banksman Posted July 30, 2014 Report Posted July 30, 2014 Ok my last few threads have been about the AP 15400 Miyota and I was just about to purchase 1 but after trying 1 on its looks far too big on my skinny wrists. So now I'm 100% committed to purchasing an AP 15300.... Can you guys PLEASE point me in the right direction of what is the best version and where is the best place to buy 1.... Thanks again so much, you guys are so helpful !!!! B
Legend Posted July 30, 2014 Report Posted July 30, 2014 Ok my last few threads have been about the AP 15400 Miyota and I was just about to purchase 1 but after trying 1 on its looks far too big on my skinny wrists. So now I'm 100% committed to purchasing an AP 15300.... Can you guys PLEASE point me in the right direction of what is the best version and where is the best place to buy 1.... Thanks again so much, you guys are so helpful !!!! B Can you help by defining "best" please? What are you looking for? Accuracy? Build quality? movement stability?
banksman Posted July 30, 2014 Author Report Posted July 30, 2014 Can you help by defining "best" please? What are you looking for? Accuracy? Build quality? movement stability? I'm out my depth here, if you were going to buy 1 which would you buy?
Legend Posted July 30, 2014 Report Posted July 30, 2014 I'm out my depth here, if you were going to buy 1 which would you buy? No worries. If you are asking which I would get, it makes your question a lot easier to answer. I would get this, for the correct thickness, the reliable movement, and the blue dial, the last a personal preference. http://www.p-cls.com/ap00023-royal-automatic-ssss-blue-asian-28242-p-12874.html Someone might be able to tell you more about the BP version if you ask around, which I am not familiar with, and then you can choose which you prefer.
banksman Posted July 30, 2014 Author Report Posted July 30, 2014 What is the BP version??? I was looking at this 1..... http://intime.co/product.php?id_product=994 B
Legend Posted July 30, 2014 Report Posted July 30, 2014 The one you are looking at is an identical watch to the one in the link I sent. Just different dealers selling the same watch. BP is just another maker, and I am unsure if they made this watch or they are offering another. Like I mentioned, you have to ask other experts.
GenTLe Posted July 30, 2014 Report Posted July 30, 2014 If I was you, anyway, I'd go for the Asian eta... As many members who works on the reps have said, it is from at least 2 years they don't see a real eta in any rep... This doesn't apply to the ones with Sellita calipers which btw are MUCH more expensive.
banksman Posted July 30, 2014 Author Report Posted July 30, 2014 So is there a 15300 with Sellita calipers....(whatever they are)
Legend Posted July 30, 2014 Report Posted July 30, 2014 If I was you, anyway, I'd go for the Asian eta... As many members who works on the reps have said, it is from at least 2 years they don't see a real eta in any rep... This doesn't apply to the ones with Sellita calipers which btw are MUCH more expensive. Selita SW200 movement you mean?
GenTLe Posted July 30, 2014 Report Posted July 30, 2014 I don't think there are Sellita based 15300 around. 15300 is a bit old model and the factories are introducing Sellita movements from few months. Sw200 is just one of the movements (it is in practice an eta 2824-2). There are others, like the Sw500 which is the chronograph, another which I don't remember the nr that is the eta 2836-2 (day date one ) etc. Just give a look to Sellita site to get some knowledge.
Legend Posted July 30, 2014 Report Posted July 30, 2014 I don't think there are Sellita based 15300 around. 15300 is a bit old model and the factories are introducing Sellita movements from few months. Sw200 is just one of the movements (it is in practice an eta 2824-2). There are others, like the Sw500 which is the chronograph, another which I don't remember the nr that is the eta 2836-2 (day date one ) etc. Just give a look to Sellita site to get some knowledge. Do you remember we used to have AP divers offered with that movement? I had one (v3.5 I think) that held up pretty well!
GenTLe Posted July 30, 2014 Report Posted July 30, 2014 (edited) Do you remember we used to have AP divers offered with that movement? I had one (v3.5 I think) that held up pretty well!Not that I remember. AP are now offered (for what I know) only as "fake overpriced Swiss eta", Asian eta clones (2824 or 2836 for non chrono; 7750 for chrono ones), gen 28.8kBpH Miyota (good movement indeed), fake 21.6kBpH 21j Asian Toyota clones (the cheapest ones). So far I've seen only Noob factory offering gen Sellitas like for the FF Blancpain or the latest Patel Nautilus. Edited July 30, 2014 by GenTLe
GenTLe Posted July 30, 2014 Report Posted July 30, 2014 (edited) So I'd go for the Asian eta clone (2824 or 2836 only) or GEN Miyota. And since for the Asian eta clones cited the pinions sizes are the same like for Eta (probably Sellita too, but I've to check), in case they will break down badly (something that a service cannot fix) I will then swap the movement for a new fresh eta or Sellita. Unfortunately this can't be applied to 7750 if I got it right, but I'm not 100% sure... Edited July 30, 2014 by GenTLe
banksman Posted July 30, 2014 Author Report Posted July 30, 2014 So which is the better version out of these 2?? http://intime.co/product.php?id_product=994 http://www.p-cls.com/ap00022-royal-automatic-ssss-black-asian-28242-p-12872.html Or do you know an even better AP thats all stainless steel and no bigger than 39mm
GenTLe Posted July 30, 2014 Report Posted July 30, 2014 So which is the better version out of these 2??http://intime.co/product.php?id_product=994http://www.p-cls.com/ap00022-royal-automatic-ssss-black-asian-28242-p-12872.html Or do you know an even better AP thats all stainless steel and no bigger than 39mm Sorry mate but on business trip and with the smartphone I can't get the details and give you proper advise. Just be prepared that the claimed "Swiss eta" will be an Asian one. Told this, then go for the most accurate one. Suggestion: ask to the dealer if it is available BEFORE you put the order and pay!!!
xpletiv Posted August 1, 2014 Report Posted August 1, 2014 What ever happened to 'read up!' ? Wish I could get all the answers that quickly. Crap, I haven't had my coffee yet!!!!!!
banksman Posted August 1, 2014 Author Report Posted August 1, 2014 What ever happened to 'read up!' ? Wish I could get all the answers that quickly. Crap, I haven't had my coffee yet!!!!!! Sorry just looking for advice.....
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