The AP questions thread (All the questions you want to ask about AP but were afraid to)

[Nono92]

Does anyone know a modder who can do blue ZF 15500 dial mod? I have seen some pictures of mods that can make dial looks more metallic (more sunburst). Thanks a lot guys

You also have HKR watch (Wechat ID : hkrwatch). It is the less expensive I have found...

 

[leo6929]

So I recently ordered the JF Dark Knight from Trusty but I'm not optimistic about its availability currently... would you recommend the one from this APF factory instead? Provided of course, that it is indeed in production... thanks in advance

Royal Oak Offshore 42mm SS Black Ceramic Bezel APF 1:1 Best Edition Black Dial on Black/Red Rubber Strap A3126

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[legend]

So I recently ordered the JF Dark Knight from Trusty but I'm not optimistic about its availability currently... would you recommend the one from this APF factory instead? Provided of course, that it is indeed in production... thanks in advance

Royal Oak Offshore 42mm SS Black Ceramic Bezel APF 1:1 Best Edition Black Dial on Black/Red Rubber Strap A3126

puretimewatch.io

The one which you linked looks decent, on the same level as the JF one.

 

[leo6929]

Hey, thanks for your input @legend

 

[legend]

Hey, thanks for your input @legend

Most welcome, and all the best with your purchase.

 

[SuperLory]

I think it may be easier for him to part with his left lung. Lol

tu quoque..you stripped me off that 15707 !! The audacity

 

[Prizon]

is this a gen 2385 movement?

 

[j21]

is this a gen 2385 movement?

Yes

 

[j21]

But just buy a cartier pasha watch with 3.5k , no need to spend more

 

[Nono92]

Is it normal that the rotor spins much faster one way than the other ?

 

[code_66]

Thanks everyone for all your effort in responding to us green guy questions.

I want to resize my 15500 bracelet, I've removed links on my Rolex GMT Master ii, and purchased a decent tool kit on Amazon. Is there a thread showing a quick tutorial guide on removing links, and for also doing a baby oil bath for the bracelet as well? Thanks in advance!

 

[watchlover1234!]

Thanks everyone for all your effort in responding to us green guy questions.

I want to resize my 15500 bracelet, I've removed links on my Rolex GMT Master ii, and purchased a decent tool kit on Amazon. Is there a thread showing a quick tutorial guide on removing links, and for also doing a baby oil bath for the bracelet as well? Thanks in advance!

Do you by any chance have a link for the tool kit as I will need to do the same. Also curious if there is a DIY to polish inner bracelet as apparently the zf 15500 v3 has sharp edges.

 

[legend]

Do you by any chance have a link for the tool kit as I will need to do the same. Also curious if there is a DIY to polish inner bracelet as apparently the zf 15500 v3 has sharp edges.

You do not need anything more than a small screwdriver to remove links on a 15500 bracelet. The screws just have to be unscrewed and then the links pushed out by any generic tool which will fit (even a straightened paperclip works fine if you cannot find anything else)
There is no need for any fancy tool kit for resizing a 15500 bracelet.

 

[watchlover1234!]

You do not need anything more than a small screwdriver to remove links on a 15500 bracelet. The screws just have to be unscrewed and then the links pushed out by any generic tool which will fit (even a straightened paperclip works fine if you cannot find anything else)
There is no need for any fancy tool kit for resizing a 15500 bracelet.

Thanks for the info. Does this include AP perpetual ceramic bracelet as heard they are tricky to deal with.

 

[legend]

Thanks for the info. Does this include AP perpetual ceramic bracelet as heard they are tricky to deal with.

Yes. It’s the same. You just need to be a lot more careful with ceramic.

 

[412x1017x]

Total noob here. Hope this is the right place to post this. But I'm just beginning my research to purchase an AP dark knight rep. I was just curious if anyone had any experience or feedback as to which manufacturer would have the highest quality rep.

 

[Nono92]

Total noob here. Hope this is the right place to post this. But I'm just beginning my research to purchase an AP dark knight rep. I was just curious if anyone had any experience or feedback as to which manufacturer would have the highest quality rep.

You should try to get a JF one.

 

[legend]

Total noob here. Hope this is the right place to post this. But I'm just beginning my research to purchase an AP dark knight rep. I was just curious if anyone had any experience or feedback as to which manufacturer would have the highest quality rep.

If you can try to get the JF one

 

[code_66]

Do you by any chance have a link for the tool kit as I will need to do the same. Also curious if there is a DIY to polish inner bracelet as apparently the zf 15500 v3 has sharp edges.

Hey man see below for the set I purchased on Amazon. Nothing crazy, but has everything I need for basic servicing.

Kingsdun Watch Repair Kit, Professional 149 PCS Watch Tool Kit Battery Replacement Watchband Link Remover Spring Bar Tool Kit with Carrying Case & Manual https://a.co/d/cJ7QwIa

I've heard of some people using the end of a pencil with the eraser to smooth it out a bit. I tried this trick, didn't seem to do much.

My profession IRL is I own a detail studio, and specialize in paint correction on cars. So I took some 3k grit sand paper and went in one direction VERY gently. Constantly reviewing my work and it turned out safe. Feels much better now.

 

[Fakenatty]

For the 15500, is the ZF V3 or APSF better?