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New AP 26240 with 4401 Super Clone movement is coming
- Thread starter puretime
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It looks great. But even gen 26240 screws can have gaps.Green arrived and I couldn't be happier.
One point of note: the issue with the poor fit of the bezel screws is an issue with the screws themselves, not the channels. I replaced each one with aftermarket and the fit is so perfectly flush that you actually have to use a bit of force to get them in. It was nearly $300 to replace the screws so it's a pretty stupid mod unless you really care about the matter, of which I really don't give a shit but did anyways to satisfy my curiosity.
Here is a photo of a gen 26240. It isn’t a perfect fit (does not look nearly as good as yours).
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Just received the blue model. The look and feel of it is great, rotor is silent and surprisingly comfortable. Haven’t changed the date yet 
serumdiesel
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It looks great. But even gen 26240 screws can have gaps.
Here is a photo of a gen 26240. It isn’t a perfect fit (does not look nearly as good as yours).
The issue with the stock screws is far beyond the existence of minor gaps. On mine, of which the QC pics are posted somewhere in this thread, the stock screws had so much play room that tightening the caseback to any acceptable level would actually cause the stock screws to be turned by a good 10-15 degrees.
Still, though, I didn’t mind it all that much as it’s not an aspect of the watch I care much about. I was curious where the defect actually was, though, and have confirmed it’s the screws themselves.
munichman
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Where did you get these?
Are they actually the same on all/some models?
WenR
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It must be nice to actually see your watch! Sighhhh. Some day, I guess. Maybe good things come to those who wait from the beginning of February to whenever their watch might ship (currently hoping for a lucky May).
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munichman
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Rub it in buddy!
I normally wouldn´t go for white/silver, but in this case it really is the best looking dial.
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I got it from 28marchIt must be nice to actually see your watch! Sighhhh. Some day, I guess. Maybe good things come to those who wait from the beginning of February to whenever their watch might ship (currently hoping for a lucky May).
Green arrived and I couldn't be happier.
One point of note: the issue with the poor fit of the bezel screws is an issue with the screws themselves, not the channels. I replaced each one with aftermarket and the fit is so perfectly flush that you actually have to use a bit of force to get them in. It was nearly $300 to replace the screws so it's a pretty stupid mod unless you really care about the matter, of which I really don't give a shit but did anyways to satisfy my curiosity.
I was about to say, you have the best bezel screws of the bunch! Where did you get them? They matter to me, even if it's a stupid mod. Did they include the caseback screws?
serumdiesel
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Well, it’s not stupid if you really care about the matter. For me, paying $30-$40 a screw felt like highway robbery. I was just curious enough to do it since no other release by APSF that I have (and I have a lot) has this issue. Bizarre that everything else about this release is so damn good IMO, but they somehow fucked up production of the actual bezel screws themselves when they’ve been just about perfect on every other release.
Anyhow, I got these ones from watch2parts.
Thank you, for stating my position clearly. I agree. Just about everything about these 26240's are next level. The slots in the bezel screws (I can accept the wiggle / gaps) are absolutely atrocious. Befitting reps of 15 years ago.
Thanks I'll grab some from Watch2Parts. Do the threads seem strong, as in, you can tighten (within reason) without likelihood of stripping?
Will do! Halfway there now
Really glad @serumdiesel took the chance, rolled the dice and it worked out! Fingers crossed.
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man what's the margin on those guys lol i need to get into that business
Well.. I had hoped our community might be able to set these up to be made / sell.