APSF 15210st Code 11.59 with 4302 super clone movement

[Mjh2k4]

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.

Brilliant comparison! How about the SS v WG problem? As it looks like the gradient dials on the SS versions haven’t been repped?

 

[Reaps]

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.

Really great content. Guess I'm getting one. That crystal is truly impressive.

 

[pam63C]

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.

Interestingly, I am more excited about this than the openwork and RO chrono reps and more so when Major confirmed that the crystal and case are very similar to gen.

Now, just have to wait for more interesting dial varieties to appear.

 

[Virpag]

I received mine RG, and I admit I was skeptical, but it's a wonderful, well-built watch that fits nicely on the wrist.
the strap sucks big time and for me, it is tight on the wrist it will need to be replaced with a real Croc

if you are in between I would recommend just get one its very nice

 

[Jonny1161]

OMF released the code 11.59 chronos. Now available for purchase according to my TD. Does anyone have any additional info or photos?

 

[Horace_Derwent]

@Jonny1161 : WOW !! Just WOW !!!

The Red Dial one is my favourite...the APPF version of the Code 11.59 Chrono were 16.5 mm thick, let' see if OMF was capable to shave at least a single millimiter....

 

[GingerBubba]

I'm staggered that they bothered to clone the movement in this, which lets face it is not going to be a best seller, but the Speedmaster movement? Oh no, let's not rep that, no one would want a good rep Speedy ....

smh

 

[Mjh2k4]

The 4401 movement is viable across multiple product lines for AP. So it makes perfect sense to toss them in here. But I do agree there need to be better options than the 7750 and st19 for rep chronos in the future!

 

[EASJR]

Double fisting two gens for comparison - SS 3-hand and RG chrono. Want the black chrono if my AD can get me one.

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[grillbrill]

Do you know the glass to glass thickness of the gen?

 

[Horace_Derwent]

The 4401 movement is viable across multiple product lines for AP. So it makes perfect sense to toss them in here. But I do agree there need to be better options than the 7750 and st19 for rep chronos in the future!

Ehehe, now we are getting spoiled... Clone movements of all kinds!

 

[Jossé]

OMF released the code 11.59 chronos. Now available for purchase according to my TD. Does anyone have any additional info or photos?

7750 Gonna be a thicccboy!

 

[JayBee0815]

7750 Gonna be a thicccboy!

In addition, it would be rather pointless to buy this model with a 7750 now, when APS has just launched the 4401 clone, which will certainly soon be working in Code 11.59 chronos from APS.

 

[Jonny1161]

Well. I just ordered one and it’s on the way to me. Will report back on the thickness 🫡

 

[Mjh2k4]

If it’s the clone movement it should be gen-ish. If it’s the 7750 you’re looking at about 5mm more (16.5 vs 11.5)

 

[Jonny1161]

If it’s the clone movement it should be gen-ish. If it’s the 7750 you’re looking at about 5mm more (16.5 vs 11.5)

It’s the 4401!

 

[Reaps]

It’s the 4401!

No bro it isn't I promise you it's rep marketing. You'll know when you get QC.

 

[Jonny1161]

How does that thickness look?

 

[pam63C]

How does that thickness look?

Looks way too thick for the real deal. Gen is 12.6mm, and has a the following profile :