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APSF 15210st Code 11.59 with 4302 super clone movement
- Thread starter puretime
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- 26/3/13
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thank you for the heads up....modified 7750 but I like it unfortunately 5mm thicker than the clone movement without chrono and 3mm thicker than the gen
16.5mm thickness for APPF Chrono vs 11 mm thickness of the non Chrono APSF version .
Gen is clocking in at a rather skimpy 10.7mm in thickness, and the chronograph models are admirably under 13mm thick at 12.6mm .
Gen is clocking in at a rather skimpy 10.7mm in thickness, and the chronograph models are admirably under 13mm thick at 12.6mm .
I’m very tempted by the non Chrono. But I just can’t so far get behind anything that has the a7750 movement in it in my little rep hobby.
The non Chrono has a Clone AP 4302 movement....is it reliable ?
The Chrono has the A7750 with some fragility as it is well knmow...but what about the Clone 4302 ?
At least with the clone I can have it sent up and serviced though. The fact the 7750 isn’t reliable and is Lizzo thick is pretty off putting lol.
The non Chrono has a Clone AP 4302 movement....is it reliable ?
The Chrono has the A7750 with some fragility as it is well knmow...but what about the Clone 4302 ?
I have two Royal Oaks with the clone 4302 for more than a year and these have been rock solid. Of course, I have these serviced on day 1.
I believe servicing makes a great difference for such custom build movement unlike an ebauche such as Miyota.
So, you don't like it ? What is your first impression of this piece ?I have one for sale in M2M if you guys are interested
- 25/9/22
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Not going to lie... if someone can confirm that the crystal is per gen spec or at least close to the shape, I will probably end up getting one. I love quirky shit like that.
Here's some videos to help as well
Here's some videos to help as well
- 11/7/16
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Got the watch in. Compared to gen dial below. Overall thoughts - an excellent rep, but the leather strap must be replaced. Taking the strap out and reinstalling is actually harder than it seems, and not for the impatient. Apparently the same as gen.
Crystal is gen spec (which is wild because it was thought this couldn't be replicated).
On the wrist, 6.75" wrist for reference. Cannot take 'straight on shots' in daylight as the crystal is not only domed, but has those weird layers in it as well.
Disassembled the case so I could gold plate it:
Genuine dial on left, with the scuffs (which I didn't KNOW ABOUT on the eBay listing). I wound up not installing it, but my conclusion is that gen dial isn't necessary in blue at least. The pictures look like the dials are a different color, but in ALL lighting conditions the dial was the same exact color and hue. The color difference is due to the dials not being at the same exact angle to the lighting source.
After gold plating:
Overall conclusion:
Execution as a rep: 9/10, very minimal notes here. Gen dial would have fit without issue. Crystal and case construction very similar to gen. Leather strap must be replaced.
Crystal is gen spec (which is wild because it was thought this couldn't be replicated).
On the wrist, 6.75" wrist for reference. Cannot take 'straight on shots' in daylight as the crystal is not only domed, but has those weird layers in it as well.
Disassembled the case so I could gold plate it:
Genuine dial on left, with the scuffs (which I didn't KNOW ABOUT on the eBay listing). I wound up not installing it, but my conclusion is that gen dial isn't necessary in blue at least. The pictures look like the dials are a different color, but in ALL lighting conditions the dial was the same exact color and hue. The color difference is due to the dials not being at the same exact angle to the lighting source.
After gold plating:
Overall conclusion:
Execution as a rep: 9/10, very minimal notes here. Gen dial would have fit without issue. Crystal and case construction very similar to gen. Leather strap must be replaced.
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- 17/3/21
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Got the watch in. Compared to gen dial below. Overall thoughts - an excellent rep, but the leather strap must be replaced. Taking the strap out and reinstalling is actually harder than it seems, and not for the impatient. Apparently the same as gen.
Crystal is gen spec (which is wild because it was thought this couldn't be replicated).
On the wrist, 6.75" wrist for reference. Cannot take 'straight on shots' in daylight as the crystal is not only domed, but has those weird layers in it as well.
Disassembled the case so I could gold plate it:
Genuine dial on left, with the scuffs (which I didn't KNOW ABOUT on the eBay listing). I wound up not installing it, but my conclusion is that gen dial isn't necessary in blue at least. The pictures look like the dials are a different color, but in ALL lighting conditions the dial was the same exact color and hue. The color difference is due to the dials not being at the same exact angle to the lighting source.
After gold plating:
Overall conclusion:
Execution as a rep: 9/10, very minimal notes here. Gen dial would have fit without issue. Crystal and case construction very similar to gen.Leather strap must be replaced.
Spectacular. Eager for APSF to release the chronos and embossed dials, as well.