Comparing the 15202 to 26240

[SN2354]

Hi All

Looking for my next piece, and considering either a 15202 or 26240. I am a big fan of the chrono as it is more of a "do everything" watch. The problem is they are hard to find/try on and I am going grey.

The 15202 I tried on several times, I do like it, but seems a bit delicate/dressy compared to the sporty chrono which I am leaning towards at the moment since I already have a dressy watch. I have a pretty small wrist, right under 6.5" so this decision is not easy!

When researching 15202 vs 15500 a youtube video was very helpful that mentioned that the "wingspan" of the 15202 is very similar to the 15500, and when I tried on a 15500 it honestly did not feel that different on the wrist, I just felt the dial was humongous and empty.... so my next thought is to go to a busy chronograph which to me seems to have a smaller dial. I also chose the 26240 over the 26331 as it has a slimmer bracelet.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

[messikens]

IMO two.entirely different watches so hard to compare.
The 15202 / 16202 is a class by itself. Just so classic, works well in any situation, dressy enough for the office and just a "if you know you know" piece.

The 26240 is way sportier, way thicker, way heavier and of course a Chrono function.

I have a larger wrist so honestly I would go for the Chrono since I like sporty looks and a larger profile. I'm sure others will say the 15202 is the "only watch you need" but I'd start with the Chrono and then you can add a dressier piece down the line

[Audevache]

As a biased 16202 owner, I’d say the Jumbo is in a league on its own. The size and proportions are just perfect. I find the 41mm Chronos a bit chubby. But I agree the Jumbo is much dressier, I don’t really consider it a sports watch.


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[SN2354]

Originally Posted by messikens

IMO two.entirely different watches so hard to compare.
The 15202 / 16202 is a class by itself. Just so classic, works well in any situation, dressy enough for the office and just a "if you know you know" piece.

The 26240 is way sportier, way thicker, way heavier and of course a Chrono function.

I have a larger wrist so honestly I would go for the Chrono since I like sporty looks and a larger profile. I'm sure others will say the 15202 is the "only watch you need" but I'd start with the Chrono and then you can add a dressier piece down the line

I fully understand, but I am actually going for a sporty look as I already have dressy, if it makes any sense.

I do have a smaller wrist, under 6.5 inch, but as mentioned the "wingspan" of the case between the 15202 and 15500 was pretty similar, so hoping the chrono is also similar so it would be a decent fit. If it looks like a dinner plate on my wrist, I am OUT on that model, LOL.

Curious also if dial itself on the chrono is smaller than the 15500's dial, as I thought it was so big when I tried it on

[SN2354]

Originally Posted by Audevache

As a biased 16202 owner, I’d say the Jumbo is in a league on its own. The size and proportions are just perfect. I find the 41mm Chronos a bit chubby. But I agree the Jumbo is much dressier, I don’t really consider it a sports watch.


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Agree, the 15202/16202 is pure class. I am just not looking for a delicate watch to wear daily, prefer a sporty watch and did not love the 15500 on me

[Vince_76]

Originally Posted by SN2354

Agree, the 15202/16202 is pure class. I am just not looking for a delicate watch to wear daily, prefer a sporty watch and did not love the 15500 on me

I think a 15300 might be your solution if you are fine with the vintage. 39mm and more robust than the jumbo

[SN2354]

Originally Posted by Vince_76

I think a 15300 might be your solution if you are fine with the vintage. 39mm and more robust than the jumbo

Have the 15300or already :)

Was looking for a sporty/chrono watch. I know the 38mm exists, but hard to find and 26240 is more readily available

[Vince_76]

Originally Posted by SN2354

Have the 15300or already :)

Was looking for a sporty/chrono watch. I know the 38mm exists, but hard to find and 26240 is more readily available

Got it. Nice lineup. 26240 sounds like the right move if the 15500 fit you well (but dial is empty).

[gates]

Having a 15202 im biased but it is truly an under the radar "you know if you know" type piece - you can dress it up or wear it with jeans and a t-shirt - my vote is the 202

[In-N-Out]

Jumbo for sure. I haven’t worn my 26240 in 9 months and I got it only 12 months ago. Jumbo would fit you better and it’s a classic. RO looks best without any complications and just time / date imo. The tapisserie dial design is so gorgeous without any busy subdials

[srvrf]

I have a 6.5” wrist and find my 38mm 26315 to be about perfect. I also have a 39mm 26022/25960 as well. The jump to 41mm Royal Oaks to me it too much that for an “attainable” Royal Oak, I’m considering the 37mm models. I haven’t seen any in person and they may be too small on the wrist but I am going to have to find out.

I think 39mm is the sweet spot, but you may want to check out the 38s.


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[neal.jy]

Originally Posted by SN2354

I fully understand, but I am actually going for a sporty look as I already have dressy, if it makes any sense.

I do have a smaller wrist, under 6.5 inch, but as mentioned the "wingspan" of the case between the 15202 and 15500 was pretty similar, so hoping the chrono is also similar so it would be a decent fit. If it looks like a dinner plate on my wrist, I am OUT on that model, LOL.

Curious also if dial itself on the chrono is smaller than the 15500's dial, as I thought it was so big when I tried it on

Go for the 26240 (try one on if you can first though). The dial itself is the same size as the one on the 15500 technically, but the 15500 has more empty space due to the shortened hour markers (the hour markers are also a bit shorter on the 26240 but the space is filled by the 3 subdials). It also will wear sportier than a jumbo - which is more elegant / dressy due to the thinness.


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