AP Royal Oak 41mm vs 39mm; 15500 vs 15202 - Everything that no one told you before

AP Royal Oak 41mm vs 39mm; 15500 vs 15202 - Everything that no one told you before | Hafiz J Mehmood

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 41mm 15500ST.OO.1220ST.03
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 39mm 15202ST.OO.1240ST.01
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@Kr0nicridah 3 жыл бұрын

Seeing the 15202 next to the 15500 really makes you appreciate the flawless proportions of the original.

@jasonlu9218 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic videos you put out almost every week. Thank you for sharing and creating such amazing contents and close-up shots! Im a big fan!

@michaelgladman9087 3 жыл бұрын

Another fantastic video--some of the most beautiful watch photography out there, and definitely the most thoughtful commentary. You should have tons more subscribers and views. Thanks for your excellent work.

@bk1109 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! I love your videos Hafiz! Thanks for making them and sharing. I just received my 15500 black dial 2 weeks ago and in love. But still aiming for the 15202 as I am still building my relationship with the boutique! I love both watches as to me I consider them to be two separate watches... and for sure I would like to have both! 😬😬😬

@reconteam91 Жыл бұрын

All your videos are so informative and comprehensive yet very stylish. Great content, keep it up!

@divjan3990 3 жыл бұрын

You know...Your videos are perfect guidance If you want to buy something. Basically you covered everything ! Thank you for your effort !

@simonassouline45 2 жыл бұрын

Narrator and educator of a Haute Horology! The one and only, Hafiz, professionalism at the highest level! For me the 15500ST.0221.003, is the only one I love, wish to have in the future! Total Beauty!

@milkywatches1130 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely agree with you on the last point, a Royal Oak was meant to be in 39 mm. Fantastic review as always my friend!

@cnoevo99 3 жыл бұрын

Great review ! The lug to lug width results were unexpected! 👌🏻

@m3tek44 3 жыл бұрын

as always another great review by Hafiz! Gotta love 39mm Jumbo! If you can get hold of jumbo go for it and looks reasonable price compare to Patek 5711.

@lifebreath77 2 жыл бұрын

The 15202 is an amazing watch. Perfect proportions, a work-of-art bracelet and the old calibre beating at its heart. It wears like a dream and looks amazing on the wrist. I bought mine in 2016, and there’s never been a time I put it on my wrist that I don’t marvel at how beautiful it is.

@jackominty3633 10 ай бұрын

I feel the same way with my 15500. The Jumbo is the original, and is perfect ...if you don't have an 8-inch/20cm wrist like mine. On my big wrist, my blue dial 15500 is simply perfection, it never fails to lift me up when I wear it.

@halojustin01234567 3 жыл бұрын

please keep doing these size comparing videos, they are really helpful!

@giorgiodelpalatinato6718 2 жыл бұрын

Really informative, great video! A mix of both versions was perfect, both have their positive and negative aspects: The crown of the 41 mm is much better in its design i.e. the dimensions, having a bigger diameter whilst being less high. Integrated bracelets wear bigger, I'd go for a 36 mm version.

@j.r.chen30 3 жыл бұрын

Keep it up bro your content is so much greater than anything else! I have no doubts you’ll be super successful in the near future!

@WatchesJourney 3 жыл бұрын

Also the crown on jumbo sticks way more out making it look different. Awesome video Hafiz.

@thishanthd5087 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Hafiz! Lovely transitions in between frames. I love the 39mm for its traditional proportions and also because to me, the Royal Oak is supposed to be ultra thin. Awaiting your next video!

@HafizJMehmood 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much :) 39mm RO is truly a masterpiece. 41mm is just nice.

@traviswatts6661 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative comparison. Thank you for sharing.

@marklawrence9416 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding production again, superb review. Thanks for sharing.

@scottlalonde2878 3 жыл бұрын

Another awesome review, Hafiz, thank you. Not crazy about 50m WR, but I'll take the 41mm please!

@craig2100 3 жыл бұрын

Week done...I love the 39mm.

@storck08 3 жыл бұрын

39 has perfect proportions.

@Clairebaby223 6 ай бұрын

It’s also small on a real man’s wrist

@Rylo888 24 күн бұрын

Agree, 41 is good if you're a fat man

@AliHussain-il7to 3 жыл бұрын

Purely amazing stuff! Love your channel

@jamiesieu801 3 жыл бұрын

I have a very soft spot for 15202, although it is not the most practical piece without that second hand. Got my 37mm blue last year and loving it!

@freedomd333 3 жыл бұрын

BLOODY BEAUTIFUL VIDEO MATE, WELL DONE!!!

@ianferris 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t get enough of your videos!

@leow9150 3 жыл бұрын

Great review. I’ve never noticed the difference between the 2 until now. I’m curious if you have an opinion on the second hand. With or without? I personally feel the second hand makes the watch look more ‘ordinary’. The jumbo without the second hand just looks more classic to me... thoughts?

@MTbone7 3 жыл бұрын

Cool vid as always brother, AP is a cut above. Saw your clip on Roman's show, nice!

@tonya5389 3 жыл бұрын

15202 ST is a timeless beauty. Epic Gerald Genta design which can't be repeated 💙

@MistaRhoi 3 жыл бұрын

Can you please review the Cartier Santos (medium size specifically)? I would love to see your macro shots of that watch.

@Lighting4aQut 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, much respect to 15202, but I’m such a fan of the 15500.. Praying my SS calls me with hood news soon!

@andymac5749 3 жыл бұрын

Any chance of comparing the 37 mm RO to the Jumbo in the same way Hafiz?

@danysaliby9951 3 жыл бұрын

Great take and comparison!

@stormrider01 3 жыл бұрын

The tolerances and the movement on the new one are better, so I would go for it.

@SolidWatcher 3 жыл бұрын

What an insane video. This just made my day.

@abdulrahmanabdulaziz8742 3 ай бұрын

Please do AP chronograph comparison 38 mm vs. 41 mm.. Thanks for this excellent review.

@peterstone9705 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, thanks 👍🇬🇧

@thuyanyi 3 жыл бұрын

Thank for comparing Harif. Bracelet is the best in the market and noticeable the reflection over 10m away. Would you mind to compare 15500 black and blue if available? I always support you and like your professional video quality and analysis. Thank you bro

@abhishekjoshi171 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I will be buying OP not sure about size, does wrist size dictates that? is there a formula that i should use to work out the size?

@theflightclub7584 3 жыл бұрын

The 39mm is so thin. Its amazing it fits so much mechanical beauty inside.

@laiboris 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, just wanna ask what is the size of yr wrist? And also which one would be much better for a 165-7mm wrist? Thanks

@ianchange 3 жыл бұрын

At the beginning, I thought Jumbo is perfect size for me, since 37mm is too small and 41mm is too large for my 16.5cm wrist. After seeing your video, I understand why Jumbo doesn't fit my wrist when I tried it on.

@laiboris 3 жыл бұрын

So which size fit better?

@kevinadishian3687 3 жыл бұрын

Nice detailed info, enjoyed the film, merci! Suggestion only...Lower the volume on the music, we want you to be the star, not the sound, yes?

@hesslo7286 10 ай бұрын

Best Video for AP royal oak!!!👍🏼👍🏼

@BIGGELATO 2 жыл бұрын

The 15202 focuses more on the bracelet and the 15500 focuses more on the dial. I thought the 15500 being a bigger dial would look best but the reason you buy an AP, if it's for status, is to showcase the well known, distinctive bracelet. Also, that shot at the end with the arm and bicept, it really showed a difference. The 15202 focused more towards your wrist while the 15500 was more towards bicept, unless its the dial colors that made it different, idk. but cool eye trickery in my opinion 😂

@racebannon3014 3 жыл бұрын

Terrific content as always

@rowylde 2 жыл бұрын

@HafizJMehmood Is it just me or is a fibre sticking out from under the hour marker at 3:00?

@qasimsheikh4801 Жыл бұрын

Wow what an awesome review - a true experience watching it

@Sebastian85 3 жыл бұрын

I really liked the design of the Royal Oak. But now that I see it on your wrist, the AP looks odd to me. Thanks for the review.

@jamesjohnson1866 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant attention to detail.

@solefreak2 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah but trying to get hold of a Jumbo is like mission impossible! Getting hold of the standard Royal Oak is also hard with a long-ish wait!

@leyay7540 3 жыл бұрын

I agree 15202 is better proportioned, but sadly it won't fit my wrist. My several friends choose 15450 for better fit and love it.

@MrFuji 3 жыл бұрын

I need a 39mm now! Beautiful video

@vgcamara 2 жыл бұрын

The jumbo is the most beautiful of all AP RO's imo. Beautiful AP logo at 6, no second hand, small tapisserie, and ultrathin 👌 the only problem is the movement and no screw down crown

@TrumanBurbankFE 3 жыл бұрын

Damn, 15500 with the blue dial is still my grail.

@richardharvey3765 Жыл бұрын

Spectacular video. Wish it were an hour long. Only thing I would have preferred was if the presenter had not continuously flipped the watches from side to side and maintained the same watch of the left and the same watch on the right. Very distracting having to quickly figure out each shot which watch was were. But great informative video.❤ I am a new subscriber.

@davidanderson7093 3 жыл бұрын

What a great review/comparison! Excellent sizing information and very comprehensive.

@ahmedsaya9540 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid!

@erikig Жыл бұрын

The wrist shots at 12:26 really showcase the Jumbo

@Diirk 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing comparison

@gurpreetsinghkahlon5522 Жыл бұрын

Ultimate guide video ❤

@rousseau327 3 жыл бұрын

This is such a impressively detailed review

@YouTubeSebbie 3 жыл бұрын

How can this only have 6k views?! Hafiz, you should try to collaborate with other watch channels.. you deserve MUCH MUCH better :)

@JoeyJiggles 3 жыл бұрын

Love to see the Rolex Datejust 36 vs 41mm

@MrRoyck10 3 жыл бұрын

Gerald Genta’s at his best was the Royal Oak, the PP, IWC etc were mere after thoughts by just looking at the aesthetics and proportions of the Royal Oak, it is hard to replicate its beauty.

@robboyer6448 3 жыл бұрын

Thorough as always. While I like the size of the 39mm, for me the 41 is definitely the more impressive watch mechanically speaking

@almcl9391 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff 👏

@WhatsGoingOn33 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! How does the 15202 compare in size to the 15300?

@HafizJMehmood 3 жыл бұрын

Same size. 15202 is much thinner and of course dial is very different. 15300 has same bracelet as 15500.

@BillyBenz 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure if anyone found that new model 15400 and 15500 blue color is totally different and not comparable to the blue from 15202…

@klaushaunstrupchristensen7252 Жыл бұрын

I wish my arm could accommodate the Jumbo. I am sure my bank financial advisor is happy that it probably can’t. If just AP could tweak the design of the Jumbos bracelet so it could conform to narrower arms. Maybe they have done so on the newer 16202 version? Who knows? Greetings from Denmark.

@Mark..P 3 жыл бұрын

Another knockout video Hafiz 👏👏👏

@monsefization 3 жыл бұрын

this is what confuses my with Australia short sleeve shirt in Normal winter :D

@bilalbilal2204 3 жыл бұрын

Price

@Mister_Hu 3 жыл бұрын

41mm for me. Have been on AD's waiting list for 3 years....😅. Maybe forever, can't afford the market price

@SA-ku5oe 3 жыл бұрын

I think the 15500 looked better. Great video.

@TimG-- 2 жыл бұрын

39mm all the way! Purist !! Nice video mate 🥃 The perfect watch

@Neonregenesis 3 жыл бұрын

The thinner one stays the best

@edgy8481 3 жыл бұрын

Not really a fan of the brand but... I can’t keep my eyes off the blue dialed one!

@currencysociety 3 жыл бұрын

I love the 15202 but no seconds hand. If I pay that much I’d love to watch the movement...man.

@sharinglungs3226 2 жыл бұрын

Jumbo just needs a second hand to make it feel alive. I get sticking to history but a revised version with a second hand, fix to date adjust and modern movement is what I really want from AP.

@19NJS71 2 жыл бұрын

The jumbo dial is so much more balanced.. that logo on the dial is perfect. Also, 41 is too big. 40 would be perfect to replace both

@mthirteen 2 жыл бұрын

"Truth be said, there is truly, only One Royal Oak in the Collector's world, and that's the 39mm Jumbo. And, everything else, is Royal Oak inspired." ......... *Stares at CasiOak GA-2100THB-7AJF with the JDM printed tapisserie....... ;) Even one year later, truly revelating. Thanks for convincing me to stay on the path for the OG 39 mm rather than going for the 41mm Hafiz!! god bless.

@omeedh 3 жыл бұрын

Only issue is that the 15202 is a lot more expensive than the already expensive 15500....

@muntublackson4757 3 жыл бұрын

brilliant!

@BIGGELATO Жыл бұрын

They both have such different characters. Really different watches for two very different types of people. Amazing.

@humanbeing1675 3 жыл бұрын

Always liked this watch. Sadly its financially out of reach...

@SkyNikita322 3 жыл бұрын

same here.... we can consider the Maurice Lacroix Aikon homage , It is very inspired by this watch....but it's so so similar I wouldn't feel ok to wear it

@j.r.chen30 3 жыл бұрын

Work hard every day and you’ll be able to enjoy this grail one day!

@ronniep9272 3 жыл бұрын

Just get a good replica, it'll give you 80-90% of the pleasure for 2% of the cost.

@danielwillems9114 3 жыл бұрын

@@ronniep9272 replicas are gxy just buy a Seiko

@watchingandseeing 3 жыл бұрын

Cannot get either one at the boutiques

@HafizJMehmood 3 жыл бұрын

I myself didn’t purchase either of them from the boutiques either. Or I should say, I couldn’t purchase either of the, from boutique either. It’s sad, but unfortunately the truth of today’s world.

@watchingandseeing 3 жыл бұрын

@@HafizJMehmood exactly...I think maybe do more videos on watches normal people can get ? Just a thought it’s nice to know these watches but honesty no one can get them.

@sanjivrpatel 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome back funky shirt!

@peterb.2119 3 жыл бұрын

Are you on Instagram as well?

@dhunter1133 4 ай бұрын

I think it's darkly humorous that so many in the watch cognoscenti look down their noses at any Royal Oak that isn't a Jumbo, knowing full well that all that's happening here is an attempt to manipulate the sales price of anyone looking to acquire one on the grey market.

@mauroitaly7331 Жыл бұрын

How the wrist on the video?

@HafizJMehmood Жыл бұрын

Hi. 6.5”.

@mauroitaly7331 Жыл бұрын

@@HafizJMehmood like my wrist... I think on 6.5 look very good and not to big

@mauroitaly7331 Жыл бұрын

@@HafizJMehmood but sure your wrist is 6.5? Looks more big

@1973833 3 жыл бұрын

Jumbo-the one and only!Holly grail!

@morningwaves 2 жыл бұрын

I like the 15500. The 15202 just looks too tiny for today’s styling

@jeanvital 11 ай бұрын

37mm is very confortable to wear. 39mm is beautiful and équilibrate 41 is too big. (I am 18cm arm)

@jackominty3633 6 ай бұрын

If you have an 8 inch wrist like me, then the flawless one is the 15500.

@Rickenbacker325 3 жыл бұрын

Another great review! Please learn how to use the word “the” in your reviews. I like the Indian pronunciation very much!

@HafizJMehmood 3 жыл бұрын

I think I know how to use the word “the”. If you can be more specific where I said it wrong, it will definitely help. Thanks.

@ronniep9272 3 жыл бұрын

@@HafizJMehmood I'll give you some tips. My parents are from India so I know the intracacies of the Indian and Pakistani accents. You are pronouncing V and W as the same, so you are saying Vatch instead of Watch. W is a softer sound than V. You pronounce modern as modren and pattern as pattren, note that the e comes before the r, think ern not ren. Patt-ern, not patt-ren. You are pronouncing octagonal as octahgonal, it should be oc-tag-onal, the tag is pronounced as when you tag some one. Hope that is useful.