Audemars Piguet

Dear AP Purists,

First I would like to introduce myself a little bit, before asking for any help.....

I love watches a lot and especially Vintage Rolex (proud owner of 6542,5513,1655, 1680....) and Modern / Vintage Patek (proud owner of a 5712.....)

So the question could be "what are you doing here on an AP forum?"

I just turned 40 and one of my dream watch (beside the PP 3700) is the RO Jumbo so I decided to go for the modern Jumbo, I was about to buy a used 15202.

Then I looked at the vintage version A B C series and ..... I felt in love with the vintage version

I think that I can forget about the A-B versions (conditions + prices) then I can look for a C version or the anniversary limited edition...... or stick to the 15202

I do not know which one to choose knowing that I will wear this watch mostly on week end but I need a reliable and not too fragile piece

Thanks for your help

MRS

and still will buy 15202. However, I'll wait till next Baselworld as AP might introduce an interesting new Anniversary. However, I think 15202 is close enough the original and a really great watch.

Except for dial colors/layout, bracelet clasp and rotor aesthetics.  Either is reliable, if cared for properly.  I bought the 15202 because of the white dial, as I have a 3700 with slate/blue.  But I owned a vintage model in charcoal years ago.  I think the choice comes down to the dial you like best.  That may dictate whether you go vintage or current.  Ken in NYC

Which is much thinner than the modern iterations, and which gives this very special look to the Vintage jumbo ( sorry for the redundance ).

Without forgetting the AP Logo at 6 and the very desirable thinner tapestry.

Best,

Nicolas.
This message has been edited by amanico on 2011-08-25 11:29:59

I actually do see what you're doing here, on the AP forum, as it seems that you're a man of impeccable taste, from the list of watches you mentionned.



I would say: First go on the vintage, A, B or C, then on the Jubilé, then on the more modern iterations.

The only problem with the Vintage ROs is that you will have to be very exigent on the condition of the watch as AP is asking an important price for a restoration, and most important, I'm not sure they still have all the pieces which will need a replacement.

So, after all, the Jubilé may well be the best choice.

best,

Nicolas.

dear all thanks a lot for your comments
This message has been edited by MRS on 2011-08-25 13:09:27

Best,
Wayne

IMO the Jumbo is the perfect AP.

go for a vintage one

compare the dial from these ones (ref 5402) with the 15202

and you will see a difference - that makes the ref 5402 the real deal (AP-Logo at 6 /ore AP-Logo at 12 both

more atractive than 15202)

and one important thing - I don´t know why it is often not told:

There are ref 5402 A-Serie B-Serie C-Serie and D-Serie

D-Serie seems to bee a forgotten one from the Ref 5402, perhabs the reason is,

that there are not existing many.

Go for one of these "4" and hurry - next year there is 40.th birthday.

 

Regards

Stephan