AP Royal Oak 15300ST

[breitling77]

I own the white face, it's very nice. Actually, I was like you, contemplating a black or white dial. I just do not know why I didn't consider blue in the 1st place, though there are others saying blue is "AP's colour".

In any case, I chose white was because I always felt white dial watches present it as a vintage model. I intend to pass it down as a heirloom, so I have the idea of keeping this watch when it becomes vintage. Moreover, I have too many black dial watches, such as Sub, SD and GMT. However, if you are someone whom like sporty watch, the black dial is more suitable. In fact, if you want to change 15300 into a "leather strap" model, the black dial matches very well with black strap. In fact, I always like the black strap with red stitches. However, AP 15300 is NOT able to be changed into leather strap as there is no SS lugs and SS AP buckle. I have seen someone from overseas was able to convert it, by plating the RG lugs and RG AP buckle into WG, so as to match the SS. I find that's a waste, but you never know. If I struck rich one day, I may do so!

In any case, see whether you have the opportunity to try out AP 15300 white and black dial, choose the one you like most. But I tell you, it's very hard to find 2 pieces in 1 shop. It's always either one. So grab it if you can find! 25% is not a bad deal, though I can't tell you what's my discounts!

[sportee]

here u go.

Tis pic is timely, was deciding to choose the black, white or ble dial... thanks buddy... appreciate it

[siambee]

Cannot see the pic leh...

here u go.

[sportee]

Cannot see the pic leh...

[siambee]

i remember i see this pic somewhere from timezone...

[sportee]

Always cheaper to get from ADs. Applies to most if not all other brands.

Cheers

Thanks for the info...

[wolfeyes1974]

By the way, is it better to get at the AD or the boutique in terms of discount? Pardon me for my ignorance....

Always cheaper to get from ADs. Applies to most if not all other brands.

Cheers

[sportee]

oh heh, cos i like to go forward pass the time that I want and then move backwards. notice that gg backwards, the min hand wont start a the place u want. When you relese the crown, it tends to move forward a bit..

and sometimes (not always) at this position when you push in the crown, the min hand will move a bit. i overcome this by playing with the crown a bit till it goes into 'free play' mode then push in then ok le.

Think this is due to the position of the 'seconds' hand. Logically, the minute hand will not stay at minute marker if the second hand is at 30 minutes mark. Thats probably the reason...

[exxondus]

I did not even realised that GMTIIC has this problem...

Eh... just tried on my GMTIIC, no such problems leh...

oh heh, cos i like to go forward pass the time that I want and then move backwards. notice that gg backwards, the min hand wont start a the place u want. When you relese the crown, it tends to move forward a bit..

and sometimes (not always) at this position when you push in the crown, the min hand will move a bit. i overcome this by playing with the crown a bit till it goes into 'free play' mode then push in then ok le.

[sportee]

By the way, is it better to get at the AD or the boutique in terms of discount? Pardon me for my ignorance....

[sportee]

wah!! how come will jump de?

I realised for my gmtiic also same issue. hence, before pushing in crown, have to turn the crown to a position with a bit of freeplay back and forth then push it. solves the issue. is it the same with the AP?

I did not even realised that GMTIIC has this problem...

Eh... just tried on my GMTIIC, no such problems leh...

[sportee]

just take note of 1 point,after u set your time with the 15300 the minute hand jumps as u push back the crown it is a problem with the movement just my 5 cents worth

jump meaning it will not be the "minute' that u have set? Example, if i set 10am, once i push in the crown, the minute hand will not be on the 12 o'clock mark?

[sportee]

15300 is a very classic, timeless design. Mr Harry Tan wrote a review (http://www3.ntu.edu.sg/home/aharry/t...300/index.htm).
The Jumbo 15202 is a more expensive alternative but it has the original, JLC movement from 1970s.
I bought my 15300 white dial a few months ago.Since then, I wear this AP beauty on every working day.
Go for it.

Thanks for the link... very informative...

[exxondus]

just take note of 1 point,after u set your time with the 15300 the minute hand jumps as u push back the crown it is a problem with the movement just my 5 cents worth

wah!! how come will jump de?

I realised for my gmtiic also same issue. hence, before pushing in crown, have to turn the crown to a position with a bit of freeplay back and forth then push it. solves the issue. is it the same with the AP?

[timefreak2000]

just take note of 1 point,after u set your time with the 15300 the minute hand jumps as u push back the crown it is a problem with the movement just my 5 cents worth