APSF and ZF Royal Oak 15500 w 4302 clone caliber

[Huss.A]

I think Legend , speak about this before. That's later patches uses SS screws. But not sure if its going to look better with plated screws.

 

[legend]

I think Legend , speak about this before. That's later patches uses SS screws. But not sure if its going to look better with plated screws.

Yes the gen 15500 uses polished stainless steel screws so you can high-polish the screws if you want to achieve the same look. But of course it’s your watch and you decide what looks “better”.

 

[Huss.A]

Yes the gen 15500 uses polished stainless steel screws so you can high-polish the screws if you want to achieve the same look. But of course it’s your watch and you decide what looks “better”.

Thank you so much for your help, really appreciate it.

 

[VII]

Do you guys think there need for gold plated screws?

 

[trongducmen]

for the blue dial, is ZF v3 or APSF better?

 

[Kettle1]

for the blue dial, is ZF v3 or APSF better?

ZF is said to have flatter and more gen like tappisserie. With colour modification both can be brought closer to gen.

 

[legend]

for the blue dial, is ZF v3 or APSF better?

Personally, I prefer the latest APSF dial. As with all dials they are not perfect, but they look decent. I do not know if ZF updated their dials so speaking based on the latest versions I’ve seen.

 

[gilrob]

ZF is said to have flatter and more gen like tappisserie. With colour modification both can be brought closer to gen.

Please explain what is colour modification, is it similar or the same as what AMF does to their ZF 15202 dials?

 

[Kettle1]

Please explain what is colour modification, is it similar or the same as what AMF does to their ZF 15202 dials?

Legend performed the mod on my 15500 which improved the colour and light reflection significantly. cannot remember the process they use, but essentially the dial is removed from the case and carefully lacquered. However, if your not looking for mods, off the shelf zf is the way to go imo

 

[gilrob]

Legend performed the mod on my 15500 which improved the colour and light reflection significantly. cannot remember the process they use, but essentially the dial is removed from the case and carefully lacquered. However, if your not looking for mods, off the shelf zf is the way to go imo

Thank you.

 

[speedywombat]

He told me that his is new gray version? Seems like that's not it for me? Looks black actually?
First pic is under direct light, second pic is not

 

[legend]

Yes it’s the new grey dial. And no it’s not black.

 

[fletch512]

Has anyone received APSF QC pics recently? I’ve been waiting for almost 5 weeks from a trusted TD for APSF 15500 (silver dial) and the RO diver. Curious whether there's an APSF backlog or if it's some other issue.

 

[Woundup]

Has anyone received APSF QC pics recently? I’ve been waiting for almost 5 weeks from a trusted TD for APSF 15500 (silver dial) and the RO diver. Curious whether there's an APSF backlog or if it's some other issue.

My guess is that everyone is asking their TD's for the new APS dials. APS are telling TD's that they are not releasing the new dials until they clear existing stocks of current / old dials. TD's don't want to loose the order because they know their customer only wants the new dial, so.... Catch 22 = delays.

 

[Roguetheory]

Has anyone received APSF QC pics recently? I’ve been waiting for almost 5 weeks from a trusted TD for APSF 15500 (silver dial) and the RO diver. Curious whether there's an APSF backlog or if it's some other issue.

Yes, I received QC’s for a “new” silver dial 15500 which as the poster above speculated, I rejected for crooked dial markers. I received those pics on the 18th of December, until now no new watch unfortunately.

 

[gilrob]

Hopefully you'll get your QC pictures and the watches sent before CNY2024 starts. Otherwise, it will be a long wait. Best of luck

 

[Roguetheory]

Hopefully you'll get your QC pictures and the watches sent before CNY2024 starts. Otherwise, it will be a long wait. Best of luck

Salient point, completely forgot about that. When does CNY start?

 

[trtr]

Feb 9th / Feb 10th but they usually take holidays before that, I stand correct but it's about a week before that.

 

[Roguetheory]

Just got my second batch of QC pics in, I approved this time:

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[joeyc]

Do you guys think there need for gold plated screws?

I remember legend posting this before, I’m 99% sure he said 15400 used white gold screws 15500 is stainless. Please correct me if I’m wrong, that’s one thing I would not change, I’d wear as is and put the money into a rebrushing if needed. I just ordered my apsf 15500 blue dial