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911AP · 23 July 2022, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by tough

Many thanks for all the continued responses and poll votes from fellow members.
I've decided to pass on the offer.
I viewed the 16202 yesterday, and while beautiful, and special with the anniversary rotor, I did see the elegance and beauty of the ultra thin, but I didn't see any real reason to find it more special in comparison to my skeleton, and if I was being brutally honest, unless I was picking it up at retail, I would rather buy a used 15202 and save the difference and keep my skeleton.
Ultimately I feel that I would pick the skeleton 9/10 times if I had both.

The skeleton felt alot more special. It has a presence that the jumbo lacks.
While both beautiful and it is a good problem to have, I think I would regret the trade.

The quality and finishing / depth of the skeleton is second to non.
I got mine from the original owner years ago, has all its bits and pieces down to the purchase receipt, and was very sparingly worn by him.

You made the right move. The openwork IMO is the best stainless steel watch.

dcash0615 · 23 July 2022, 07:27 AM

Glad you passed on the offer. You would have regretted it. Keep enjoying that 15305.

inxs777 · 4 August 2022, 06:37 AM

I also have the 15305ST and was offered the 16202ST 50years edition. I kept my 15305ST that I find way more beautiful than the 15407ST, because it looks more balanced without the golden double balance wheel. With the prices dropping I wait for a regular 16202ST coming next year.

sxuan · 5 August 2022, 07:57 AM

Wow, stunning!! One day.

Amiricanmade · 13 August 2022, 05:58 PM

Just picked up my 16204or. Asides from this the best 39s ever were 15305 & 15204. Keep the 15305, basic jumbo is not as special

joa · 13 August 2022, 09:09 PM

definitely the right decision on OP's part to not agree to the swap

yes, the 15202/16202 with their clean Tapisserie dial are a league on their own, OP's skeleton is the more unique and more valuable piece.

As was said above, further down the road .. a combo of the two would be enormous..!

huncho · 14 August 2022, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Amiricanmade

Just picked up my 16204or. Asides from this the best 39s ever were 15305 & 15204. Keep the 15305, basic jumbo is not as special

no pics???

BNA/LION · 14 August 2022, 11:29 AM

Keep the skeleton! You won't ever need another RO

uniqueMR · 26 September 2022, 01:53 AM

Any successor to 15305st?
I love that piece!!

View Poll Results: Trade 15305 skeleton for 16202 jumbo?
Make the trade! Jumbo all day any day	28	28.57%
Keep the skeleton! You won't ever need another RO	70	71.43%
Voters: 98. You may not vote on this poll

23 July 2022, 07:27 AM	#32
dcash0615 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: CA Watch: es Posts: 4,405	Glad you passed on the offer. You would have regretted it. Keep enjoying that 15305. __________________ Instagram @dcash0615 2FA security active

13 August 2022, 09:09 PM	#36
joa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Europe Posts: 505	definitely the right decision on OP's part to not agree to the swap yes, the 15202/16202 with their clean Tapisserie dial are a league on their own, OP's skeleton is the more unique and more valuable piece. As was said above, further down the road .. a combo of the two would be enormous..! __________________ RLX: 116520 White, 116520 Black, 116710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116400, 126610LN, 114060 \| AP: 15300ST \| PP: 5711/1A-011, 5146G-010

14 August 2022, 11:29 AM	#38
BNA/LION 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,865	Keep the skeleton! You won't ever need another RO __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ DaytonaC 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ M226627 42mm Titanium Yacht-Master ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

26 September 2022, 01:53 AM	#39
uniqueMR 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Watch: P A T E K Posts: 4,713	Any successor to 15305st? I love that piece!! __________________ A. Lange & Sohne \| Audemars Piguet \| F.P.Journe \| Omega \| Patek Philippe \| Rolex \| Tudor \| ...and Othersss Insta: @theuniquemr

4 August 2022, 06:37 AM	#33
inxs777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Europe Watch: 15305ST Posts: 48	I also have the 15305ST and was offered the 16202ST 50years edition. I kept my 15305ST that I find way more beautiful than the 15407ST, because it looks more balanced without the golden double balance wheel. With the prices dropping I wait for a regular 16202ST coming next year.

5 August 2022, 07:57 AM	#34
sxuan "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: PNW Watch: Panda, RO, YM OF Posts: 29	Wow, stunning!! One day.

13 August 2022, 05:58 PM	#35
Amiricanmade "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: NONYA Location: Newport Beach, CA Watch: Many Posts: 252	Just picked up my 16204or. Asides from this the best 39s ever were 15305 & 15204. Keep the 15305, basic jumbo is not as special

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