Finally the sa4302 movement is released, which means that we will have many new rep AP models soon!!
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APSF just released their AP 15500 with SA4302 Super Clone Movement!!!
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Definitely nice to see the AP reps getting more of their movements cloned. This kinda snuck up out of nowhere it seems.
Upon quick glances the 4302 movement looks pretty nice, not gen nice, but I see some nice shiny bevels on the bridges, and everything seems to be where it should be. I'm not an AP expert so I don't know if the rotor design is accurate for this model, but the bearing itself looks spot on. Unfortunately similar with the clone Patek 324v1 Movement, they chose to print the lettering on instead of engraving so it seems. A bit disappointed with that, but understandable why they did it.
Some gen 4302 pictures for others to look and compare.
Upon quick glances the 4302 movement looks pretty nice, not gen nice, but I see some nice shiny bevels on the bridges, and everything seems to be where it should be. I'm not an AP expert so I don't know if the rotor design is accurate for this model, but the bearing itself looks spot on. Unfortunately similar with the clone Patek 324v1 Movement, they chose to print the lettering on instead of engraving so it seems. A bit disappointed with that, but understandable why they did it.
Some gen 4302 pictures for others to look and compare.
This new clone has instant date change, not slow like the 3120 clone.
While the attempt at comparison between rep and gen is appreciated, it will be far more useful for any rep/gen comparisons to be done side by side between two objects instead of pics. While aspects like positions of balance wheels and bridges can be determined from pictures alone, the actual finishing comparisons should always be done in person as comparisons of 2 different objects under two lighting conditions can be misleading. I have a couple of gen 15500s, will be happy to order one to do a comparison. And yes love the instant date change if what puretime said is true! Finally. :hehehe:
https://watchbase.com/audemars-piguet/caliber/ap-4302
Code 11:59 uses this calibre...
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Code 11:59 uses this calibre...
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Yes it’s well known that the 15500 and code 11.59 (3 hands version) share the 4302 and the 43mm ROOs and the chrono version of the code 11.59 use the cal. 4401.
It'll be interesting to see what the dials are like. The early ZF ones were awful.
Do you think from the factories this could be another step on the route of cloning APRO chrono movements?
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gilrob
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Thanks for sharing the link, it made me aware of a new model, the 15510ST. This model is an ergonomically improved version of the 15500ST and is available with a green dial.
Quality post, made me laugh out loud