Saint, beautiful and very human story! Thank you for sharing. Not too long at all. Actually let me help you expand your story somewhat...

Aware that HK is a watch enthusiasts HEAVEN! And entirely understand how the AD route is slammed shut for even the most famous, rich and storied collectors. Grey market has a justice and fairness that is driven by the very honest world financial markets - and the preferred way to go IMO. How did you choose the seller/boutique in your selection process? Had you already established a relationship with that person/boutique/location? Although we can all do a good job of louping a movement, dial, case, etc... did you also plan to take the RO to a third party authenticator or perhaps to an AP boutique for a casual verification? Please expand and don't be afraid to be long winded. These are the decisions, dilemmas and thoughts that many hundreds of potential RO buyers have.
Congratulations again on your success!
Best,
Robert

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Still what it is...

By: saintseiyaikki : May 4th, 2026-10:50

Have been adoring the royal oak jumbo since the early days I look into watches. Such an exceptional and avant-garde outlook while still keeping its class and elegance in a very natural way. (Other integrated bracelet stuff could looked a bit forced and ol...

Enjoy the new one!

By: pfang56 : May 4th, 2026-11:13

I think Quattro has a good comparison of the 5402 vs 15202 vs 16202 but the newest iterations of the Jumbo also have some nice refinements to the bracelet as well as the movement. Enjoy! Peter

Thanks a lot🍺

By: saintseiyaikki : May 4th, 2026-16:17

For me 15202 is still "the one", visually I like the new 7121 more for the better size and "completeness". The revamped bracelet also fits better for my slim wrist, so I can get along with getting 16202 instead.

Huge congrats! Enjoy it in the best health!

By: 1WatchMan : May 4th, 2026-11:51

It remains high in my wish list, and I hope I can finally own one at some point. To me, it is definitely the icon redefining modern horology as we know it today.

Many thanks🍺

By: saintseiyaikki : May 4th, 2026-16:24

Hope you can enjoy it very soon.

Enjoy this beauty.

Thanks a lot🍺

By: saintseiyaikki : May 4th, 2026-16:25

Congratulations! I'm very happy for you!

By: quattro : May 4th, 2026-15:06

Best, Emmanuel

By: saintseiyaikki : May 4th, 2026-16:26

Great thanks Emmanuel🍺

Congratulations! GREAT photo set. I can feel the enthusiasm!

By: MichaelC : May 4th, 2026-15:27

Thanks for the kind words🍺

By: saintseiyaikki : May 4th, 2026-16:39

It certainly has its magic to reach the "absurd" status nowadays. Strange but funny.

Brilliant! The one and only integrated sports watch imho. All the rest keep trying. And this comes from a long time 5711 owner. Enjoy!

By: agyzace : May 4th, 2026-18:17

Many thanks🍺

By: saintseiyaikki : May 5th, 2026-06:20

For me there is no contest, especially when comparing between the og/vintage models. I did enjoy some modern interpretations like overseas( more than 222)

This one…

By: Gwai : May 4th, 2026-20:29

may just be one of the most beautiful watches in the world. I’m with you in slightly preferring the 15202 but have neither (yet). Congratulations! Cheers Marc

Thanks Marc🍺

By: saintseiyaikki : May 5th, 2026-06:25

15202 would always be the one from my era, as it represents how the affair began

Beautiful RO! Care to tell your acquisition story?

By: Robert65 : May 5th, 2026-12:55

Whether you acquired from the AD or pre-loved... acquisition stories are always very interesting! Best, Robert

Suee if you don't mind long story haha...

By: saintseiyaikki : May 5th, 2026-14:03

I decided to reward myself this year as I had overcome a big crisis in my workplace, as well as entering my 40s. After targeting RO, grey market is the only way to go ( I started as an AD guy before the hype watch era but honestly trying to get stuff allo...