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

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Egret11

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Imho 3.6k is a very good price for a 1185 donor watch with a 22k gold rotor. You may regret it if you miss it.
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It’s only for the movement.
Would prefer to have one without gold rotor as it is not visible anyway.
 
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legend said:
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.
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What do you think is the best AP rep currently. I would expect pretty far off from the original right in terms of case/dial/bracelet. Not asking about movement, because that is a given.
 
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Hi guys,

Obviously new here but I've bought quite a few reps in the past. Looking to get into the parts but my TD can't manage to find me any of what I'm looking for. I'm after DP dials, and possibly some genuine hands for my 15202 from ZF. Could anyone point me in the right direction for this?
 
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Question for the experts,
For the AP 15703 ROO rep with 2824 movement, is there a significant difference between ZF and JF v10?
I have already ordered a ZF for myself and was contemplating ordering another one for my brother when the ZF (hopefully) opens again.
But since JF v10 has been designated as a NWBIG, I was wondering should I go for that one?

Or it will really come down to the 0.01% difference between the pieces from the 2 factories
 
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xairate said:
Question for the experts,
For the AP 15703 ROO rep with 2824 movement, is there a significant difference between ZF and JF v10?
I have already ordered a ZF for myself and was contemplating ordering another one for my brother when the ZF (hopefully) opens again.
But since JF v10 has been designated as a NWBIG, I was wondering should I go for that one?

Or it will really come down to the 0.01% difference between the pieces from the 2 factories
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I don't know the answer but I do know that JF is no longer manufacturing any replicas.
 
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xairate

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Really? I thought that was the case with the ZF.
The JF seemed to have been alright.
 
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xairate said:
Really? I thought that was the case with the ZF.
The JF seemed to have been alright.
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ZF is still actively manufacturing replica watches as far I know, although there is some raids going on which may cause delays. I own three JF replicas, two of which are AP replicas (15400 and Divers), they're still running without any service going from seven to eight years now. Definitely keepers.

Best of luck on your search.
 
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this is encouraging to hear gilrob, i’m waiting on delivery of my second jf roo, absolutely love my first one so would be great to see that kind of reliability, do you wear yours much? mine is definitely the first choice most of the time😍
 
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cotti-rottie said:
this is encouraging to hear gilrob, i’m waiting on delivery of my second jf roo, absolutely love my first one so would be great to see that kind of reliability, do you wear yours much? mine is definitely the first choice most of the time😍
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I wear them once or twice a month, when not being worn they're on a winder. Some folks say its not a good idea, then again other folks say its okay. I haven't had any problems having the watches on a winder.
 
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xairate

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Someone pointed to me that Mr Legend posted a comparison of JF vs ZF vs Gen for AP 15703.
I have been trying to search for it with no success.

If someone has the post link available, can they help me out?
 
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roadrunnerjay

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Hey y'all, I've spent quite some time trying to find if this question's been asked in here but no luck. I'm wondering who's Rose Gold and Yellow Gold 15500/15510 looks the best between the more reputable factories (ZF, APSF, ORF, JF, IPF ...etc)? I'd really appreciate the insight. Thanks
 
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gilrob said:
Go to www.longislandwatch.com and search for Volmer Polished Mesh Bracelet #9946H4C (24mm). You may find it cheaper elsewhere. Best of luck.
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thanks

do you know if there is a special way to wind the millenary? The nob came off and it seems I can only set the time backwards, but when I do the spinning thing slows down. THe nob is on

is this the right way? I dont want to break it
 
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