New heavier 15400 by APS

[Reaps]

Hi, I received my qc pics and now you got in my head about the copper tone.. to be honest I didn't really see it in the pics you posted only some which very likely can be lighting. My question is, does mine look improved or does it look more coppery then the previous apsf versions. its very tricky as lighting plays a big part but was hoping to get other opinions whether or not this is an issue with this latest version or not

It's the tungsten - rose gold plating. Plating doesn't adhere very well to tungsten alloys, which means the blend of metals they use to plate is different, they cannot achieve "gen like" color easily, which is why it's copper.

But, as for enjoyment, I think it should be no big deal.

I still advocate for the regular steel APSF - these ones are easier to replate.

I wouldn't care too much about "accuracy to gen" quite frankly. Just enjoy the watch for what it is. It is very rare you will happen upon someone with a 15400 in RG in your daily life, and even real rose gold from AP changes color. Google it around and you'll see some owners complaining about their AP changing color after a few years lol

 

[serumdiesel]

The pics and video posted show the rep as completely lacking the pink hue that you would have seen in a brand new piece, sure, but it's also pretty much spot-on to what these can look like after several years.

 

[pistebasher]

I own the ASPF 15400 tungsten and my friend the gen "pounder" offshore. The gold hue is barely distinguishable. You can buy with confidence. As for the strap quality, it's garbage. Get one from @Tan_Go .

 

[fishysquishy]

It's the tungsten - rose gold plating. Plating doesn't adhere very well to tungsten alloys, which means the blend of metals they use to plate is different, they cannot achieve "gen like" color easily, which is why it's copper.

But, as for enjoyment, I think it should be no big deal.

I still advocate for the regular steel APSF - these ones are easier to replate.

I wouldn't care too much about "accuracy to gen" quite frankly. Just enjoy the watch for what it is. It is very rare you will happen upon someone with a 15400 in RG in your daily life, and even real rose gold from AP changes color. Google it around and you'll see some owners complaining about their AP changing color after a few years lol

Thank you for this info! I had no idea gens change

 

[fishysquishy]

I own the ASPF 15400 tungsten and my friend the gen "pounder" offshore. The gold hue is barely distinguishable. You can buy with confidence. As for the strap quality, it's garbage. Get one from @Tan_Go .

Thank you for your response! this does make me feel better. Happens to be after I asked my question regarding copper tone, I noticed that the "Automatic" on the dial was completely not centered.. Still waiting for another pic to see if it was the angle although I doubt it.

 

[Tan_Go]

I own the ASPF 15400 tungsten and my friend the gen "pounder" offshore. The gold hue is barely distinguishable. You can buy with confidence. As for the strap quality, it's garbage. Get one from @Tan_Go .

Thank you for your recommendation
By the way, remember this hottie ? I still use that watch to make straps

 

[fishysquishy]

I own the ASPF 15400 tungsten and my friend the gen "pounder" offshore. The gold hue is barely distinguishable. You can buy with confidence. As for the strap quality, it's garbage. Get one from @Tan_Go .

Btw, what is your overall impression of the watch? do you have this latest version or the 140gram one?

I specifically asked if the clasp also has tungsten in it as I was concerned that if It didnt, it would feel very light and flimsy compared to the case. My dealer told me they asked the factory and confirmed that the clasp does in fact have tungsten as well.. this was referring to the latest version, not sure about V1 though.

 

[Tan_Go]

Gentlemen, I would like to bring to your attention that in this new version, the links do not fit to attach a normal leather strap to the watch case.
This turned out to be the case when I customised a strap for this new version
So if you are buying this model and want to change the straps, please take this detail into consideration.



Pay attention to the end links. They are not stepped like the JF version and like the gen links, also the strap attachment holes in the links are offset.

Here you can see the difference of straps

That is, the strap that is sold with the watch fits closely to the case, but a normal strap will not fit correctly, creating a gap of a few millimetres between the case and the strap.

Forgive my poor English.

 

[gilrob]

Thank you for the information. So, for a custom made strap a buyer has to provide the APS strap dimensions to the strap maker. Another option would be to use plated end links from another maker, if it fits.

 

[fishysquishy]

Gentlemen, I would like to bring to your attention that in this new version, the links do not fit to attach a normal leather strap to the watch case.
This turned out to be the case when I customised a strap for this new version
So if you are buying this model and want to change the straps, please take this detail into consideration.



Pay attention to the end links. They are not stepped like the JF version and like the gen links, also the strap attachment holes in the links are offset

That is, the strap that is sold with the watch fits closely to the case, but a normal strap will not fit correctly, creating a gap of a few millimetres between the case and the strap.

Forgive my poor English

Thank you for highlighting this point it is very helpfull information. I actually have this watch on order and I ordered a rubber strap (from APS) as well. You mentioned that the issue is with this version, even though the rubber strap that I ordered is from APSF, I have only seen it with the standard aps watches and not the tungsten.. do you think that this will be an issue?

Secondly, what is your overall impression of the watch, weight and dial? my TD has sent me multiple ones where the there was a bump in many of the Tapisseries (it was not me being picky) im wondering if there was an issue with the dials in this batch or was just the 2 that my TD shared with me.

 

[pistebasher]

Watch is great. Screws are absolute garbage.

 

[fletch512]

Watch is great. Screws are absolute garbage.

Yep, that's the case for all APSF royal oaks. I got an APSF 15500 that looks great, but only after turning down two QCs that had pretty bad alignment and screw problems. They sometimes put in hex screws that are too small for the holes (or drill the holes too large), so when they're tightened they point at odd angles.

 

[pistebasher]

Yep, that's the case for all APSF royal oaks. I got an APSF 15500 that looks great, but only after turning down two QCs that had pretty bad alignment and screw problems. They sometimes put in hex screws that are too small for the holes (or drill the holes too large), so when they're tightened they point at odd angles.

I actually meant the screws that hold the straps in place. No point in getting a nice strap if I can't get the old one off. This is with professional grade swiss screwdrivers which are now chewed up. Pretty annoyed.

 

[kikata1997]

I got the updated version for a friend, 159g and it feels great. Strap is garbage as usual. Sorry for the plastic wrap

 

[SOLEX]

We have a total of 40 sets in white gold and rose gold being finished and shipping in about 1 week. I will make a post with pricing and pics as soon as I have the inventory in hand and ready to ship.

I got the updated version for a friend, 159g and it feels great. Strap is garbage as usual. Sorry for the plastic wrap

How does the clasp feel? Doubt it is also tungsten, but does it feel cheap? I have gen 15300 and there is a nice heft to it

 

[pistebasher]

Clasp is not tungsten. I don't think it's chunky enough to make much of a difference.