_DC_ 218 Posted January 17, 2016 I wouldn't know as I've not seen the newest 15400's, but in fairness I've never noticed the crystal clarity of any rep, they all look clear to me?!? Think you lot are just fussy!!! DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skogstad 0 Posted January 19, 2016 Thanks you DC for a good review of the 15202 :-) But how would you describe the quality of this vs the Nautilus? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted January 19, 2016 Thanks you DC for a good review of the 15202 :-)But how would you describe the quality of this vs the Nautilus? I'd call it close but no cigar! It's good, it's very good, but the Nautilus is better!! DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fat Bruno 0 Posted January 22, 2016 fist of all i want to thank you for your grate review. I think i can accept the quartz moment but i can nor really pass trough the dial issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mech500 0 Posted January 25, 2016 I wouldn't know as I've not seen the newest 15400's, but in fairness I've never noticed the crystal clarity of any rep, they all look clear to me?!? Think you lot are just fussy!!! DC Lol. I hear you man but here's a pic showing the difference between a "clear" xtal and a "milky" xtal. Pic taken from RWI:- Thanks for the review. Think I'll get one after CNY. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted January 26, 2016 I wouldn't know as I've not seen the newest 15400's, but in fairness I've never noticed the crystal clarity of any rep, they all look clear to me?!? Think you lot are just fussy!!! DC Lol. I hear you man but here's a pic showing the difference between a "clear" xtal and a "milky" xtal. Pic taken from RWI:- Thanks for the review. Think I'll get one after CNY. Surely that's just a reflection in the right hand one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mech500 0 Posted February 4, 2016 (edited) ^^ It's practically impossible to get the same milky "reflection" on a x2AR xtal. Edited February 4, 2016 by mech500 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rush 0 Posted May 21, 2016 (edited) Yes, of course I'm fairly new to the forum. Just discovered your review DC. Excellent write up. Cheers Edited May 21, 2016 by Rush Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flawless85 0 Posted August 6, 2016 This one is definitely on my purchase list. Is toro still the only one carrying it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tikwatejnu 0 Posted August 7, 2016 (edited) I never felt anything for the AP brand, since the design didn't speak to me. Taste is personal, but here comes this guy *winks at DC* and it grows on me! Thank you for your efforts and time! Edited August 7, 2016 by Tikwatejnu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billodavio 0 Posted September 29, 2016 Its a real shame that our replica community is not being able to produce the AP every connoisseur dreams off. No it is not the 15202 but instead the 5402 . Back in 1972 Gerard Genta introduced the royal oak and the 5402 was born. 40 years later in 2012 to commemorate Genta a replica was introduced namely the 15202. Now why do we need to replicate the replica instead of the original? The 15202 is a great watch but it is almost impossible to duplicate for 2 main reasons: 1. the back is open to show the great 2121 caliber (hence the fake movement is displayed) 2. the thickness of the watch is impossible to duplicate with the fake automatic movement. Alternatively, the original classical vintage 5402 is very easy to duplicate 99% for the following reasons: 1. The back is closed (the movement is hidden) 2. Second hand is not needed (a thin quartz movement can be used) 3. the buckle used in original is very basic and affordable To go one step further, the dial could be made in blue and be slightly "rusted" to mark the 40 year of age. This is a project that could offer a 99% replicated Audemars piguet at less than 200 dollars. Note that the watch is 39mm. If more people are interested, we should lobby to have it produced as soon as possible. What are your thoughts / regards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billodavio 0 Posted September 29, 2016 Its a real shame that our replica community is not being able to produce the AP every connoisseur dreams off. No it is not the 15202 but instead the 5402 . Back in 1972 Gerard Genta introduced the royal oak and the 5402 was born. 40 years later in 2012 to commemorate Genta a replica was introduced namely the 15202. Now why do we need to replicate the replica instead of the original? The 15202 is a great watch but it is almost impossible to duplicate for 2 main reasons: 1. the back is open to show the great 2121 caliber (hence the fake movement is displayed) 2. the thickness of the watch is impossible to duplicate with the fake automatic movement. Alternatively, the original classical vintage 5402 is very easy to duplicate 99% for the following reasons: 1. The back is closed (the movement is hidden) 2. Second hand is not needed (a thin quartz movement can be used) 3. the buckle used in original is very basic and affordable To go one step further, the dial could be made in blue and be slightly "rusted" to mark the 40 year of age. This is a project that could offer a 99% replicated Audemars piguet at less than 200 dollars. Note that the watch is 39mm. If more people are interested, we should lobby to have it produced as soon as possible. What are your thoughts / regards One more Observation ... the same could apply to Patek Phillipe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted September 29, 2016 Its a real shame that our replica community is not being able to produce the AP every connoisseur dreams off. No it is not the 15202 but instead the 5402 . Back in 1972 Gerard Genta introduced the royal oak and the 5402 was born. 40 years later in 2012 to commemorate Genta a replica was introduced namely the 15202. Now why do we need to replicate the replica instead of the original? The 15202 is a great watch but it is almost impossible to duplicate for 2 main reasons: 1. the back is open to show the great 2121 caliber (hence the fake movement is displayed) 2. the thickness of the watch is impossible to duplicate with the fake automatic movement. Alternatively, the original classical vintage 5402 is very easy to duplicate 99% for the following reasons: 1. The back is closed (the movement is hidden) 2. Second hand is not needed (a thin quartz movement can be used) 3. the buckle used in original is very basic and affordable To go one step further, the dial could be made in blue and be slightly "rusted" to mark the 40 year of age. This is a project that could offer a 99% replicated Audemars piguet at less than 200 dollars. Note that the watch is 39mm. If more people are interested, we should lobby to have it produced as soon as possible. What are your thoughts / regards Very good points. Please make it so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niceandcivilized 0 Posted September 29, 2016 Its a real shame that our replica community is not being able to produce the AP every connoisseur dreams off. No it is not the 15202 but instead the 5402 . Back in 1972 Gerard Genta introduced the royal oak and the 5402 was born. 40 years later in 2012 to commemorate Genta a replica was introduced namely the 15202. Now why do we need to replicate the replica instead of the original? The 15202 is a great watch but it is almost impossible to duplicate for 2 main reasons: 1. the back is open to show the great 2121 caliber (hence the fake movement is displayed) 2. the thickness of the watch is impossible to duplicate with the fake automatic movement. Alternatively, the original classical vintage 5402 is very easy to duplicate 99% for the following reasons: 1. The back is closed (the movement is hidden) 2. Second hand is not needed (a thin quartz movement can be used) 3. the buckle used in original is very basic and affordable To go one step further, the dial could be made in blue and be slightly "rusted" to mark the 40 year of age. This is a project that could offer a 99% replicated Audemars piguet at less than 200 dollars. Note that the watch is 39mm. If more people are interested, we should lobby to have it produced as soon as possible. What are your thoughts / regards One more Observation ... the same could apply to Patek Phillipe Yes, I mentioned in an earlier thread that they should most DEFINITELY look at producing a 3700/1 Rep. No caseback, no seconds hand. I would also love to see the original 'A-Series' Audemars Piguet 5402. I feel that the older dial font is MUCH more classy and refined than the newer fonts used. Older Ref 5402 first, newer 15202 second: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted September 30, 2016 Nowt much wrong with the current 15202 rep, no more so than any other rep, I think you're expecting too much my friend! Our community is a drop in the ocean to the rep factories so it's not going to make any difference how many of us say we want to buy one. I've not seen many of the current 15202 reps on the fora so if anything the factories probably think no one is interested. Best way to get a new rep made is to buy the current one... and like I said I think it's pretty decent... And nice and thin... DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godfathar 1 Posted September 30, 2016 ^^ did they add the word Automatic? Am I seeing this right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted October 1, 2016 ^^ did they add the word Automatic? Am I seeing this right? Yeah, they also released a rose gold version DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchaholicMallorca 2 Posted October 1, 2016 ^^ did they add the word Automatic? Am I seeing this right? Yeah, they also released a rose gold version DC RG 15202... now in listening. TD email incoming!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchaholicMallorca 2 Posted October 1, 2016 Just seen it, shame about the white date wheel... http://www.kuvarsitwatch.co/audemars-piguet/royal-oak-classic/audemars-piguet-royal-oak-39mm-rg-ss-blue-dial.-swiss-quartz../ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikohublot 0 Posted October 17, 2016 ^^ did they add the word Automatic? Am I seeing this right? ...yeah they added the word automatic , which was the biggest tell and instead of realease the watch after this upgrade they swapped the right BLUE datewheel with a WHITE datewheel and now we have a upgraded version with one foxed and one new obvious tell one the dial . I would pay this money for a quartz but not with such faults . Just cant understand the repmakers . The first release was good except the word automatic -.- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchaholicMallorca 2 Posted October 17, 2016 ^^ did they add the word Automatic? Am I seeing this right? ...yeah they added the word automatic , which was the biggest tell and instead of realease the watch after this upgrade they swapped the right BLUE datewheel with a WHITE datewheel and now we have a upgraded version with one foxed and one new obvious tell one the dial . I would pay this money for a quartz but not with such faults . Just cant understand the repmakers . The first release was good except the word automatic -.- If this had he correct colored date wheel I'd get one in a heartbeat especially now that the word automatic is there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikohublot 0 Posted October 18, 2016 ^^ did they add the word Automatic? Am I seeing this right? ...yeah they added the word automatic , which was the biggest tell and instead of realease the watch after this upgrade they swapped the right BLUE datewheel with a WHITE datewheel and now we have a upgraded version with one foxed and one new obvious tell one the dial . I would pay this money for a quartz but not with such faults . Just cant understand the repmakers . The first release was good except the word automatic -.- If this had he correct colored date wheel I'd get one in a heartbeat especially now that the word automatic is there Me too , because with the correct datewheel this watch would be near the superrep league ... so lets wait for a "v3" and hope they dont ruin a nearly perfect watch again ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchaholicMallorca 2 Posted October 18, 2016 ^^ did they add the word Automatic? Am I seeing this right? ...yeah they added the word automatic , which was the biggest tell and instead of realease the watch after this upgrade they swapped the right BLUE datewheel with a WHITE datewheel and now we have a upgraded version with one foxed and one new obvious tell one the dial . I would pay this money for a quartz but not with such faults . Just cant understand the repmakers . The first release was good except the word automatic -.- If this had he correct colored date wheel I'd get one in a heartbeat especially now that the word automatic is there Me too , because with the correct datewheel this watch would be near the superrep league ... so lets wait for a "v3" and hope they dont ruin a nearly perfect watch again ... The key word there is AGAIN... Chances are the factory will stop with this near perfect watch and concentrate on another Hublot La Ferrari.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishjohn 0 Posted January 10, 2017 I just ordered one of these and the qc pics have a blue date wheel and no automatic, this is for toro though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchaholicMallorca 2 Posted January 12, 2017 I just ordered one of these and the qc pics have a blue date wheel and no automatic, this is for toro though. You order the RG or the SS? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites