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ericky7 · 20 May 2018, 08:25 AM

I am thinking about purchasing a 15300 as my first AP
I have heard of some issues about purchasing a second hand 15300.
Can anyone have a look at the polishing of this watch listed on below website?
(I was told to avoid overpolished pieces.. I really can't tell if it is overpolished or not)

http://www.toptime.co.kr/eng/categor...pt=&searchkey=

Thank you everyone in advance

PJ S · 20 May 2018, 08:32 AM

Looks fine, from what can be gleaned from the images provided – if it has been refinished since being produced, it looks like it’s been done by AP/APSC.
Might be worth spending the cost of a flight and a night over to inspect in person, unless they have a solid no quibble return policy.

What are these issues you’ve “heard about”?

ericky7 · 20 May 2018, 08:43 AM

Thank you PJ S.. I am actually visiting Korea at the moment, so I can inspect in person to see if the condition is consistent with the photo.

Chute · 22 May 2018, 02:59 PM

That’s my favorite 15300 since the date wheel matches

anthonymckay · 22 May 2018, 03:39 PM

I too am curious about the issues with a second hand 15300? I recently purchased a 15300or second hand.

watchbowl · 23 May 2018, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by anthonymckay

I too am curious about the issues with a second hand 15300? I recently purchased a 15300or second hand.

My minute hand jumps the odd time when pushing the crown back in after setting the time. Other than that it’s fine

PJ S · 23 May 2018, 08:13 AM

^
Wind it forward 5-10mins, then back to the correct time — should stay where it is.

watchbowl · 23 May 2018, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by PJ S

^
Wind it forward 5-10mins, then back to the correct time — should stay where it is.

Yup that’s what I do

Nyquist · 25 June 2018, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Simon040289

My minute hand jumps the odd time when pushing the crown back in after setting the time. Other than that it’s fine

That is not an issue with the watch. It is just a 'quirk' of the movement. It is perfectly fine for it to do that.

GB-man · 25 June 2018, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Nyquist

That is not an issue with the watch. It is just a 'quirk' of the movement. It is perfectly fine for it to do that.

Agreed but I’ll be damned if it’s not annoying lol

I also found it helps if you set the time before winding it up.

Nyquist · 27 June 2018, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Agreed but I’ll be damned if it’s not annoying lol

Agreed. Lol

Although I've seen posts from some people who find it endearing...

20 May 2018, 08:25 AM	#1
ericky7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: australia Posts: 20	15300.. help! I am thinking about purchasing a 15300 as my first AP I have heard of some issues about purchasing a second hand 15300. Can anyone have a look at the polishing of this watch listed on below website? (I was told to avoid overpolished pieces.. I really can't tell if it is overpolished or not) http://www.toptime.co.kr/eng/categor...pt=&searchkey= Thank you everyone in advance

20 May 2018, 08:32 AM	#2
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	Looks fine, from what can be gleaned from the images provided – if it has been refinished since being produced, it looks like it’s been done by AP/APSC. Might be worth spending the cost of a flight and a night over to inspect in person, unless they have a solid no quibble return policy. What are these issues you’ve “heard about”?

20 May 2018, 08:43 AM	#3
ericky7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: australia Posts: 20	Thank you PJ S.. I am actually visiting Korea at the moment, so I can inspect in person to see if the condition is consistent with the photo.

22 May 2018, 02:59 PM	#4
Chute "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Austin Watch: 6 digit Rolex+APRO Posts: 1,564	That’s my favorite 15300 since the date wheel matches

22 May 2018, 03:39 PM	#5
anthonymckay "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 23	I too am curious about the issues with a second hand 15300? I recently purchased a 15300or second hand.

23 May 2018, 08:13 AM	#7
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	^ Wind it forward 5-10mins, then back to the correct time — should stay where it is.

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