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Gen vs Rep Comparison Compilation Thread

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Firstly sorry for taking so long. The rep watch took eons to arrive. Thank you [mention]TidusKun [/mention]for kindly ordering the rep for me to do the comparison. I will do a comparison without the use of a watchmaker loupe because I think what most of you want to know is how the watch appears in real life. On this point, I think that a lot of you will also be interested to know that even gens display manufacturing flaws when viewed under a 10x loupe. I will do a naked eye comparison because this is what matters in real life.

First, let me say that the ZF rep is incredibly well made. The dimensions of the gen and rep are identical to the eyes and the thickness is the same. The bracelet edges are somewhat a little more rough compared with the gen as expected but this is easily taken care of.
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On to a frontal shot

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This is where the main difference in the rep is. The color of the gen is lighter, and the tapisseries look slightly different in terms of shape. The color is a tell when placed next to the gen, but it looks very good on its own. For those of you who think that the black dial color is spot on, I can only say here for the record that it is not, and the dial texture for the gen and rep dials will look different no matter what color you choose.

The print on the rep dial is very slightly thicker but AP logo looks identical. There is no difference in the crystals visually. The hands of the gen are noticeably better finished and looks a lot more refined in person, and same goes for the gen bezel screws. The dial markers of the gen and rep watches look identical. There are very subtle differences in the datewheel font but not enough to be a concern in real world. So much for the date font being “unreppable” lol.

The bezel screws are in fact more sunken on the rep than the gen. In the gen the screws are flushed with the bezel surface. On the rep they’re imperceptibly sunken.

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Very slight differences seen in the crown, with the rep one appearing much more polished. But this is not a concern and easily addressed.
The screws attaching the case to the bracelet on the gen are a lot more refined but these are very fine details.

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Slight but again meaningless difference between the gen and rep clasp plate. As mentioned the rep bracelet feels more rough to the touch (with plastic cover removed of course) the link connectors are equally polished in both the gen and rep. I will recommend the rep edges be softened for comfort of wear, as well as the bevels polished up a little to emulate the gen finish better. No big difference to me however.

The 4302 caliber used in the gen and the miyota used in the rep looks entirely different of course. I did not include this because pics of the movements can be easily googled. The rep I’ve received has a very noisy and tinny sounding movement but I’ll be fixing this for the owner.

Overall, for $500, the zf15500 is exceptionally well made. The main tells of the watch are the dial colors and textures (including the black and blue), the movement and the refinement of details in the hands, bezel screws and bracelet not present in the rep. The last are details which cannot be spotted in real life unless you spend time to scrutinize the watches 30cm from your eyes. If a gen dial is dropped into the rep, I can safely say that it cannot be called out on the wrist unless you’re an AP god like [mention]QueTip [/mention]

If you’re on the fence about this, buy it. It will be an enjoyable watch as long as you don’t try to fool anyone into believing that it’s a gen. The movement looks entirely different though the casebacks are very close. Worn on its own, it is a beautiful watch. It is only when placed next to a gen that the dial color and text differences become apparent.

I personally think that the zf15500 is the best out of the box royal oak rep which can be purchased today and that zf did a superlative job. I hardly wear my 15500 and I will consider getting a rep and modding the dial color to match the gen better for wearing as either one will be blatant scratch magnets.

Please ask the questions you have, and I will try my best to answer them. My review is aimed at being brief and to the point as to where the meaningful differences lie.
 

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Today we have our beautiful SH4302 movement comparison post here.

We’ve been busy for quite a while, it’s time to take a break. I will make a voting post about the most wanted watch comparison. Please give us some advises.

This SH4302 movement is used by many factories, such as APSF, ZF, ORF, GF and so on. Compared to the GEN watch, I think APSF and ZF did a better job on details

So far, the SH4302 is stable with a power reserve of about 70 hours. All the parts are matching the gen color, and the main plate also has the same engine turned texture. But there is still a little difference on the detailed level, like other super clone watches.

Due to the special design of the oscillating rotor, the weight of it was not heavy enough, so they added a tungsten sheet to the rotor back.

The oscillating rotor color is a little off to gen, and the rotation sound is a little loud. 4302 rotor can wind both clockwise and counterclockwise, so it is not moving so smooth as others. Because of that, the automatic winding efficiency is lower. The oscillating rotor would work better if they use precious metal, but that would certainly be much more expensive. Guess we can only move our wrist more hehe.

Like all the other movements with longer power reserve, 4302 will also have a bigger daily rating difference when you wind to the top. As long as it is stable, it can count as a good movement, isn’t it?

That’s all of our chitchat, let’s get to the real tea.





 

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Hello everyone, this is Steve and I'm back.

Thought we have Thousands of favorites,And Audemars Piguet must will catch your eyes due to its its noble name and broke out traditional but distinctive looks.hard to prevent falling in love with it.

Though in replica market, its sale volume is far less than the rolex hot sell models, its at least on the first echelon of the top replica.

Since many friends love him, choosed him and compared him, then how can i ignore him, i will must do this comparasion whatever how busy and tired, i cannot be lazy on it. otherwise you guys will thought i dont love him.

Our previous is comparasion, this time i would rather to call it "The Big Melle" Not only are there many contestants, but you guys can also see there are many differents from the above side-by-side comparison picture. so melle will be more suitable.

Bear the brunt, the two ace player,ZF and APSF must be invloved. Then we select the IPF and MP,Furthermore,i included the SW dial and Follow up instal it into one of ZF,As the saying goes, when we meet on a narrow road, the brave one wins.lets see Whose royal bloodline is the purest? and who will win and laught at the last after this comparasion.


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front dial view

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light dial view

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natural dial view

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with gen Side-by-side comparison view

In this era of looking at faces, Being good-looking is certainly an advantage, but on the replica, The color of the dial is obviously the top priority .however while the color difference is inevitable and everyone is different, this will become less important instead, Comparatively speaking, ZF, APS and MP will be better, at least they are the blue, and what's your opinion , or while more considerate the dial color, which factory will you prefer?

IPF and SW was a little bit Outrageous, IPF is more Purple tint, SW is more black tint

We could see the gen dial with the sunburst effect, ZF, APS, IP all not obvious, the MP and SW on this part are more outstanding, their Radial patterns are very strong.


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Dail details

We must to say, for the AP Tapisserite pattern dial, replica market did a good job, Under such a high-definition lens, the factories didnt have obvious defects, its dotted texture on the bottom of the dial and the texture on the checkered surface are all synchronized with Gen. but it seems the small edge on the small checkered surface are more a little bit sleek, and SW is more shape and square, But overall i think on the checkered dial part, APS and MP are better.

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Minute markes circle view

Lets enlarge the pictures, the GEN minute markes circle in the surface shows circular texture, APS and SW processed Synchronizly,other three factories are just Omitted this step, on the white mimeograph scale, In terms of overall shape and fullness, ZF and SW are better on this part.

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AP logo and scale view

IP factory AP logo is more sleek, second is the SW, this actually makes the difference with the gen,and other three factories didnt have this difference, look carefully, ZF edge chamfer are more closer to Gen.

Furthermore, IPF sticker scale also have something wrong on its shape, the upper and lower ends are obviously pointed, SW its upper and lower edges are also a bit wider,Other three factorires follow the gen, its shape and length are correct, there is no need to distinguish which one is good and which one is bad, at least i cannot find the differnce.

Luminous filling part, except the MP has a certain graininess, other factory are too smooth, and on the color part, MP are also more closer to gen, second is APS and SW, ZF and IPF is more cream white, we could see the GEN is cool white


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mimeographed view

In terms of comprehensive fullness and regularity, ZF mimeograph process control is the best, second is the APS and MP, IPF is more thin,looks a little bit blur, actually the SW has a good three-dimensional sense, but its word has obvious cracking defects on 6 clock, Maybe it's just an individual quality issue

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Calendar window view

All good on its shape, but under compared, ZF and MP are better, APS a little bit dirty, also maybe just individual case, it doesn't matter, IPF and SW was a little bit Strange, its window frame obvious is black.

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Lume view

I took a look carefully,it seems a little bit difference with the gen lume colors, the GEN green is more brighter, all replica are all a little bit darker blue, this may also be related to light source absorption, but it doesnt matter, it is all green colors, the slightly difference on this part wont make a practical impact.

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bezel view

Lets looked at the picture 1, Pay attention to the distance between the bezel and the upper edge of the case , the IPF obviously are too wider, and there is no problem with the other three factories.they have the same distance with the Gen one.
 
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Bezel screws View

The Gen screws have sunk significantly, top part lower than bezel, factories also synchronize with this part, and relatively,the APS one is most sinking

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crystal side view

Due to there is a slightly difference in the shooting angle, checked the crystal side view height from the Compared pictures,it will feel some factories a little bit lower, while some a little bit higher, but inn fact,the side height of the crystal is almost the same as Gen, didnt have an obvious height difference.

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Central Axial View

We had saw a lot of axial of rolex one, this is my first time to see a so clear and close view of the Ap Centre Axial , The GEN use a solid central axis, its solid round axial size is relatively large, but all the replicas are not so good, only the ZF had Synchronized the solid center axis,thought the sleeves had a weld marks there, but from whatever its front or side view, the overall shape is already very close to GEN.

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Calender View

Here we didnt talk much on whether the calendar position sit centred or not, after all, asked for a perfect date position is too strict and hard for a replica one, i think it was acceptable only there is no obvious off.

Regards for the calendar numbers, IPF Is not full enough, the other three factories do a pretty good job.

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Crown side view

The AP Hexagonal crown shape looks handsome,but a little bit tough and Sting on your fingers when wind,There are no problem on the shapes, And the IPF’S AP logo didnt engraved deep enough, it will look less clear and three-dimensional than other factories.


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Case side view

Case shape are all consistent with the Gen,no obvious defect there, The most intuitive thing is to rely on data to reveal, Let’s look at the data comparison at the end of article.and know who’s case is the most accurate restoration.

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Endlink view

The GEN end link is slightly flexible to move around, ZF has the greatest range of motion,even larger than the GEN, this is a good thing, after all, it will more fits the wrist , The other three factories are similar with each other, all can move but not too much motion.

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Back base case view

Here would explain to all, the screws on the back case are arranged irregularly after tightening, So does the GEN, at the same time, all the screws will lower than the back case, which is the case in all the factories.

IPF and MP its engraving was deficiency or not clearly, the main reason is his background texture are not the black color, so the difference is huge compared to Gen.

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bracelet and buckle details view

The AP bracelet due to its style structure will feel a little bit tough and scratchy on hands while compared to other brand bracelet, The GEN Polished better on the chamfer,but still a little bit scratchy,and the replicas are definitely cannot be at as good as the gen, they will be more scratchy,this is understandable, so its good for everybody knows that, dont thought it was due to the difference batches issue or bad bracelet quality.
 
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movement view

Ap Replica market, the Royal Oak 15500 is most popular one, this is due to the replica market has a superclone SA4130, Afterall with the advantage of the superclone movement, though the model itself not restored perfectly, At least the stability of the movement can be guaranteed,That is why it will be given priority by everyone.

ZF, APS, IP all adopt the SA4130, so they are similar on price, ZF and APS was a little bit expensive, After all,on this comparison, IPF its details are nferior to ZF and APS, While the MP takes the affordable policy.in order to control the cost and lower the sell price, it used the A4302 movement( decorated based on the 9015 to copy the gen).

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Data comparison chart

Note: All watches are measured in a clamped state, and there may be errors due to the slight deviation of the position of the caliper.

Well, today's post is here, thank you guys for watching. If there are any mistakes, please correct me. If there is anything else I overlooked, you can put it up, and I will try my best to complete it. Welcome to comment and exchange!

I will continue to bring you more detailed comparisons between replica watches and GEN’s. And it is also for you to choose the favorite models conveniently.

Illustration: Some photos deviate from the real object due to the light source. For details, please refer to the content. The size of the comparison picture is relatively large, you can download it and enlarge it for comparison.

Thanks.

There is no perfect replica, only the one you prefer.



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