Do you suggest I skip the Royal Oak then? Are there not any 37-39mm reps that are high quality in the $300-500 pricerange? If that's the case, then that's a shame, because I really love the watch... shame my wrists are too small for the 41mm version.
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Do you suggest I skip the Royal Oak then? Are there not any 37-39mm reps that are high quality in the $300-500 pricerange? If that's the case, then that's a shame, because I really love the watch... shame my wrists are too small for the 41mm version.
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Alright, what size is your wrist? Mine is 6.3inches, do you think the 15202 will fit? Because I heard a 39mm Royal Oak or 41mm tends to be bigger than a normal 41 or 39mm watch
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You've been reading stuff way out of date mate.
The best datejust bar none is the ARF 36mm 116234. Once you change the datewheel you've got an unbelievable watch and its in your price range. Plus it's closed caseback.
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That’s AP 15450 in comparison to Rolex. Hope that can help you.
As pointed, some may feel the casesize is wrong as in too thick but there are great modders that can thin it for you if you feel it is necessary after wearing it for a while.
JF’s bracelet finishings & it’s brilliance are indisputably the best imho and the price tag is higher than the AP 15202 by DC factory.
That’s AP 15400 beside a Rolex. Judge for yourself which suits ( 15400,15450 or 15202) you as nobody can do it absolutely for you.
Pics are courtesy of forum members.
Happy wearing one soon. Cheers
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That’s AP 15450 in comparison to Rolex. Hope that can help you.
As pointed, some may feel the casesize is wrong as in too thick but there are great modders that can thin it for you if you feel it is necessary after wearing it for a while.
JF’s bracelet finishings & it’s brilliance are indisputably the best imho and the price tag is higher than the AP 15202 by DC factory.
That’s AP 15400 beside a Rolex. Judge for yourself which suits ( 15400,15450 or 15202) you as nobody can do it absolutely for you.
Pics are courtesy of forum members.
Happy wearing one soon. Cheers
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Thank you very much for the help. After the previous reply from another member, I decided to buy the Rolex Datejust. However after seeing those pictures you sent me I couldn't resist the royal oak... so I'm going to buy both! I have decided to go for the 15450 after looking at other forums and suggestions from other people with small wrists.
Do you have any sellers you would especially recommend?
I may also get the 15202 btw, and possibly the ZF JLC ultra thin. Bang into smaller watches at the minute.
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The pic is a little misleading because one time its a 5 digit sub and one time its a 6 digit sub which is far more bulky than the 5 digit sub.
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Balditron, you can never go wrong with any of the purchase from any of our TDs.
Granted everyone has their favourite TD. I feel it is discriminatory to me if i shared my fav TDs in public buzz threads Haha.
There’s no rush in getting 2 watches at a shot unless you are very sure. Learn to enjoy this hobby with patience.
Get the right model from the right factory n pay close attention to the QC pics before agreeing.
Cheers
"There are more than 1 road to Rome...."
Granted everyone has their favourite TD. I feel it is discriminatory to me if i shared my fav TDs in public buzz threads Haha.
There’s no rush in getting 2 watches at a shot unless you are very sure. Learn to enjoy this hobby with patience.
Get the right model from the right factory n pay close attention to the QC pics before agreeing.
Cheers
"There are more than 1 road to Rome...."
Ha. I’ve ordered those exact watch’s (plus a JF15450) for the same reasons. Lol.
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So after receiving, sizing and setting the time/date on my watch I encountered somewhat of a problem. It was the clasp mechanism, one end (the last one attached to complete closure) to the clasp would become undone. Even a slight tug of the bracelet would cause it to become undone. Rather than sending the clasp/watch back to China for repair or buying a new bracelet, I decided to fix the problem myself. After analyzing the problem and the use of a small file set, I removed some of the material off the clasp and bracelet that were binding causing a unsecured closure. Now its okay.
This watch fits my 7.5 inch wrist better than my JF15400 does, primarily because of it's thinness. The JF15400 does have a better build quality overall without doubt. Question now is, will JF build a 15202 with a quartz for improved thinness or if DC Factory will improve it's build quality.
The DC 15202's concept of using a thin quartz movement and a closed case back to achieve a thinner watch profile, is a cost effective alternative for other thin watches prior to thin mechanical movement(s) becomes available for other thin watches. A high stepper quartz movement for is essential for a sweep second hand that many demand. This is off course is a temporary measure until reliable thin mechanical movements becomes available.
This watch fits my 7.5 inch wrist better than my JF15400 does, primarily because of it's thinness. The JF15400 does have a better build quality overall without doubt. Question now is, will JF build a 15202 with a quartz for improved thinness or if DC Factory will improve it's build quality.
The DC 15202's concept of using a thin quartz movement and a closed case back to achieve a thinner watch profile, is a cost effective alternative for other thin watches prior to thin mechanical movement(s) becomes available for other thin watches. A high stepper quartz movement for is essential for a sweep second hand that many demand. This is off course is a temporary measure until reliable thin mechanical movements becomes available.
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gilrob
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Well that's a start, also any rep watch that currently uses a mechanical movement that cannot replicate it's intended thickness.
To accomplish this, perhaps a high stepper quartz movement like found in certain Bulovas, other Swiss quartz movement factories have them and maybe some Chinese quartz movement factory may have or can replicate one.
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Glad to see you got yours. I'm assuming the quality is as expected (other than the clasp issue)? Other than the different clasp markings, does it appear to match with the photos posted earlier by members?
As an aside, I received my tracking number on the 7th, indicating the parcel had been picked up by the courier in China that day. So it's getting closer.
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Yes, the watch looks exactly like those that other members have posted. The clasp itself is not on par with the one I have on my JF 15400 but I was expecting that, especially at this price point.
Hopefully you get yours soon, you'll enjoy it.
I received mine today. Looks good considering what it cost, and the dial is quite nice.
I'll have to do a bit of metalwork on the bracelet. The width of the top versus the bottom bracelet links right at the clasp - the top bracelet link is about .7mm wider on the right side of the AP logo versus the bottom link (right where the two halves of the bracelet come together when it's clasped). On the left side, they meet up as they should, but on the right side, the top link sticks way out.
Gah.
I'll also want to fix the pushers - one sticks out at quite an angle.
But overall, it seems quite decent.
I'll have to do a bit of metalwork on the bracelet. The width of the top versus the bottom bracelet links right at the clasp - the top bracelet link is about .7mm wider on the right side of the AP logo versus the bottom link (right where the two halves of the bracelet come together when it's clasped). On the left side, they meet up as they should, but on the right side, the top link sticks way out.
Gah.
I'll also want to fix the pushers - one sticks out at quite an angle.
But overall, it seems quite decent.
