AP Royal Oaks rep FAQ thread.

[gilrob]

I do that and enjoy it. Unfortunately I don't know any factory or origin.
Thanks

Can you post a picture of the back showing clearly the movement and the serial number on the case? Perhaps someone can identify it with the extra images.

 

[Daytona22]

Danke

 

[gilrob]

At this point it looks like an APSF, but I am not 100% certain. I base my uncertain conclusion on the serial number sequence as shown on some TD's websites. No other maker that I've noticed uses the "J" in their pictures. Perhaps some eagle-eyed member can identify the maker.

Did you buy it new from a dealer or used from a private seller? Regardless, I think you got a very good watch for the amount you paid for it. Congrats and enjoy.

 

[Sin City Black forest]

Thank you very much for your effort. I will wear them like an original ..

 

[smartypants91]

Hey Legend. Thank you for this thread!
The 15500 has an updated dial from APSF with a sunburst, compared to ZF's almost matte finish. Would you still rate the ZF as having the better dial?

 

[legend]

Hey Legend. Thank you for this thread!
The 15500 has an updated dial from APSF with a sunburst, compared to ZF's almost matte finish. Would you still rate the ZF as having the better dial?

It is a matter of preference, since both do not look 100% accurate.
I prefer the latest APSF dial over the ZF one, and remember that is a matter of personal preference. Thank you.

 

[smartypants91]

It is a matter of preference, since both do not look 100% accurate.
I prefer the latest APSF dial over the ZF one, and remember that is a matter of personal preference. Thank you.

Thank you!

 

[joeyc]

Thank you!

I liked the blue apsf dial better and that’s what I got. Not perfect but the process to make the dial is different so it’s impossible for the tapestry to be the same

 

[legend]

Not perfect but the process to make the dial is different so it’s impossible for the tapestry to be the same

Few members know this but it’s a worthwhile fact to know.

 

[speedywombat]

I honestly can't tell the difference in the tapestry unless I zoom in a lot lol. Like many have said, the biggest tell of these watches (unless you wear an absolute low tier shitter) is you

 

[Rantanplan]

I honestly can't tell the difference in the tapestry unless I zoom in a lot lol. Like many have said, the biggest tell of these watches (unless you wear an absolute low tier shitter) is you

.. words of the week! Thank you man.
And after this truthful words we can close this thread. Everything has been said in few words.

 

[legend]

.. words of the week! Thank you man.
And after this truthful words we can close this thread. Everything has been said in few words.

No the thread will remain open. You can choose not to come back if you don’t. It’s mainly for the benefit of others.

 

[Rantanplan]

No the thread will remain open. You can choose not to come back if you don’t. It’s mainly for the benefit of others.

I was only joking.

 

[Hotsauce24]

Wait STOP....Please don't close this thread. The information here was so helpful. @Rantanplan please stop the tomfoolery, I know it's your PLAN to close this but the community needs this thread. Let's make a petition to stop this madness once and for all..who's with me??

 

[Rantanplan]

Wait STOP....Please don't close this thread. The information here was so helpful. @Rantanplan please stop the tomfoolery, I know it's your PLAN to close this but the community needs this thread. Let's make a petition to stop this madness once and for all..who's with me??

Thats the reason why I'm here: High quality content and sometimes a bad joke. And now lets continue the serious content about the beautfil Royal Oaks here.
And if I have confused someone - I'm very sorry about this

 

[Hotsauce24]

Thats the reason why I'm here: High quality content and sometimes a bad joke. And now lets continue the serious content about the beautfil Royal Oaks here.
And if I have confused someone - I'm very sorry about this

Lol JK. I'm glad to be apart of this community!

 

[Hotsauce24]

Lol JK. I'm glad to be apart of this community!

 

[Hotsauce24]

Fml "part of"

 

[joeyc]

I honestly can't tell the difference in the tapestry unless I zoom in a lot lol. Like many have said, the biggest tell of these watches (unless you wear an absolute low tier shitter) is you

You have to see it in Person

 

[fonzy]

Hello everyone,

I’ve had my eye on the ZF 16202 (blue dial) but havent been able to find much information on it. The ZF dials have a reputation of being more dull/matte than the dials from APSF (not a fan of it) and this one looks to be the same in all the TD pictures I’ve seen. I’m wondering if anyone thinks it might be a good idea to wait and see if APSF comes out with a version with a better sunburst dial or just buy a gen dial from eBay?

From what I’ve seen on previous posts the 15202 from ZF isn’t true in thickness to the Gen. I’ve seen some AD state the ZF16202 is 8.1mm thick as per genuine and I was wondering if anyone could confirm this is true. If not I saw that it might be possible to mod the case to gen spec.