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watchucallit · 31 January 2016, 05:18 AM

Assuming you like the skeletonized model..I am interested in hearing which one you would select. Each might have a favorite gold vs steel but lets leave this out of the equation as both come in gold and steel The pluses and minuses of each.. as I see it

New release 15407 vs current soon to be retired 15305
41mm vs 39mm -

15407- second balance wheel- perhaps more accurate, less power reserve, appearance of the gold color of this addition --- more contrast to skeleton but less symmetry and perhaps distracting to rest of dial?

15407 better contrast of hands-time tick marks

15407 higher cost

ap1 · 31 January 2016, 05:20 AM

39 as that's the one that would fit

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APAP · 31 January 2016, 06:22 AM

41 hands down. But then I'm biased as I've ordered one already as you've seen in the other thread.

singe89 · 31 January 2016, 07:34 AM

I like the larger 41mm size of the 15407 but I DO NOT like the gold color of the balance bridge because it throws off the symmetry of the dial. I also don't like the screw heads that retain the balance bridge. I don't know if the dual balance wheels really offer much benefit and since they are on the same axis you don't get the wow factor of other dual balance wheel watches.

I would like to know the production numbers of the 15305. They seemed decently hard to come by and only had a 5 year production run.

I think a 41mm RG On bracelet with the 15305 style movement would be my favorite.

lapince · 31 January 2016, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by singe89

I like the larger 41mm size of the 15407 but I DO NOT like the gold color of the balance bridge because it throws off the symmetry of the dial. I also don't like the screw heads that retain the balance bridge. I don't know if the dual balance wheels really offer much benefit and since they are on the same axis you don't get the wow factor of other dual balance wheel watches.

I would like to know the production numbers of the 15305. They seemed decently hard to come by and only had a 5 year production run.

I think a 41mm RG On bracelet with the 15305 style movement would be my favorite.

Same here for the balance bridge, it's kinda off IMO...

AK797 · 31 January 2016, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by APAP

41 hands down. But then I'm biased as I've ordered one already as you've seen in the other thread.

That is stunning! I'd pick that even tho I prefer the 39 size.

s14roller · 31 January 2016, 09:57 AM

41...prefer the new dial and the bigger size

goog53 · 31 January 2016, 10:40 AM

39 wins on size and personally cant stand gold balance wheel. Go 39mm Doc

watchucallit · 31 January 2016, 12:50 PM

I am torn. I actually liked the gold bridge and now that you mention it-- it is not the asymmetry but the fact it does draw away from the rest of the piece. I had been looking for the 39mm until the new model was released and now i don't know what to do.. Not that I can find any 39mm in stock anywhere

APAP · 31 January 2016, 02:38 PM

The bridge is a nice touch. It makes the dial pop IMHO. Makes the 39 look pale in comparison.

It'd take much more than a gold bridge to draw the attention away from the rest of the watch. I can't wait to see it in person.

APAP · 31 January 2016, 02:49 PM

Adding a few more photos I found online.

APAP · 31 January 2016, 02:51 PM

One more

GB-man · 31 January 2016, 03:00 PM

15305 for me. I wasn't elated with the size of my 15400 and I loved the 15305 when I tried it at bal harbour. I'd be happy with either though!

JJ WA · 31 January 2016, 09:18 PM

Difficult to choose between these SS models. But for me the nicest skeletonized RO is the 39mm RG model on strap.

mps354 · 1 February 2016, 01:01 AM

I prefer the 39mm size, but both watches are superb

View Poll Results: Which Openworked Skeleton Do you Prefer
AP 15407 (new release)	27	44.26%
AP 15305	24	39.34%
On the Fence	6	9.84%
I really don't like either of these two pieces	4	6.56%
Voters: 61. You may not vote on this poll

31 January 2016, 05:18 AM	#1
watchucallit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: San Fran Posts: 2,218	AP 15305 vs 15407 Openworked which one? Assuming you like the skeletonized model..I am interested in hearing which one you would select. Each might have a favorite gold vs steel but lets leave this out of the equation as both come in gold and steel The pluses and minuses of each.. as I see it New release 15407 vs current soon to be retired 15305 41mm vs 39mm - 15407- second balance wheel- perhaps more accurate, less power reserve, appearance of the gold color of this addition --- more contrast to skeleton but less symmetry and perhaps distracting to rest of dial? 15407 better contrast of hands-time tick marks 15407 higher cost Attached Images

31 January 2016, 06:22 AM	#3
APAP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 748	41 hands down. But then I'm biased as I've ordered one already as you've seen in the other thread. Attached Images

31 January 2016, 02:49 PM	#11
APAP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 748	Adding a few more photos I found online. Attached Images

31 January 2016, 02:51 PM	#12
APAP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 748	One more Attached Images

31 January 2016, 05:20 AM	#2
ap1 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,685	39 as that's the one that would fit Sent from my KFJWI using Tapatalk 2

31 January 2016, 07:34 AM	#4
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,755	I like the larger 41mm size of the 15407 but I DO NOT like the gold color of the balance bridge because it throws off the symmetry of the dial. I also don't like the screw heads that retain the balance bridge. I don't know if the dual balance wheels really offer much benefit and since they are on the same axis you don't get the wow factor of other dual balance wheel watches. I would like to know the production numbers of the 15305. They seemed decently hard to come by and only had a 5 year production run. I think a 41mm RG On bracelet with the 15305 style movement would be my favorite.

31 January 2016, 09:57 AM	#7
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,258	41...prefer the new dial and the bigger size

31 January 2016, 10:40 AM	#8
goog53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Mike G Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP Posts: 3,080	39 wins on size and personally cant stand gold balance wheel. Go 39mm Doc

31 January 2016, 12:50 PM	#9
watchucallit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: San Fran Posts: 2,218	I am torn. I actually liked the gold bridge and now that you mention it-- it is not the asymmetry but the fact it does draw away from the rest of the piece. I had been looking for the 39mm until the new model was released and now i don't know what to do.. Not that I can find any 39mm in stock anywhere

31 January 2016, 02:38 PM	#10
APAP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 748	The bridge is a nice touch. It makes the dial pop IMHO. Makes the 39 look pale in comparison. It'd take much more than a gold bridge to draw the attention away from the rest of the watch. I can't wait to see it in person.

31 January 2016, 03:00 PM	#13
GB-man 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,654	15305 for me. I wasn't elated with the size of my 15400 and I loved the 15305 when I tried it at bal harbour. I'd be happy with either though!

31 January 2016, 09:18 PM	#14
JJ WA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Seattle Posts: 787	Difficult to choose between these SS models. But for me the nicest skeletonized RO is the 39mm RG model on strap.

1 February 2016, 01:01 AM	#15
mps354 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,149	I prefer the 39mm size, but both watches are superb

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