AP 15400 versions

[peterpl]

Guys,

Need to buy a mate a new 15400. He has a budget of $250 so I'm thinking of getting him the "Lite" version. Is there a dot point summary of the differences between the "Lite" and non Lite versions?

From my searches I can only find 2.

1) Rotor engraving is better on the non lite version
2) Datewheel font is different.

Anything else?

Cheers

 

[tr0y]

You won't get anything else but the lite version with this budget, so I don't see a reason comparing it with the Miyota.
But if you want to know the specs of the Miyota version, you'll find some great reviews with the search-function.

 

[Aston]

Toro has Miyota special just now for $208 http://www.torobravos2014.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=1386 or Puretime with better datewheel for a bit more http://www.pure-time.com/category/new-arrivals/ The position of the word "Automatic" is also slightly wrong on the lite version with it being only two squares up from the 6 marker as opposed to 3 on the best version and gen.

 

[ElVino]

Toro has Miyota special just now for $208 http://www.torobravos2014.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=1386 or Puretime with better datewheel for a bit more http://www.pure-time.com/category/new-arrivals/ The position of the word "Automatic" is also slightly wrong on the lite version with it being only two squares up from the 6 marker as opposed to 3 on the best version and gen.

Is the pure time offering the ZF?

 

[Pauly404]

Toro's N factory 15400 is amazing. I have one. Very happy.

 

[zero_deficit]

Lite Miyota 15400

- Tapisserie pattern slightly inaccurate and too shallow
- Date window is rectangular instead of square
- 'AP' logo is missing the laser-etched white line inbetween the two letters
- My main gripe with it is to do with the markers, they are just too rounded and lack that '3D' looking shape of the gen and ZF and BP version
- Date font
- Rotor engraving

 

[Pauly404]

It might not be a super rep but it's still a great looking watch. I love it.

 

[Dusk]

I think Toro's JLite looks great value. Any news on the rumors J12 model yet guys?

 

[peterpl]

^ Thanks Zero for that comprehensive list.

Just wondering if you held it side by side with the non lite model - the metal and feel/weight would be identical?

 

[Pauly404]

I think that's correct. Metal and weight would be 99% the same

 

[yonggi]

Could try the 15300s. A little smaller than the 400s but might serve your purpose well.

 

[digitalfrost]

I got the lite version from Sead last week, I'm really digging it:



This is my first AP rep and the quality is a lot higher than similarly priced Rolex reps IMHO.

 

[Pauly404]

Looks great

 

[TONTCPAD]

Very nice. Enjoy!

 

[Sultan Brunei]

Could try the 15300s. A little smaller than the 400s but might serve your purpose well.

is the 15300 rep already available with rose gold already ?

 

[yonggi]

is the 15300 rep already available with rose gold already ?

Yes, it is got this in 2014.

 

[ck618]

I got the lite version from Sead last week, I'm really digging it:



This is my first AP rep and the quality is a lot higher than similarly priced Rolex reps IMHO.

Sorry for the Newbie question, where do you get this from? I am also interested in this! Do you have a link?
Thanks,
Ck

 

[Sultan Brunei]

Yes, it is got this in 2014.

From which TD did you get the rg 15300 from? I tried to find one from toro and couldn't find one...

 

[yonggi]

From which TD did you get the rg 15300 from? I tried to find one from toro and couldn't find one...

You can try the other TDs and email them the specific watch u want and they can source it for you. I got it last year from a TD over at rwg

 

[merowinger]

I have this one from Toro, for 208$. The date wheel /window could be better, but other than that
it's a really nice rep for the money. If you need the best rep. version, pay 200$ more. simple as that.