this pops up in my WeChat's Moments... posted by a non-TD
is this firsttime APSF making 6654 ? the photo says all complications functional
is this firsttime APSF making 6654 ? the photo says all complications functional
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6654 from APSF ?
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Nice!this pops up in my WeChat's Moments... posted by a non-TD
is this firsttime APSF making 6654 ? the photo says all complications functional
From what I understand APS have had a 6654 for a few years. Compared to the OMF, I believe that the moonphase goes the correct way. The alignment of the months in the window appears hit and miss.
Mine arrived today. First impression: The setting via the "levers" on the caseback really works. Watch seems to be built well, the strap is BS however ;-)
I will try to make a review in the next days.
I will try to make a review in the next days.
looks nice!Mine arrived today. First impression: The setting via the "levers" on the caseback really works. Watch seems to be built well, the strap is BS however ;-)
I will try to make a review in the next days.
we never hope rep leather straps can be any good, didn't we?
I found this Chinese video with Eng subtitles on the APS 6654 and its movement
Super helpful -thanks. The lack of reflectivity on the moon disc is a bit of a bummer. Ideal would be the OMF disc in this version.
APSF made a really nice rep of the Villeret 6654, and it is also noticeably cheaper than OMF (APSF is like 320 $ instead OMF is like 450 $)...but while the OMF Rep is running a modified Miyota 9015 , the APSF has a Seiko NH35.
While i honestly would prefer the Seiko (the NH35 is a real wokhorse, it can work bare dry ) , the Miyota 9015 is of course running at 4 hz ( 28.800 bph ) , while the NH35 is running at 3 hz (21.600 bph ) .
The Gen Blancpain 6654 caliber is running at 4 hz so this is a difference....but anyway, i would still prefer the APSF Rep ....
While i honestly would prefer the Seiko (the NH35 is a real wokhorse, it can work bare dry ) , the Miyota 9015 is of course running at 4 hz ( 28.800 bph ) , while the NH35 is running at 3 hz (21.600 bph ) .
The Gen Blancpain 6654 caliber is running at 4 hz so this is a difference....but anyway, i would still prefer the APSF Rep ....
Don’t mind the 3 vs 4 Hz but doesn’t the lack of reflectivity/ texture on the moon disc bother you?
I do appreciate the importance of the details, but i will repeat this : the very fact a watch like this is repped, and so well repped with a reliable Seiko movement is super cool by itself.
That said , i own an OMF Factory Villeret, when i will be back in my house i will photograph it so we can see if it has a different Trxture compared to the Gen..
Anyway, Blancpain's Moonphases have the most beautiful Moon, in my opinion
No argument there!I do appreciate the importance of the details, but i will repeat this : the very fact a watch like this is repped, and so well repped with a reliable Seiko movement is super cool by itself.
That said , i own an OMF Factory Villeret, when i will be back in my house i will photograph it so we can see if it has a different Trxture compared to the Gen..
Anyway, Blancpain's Moonphases have the most beautiful Moon, in my opinion
Would certainly appreciate the OMF comparison if you can
Sorry for the late @ming-them , i hope these can be good...i can re - take other photos if you need the 'full moon' !
Nice, much appreciated. Lovely shine on that moon! Shame OMF no longer producing these or the 6554 (so I am told by dealers)Sorry for the late @ming-them , i hope these can be good...i can re - take other photos if you need the 'full moon' !
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OMF has weaknesses but their clasp and moonphase detail is so good. Havent seen anybody come even close. Even JLC MUT reps have shitty moon compared to OMFSorry for the late @ming-them , i hope these can be good...i can re - take other photos if you need the 'full moon' !
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My s.o says i must be on the spectrum
. I'm inclined to agree, when it comes to watches at least.I only speak to models I have, i handled,
I own a OMF 6654 that's why I can speak on it!