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

[erockz]

here is the watch

44267 E24 7 DAE 43 A6 9 ECB 300468582 CE5

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[jacobvrij0523]

Hey everyone, any chance someone could advise in sourcing the bracelet screws and connector for JF's Royal Oak 67650? Would appreciate any advice response. Thank you in advance.

 

[legend]

I ordered a millenary and noticed the only ones left have a white face dial on the silver model, I looked around and could not find any real gen models like this, why would they make thousands of watches that dont look like the real thing?

There are many replica models which do not look like the real thing, either because they are fantasy builds or have egregiously inaccurate details. That didn’t stop anyone from buying them.
This is the replica world and your question can actually apply to any replica watch depending on how subjective the “don’t look like the real thing” statement is.

 

[SuperLory]

Yes they are no longer available. Not sure if @SuperLory still has his lovely franken.

thanks for the thoughts, but the lovely chronopassion is now on the wrist of a dear friend of ours living down under

 

[CutePinkKitty]

@legend can you buy a gen 15500 case and bracelet?

 

[cotti-rottie]

hi everyone, does anybody recognise what factory this is? hoping some of you knowledgeable souls can help a learner out

 

[legend]

@legend can you buy a gen 15500 case and bracelet?

Yes I can. In fact I bought the entire watch (which includes the case and bracelet I think) 3 times.

But yes I get what you’re asking. Look at the pic below. It has a gen dial, hands, movement, case and bracelet. All bought separately and built.

 

[legend]

hi everyone, does anybody recognise what factory this is? hoping some of you knowledgeable souls can help a learner out

Either JF or something equally decent. Usual rep ROO flaws apply.

 

[cotti-rottie]

Either JF or something equally decent. Usual rep ROO flaws apply.

thanks mate, much appreciated as always

 

[ApIcedOutt]

I'm not as knowledgeable as Legend. Not even close. But I do know is that 15400 and 15500 are almost 1:1 reps (especially 15500). 15510 is a joke though. Factories are taking a piss with the wrong case, bracelet and hand sets. For me, a rep should at least look like gen. This, it doesn't, when you know what to look for.

Somehow, no one sees the problems with hands here, so I fiund it's worth to mention it. For me, that's more important issue that reused case and bracelet from older models.

thanks !
yeah checking it now and it looks like the 15500 is a really good one.
what would you mod or say really worth upgrading modding on that rep to become closer to gen?

 

[Dienekes]

thanks !
yeah checking it now and it looks like the 15500 is a really good one.
what would you mod or say really worth upgrading modding on that rep to become closer to gen?

I would not mod it, maybe except getting rid of sharp edges. It is great as is (for a rep), but as fas as I know (from Legend's post), the sky is the limit. Do check his latest FAQ thread:

AP Royal Oaks rep FAQ thread.

Guys, I have been receiving on a daily basis questions regarding the Royal Oaks (and other models and brands) and so I am starting this FAQ thread which I feel can be useful for the newer guys starting out on AP and/or is interested to get a rep Royal Oak. Remember though this is my opinion, so...

forum.replica-watch.info

There you will find all the mods recommendations.

 

[UkBionic]

Hi Radoslaw

I will tell you to go for the 4302. It can be made reliable for daily wear. The miyota is a cheap rattly movement, and is prone to hairspring issues. The upside is that it is cheap to replace, but then the inherent risks and issues of the movement does not change. Yes it is fairly reliable, but the 4302 can be made reliable too, with an instant change and the ability to take on gen parts (not all but some), I will recommend you buy the one with the 4302 clone movement. This is my opinion. I do not care for the miyota movement myself but accept that it is the movement of choice from an economical and reliability point of view for both the makers and owners. I only need to say 3 things: The faux decoration plates look cheap, the balance wheel is in the wrong place and the date change takes over 1hr typically. It depends on what you are after but if I am you, I will go for the 4302. No second thoughts.

Other than a service within the first 6 months, what other changes would you recommend? Also, in the unfortunate event that the movement broke what options would there be for stopping the 500$ rep becoming a paperweight? I imagine one may be able to source a replacement movement potentially from a TD or elsewhere. Thanks in advance.

 

[cotti-rottie]

hi guys… got some qc pics to analyse, does anybody think this is the same watch previously posted? it looks the same to me, seller quoting it as from jf????

 

[legend]

hi guys… got some qc pics to analyse, does anybody think this is the same watch previously posted? it looks the same to me, seller quoting it as from jf????

Yes it is and I hope that puts a rest to the JF/not JF saga thank you.

 

[cotti-rottie]

many thanks for your patience legend

 

[legend]

many thanks for your patience legend

Please don’t get me wrong. What I meant was that I hope you finally manage to get the watch purchased and shipped out to you and end up on your wrist in good time. I didn’t mean it in any negative way.

 

[cotti-rottie]

i’ve had dealings with this td once before and all was good so i’m hoping for the same, thanks again my friend

 

[legend]

i’ve had dealings with this td once before and all was good so i’m hoping for the same, thanks again my friend

What’s important here is that you receive the watch you want and this will give you the confidence to buy from the same vendor again.

 

[cotti-rottie]

totally agree…thanks again

 

[gilrob]

Hey everyone, any chance someone could advise in sourcing the bracelet screws and connector for JF's Royal Oak 67650? Would appreciate any advice response. Thank you in advance.

Try AliExpress, DHGate or EBay. Best of luck.