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Wonderful summary!
Thanks for posting this summary of the Royal Oaks.
Here is one that you may not have seen and handled:
This is the 15002, a transitional model, the last series produced with a solid case back and in production more or less concurrently with the Jubilee series (like your salmon dial model).
Here it is on the right above, next to a new 15202, and one can see that the new 15202 appears a bit more substantial than the former solid case back series.
Thanks again for this interesting summary.
Best,
respo
Some Experience on Royal Oaks
Although much have been discussed before, I still hope to share my humble experience after being blessed with some great opportunities to handle several versions of the jumbo, new and old. It is not a review but just some thoughts on the styling, wearing ...
Salmon dials? Oliver and Mo are gonna get nuts.
Thanks a lot for sharing your thoughts and showing us many unusual ROs. Very interesting. Cheers, Mark
Excellent post Wayne! Everyone should review it.
Great information in there and a wonderful summary of the Royal Oak. I have shared some of my feelings on the newest 15202 and will bring more soon. I appreciate it more every day, and a summary post like yours reveals the great challenge AP had in updati...
We are looking forward to that in-depth review, Michael
Perhaps you might like to select and compile comments made on the forum by some of us as well about the 15202 "40th". After one week of ownership, it keeps growing on me. This Jumbo is so perfect and so so so wearable. Looking at the dial in the sun is mo...
Thank you Frank! I'm glad that...
we have found another GREAT FAN of RO jumbo in you :)
WOW! Thanks Michael for the Masthead :D
Can't wait to read your review of the new 15202ST. Will you include info on the subtle dial changes on this new model?
Wonderful summary!
Thanks for posting this summary of the Royal Oaks. Here is one that you may not have seen and handled: This is the 15002, a transitional model, the last series produced with a solid case back and in production more or less concurrently with the Jubilee se...
Thanks Respo! That 15002 is ever elusive...
and I'm glad you have found a perfect sample of it. The thinness of this reference is still unrivaled in the entire series of RO jumbo, and the best attribute in my personal opinion. Thanks for the side-by-side comparison :)
Great summary and write up
I needed this. Gives me a lot more information and history of the Royal Oak. Some here know I've been dreaming and contemplating on one for a while now, and I've decided to take the plunge with the 15450, simply because I like the size and fit, and the si...
Yes! Congratulations, Richard.
I have had this decision in the back of my mind and am glad you selected the right Royal Oak for you. That is what it is all about! I do not want to threadjack Wayne's wonderful post here; please make a new post of your 15450 when it arrives. Very happy f...
SUPPLEMENT INFO: AP RO 15450
Thanks Richard! I'm glad you have found YOUR RO ;) I've some experience with 15450 too! How can I miss that out in my earlier post! Personally, I find the 15450 a very proportionate piece. It is amazing that AP is able to adapt the in-house 3120 movement ...
Thank you
That side by side comparison is great. Also goes to show how AP takes pride in ensuring that there is something for all their customers. That's design and care, if you ask me.
Colour of dial
Just wondering is this that grey dial of the 15450 they sell now or does a white dial of the 15450 exist to? I'm confused on this one not an ap guy yet
Nice comparison.
Each version seems to be special in its own way. I have always considered the Jumbo to be the Perfect AP. JerryW
As a 'C' series owner, this is the post I was waiting for...
I learned a lot - the details, e.g. the tapered case back - makes the watch (and my personal choice) even more exciting. You really encouraged me to inspect the different dial finishes (esp. the tapisserie styles) in much more detail than I already did. T...
Thanks Magnus! I admire your attention to details...
and your dedication to share knowledge and experiences which was evidence on your recent great posts. I certainly hope that my personal insights could benefit fellow enthusiasts out there and help them make better informed decisions. I'm glad with your co...
mm
thanks for this review, very interesting i fully agree when you say that 36mm size is most suitable for 6" - 6.5" wrist, that the reason why i stay away from jumbo so far...i even think buy an other 36mm (the 25594st) my sober & discrete14990 ...
More important than the actual size of your wrist
It is the width of the flat part of your wrist. My belief is that the flat part on the top of your wrist (i.e. the distance from the end of one bone to the end of the other bone) should be 5 cm or more in order to be able to enjoy the Jumbo in full. Less ...
Thanks! You have made the wise choice...
to get the most suitable RO for yourself! I own a 36mm RO and I know how great it is. Your Fondation is very special. I've seen a sample here in my city but there are already discoloration on the dial… There's another version I've handled (picture below) ...