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Acro-Pilot · 18 April 2013, 12:46 PM

I'm sure you have all heard this story before but I come from years of Rolex and Panerai and had the chance to try on a friend's Jumbo. It has somehow burned it's way in to my mind and I can't seem to get rid of it. His piece is the 40th 15202ST.OO.1240ST.01.

If I'm totally honest, the 15300 is a more palatable way for me to move in to the world of AP based on the price difference between the 15300 and the 15202. I've run across two opportunities to pick up a 15300 one of which has the silver dial and the other has the blue dial.

Two questions for you:

1. Will the 15300 feel as magical as the 15202 did? (No watches near me to try on.)

2. Would you choose the SILVER dial or the BLUE dial?

These threads usually drive me crazy because the answer is clearly "which ever one speaks to you". The issue is they are both speaking to me and I would like to know which is more popular with you AP experts.

Thanks!

mrneddles · 18 April 2013, 12:57 PM

No idea how the 15300 would compare to the 15202 as I have never tried the 15202. From reviews I have read, they wear very differently.

I found the blue dial to be a bit flat and underwhelming, but that's all just personal preference, as I prefer a bit more pop. Here is mine:

GarageBMW · 18 April 2013, 12:58 PM

Hi Peter

The 15300 has a little more wrist presence than the 15202. The 15300 is a little thicker and the bracelet is also thicker, it gives the watch somehow a different look. The 3120 movement is a nice one but the 15202 based on the JLC 2121 is a work of art and super thin.

2 similar watches when simply looking at it but in details, different in many ways.

I have a white dial 15300 and simply love it. I strongly recommend you try them on before making a decision. You will then have a feeling of the one signing the most to you.

wingku · 18 April 2013, 01:11 PM

I quite like the silver/white dial

Demonoid · 18 April 2013, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrneddles

No idea how the 15300 would compare to the 15202 as I have never tried the 15202. From reviews I have read, they wear very differently.

I found the blue dial to be a bit flat and underwhelming, but that's all just personal preference, as I prefer a bit more pop. Here is mine:

Fiat and underwhelming? Oh my....

Hairdude1 · 18 April 2013, 02:31 PM

I cannot speak on the jumbo but go blue

orangedial · 18 April 2013, 02:33 PM

To me, 15202 is the RO. Simply no substitute.

15300 and 15400 are new interpretations of the original. They are thicker, bigger, beefier, look and wear more modernised. They are perfectly fine watches on their own. The blue dial is more special to me, although the white dial is more versatile to match any apparel.

lig · 18 April 2013, 03:17 PM

My obviously biased choice...

kungpow · 18 April 2013, 03:48 PM

If I had to choose between the two dial colors, I'd go silver/white. I feel it's more versatile.

As for 15300 vs 15202, I like the 15300 because its a bit thicker, and I like having a sweep second hand. Oh and not to mention its quite a bit cheaper as well. The 15202 however is an absolute classic so you can't go wrong there

travisb · 18 April 2013, 06:18 PM

Congrats on moving foward with AP!

15300 definately wears differently than the 15202. Thicker and feels sportier.
Neither of which is a bad thing.
It will not disappoint.
Blue vs white is a common dilemma - so that's really just personal preference. Both look amazing!

benlee · 18 April 2013, 06:42 PM

When I first wanted to buy my RO, I was looking for the blue dial thinking it is the classic color and nicer. However, as there's no stock available for the blue dial, I settled for the white dial instead. Now if I have to buy again, I will choose the white dial again.

Esp under sunlight, simply dazzling. Here's mine :

Cru Jones · 18 April 2013, 07:17 PM

the white photographs so well, but, for me, the blue grabbed me in real life. both are superb. good luck with the tough choice!

Hanz079 · 18 April 2013, 07:47 PM

I'd go for the white... I hate datewheels that are in a different colour
OCD i guess... lol

Ristretto · 18 April 2013, 08:40 PM

silver

00pumpkin · 18 April 2013, 10:39 PM

Silver for me.

Monte Cristo · 18 April 2013, 10:51 PM

White looks amazing

alexlt730512 · 18 April 2013, 11:19 PM

blue

eric23 · 18 April 2013, 11:50 PM

Both are nice, I went with the blue.

Darlinboy · 19 April 2013, 12:07 AM

For me... White first, then blue.

gummy · 19 April 2013, 12:43 AM

Peter

I'm in Minnesota too - no ADs and no one ever has any AP's to try on or handle...So I've been in the same boat.

I prefer the white dial on 15300.

Just to throw a wrinkle at you...

If you have a larger wrist or prefer a larger watch you may also want to entertain a 15400. The "white" or "silver" dial is really unique.

Kindda depends on what you are after.

Sixshooter · 19 April 2013, 02:01 AM

White!

B. Doggy · 19 April 2013, 03:27 AM

Big fan of the white one here.

jnelson3097 · 19 April 2013, 03:30 AM

I loved the blue dial when I tried it on.

But the white 15400 also look amazing on

Touch choice, good luck with the decision.

cdnyc · 19 April 2013, 03:55 AM

blue like my avatar!!

TSW · 19 April 2013, 04:21 AM

Both are stunning, But i have to vote Blue!

Acro-Pilot · 19 April 2013, 04:31 AM

Thanks SO MUCH for the insight and thoughtful replies everyone!!! The pics are KILLING me!

I'm still struggling with it but taking solace in the fact that the 15300 is a beautiful machine no bater what color the dial is.

I was really drawn to the historically correct 40th 15202 with the 2121 and the AP at the 6. The contrasting date wheel may make the difference...but I love them both.

Incidentally, I see a pic above with a black or blue date wheel and a blue dial. Was this done for you by AP?

- Peter

AK797 · 19 April 2013, 04:49 AM

That would be the blue 15400, not the 300, with darker datewheel.

I would choose the white dial over the blue.

Acro-Pilot · 19 April 2013, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gummy

Peter

I'm in Minnesota too - no ADs and no one ever has any AP's to try on or handle...So I've been in the same boat.

I prefer the white dial on 15300.

Just to throw a wrinkle at you...

If you have a larger wrist or prefer a larger watch you may also want to entertain a 15400. The "white" or "silver" dial is really unique.

Kindda depends on what you are after.

Hi Gummy - Digging the snow today?

You're point is a great one which is one of the reason's I'm looking to get in to a 15300 vs. the 15400. My wrist is 6.5 inches and the 39mm 15202 I tried was just perfect!

Acro-Pilot · 19 April 2013, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

That would be the blue 15400, not the 300, with darker datewheel.

I would choose the white dial over the blue.

Thanks Neil! I'm such a NOOOB!

bayerische · 19 April 2013, 05:53 AM

The blue dial is magical!

18 April 2013, 12:46 PM	#1
Acro-Pilot "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Peter Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 79	First AP will be a 15300 - Silver or Blue? I'm sure you have all heard this story before but I come from years of Rolex and Panerai and had the chance to try on a friend's Jumbo. It has somehow burned it's way in to my mind and I can't seem to get rid of it. His piece is the 40th 15202ST.OO.1240ST.01. If I'm totally honest, the 15300 is a more palatable way for me to move in to the world of AP based on the price difference between the 15300 and the 15202. I've run across two opportunities to pick up a 15300 one of which has the silver dial and the other has the blue dial. Two questions for you: 1. Will the 15300 feel as magical as the 15202 did? (No watches near me to try on.) 2. Would you choose the SILVER dial or the BLUE dial? These threads usually drive me crazy because the answer is clearly "which ever one speaks to you". The issue is they are both speaking to me and I would like to know which is more popular with you AP experts. Thanks! __________________ - Peter Pure, unpolished plexi please.

18 April 2013, 08:40 PM	#14
Ristretto "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: GMT + 3 Watch: Platinum Daytona Posts: 1,322	silver __________________ “What the mind can conceive, it can achieve.” – Napoleon Hill

18 April 2013, 10:51 PM	#16
Monte Cristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Watch: ing you... Posts: 3,775	White looks amazing __________________ 'I am easily satisfied with the very best' - Winston Churchill

19 April 2013, 12:07 AM	#19
Darlinboy 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,703	For me... White first, then blue. __________________ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

19 April 2013, 02:01 AM	#21
Sixshooter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Caleb Location: Lubbock TX. USA Watch: Crude Prices Posts: 1,103	White! __________________ - VC - AP - Rolex - Omega

18 April 2013, 12:57 PM	#2
mrneddles Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: S.C. Posts: 116	No idea how the 15300 would compare to the 15202 as I have never tried the 15202. From reviews I have read, they wear very differently. I found the blue dial to be a bit flat and underwhelming, but that's all just personal preference, as I prefer a bit more pop. Here is mine:

18 April 2013, 12:58 PM	#3
GarageBMW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Third Degree Location: Glenfinnan Watch: the step Posts: 1,901	Hi Peter The 15300 has a little more wrist presence than the 15202. The 15300 is a little thicker and the bracelet is also thicker, it gives the watch somehow a different look. The 3120 movement is a nice one but the 15202 based on the JLC 2121 is a work of art and super thin. 2 similar watches when simply looking at it but in details, different in many ways. I have a white dial 15300 and simply love it. I strongly recommend you try them on before making a decision. You will then have a feeling of the one signing the most to you.

18 April 2013, 01:11 PM	#4
wingku "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Wing Location: Calgary,AB,Canada Watch: the World unfold Posts: 1,019	I quite like the silver/white dial

18 April 2013, 02:31 PM	#6
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I cannot speak on the jumbo but go blue

18 April 2013, 02:33 PM	#7
orangedial "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Wayne Location: Singapore Watch: AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 1,791	To me, 15202 is the RO. Simply no substitute. 15300 and 15400 are new interpretations of the original. They are thicker, bigger, beefier, look and wear more modernised. They are perfectly fine watches on their own. The blue dial is more special to me, although the white dial is more versatile to match any apparel.

18 April 2013, 03:17 PM	#8
lig "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PacNW Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 2,612	My obviously biased choice...

18 April 2013, 03:48 PM	#9
kungpow 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: LA Posts: 393	If I had to choose between the two dial colors, I'd go silver/white. I feel it's more versatile. As for 15300 vs 15202, I like the 15300 because its a bit thicker, and I like having a sweep second hand. Oh and not to mention its quite a bit cheaper as well. The 15202 however is an absolute classic so you can't go wrong there

18 April 2013, 06:18 PM	#10
travisb "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,770	Congrats on moving foward with AP! 15300 definately wears differently than the 15202. Thicker and feels sportier. Neither of which is a bad thing. It will not disappoint. Blue vs white is a common dilemma - so that's really just personal preference. Both look amazing!

18 April 2013, 06:42 PM	#11
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	When I first wanted to buy my RO, I was looking for the blue dial thinking it is the classic color and nicer. However, as there's no stock available for the blue dial, I settled for the white dial instead. Now if I have to buy again, I will choose the white dial again. Esp under sunlight, simply dazzling. Here's mine :

18 April 2013, 07:17 PM	#12
Cru Jones 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,559	the white photographs so well, but, for me, the blue grabbed me in real life. both are superb. good luck with the tough choice!

18 April 2013, 07:47 PM	#13
Hanz079 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Malaysia Posts: 195	I'd go for the white... I hate datewheels that are in a different colour OCD i guess... lol

18 April 2013, 10:39 PM	#15
00pumpkin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Dustin Location: USA Posts: 1,980	Silver for me.

18 April 2013, 11:19 PM	#17
alexlt730512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,249	blue

18 April 2013, 11:50 PM	#18
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Both are nice, I went with the blue.

19 April 2013, 12:43 AM	#20
gummy 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,353	Peter I'm in Minnesota too - no ADs and no one ever has any AP's to try on or handle...So I've been in the same boat. I prefer the white dial on 15300. Just to throw a wrinkle at you... If you have a larger wrist or prefer a larger watch you may also want to entertain a 15400. The "white" or "silver" dial is really unique. Kindda depends on what you are after.

19 April 2013, 03:27 AM	#22
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Big fan of the white one here. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

19 April 2013, 03:30 AM	#23
jnelson3097 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Justin Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,307	I loved the blue dial when I tried it on. But the white 15400 also look amazing on Touch choice, good luck with the decision.

19 April 2013, 03:55 AM	#24
cdnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Cory Location: NY Posts: 681	blue like my avatar!!

19 April 2013, 04:21 AM	#25
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Both are stunning, But i have to vote Blue! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

19 April 2013, 04:31 AM	#26
Acro-Pilot "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Peter Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 79	Thanks SO MUCH for the insight and thoughtful replies everyone!!! The pics are KILLING me! I'm still struggling with it but taking solace in the fact that the 15300 is a beautiful machine no bater what color the dial is. I was really drawn to the historically correct 40th 15202 with the 2121 and the AP at the 6. The contrasting date wheel may make the difference...but I love them both. Incidentally, I see a pic above with a black or blue date wheel and a blue dial. Was this done for you by AP? - Peter __________________ - Peter Pure, unpolished plexi please.

19 April 2013, 04:49 AM	#27
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	That would be the blue 15400, not the 300, with darker datewheel. I would choose the white dial over the blue.

19 April 2013, 05:53 AM	#30
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	The blue dial is magical! __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

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