Audemars Piguet - Another 15202 question

Another 15202 question

Hello, all: I have wanted to buy a RO for years, and have tried on the 15300 several times, but have never pulled the trigger because the shape and stiffness of the 15300 bracelet have always made the watch ride too widely on my wrist, as you can see here:

Somewhere I have read that the bracelet on the 15202 is thinner than that of the 15300, and looks better on thinner wrists. Has anyone here compared the two for this purpose in the metal? I'm most interested in whether the angle of the first links in the 15202 bracelet coming off the case is less "wide" than the angle you see in the photo above. Of course, I wouldn't be asking these questions if I knew where to try on a 15202 without special-ordering it first. I was somewhat surprised to discover that even the AP boutique in New York does not keep one on the premises. So any guidance would be much appreciated. Thanks much. - Jon This message has been edited by Chromatic Fugue on 2010-02-05 17:32:52

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Because it is thinner, it "hugs" the smaller wrist better; this in addition to

By: ThomasM : February 5th, 2010-17:37

the thinner bracelet links, which yields the same benefit. Thus yes, I would say it wears better on smaller wrists. Anyone else? Cheers, TM

I have tried both on...

By: respo : February 5th, 2010-18:24

...but I have largish and wide wrists (7.5"+). I like the way both feel, but I ended up getting the 15002 (which is very close to the 15202). In truth, I bought my 15002 without ever first trying it on, but when I did slip it on, it felt absolutely perfec...

15202 is even worse...

By: npdang : February 7th, 2010-19:46

I have the same problem that you do with the 15300... I will tell you that unfortunately, the 15202 is even worse in that respect than the 15300. The case profile is thinner... thus forcing the lugs and first link even wider apart than the 15300. In my ex...

thanks

By: Chromatic Fugue : February 7th, 2010-19:49

exactly the information I was looking for. Now I can end my search for a 15202 and begin looking again for a 14790, humble though that may be in the grand hierarchy of Royal Oaks.

I'm not sure my own experience agrees with NPDang's but...

By: ThomasM : February 8th, 2010-08:03

Hi, CF, Please note that the picture NPDang displayed does NOT include a Jumbo, so don't draw your conclusion based on the relative curvature shown in the picture. On the other hand, I do accept his comments at face value - just goes to show that watches ...

36mm is a perfect fit on my 6.5" wrists

By: npdang : February 9th, 2010-12:21

As far as the 15202... I agree the drape may wear differently upon different wrists. However, as far as I've noticed the first link/lug does tend to stick out slightly more than the 15300, rather than folding straight down as in the 25860. It's a shame as...

some pictures of a 15002 on my arm....

By: Hiob : March 5th, 2010-04:58

Sincere regards Hiob This message has been edited by Hiob on 2010-03-05 05:07:21 This message has been edited by Hiob on 2010-03-05 05:11:28...