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Old 9 February 2014, 07:56 PM   #1
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incoming 15300!

Hi all!

I have had the 15300 for a few weeks now and an incoming was long overdue! I've seen the Royal Oak for the first time on a window display in a watch boutique in Basel during my vacation and was smitten since, and the more I studied into it, the more I realised what an iconic watch it is.

Long story short, I've wanted a 39" due to a small wrist and wanted it new-ish and how lucky am I to have purchased it from a TRF member Armin which made it even more special ! It was close to new and a late 2012 purchase. Perfect!

I am in Australia and had a colleague attending the CES in Vegas and had it shipped there. One week later, my colleague handed over the watch and the rest is history! Royal Oaks are a classic and definitely a keeper and it looks stunning.

Photo time!


I took it to Singapore the next day on a business trip and had the bracelet adjusted at the local AD.


view from the hotel


Wore it on a date in a Tapas bar in Singapore.


Took my AP on another flight to Bangkok


Witnessed Bangkok Shutdown because of protests against the government.


Chilling at Bangkok cafe drinking Coffee


Lastly, waiting flight back to Melbourne in Bangkok Airport Lounge..

In the pace it's going, my AP will be Elite Gold Status in no time! Star Alliance of course!
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Old 9 February 2014, 08:39 PM   #2
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Old 9 February 2014, 08:44 PM   #3
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Old 9 February 2014, 08:50 PM   #4
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Old 9 February 2014, 09:43 PM   #5
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Old 9 February 2014, 10:06 PM   #6
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Congrats! Lovely classic
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Old 9 February 2014, 10:10 PM   #7
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Congratulations, it looks great on your wrist.
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Old 9 February 2014, 10:21 PM   #8
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Old 9 February 2014, 10:26 PM   #9
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Congrats Looks perfect on you 15300 is pure class
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Old 9 February 2014, 10:30 PM   #10
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thank you all!!!
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Old 9 February 2014, 10:57 PM   #11
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Congrats it looks good on you.
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Old 9 February 2014, 11:30 PM   #12
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Old 9 February 2014, 11:51 PM   #13
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Glad to see the pics finally, look great on you! Enjoy it in good health
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Old 10 February 2014, 12:36 AM   #14
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Nice piece. Looks good on your wrist
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Old 10 February 2014, 12:59 AM   #15
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Gotta love the 15300--congrats on finding one!
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Old 10 February 2014, 01:23 AM   #16
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No doubt a fine piece
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Old 10 February 2014, 01:39 AM   #17
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Old 10 February 2014, 03:00 AM   #18
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One of my favorites!
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Old 10 February 2014, 03:46 AM   #19
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Old 10 February 2014, 03:56 AM   #20
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Old 10 February 2014, 05:17 AM   #21
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Old 10 February 2014, 05:22 AM   #22
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Congrats! 15300 - timeless and classic.
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Old 10 February 2014, 08:44 AM   #23
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So gorgeous. Congratulations!
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Old 10 February 2014, 09:17 AM   #24
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Congrats, 15300 in 39mm in a perfect size
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Old 10 February 2014, 09:19 AM   #25
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Gratz, I love it;)
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Old 10 February 2014, 10:49 AM   #26
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thanks all..!! i appreciated all your comments very much!
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Old 10 February 2014, 11:22 AM   #27
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my first preference was the blue!

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my first preference was the blue! but it was too expensive!
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Old 10 February 2014, 12:42 PM   #28
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Beautiful, congrats!!!
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Old 10 February 2014, 03:11 PM   #29
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Old 10 February 2014, 03:30 PM   #30
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excellent choice what a beaut
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