Soooooooooo
I am coming from the Rolex fraction, but I am in love with AP....
Had/have some gens and some days ago decided to go with reps - a lot of people I know have been targeted (and orbbed) with their watches and keep them in a bank safe now....
So if I get hit, I ll let them have my replica
Since I am coming over from Rolex and am fairly new to the rep game of AP - I am super curious in your opinions.
First things first:
A rep is and never will be a gen - or better than a gen.
This is and should be clear to everyone.
For me at least it is and I want to find answers to find the "most perfect superclone" for me.
Emphasis on "me".
I know that Rolex reps have a strong game and look almost stunning (of course the manufacturers could make them even better, but how could they then sell them every year to us?)
but I am not familiar with AP.
So I naturally have some questions for you guys, that hopefully all beginners like me will read and appreciate:
1. Is ARF/JF, ZF still the no.1 manufacturer for AP? When looking for watches, should it be made by them, are they still the best?
I know there have been Raids, but sometimes you can get lucky and find even watches from raided manufacturers.
2. What movement is to be considered? With Rolex it is pretty simple, there is one that works and you should try to get it as it is sustainable....whats with AP?
Is there an order with flaws and pros about certain ones?
I came across this guide, does it also apply for AP (this guide doesnt have all types that some TD have in the description)?
https://www.reddit.com/r/RepTime/comments/c889yu/movements_found_in_replica_watches/
For example the A5134 is just a modified J23 (supposedly).
3. Flaws/Mods:
What are the obvious or important flaws that you guys would mod upon receiving a rep AP? I am not saying you are or should chase the gen, but lets assume someone is chasing the "perfect rep for him" - what are some flaws (depending of course on the model) that the community here would change? Things you would immediately do and/or send to a modder/watchmaker to fix for you?
4. SS vs YG vs RG etc. - Yes there is a difference and weight and yes SS is still the best option for Reps, but do you guys encourage a coating after receiving the reps? so that the reps looks more like a gen (colorwise) or is that something not worth it? Lets assume money is no issue here, its just a theoretical game we play.
Anyone complaining about the weight is nuts....you cant expect a YG/RG rep to have identical/same weight as the gen.
5. I know everyone likes a different type of AP...can we generalize and say that for example the skeleton ones are not good in quality and one should wait for better reps? or royal oaks?
Is the quality level of the AP reps somewhere near or better or worse than the high end Rolex reps?
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Now to my personal questions and things I am looking for:
Me personally, I am looking for several watches:
1. Royal Oak 41mm 26331BA.OO.1220BA (YG with green dial)
2. Royal Oak 26606ST.OO.1220ST.01
3. Royal Oak 26240ST.OO.1320ST.04
4. Royal Oak 15407OR.OO.1220OR.01
5. Royal Oak 15407ST.OO.1220ST.01
6. Royal Oak 15416CE.OO.1225CE.01
7. Royal Oak 26735ST.OO.1320ST.01
8. Royal Oak 26240OR.OO.1320OR.04
9. Royal Oak 26240ST.OO.1320ST.01
Are any of these worth trying or is the rep scene a long way away of decent reps of these?
Like is it better to wait until next year (I read this in several comments/threads) or can I already get superclone quality somewhere where I need to mod just a few things and I am satisfied (as satisfied as one can be lol).
I know my wishlist is not really easy...but thought I d share and see what the expert community will say.... [h=1]I am so much looking forward to your answers
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I am coming from the Rolex fraction, but I am in love with AP....
Had/have some gens and some days ago decided to go with reps - a lot of people I know have been targeted (and orbbed) with their watches and keep them in a bank safe now....
So if I get hit, I ll let them have my replica
Since I am coming over from Rolex and am fairly new to the rep game of AP - I am super curious in your opinions.
First things first:
A rep is and never will be a gen - or better than a gen.
This is and should be clear to everyone.
For me at least it is and I want to find answers to find the "most perfect superclone" for me.
Emphasis on "me".
I know that Rolex reps have a strong game and look almost stunning (of course the manufacturers could make them even better, but how could they then sell them every year to us?)
but I am not familiar with AP.
So I naturally have some questions for you guys, that hopefully all beginners like me will read and appreciate:
1. Is ARF/JF, ZF still the no.1 manufacturer for AP? When looking for watches, should it be made by them, are they still the best?
I know there have been Raids, but sometimes you can get lucky and find even watches from raided manufacturers.
2. What movement is to be considered? With Rolex it is pretty simple, there is one that works and you should try to get it as it is sustainable....whats with AP?
Is there an order with flaws and pros about certain ones?
I came across this guide, does it also apply for AP (this guide doesnt have all types that some TD have in the description)?
https://www.reddit.com/r/RepTime/comments/c889yu/movements_found_in_replica_watches/
For example the A5134 is just a modified J23 (supposedly).
3. Flaws/Mods:
What are the obvious or important flaws that you guys would mod upon receiving a rep AP? I am not saying you are or should chase the gen, but lets assume someone is chasing the "perfect rep for him" - what are some flaws (depending of course on the model) that the community here would change? Things you would immediately do and/or send to a modder/watchmaker to fix for you?
4. SS vs YG vs RG etc. - Yes there is a difference and weight and yes SS is still the best option for Reps, but do you guys encourage a coating after receiving the reps? so that the reps looks more like a gen (colorwise) or is that something not worth it? Lets assume money is no issue here, its just a theoretical game we play.
Anyone complaining about the weight is nuts....you cant expect a YG/RG rep to have identical/same weight as the gen.
5. I know everyone likes a different type of AP...can we generalize and say that for example the skeleton ones are not good in quality and one should wait for better reps? or royal oaks?
Is the quality level of the AP reps somewhere near or better or worse than the high end Rolex reps?
-------------------
Now to my personal questions and things I am looking for:
Me personally, I am looking for several watches:
1. Royal Oak 41mm 26331BA.OO.1220BA (YG with green dial)
2. Royal Oak 26606ST.OO.1220ST.01
3. Royal Oak 26240ST.OO.1320ST.04
4. Royal Oak 15407OR.OO.1220OR.01
5. Royal Oak 15407ST.OO.1220ST.01
6. Royal Oak 15416CE.OO.1225CE.01
7. Royal Oak 26735ST.OO.1320ST.01
8. Royal Oak 26240OR.OO.1320OR.04
9. Royal Oak 26240ST.OO.1320ST.01
Are any of these worth trying or is the rep scene a long way away of decent reps of these?
Like is it better to wait until next year (I read this in several comments/threads) or can I already get superclone quality somewhere where I need to mod just a few things and I am satisfied (as satisfied as one can be lol).
I know my wishlist is not really easy...but thought I d share and see what the expert community will say.... [h=1]I am so much looking forward to your answers