New AP 26240 with 4401 Super Clone movement is coming

[stefanbejan07]

Anybody knows if custom dials of these will be released soon?

 

[Tobel]

thanks for all the positive comments! on a side note, under certain lighting and the right angle i noticed that the dial shade looks quite similiar to the gen pics in AP site, such as the following:

Keep on mind that this is not a photograph but a rendering, and sometimes shades of colours are very different, for example the Rolex Pepsi has very different colours on their website from in real life

 

[Reaps]

You guys are not making it easier to break my "no watches before I reduce the collection" rule this year

 

[legend]

thanks for all the positive comments! on a side note, under certain lighting and the right angle i noticed that the dial shade looks quite similiar to the gen pics in AP site, such as the following:

Rendered pics are never how the watches look in real life. The rep has a nice dial color and that should be good enough. If you start comparing the reps to the gens you’ll start to find differences sooner or later which may prevent you from enjoying the watch.

 

[justachillguy]

yes, i understand it's a render, i just wanted to point out that a similar shade of blue can be seen on my rep under certain conditions really enjoying this one tho

 

[Tobel]

yes, i understand it's a render, i just wanted to point out that a similar shade of blue can be seen on my rep under certain conditions really enjoying this one tho

Glad that you're happy with it, it's a very nice rep indeed congrats

 

[elusive1]

Wow, that blue is really nice! Close to gen or not, it's the winner for me

That’s how I feel too. Years ago, I owned one of the early versions jf 15400 in blue and it looked amazing to me, regardless if it was the right shade or not (as many argued at the time). Kind of regret letting it go. I’m hoping the 26240 blue looks similar to this.

 

[elusive1]

No matter how close a rep comes it’ll never be gen so you’re right, as long as the wearer can enjoy the watch then that’s the gold standard for reps. The acceptance level for each owner is different and the same watch may wear differently for each person.
For me the provenance and pedigree matter too so it’s simply beyond how accurate the rep is.
Having said all that, this is a watch I will wear on casual days. Like you mentioned it “does it”for me too.

Does this mean you will order one too? I will follow the leader.

 

[legend]

Does this mean you will order one too? I will follow the leader.

I currently have the gen 26240s in green and the ceramic one. I will have a gen gold 26240 coming in (dial color unknown).
Based on everything I’ve seen so far I’ll likely order the blue 26240ST for myself. You’re welcome to join me if you wish of course.

 

[Variatio Delectat]

Wonderful. Just wonderful! Thanks for the pics, blue is (for me) definitely the way to go!

 

[morgan0905]

Hello RWI frens
Just received Qc images from steve, and notice scratches on the ceramic version.
So i was wondering if it is real ceramic, dont think ceramic can easily scratch like that. If it's not ceramic, i would then go for steel.

Anyone who has the ce can advise?

 

[legend]

Hello RWI frens
Just received Qc images from steve, and notice scratches on the ceramic version.
So i was wondering if it is real ceramic, dont think ceramic can easily scratch like that. If it's not ceramic, i would then go for steel.

Anyone who has the ce can advise?

You need to reject this.
It’s the first time I’m seeing defects on the case and those look like actual chips or micro-dents on them.
You’re right about ceramic not supposing to look that way. @BIONONE can I ask if there are different “grades” or types of ceramic used on watches?

 

[CutePinkKitty]

You need to reject this.
It’s the first time I’m seeing defects on the case and those look like actual chips or micro-dents on them.
You’re right about ceramic not supposing to look that way. @BIONONE can I ask if there are different “grades” or types of ceramic used on watches?

I see the diagonal scratch on the case, I don't see the chips and micro dents.

Would you please point them out ?

 

[castelsardo]

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[BIONONE]

You need to reject this.
It’s the first time I’m seeing defects on the case and those look like actual chips or micro-dents on them.
You’re right about ceramic not supposing to look that way. @BIONONE can I ask if there are different “grades” or types of ceramic used on watches?

I‘m not particularly familiar with the composition of gen ceramic watches or between different brands but purity and particle size of the zirconium oxide powder is crucial to maximize mechanical properties. Less pure forms of the base powder can reduce costs but also (some) advantages of the material itself obviously.

Another important part is the firing cicle of the pressed powder - irregularities in this on the other hand would already show vast effects during/immediately after the first attempts of machining the rough parts.

Omega has a nice „how its made“ on youtube to visualize the process

 

[munichman]

Omega has a nice „how its made“ on youtube to visualize the process

Could you pls supply a link?
Thx!

 

[CrazyOCD.RepWearer]

Could you pls supply a link?
Thx!

Omega
https://www.youtube[.]com/watch?v=fhE-UWQsw1M

Omega Liquid Metal
https://www.youtube[.]com/watch?v=D07jDd7gOV8

IWC
https://www.youtube[.]com/watch?v=YRM3eZ6BTW8

 

[BIONONE]

Omega
https://www.youtube[.]com/watch?v=fhE-UWQsw1M

That‘s exactly the one i meant - thanks for your swift action to post it!

It is quite impressive thinking about the effort that goes into a ceramic rep. That we even have the opportunity to buy watches made the same way like shown in the video.

I remember the case of the XF 15707 V2 back in the day which already blew me away quality wise.

 

[CrazyOCD.RepWearer]

That‘s exactly the one i meant - thanks for your swift action to post it!

It is quite impressive thinking about the effort that goes into a ceramic rep. That we even have the opportunity to buy watches made the same way like shown in the video.

I remember the case of the XF 15707 V2 back in the day which already blew me away quality wise.

While I scoff at the imperfections, it's nonetheless very impressive to be able to produce and machine such sophisticated items like cases and bracelet links to such precision. Then to offer them at rep-prices... !!! What an age we live in, haha. I still remember when reps were made of pot metal vs. 904L.

 

[Aquanautilus]

Hello RWI frens
Just received Qc images from steve, and notice scratches on the ceramic version.
So i was wondering if it is real ceramic, dont think ceramic can easily scratch like that. If it's not ceramic, i would then go for steel.

Anyone who has the ce can advise?

- on topic: Scratches on ceramic would need high pressure to get there, so this better should not have happened in normals use handling this watch.

- off topic: This is your first post from one of your two (ore even more) accounts?