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Some Observations of the Dial of 2012 Extra-thin RO Jumbo 15202
There have been some discussions on the internet about this topic. I thought I would just share my observations here since I have some first-hand experience.
I understand that AP has made some minor improvements to the dial this year, particularly the AP logo at 6 o'clock to enhance the performance of the watch when the hour hand passes above it. Also understand that there were some production issues in between which resulted in subtle changes in the dial appearance between the earlier batch and recent batch of jumbos.
See illustrations below:
A H-series shot in Feb 2013
My I-series shot in Dec 2013
Some differences observed:
1. I-series has a denser "tapisserie" pattern on the dial.
2. I-series uses a different font for "SWISS MADE", which looks nicer IMO.
3. I-series has a wider AP logo, with a larger spacing between the A & P. I like the thinner AP logo on the H-series better.
4. There's a slight difference in the hue of the blue dials. I prefer the I-series one.
Whichever version it is, the jumbo is still a winner! 
Best,
Wayne
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Some Observations of the Dial of 2012 Extra-thin RO Jumbo 15202
There have been some discussions on the internet about this topic. I thought I would just share my observations here since I have some first-hand experience. I understand that AP has made some minor improvements to the dial this year, particularly the AP ...
interesting observations!
Thanks for these details, wasn't aware of them and definitely things to consider! Congrats on your new purchase! The new I series appears to be moving (even more) towards the original 5402 (with its ca. 32 'square' density per dial :) Great photos as usua...
Thanks for sharing this information.
I guess mine is the earlier version. :) cheers fernando ...
Intriguing , very intriguing...
Adds more to the jumbo legend.... Like them both really,,,,, Mo
Good work Wayne. My own I series is a cross between the two
It has the old logo and updated SWISS MADE font, and less squares on the dial than yours. It sure would be interesting to know the actual production numbers of each variation - there must be some very rare versions now I imagine. All adds to the lore of t...
Not too sure which version is mine...
Wearing it for the first time today, but I have had it since July...so I guess it could be the first one. ...
I had actually read a very negative review about the performance of the 15202
I think it was in the magazine Watchtime. It talked about large variations in the chronometry of the 15202 depending on the position of the watch. Does this have anything to do with these changes that you mention on the dial? Should I take mine to be serv...
It does not make sense to me.
Does your watch function OK? Is it keeping time well? If so, why send it for service or a different dial when these variations are so subtle? I'm quite certain the dial updates have nothing to do with the performance of the movement. Mine seems to keep gr...
it was about the perf. of a cal. 2120 in another AP line
I remember that watchtime article from back in the day (I googled it after you mentioend it!) It is definitely not related to performance of the watch. It could have been that the tolerance might have been to little for 'fail/safe'... but most probably, t...
Thanks for your reply! However I am fairly sure it is about the cal of the 15202
If my memory does not fail me, it was on the November-December issue of 2012. I am abroad now, but I will check it up when I go back home and I will post separately if I find it. I just feel a little "let down" if I have bought a watch which is found defe...
Let's not get carried away here.
You did not buy a "defective" watch from AP. And rest assured, if anything were wrong with the watch, it would be taken care of under its proper warranty (assuming, of course, the watch was purchased through an authorized point of sale). Please, enjoy you...
I don't think I am getting carried away, Michael.
If a watch comes out with a lower-than-expected accuracy and the dial needs to be modified in just over 6 months I don't know how to call it but "defective". It is only my opinion, of course. I will enjoy thoroughly my Jumbo, of course. But that doesn't m...
Perhaps I am not understanding you.
Does your specific watch run erratically? Does it show movement accuracy issues? Do you think a new dial with more squares on the guilloche will help the accuracy of the movement?? Of course you can criticize - we promote honesty here and don't skirt real...
I can report surprisingly excellent accuracy on mine
I don't give much importance to accuracy and I am used to periodically resetting the time on my watches. So I didn't expect much in that area when I purchased my lovely 15202... But I am extremely pleased to report less than a quarter of a minute deviatio...
Even within H series there are dial differences...
... only just now I came across the topic, and of course I had to check my own 15202 Anniversary, which is from late 2012 and may therefore be one of the earlier ones... I do not have front pic available, but may I point your attention to 2 differences I ...
front close up pic
Maybe this makes it easier to detect the differences I mentioned... ...
Thanks for bringing back this old thread! How time flies! It's been almost 3 years and...
I'm very happy to share that my RO Extra Thin is running as reliable as it should... it even passed the "dip test" recently Yes! The RO 15202ST is waterproof Almost 3 years of pure joy! Best, Wayne ...
Excellent to hear the report.
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