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A few shots of my 15300
Here is my Royal Oak 15300 which had a fairly short production run from 2006-2011. The dial was the last batch cut from a pentograpgh by Stern creations … the family that owns Patek.
This has the AP calibre 3120 which I quite like.
IMHO, 39 mm is the ideal size for proportionality for the Royal Oak and what Genta himself wanted for the original ref 5402.
Almost 20 years now in my collection. I was about 31 when I bought this from the AP boutique after closing my first deal from the business I had started.
When I showed it to my father … he smiled and said “ … are you nuts?” ☺️
🤝
A few shots of my 15300
Here is my Royal Oak 15300 which had a fairly short production run from 2006-2011. The dial was the last batch cut from a pentograpgh by Stern creations … the family that owns Patek. This has the AP calibre 3120 which I quite like. IMHO, 39 mm is the idea...
+1. That pantograph stern piece of trivia is 👌🏿
I learned the hard way that the 41mm 15400 was too big for my wrist. 39mm would have been perfect. Alas, no more integrated bracelets for unless there is on-the-fly microadjustment. Nice to see you showing your non-GP pieces in your collection, every now ...
Ha ha thanks. I used to get some silly boys
Say I got GP because i “could not afford an AP”. Rude and ignorant little buggars. 😄 little did they know that I started off collecting APs. Oh dear, did you not try on the 41 mm before before buying? It’s massive and really not my cup of tea. Yeah, fit i...
Well, yes and no on the plots.
With the right connections, steel plots on a 15300 and others were possible Also titanium. This topic, along with a few others, were not forum permissible in the day.
Hmmm… did they even make steel plots
For the 15300 to connect to a strap? The only strap model I’m familiar with for the 15300 is the rose gold with black dial. I’m keen to learn more about these steel plots one could buy from AP with the right connections. 🤝
Yes, I had a set.
I have quite a box of AP parts, straps, clasps, accessories. I received a few special accommodations over the years. Been meaning to purge and sell things I'll never use. I doubt they could still be sourced now. This would have been circa 2008 I got them....
I don’t understand …
AP made a custom set of steel plots for you to fit a leather strap for the royal oak 15300?
You have such a high knowledge of AP...
You must know they made things that were never officially for sale. I have seen pieces in person that I never knew existed, and am quite certain there are countless others I have no idea about. Plots were never made specifically for me, but they were made...
Interesting..
Not sure how much high knowledge I have of AP actually. 😅 just the basics. I know they they made off catalog pieces like most other brands … but never steel plots that would fit a 15300. They had an explicit rule for not allowing non precious white metals...
My 15300 was a white dial steel bracelet.
I only have a few photos, all on bracelet. The one I preferred on strap was the 39mm Royal Oak Chrono. Here was the 15300 with a 217: This was my favorite model to play with. I wore it mostly on OEM rubber, but here is the Tour Auto. I later custom ordere...
Thanks for sharing ❤️
I especially like your royal oak chrono on the perforated strap. 🤝
Still one of the best AP has ever made
I just wish they'd added crown guards and kept it in production. The crown guards would have added a sporty look and added a little bit of extra self identity.
🤔 I’m not sure if crown guards would
Have applied here. Crown guards only make sense to me for dive watches and chronographs IMHO. The 15300 has a screw down crown so I think ok as is. It was also made to initially be an improved version of the 15202. Hacking seconds and date etc. yes retain...
Great looking watch. I’m impressed that you went for this and not the off-store which was popular 20 years ago.
And hey, a fathers wisdom often lies in different areas of life. Enjoy!
Thanks … I actually did have an offshore as well
The alighi Polaris. Pic from internet as I can’t find a pic right now. I sold a 2 years ago. Lovely watch but after 15 years or so, I was not wearing it. I also had a rubber clad seen here. Also sold it. I kept the rose gold chrono 39 mm And the 25807ST o...
Very nice!
Is it blue or black dial? Monday I tied on my first AP; it was RO 39 mm blue
Black dial … back in the day when I had more black tie events to attend.
Which reference did you try on?
Can’t remember the reference
Of the 2 RO I tried on. But they were both blue both 39 mm. It was cool to finally handle and try on in the metal. If I ever went for one in the future it would likely be the 37 mm. That size wasn’t available at any of the local stores in the area to try ...
Looks like at 15300 on the left
And a 50th anniversary 15202 on the right. Can’t tell for sure. 39 mm is the only size I would get if wrist will handle it. From what I recall, your wrist is 7” or so and should be ok.
Yes, I think you’re right Marc !
When I tired them on, the 39 looked a touch large for me, so hopefully I’ll get the opportunity to try on 37 mm soon. Enjoy your lovely AP!
Also a special memory
From closing your first deal in your business start up, awesome!
Thank you 🤝
With the exception of the 39 mm AP 1602 (which is really an improved 15202), I’d take the neo vintage AP over modern AP any day of the week.
I bought a white dial in 2006 and wore it quite a bit.
It was a fantastic timepiece, and while I prefer the thinner case of the Jumbos, this one has a unique proportion set.
Yeah, agree. Overall I too preferred
15300 over the 15200. 1.x? mm thinner on the 15200 but a much more fragile watch. But both lovely and both at 39 mm … the best size for the Royal Oak IMHO. 🤝