting, thanks!

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[mps354]

Originally Posted by Uros

15202 for size, proportions, history etc. really iconic piece and as said not for every day


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Originally Posted by AK797

Depends on others in your collection, if you have other CE Rolexes then I'd favour the AP.

So this would make 9 in the collection, which I think is pretty diverse with regard to dial colors and types. Kind of want to cap it there, been sending things in and out for a while.

For dress watches, I have:
Patek 3940g (white dial)
Jlc tt1931 reverso (black dial)
Laurent Ferrier travel time (blue dial)

For manual wind chronos, I have:
Patek 5070g (white dial)
Vintage speedmaster (black dial)
Patek 5170p (blue dial)

For sports watches, I have:
116500 (white dial)
16710 Pepsi (black dial)
Looking for a blue dial

[mps354]

Originally Posted by lukey77

Royal Oak is a scratch magnet compared to the Rolex.


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Originally Posted by DGB

It is, compared to the 904L steel.
but I am comparing to the Sub white gold as per OP subject. Gold is softer than stainless steel, it will scratch much easier.


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Scratches don’t bother me too much, but this has definitely been brought up as a concern by many

[mps354]

Originally Posted by subtona

Imho the 5711 would be my choice by far over the 15202.

*The lower WR of the AP (no screw down crown)
*bezel damage pain (not an issue if you are OK with rich patina after a short period of ownership),
*date setting function

are the top three things I would consider.

If you haven’t seen it, here is a comparison when I owned them, prior to the current market insanity


https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=643387

Ps for what it’s worth, I am at this moment strongly considering (very likely) a 116619 purchase at this moment.

Thanks Gus...I actually re-read your post yesterday as I was searching the forum. Very valuable!

[mps354]

Originally Posted by RolexZen

One compromise is just not worrying about setting the date on the Jumbo, lol. I think the Fratello Watches guy does that.

Me, I set it, and don’t find it too much trouble, but it’s close. :-/ The AP winding tool helps quite a bit.



I’ve always loved the Smurf, except for the inelegant slab side of the maxi case (one of the reasons I let my BLNR go). Love the unique colorway and the stealth wealth, along with the weight and the subtle difference in appearance of WG vs SS.

Mr Gray, any chance you could post a shot of your Smurf on your 6.5” wrist?

My ocd probably would not allow me to not set the date

[AK797]

Originally Posted by mps354

So this would make 9 in the collection, which I think is pretty diverse with regard to dial colors and types. Kind of want to cap it there, been sending things in and out for a while.

For dress watches, I have:
Patek 3940g (white dial)
Jlc tt1931 reverso (black dial)
Laurent Ferrier travel time (blue dial)

For manual wind chronos, I have:
Patek 5070g (white dial)
Vintage speedmaster (black dial)
Patek 5170p (blue dial)

For sports watches, I have:
116500 (white dial)
16710 Pepsi (black dial)
Looking for a blue dial

Think the 202 would fit in perfectly.

[killoman]

They look good

[GB-man]

It is setting the date as well as time. The crown is small and cumbersome to use. You will gain new appreciation for the triplock after using it.

I wouldn't let it stop you from buying one. Just need to go in eyes open.

[jb335]

15202 by a mile.

I wish I had one, had to settle for the 15400.


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[hdfb910]

Both is the answer but I’d rather have the Smurf first. My opinion better all arounder there’s just something about that unique blue...don’t think you’ll see many in the wild.


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