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Old 19 February 2018, 06:07 AM   #1
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AP 15202 gold - Authentic?

Hi all,

I am looking into obtaining a particular gold 15202, but wanted to hear other's thoughts on whether this authentic. Thanks!




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Old 19 February 2018, 06:16 AM   #2
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The lustre of real gold can’t be faked and this looks right.


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Old 19 February 2018, 07:11 AM   #3
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100% authentic and in very good condition.
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Old 19 February 2018, 09:06 AM   #4
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Yes, as soon as I scrolled down to see the gold brush I knew even if its a bit dirty now. Looks terrific.
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Old 19 February 2018, 09:06 AM   #5
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Thanks to the above posters.

I noticed that there is no "AP" logo on the bottom half, which 15202's usually have. Is there a reason for this? Older version?
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Old 19 February 2018, 09:07 AM   #6
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Thanks to the above posters.

I noticed that there is no "AP" logo on the bottom half, which 15202's usually have. Is there a reason for this? Older version?
Yes, this preceded the 40th anniversary retro model.
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Old 19 February 2018, 09:12 AM   #7
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Yes, this preceded the 40th anniversary retro model.
When did the 40th anniversary come out?

Other than the aesthetic changes, are there any changes to the movement, etc.?
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Old 19 February 2018, 11:06 AM   #8
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Definitely authentic...beautiful piece!
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Old 19 February 2018, 11:38 AM   #9
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Looks fresh
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Old 19 February 2018, 03:33 PM   #10
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When did the 40th anniversary come out?

Other than the aesthetic changes, are there any changes to the movement, etc.?
2012. Dial and clasp changed. The yellow gold version was discontinued around then, relaunched last year as a novelty.
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Old 19 February 2018, 04:50 PM   #11
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Old 19 February 2018, 08:11 PM   #12
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When did the 40th anniversary come out?

Other than the aesthetic changes, are there any changes to the movement, etc.?
I love the intricate gold rotor design on these older pre-40th Jumbos.
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Old 19 February 2018, 10:35 PM   #13
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beautiful!
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Old 20 February 2018, 08:01 AM   #14
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IMHO yes
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Old 20 February 2018, 10:49 AM   #15
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http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...=0#msg_7507750

That seems to be the one in question
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Old 20 February 2018, 11:14 AM   #16
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Wow nice one. Real.
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Old 20 February 2018, 12:17 PM   #17
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When did the 40th anniversary come out?

Other than the aesthetic changes, are there any changes to the movement, etc.?
It's a nice Jumbo but was not that popular, the 15300 was the more popular RO version when they were both in release, and now the 40th has been a huge hit, and in a reversal more coveted than the 15400.
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Old 21 February 2018, 08:03 AM   #18
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It's a nice Jumbo but was not that popular, the 15300 was the more popular RO version when they were both in release, and now the 40th has been a huge hit, and in a reversal more coveted than the 15400.
Interesting, thanks for that info.
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Old 24 February 2018, 06:03 PM   #20
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