APW+ 26331 - Not 7750?

[elusive1]

I will choose one panda to keep this or the Daytona

I await your sales thread lol. You always seem like a great seller.

 

[SOLEX]

More colors are coming

Call me crazy but I still want the Panda... I don't know that freakin blue dial is also calling my name and looks the part

 

[Reaps]

Glad to see lots of hype for it! Buy it and prove factories there is demand for this model with thin stable mobement

 

[rockdaytona]

Call me crazy but I still want the Panda... I don't know that freakin blue dial is also calling my name and looks the part

This blue white combo or APSF blue 26240 is interesting debate

 

[elusive1]

This blue white combo or APSF blue 26240 is interesting debate

There’s only one way to satisfy the curiosity… need both in hand lol.

 

[daytonadude]

The ONE thing I need to know is whether this case will take a gen movement. Then that opens the door to SW/gen dials and an all around near perfect watch

 

[rockdaytona]

The ONE thing I need to know is whether this case will take a gen movement. Then that opens the door to SW/gen dials and an all around near perfect watch

 

[SOLEX]

The ONE thing I need to know is whether this case will take a gen movement. Then that opens the door to SW/gen dials and an all around near perfect watch

Would be interesting, but all you are doing is negating the need for a CNC case/bracelet? Those CNC builds have "gen" movement, SW or gen dials and CNC case/bracelet which go for $5k or whatever. Assuming just SW dial/dw, and "gen" movement you are still in for a 2-3k project for a near perfect 26331. Not bad, but this APW in my mind is a budget piece that is a good starting point but not a NWBIG piece as it stands. Either way I think I want to try one even before the elusive 26240

 

[daytonadude]

Would be interesting, but all you are doing is negating the need for a CNC case/bracelet? Those CNC builds have "gen" movement, SW or gen dials and CNC case/bracelet which go for $5k or whatever. Assuming just SW dial/dw, and "gen" movement you are still in for a 2-3k project for a near perfect 26331. Not bad, but this APW in my mind is a budget piece that is a good starting point but not a NWBIG piece. Either way I think I want to try one even before the elusive 26240

Correct, but the CNC case and bracelet cost way too much. I’ve seen some of these builds for 6-9k depending on who works on it and what gen parts are included.

With this, I get a 4801 movement I can use in a Daytona and a great case and bracelet for far less than the cost of a CNC

 

[elusive1]

The ONE thing I need to know is whether this case will take a gen movement. Then that opens the door to SW/gen dials and an all around near perfect watch

My wallet doesn’t want to know the answer.

 

[Reaps]

The ONE thing I need to know is whether this case will take a gen movement. Then that opens the door to SW/gen dials and an all around near perfect watch

Doesnt subdial positioning eliminate gen dials/SW dials?

 

[serumdiesel]

Doesnt subdial positioning eliminate gen dials/SW dials?

Yeah bro that’s why he’s talking about replacing the movement.

It’s all good, I have brain farts too.

 

[SOLEX]

Doesnt subdial positioning eliminate gen dials/SW dials?

The thinking is to replace the DD movement with a gen 1185 as well as dial. Question is, do they all work together with minimal work on the case.

I guess first step is getting one of these bad boys in hand!

 

[hong999]

DD4801 has different diameter compared to FP1185. Therefore, a logical conclusion is that it cant fit FP1185 on DD4801 movement holder.
Create a whole new movement holder for FP1185 cost a lot because the manufacture unable to scale the production.

 

[Db9s]

DD4801 has different diameter compared to FP1185. Therefore, a logical conclusion is that it cant fit FP1185 on DD4801 movement holder.
Create a whole new movement holder for FP1185 cost a lot because the manufacture unable to scale the production.

Someone said there is a lot of space in the 38mm version to accommodate the 5mm extra of the 4801. I hope they are right.

 

[SOLEX]

Someone said there is a lot of space in the 38mm version to accommodate the 5mm extra of the 4801. I hope they are right.

Which 38mm version? APW does not look like they are doing the 38mm

 

[Db9s]

Besides the misleading reddit post regarding the 38mm variant i don’t see too many reasons why a 30.5mm in diameter and 6.5mm in height movement shouldnt fit inside a 38mm ø case.

What could get in the way are the bezel screws and clearance for the seals. But as you can see there is quite some tolerance for the movement holder.

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This is the original discovery for the 38mm model possibility

 

[Reaps]

APW Factory AP 26331 – Susan Reviews on Replica Watches

But there are two shortcomings which I think APW should improve next, first, the brushing on both sides of the case is not obvious and should be enhanced. Second, the area which the small dials contact with the main dial is not well processed, it does not look very clear. Fortunately, the watch is sold at a much affordable price than that of 26240.

 

[Reaps]

I don't know if it's just picture artifacting but I have noticed that some of the print font of the AUDEMAR PIGUET is a little bold/wonky and mismatched, we will know when we get high resolution QC so please if you get QC update this thread!

 

[Reaps]

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