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urbanshogun

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  1. 15202 or 14790?

    in The Audemars Piguet Area

    Posted

    Hey Everyone! 

     

    I've pretty much decided a classic Royal Oak is the last watch i'll ever need! It's perfect for every occasion: formal, casual, on a yacht &c. The only places I can't see it is diving, or in space. I've never done either.

     

    So I've narrowed it down to either a 15202 or a 14790. 

     

    For those that don't know, the 15202 "Jumbo" is a version of the Royal Oak without running seconds, and an extra thin movement & case. I believe the watch clocks in at only 7mm high! 

     

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    It's design is based on my true grail watch, the a-series Royal Oak. Unfortunately, there were only 1000 Stainless Steel A-series watches made. The a-series is pictured bellow. 

     

    ClymerRO08.jpg

     

     

    The a-series is the watched that "saved" AP during the quartz crisis. The watch cost 10x more than a new submariner when it was released! The legendary JLC movement also features in Genta's other most famous design, the Patek Nautilus. You can read more here. 

     

    The 14790 is the 36mm version of Genta's design, with running seconds and a closed caseback. 

     

    Are either of these models repped? I've had a search of the forums, but 14790 returns like 5 results. 15202/Jumbo is more, but there is a lot of confusion about this model: most posts seem to be a 15300. Honestly, I don't really care about the movement, I just want to see what the watch feels like on the wrist, and hopefully convince myself I don't need/want a gen (a 15202 will set you back around 10k used). Also, it would be good to know the rep warning signs for if/when I buy a gen. 

     

    Thanks for reading. 

  11. Sunday 20-07-2014

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Thanks! Tribute to Polaris is also one of my dream watches. Unfortunately, every year I don't buy one, the price seems to go up by another $2000!

    And your Heuer is gorgeous. Valjoux 22 or 23 inside?

    Thanks, I think it's a 22

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    Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk

  12. Sunday 20-07-2014

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Hey Urban, that's a gen, isn't it? Which is its production time?

     

    Yup it's a gen. Late 40s early 50s IMO.

     

    Congratulations, Ephry73!  Good head of hair on that kid.

     

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    Beautiful! Definitely on my radar for the next purchase: if only to fill the jlc memovox alarm shaped hole I don't think I'll be able to fill for a while!

  15. Gen Buying Advice

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Hi guys, I got my first job out of university, and I will treat myself to a gen. I have limited myself to £2000.

     

    Some watches i've considered:

     

    Sinn (U1, GSG9, EZM3)

    Vintage DateJust (Champagne Dial, Leather Band)

    Omega (2531, Moonwatch)

    Vintage JLC dress watches

     

    I was wondering if you have any other suggestions for watches in this range (used or new).  

     

    Also, some opinions from people who have bought at real life auctions... I have found a place in my city with watch auctions about three times a month. Looking at the online catalogue (fellows.co.uk), the estimates seem quite low. For example there are moon watches estimated at £800-1200, but I thought the going rate is more like £1800-2000. Are there hidden costs with buying at auction? Or do these places put low estimates to lure people in? Is there a danger I might get a rep sold to me?

     

    Thanks for reading. 

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