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New AP 26240 with 4401 Super Clone movement is coming

RollyAP

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No sir but I am having 3 watches sent to me for service and mods. So I’ll be somewhat forced to look at the movement parts during said service. :LOL:
What mods do you anticipate to be done to the watches?
 

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What mods do you anticipate to be done to the watches?
Other than a movement service and checking of alignment of parts etc I’ll need to see if the finish of the case and bracelet (for both steel and ceramic) are gen spec.
Honestly not a lot more to be done (or can be done) beyond that, other than swapping out the parts for gen.
 

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What is the point of the flyback function? I thought it was if you had to chrono hands and wanted to time the difference between two things
 

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Other than a movement service and checking of alignment of parts etc I’ll need to see if the finish of the case and bracelet (for both steel and ceramic) are gen spec.
Honestly not a lot more to be done (or can be done) beyond that, other than swapping out the parts for gen.
very interesting, if I get a proper movement service done and gen spec finish, any other micro flaws wouldn't bother me personally , due to the fact that neither me or anyone around me has seen the gen of this watch in the flesh .
 

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What is the point of the flyback function? I thought it was if you had to chrono hands and wanted to time the difference between two things
Just allows you to time stuff without having to click the reset button. But it doesn't allow you to time the difference between two things. In the modern day it's not that useful, just a cool feature that showcases watch making.

But back in the day, imagine you were a pilot/navigator relying on exact timing. You go from point A to B for 10 minutes, then B to C for 15 minutes, C to D for 7 minutes, etc, the flyback allows you instanteously reset timing without wasting 10 seconds fiddling with start reset start (especially with thick gloves).

The timing the difference between two thing is a split second chronograph or rattrapante, which is much more complex.
 

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Just allows you to time stuff without having to click the reset button. But it doesn't allow you to time the difference between two things. In the modern day it's not that useful, just a cool feature that showcases watch making.

But back in the day, imagine you were a pilot/navigator relying on exact timing. You go from point A to B for 10 minutes, then B to C for 15 minutes, C to D for 7 minutes, etc, the flyback allows you instanteously reset timing without wasting 10 seconds fiddling with start reset start (especially with thick gloves).

The timing the difference between two thing is a split second chronograph or rattrapante, which is much more complex.
Ohhh gotcha. That’s where I learned about it when I was bidding on an omega rattrapante haha

I would have very strong concerns about resetting this chrono without first pausing it though. Any chrono.
 

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That’s crazy to me that a renowned watch manufacturer that sells watches of all kinds of complications (flying torbillon, minute repeater, perpetual calendar, double balance wheel openwork etc) struggles to make a stable chronograph function
 

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When I collected my ceramic 26240CE, the guy who resized my bracelet was actually a service center staff, brought to the boutique specially for this purpose. The boutique staff told me that the regular people who resizes the steel and titanium bracelets typically defer the resizing of ceramic watches to people with more skills or experience.

So what I will say is this: do as you will do with steel bracelet resizing (same tools and all) but exercise a lot more patience and caution please.
Why do you think it is? Prevent ceramic from cracking?
 

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Aesthetic difference? They are completely different sir. The color and material both play salient roles in establishing both as separate and distinct watches. They are exactly the same size, though the ceramic model wears lighter. Any feeling of the ceramic model wearing smaller is a matter of subjective perception sir.
I may not have worded that very well. I know that they are different watches that have the same dimensions, and different weights. Light color items can appear larger than dark items despite being identical otherwise. The neuroscience behind this is called “irradiation illusion”. What I was asking is, does the ceramic look smaller on your wrist? It may not. I was just curious bc you own both and could let me know your opinion, subjectively. I appreciate your feedback
 
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Stop stop... I'm quite new to AP. I'm more used to Rolex. So what's the problem with the bracelet re seizing problem or complications on AP?! Not just few screws like Rolex?
 

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Stop stop... I'm quite new to AP. I'm more used to Rolex. So what's the problem with the bracelet re seizing problem or complications on AP?! Not just few screws like Rolex?
The stainless steel one has screws, I believe the ceramic is the one with a pin and collar system. If you’ve owned a Patek Nautilus it’s like that
 
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No. It’s using screws and pins just like the stainless steel bracelet.
Wait really? I remember the white ceramic perpetual from APSF used a pin and collar system. That’s great news that this ceramic watch utilizes a bracelet system with screws and pins