Another Jumbo on Sunday

Jul 23, 2017,06:31 AM
 

I have not worn this in a little bit, the date needs correcting.  But to try this on after 1 day, 1 week, 1 whatever... the special feeling returns every time.







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Thank you Volker. [nt]

 
 By: MichaelC : July 24th, 2017-08:03

We are lucky to have a few other options in our boxes

 
 By: MichaelC : July 24th, 2017-08:05
And really that is the only reason I do not wear my Jumbo every day. And I enjoy some others very much, but if I could only choose a single piece... this is it for me.

Same for me.

 
 By: JerryW : July 29th, 2017-19:44
If I was told to sell all but one, the jumbo would be the keeper.

+1

 
 By: M4 : July 23rd, 2017-09:26
Nice photos! M4

Thank you M4 :-) [nt]

 
 By: MichaelC : July 24th, 2017-08:05

:-) [nt]

 
 By: MichaelC : July 24th, 2017-08:05

The Jumbo is such a classic beauty Michael!! Your shots show it in all its Glory! ...

 
 By: Subexplorer : July 24th, 2017-13:44
... and they left me with the curiosity of knowing a bit about the props which make company to this superb watch An Smith inside a very nicely made holster? Cheers! Abel

Good eyes, deal Abel.

 
 By: MichaelC : July 24th, 2017-18:51
I mostly chose the holster for the nice color contrast to the 15202's dark blue dial. It is a Milt Sparks HSR w/ cowhide lining and decorative stitching. Inside, an old 28-2 6" Highway Patrolman with original Combat wood grips. Familiar with this model? C... 

No doubts...

 
 By: Ed Watches : July 24th, 2017-21:06
... the nicest AP. I adore mine. But I deeply regret the relationship between nice watches and fire guns that is often made on the forums. Very sad.

Hello Michael! Thank you so much for your explanation. Yes of course...

 
 By: Subexplorer : July 25th, 2017-04:51
... I know what you are talking about. I own myself a model 28 with 6" bbl too. (as well as its brother models 27 and 29). The HP is a very nice gun with same fine characteristics of the famous 27 but with a lower finish as it was intended for Police use,... 

I had a feeling you knew :-)

 
 By: MichaelC : July 25th, 2017-06:24
How Purist is the Highway Patrolman model? Manufactured to be less expensive for law enforcement, but with a finish much blacker and more durable than a more expensive bluing? Right up our alleys! And more rare, yet still accessible. Our kind of piece.

Yes Michael. The Model 28 is a no frills version of 27. Less refinement but same function, same accuracy, similar adjustable sights, make for a formidable package with a much ...

 
 By: Subexplorer : July 25th, 2017-12:38
... lower price. Of course the Model 27 (Specially the blued versions pre 1990´s ) is a Masterpiece: polish, bluing, checkering of upper part of frame, checkering of back of rear sight, and butter smooth mechanism makes for a delight to use it for Target ... 

The 15202 is always my go to watch.

 
 By: JerryW : July 29th, 2017-19:43
My absolute favorite AP even if changing the date is a pain.

Thanks for your reply Jerry. I agree...

 
 By: MichaelC : July 30th, 2017-09:43
And agree ;-) The winding tool does make the date change much easier, but still, not the same as most quick adjustment movements. Part of the old Jumbo charm though.

That is part of what makes it so special.

 
 By: JerryW : July 30th, 2017-19:08
Does AP Clearwater sell the winding tool?

I do not think they do. Mine came in the larger AP tool kit

 
 By: MichaelC : August 1st, 2017-12:56
It has 3 or 4 different crown sizes. I imagine somebody must offer an after market version?

Thanks.

 
 By: JerryW : August 1st, 2017-20:44
Will add the search to my To do list.