Hi there!
Before my 2 week trip I ordered the new AP Royal Oak 26331ST. Once I came home my package was there waiting for me!
As usual I ordered it from Andrew (Trustytime). Shipping took about 4 days but unfortunately i was not home. A few days ago I came back and finally I was able to open it and... WOW what a watch. I had no AP in my collection anymore and I missed the brand a bit. I noticed in Andrew his earlier posts it seemed they put allot of effort in this watch. Well... I can confirm that 100%.
I took the blue version because the blue version is pretty rare in real life. Only the Boutiques sell these and they are pretty much not availabe/ sold out. I believe the blue version is also a bit higher prices compared to the black or white dialed version.
The finishing of the case/ bracelet is regarding finish pretty much equal to GEN. I hardly could notice any difference with the piece a business friend has. The polished parts are done very well just like the brushed area's on the watch. Absolutely stunning!!! The clasp is also pure art and it closes and opens smooth like butter.
The crystal is very clean looking, No AR applied which is same as per GEN. Nevertheless it looks very crisp and it doesn't need any AR anyway in my opinion.
The blue dial has a bit of a sunburst effect and pops out beautifull when the light hits it. Also the dial seems to be made very accurate just like all the inscriptions which are applied. Pics don't do justice with this rep. The non recessed datewheel was also something which attraced me, just like the different subdial positions compared the earlier Oaks.
Some specs from trusty: AP0558 - Royal Oak Chronograph 26331ST SS/SS Blue/Wht OMF A7750 [AP0558] - $488.00 : Trusty Time Online Store, Your Trusty Watch Shop
OM Factory Best Edition Royal Oak Chronograph 26331ST Stainless
No recessed datewheel for the first time!!!
MOVEMENT: Nickel Plated Asia 7750 Valjoux Automatic Movement with fully decorated rotor like Genuine movement Caliber 2385 (Specially customed with working Subdial @ 6:00 and 3:00 & 9:00 Subdials are non-functional - Datewheel is like genuine and not recessed at all)
CASE DIAMETER: 41mm
THICKNESS: 15mm
DIAL COLOR: Blue Checkered Dial with White Subdials and Stick Markers (With Green Superlume Applied)
CASE MATERIAL: Solid Stainless Steel 316F
BRACELET: Solid Stainless Steel 316F Bracelet with Deployant Buckle
FRONT GLASS: Sapphire Crystal
CASE BACK: Solid case back with Detailed Engraving
BEZEL: Stainless Steel Bezel
HACK MOVEMENT:
CLASP TYPE: Deployant Buckle
DATE INDICATOR: At 4:30 position (Adjusted via the crown) - Non recessed datewheel (Like Genuine 1:1)
OTHER REMARKS:
Waterproofed to 30m direct from Factory
On to the pics, enjoy them!
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Before my 2 week trip I ordered the new AP Royal Oak 26331ST. Once I came home my package was there waiting for me!
As usual I ordered it from Andrew (Trustytime). Shipping took about 4 days but unfortunately i was not home. A few days ago I came back and finally I was able to open it and... WOW what a watch. I had no AP in my collection anymore and I missed the brand a bit. I noticed in Andrew his earlier posts it seemed they put allot of effort in this watch. Well... I can confirm that 100%.
I took the blue version because the blue version is pretty rare in real life. Only the Boutiques sell these and they are pretty much not availabe/ sold out. I believe the blue version is also a bit higher prices compared to the black or white dialed version.
The finishing of the case/ bracelet is regarding finish pretty much equal to GEN. I hardly could notice any difference with the piece a business friend has. The polished parts are done very well just like the brushed area's on the watch. Absolutely stunning!!! The clasp is also pure art and it closes and opens smooth like butter.
The crystal is very clean looking, No AR applied which is same as per GEN. Nevertheless it looks very crisp and it doesn't need any AR anyway in my opinion.
The blue dial has a bit of a sunburst effect and pops out beautifull when the light hits it. Also the dial seems to be made very accurate just like all the inscriptions which are applied. Pics don't do justice with this rep. The non recessed datewheel was also something which attraced me, just like the different subdial positions compared the earlier Oaks.
Some specs from trusty: AP0558 - Royal Oak Chronograph 26331ST SS/SS Blue/Wht OMF A7750 [AP0558] - $488.00 : Trusty Time Online Store, Your Trusty Watch Shop
OM Factory Best Edition Royal Oak Chronograph 26331ST Stainless
No recessed datewheel for the first time!!!
MOVEMENT: Nickel Plated Asia 7750 Valjoux Automatic Movement with fully decorated rotor like Genuine movement Caliber 2385 (Specially customed with working Subdial @ 6:00 and 3:00 & 9:00 Subdials are non-functional - Datewheel is like genuine and not recessed at all)
CASE DIAMETER: 41mm
THICKNESS: 15mm
DIAL COLOR: Blue Checkered Dial with White Subdials and Stick Markers (With Green Superlume Applied)
CASE MATERIAL: Solid Stainless Steel 316F
BRACELET: Solid Stainless Steel 316F Bracelet with Deployant Buckle
FRONT GLASS: Sapphire Crystal
CASE BACK: Solid case back with Detailed Engraving
BEZEL: Stainless Steel Bezel
HACK MOVEMENT:
CLASP TYPE: Deployant Buckle
DATE INDICATOR: At 4:30 position (Adjusted via the crown) - Non recessed datewheel (Like Genuine 1:1)
OTHER REMARKS:
Waterproofed to 30m direct from Factory
On to the pics, enjoy them!
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