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

[speedywombat]

Hi guys,

I'm ordering a ZF 15400 rather than the APSF because the ZF has the better dial. However I noticed that the ZF's weak points are the second hand. I was thinking of ordering APSF second hand, but I'm not sure if it would fit in the ZF.

Does anyone have experience with this or can chime in?

 

[Reaps]

Hi guys,

I'm ordering a ZF 15400 rather than the APSF because the ZF has the better dial. However I noticed that the ZF's weak points are the second hand. I was thinking of ordering APSF second hand, but I'm not sure if it would fit in the ZF.

Does anyone have experience with this or can chime in?

Why not get the watch in hand and in person before you decide to make this modification? I see so many people decide they want to get this or that modification but haven't even seen the base watch in person yet to determine if it's an issue

 

[GeneralRep]

I recently got my hands on an APFS 15400 and you really would have to be an expert, looking at a very near distance to distinguish it from a gen. Heck, even had gen owners in here commenting that my rep (latest APFS 15400) is gorgeous and could be taken for a gen. As posted in this forum many times by more esteemed members than myself, and now also having personal experience from wearing a rep in my daily life which entails situations with people who are well-off, some wearing high-end watches, no one has questioned the authenticity of my rep. Only one was like "wow, how did you get it? They are so hard to come across". Point being, if you wear it with confidence and technically would be someone who could aqcuire a gen then it will be perceived as a gen until under a close-up by an enthusiast who knows AP, or an actual dealer.

I would recommend the APFS version anytime. My power reserve is over 2 days also. Nice bonus.

 

[shalke]

Any good rep for Duo Times ?

 

[xairate]

Hello experts,
Does anyone have the pamphlet for ZF AP 15710 V2 with SA3120 superclone movement?

I am trying to purchase this piece but having difficulty communicating to my TD that i want the newer version from 2023. ( they keep showing me pictures from older ZF model of 15710 which was a decorated MY9015)

 

[Reaps]

Hello experts,
Does anyone have the pamphlet for ZF AP 15710 V2 with SA3120 superclone movement?

I am trying to purchase this piece but having difficulty communicating to my TD that i want the newer version from 2023. ( they keep showing me pictures from older ZF model of 15710 which was a decorated MY9015)

 

[xairate]

Is the APSF 15710 with 3120 movement worth it? Or better to stick with ZF 15703 with 2824

 

[legend]

If

Is the APSF 15710 with 3120 movement worth it? Or better to stick with ZF 15703 with 2824

if I were you I’ll do the 15710 with the instant date change clone movement.

 

[xairate]

If

if I were you I’ll do the 15710 with the instant date change clone movement.

Thanks boss.
And which factory makes that piece?
Latest model from APSF or latest model from ZF?

 

[legend]

Thanks boss.
And which factory makes that piece?
Latest model from APSF or latest model from ZF?

I think for now the only way to do this is to get the APSF base watch and movement separately and put them together.

 

[xairate]

I think for now the only way to do this is to get the APSF base watch and movement separately and put them together.

Then could you help out a last bit and give me the link for where to purchase the quick date change clone from?

 

[legend]

Then could you help out a last bit and give me the link for where to purchase the quick date change clone from?

If you need help you can PM me for this.

 

[Imixsan]

I have received my second 15500 from Geektime (after catastrophic movement failure of the first one). During QC everything seems correct, but now that I'm holding the watch, I see that the dial is rotated counterclockwise maybe 1/2 degree and the whole movement is very slightly offset towards the left side of the case. I know how to center it inside the case, but I have not been able to find a way to fix the rotation issue. Is this something that can be solved? I'm pretty handy but not a watchmaker...Thanks!!!

 

[Imixsan]

I have received my second 15500 from Geektime (after catastrophic movement failure of the first one). During QC everything seems correct, but now that I'm holding the watch, I see that the dial is rotated counterclockwise maybe 1/2 degree and the whole movement is very slightly offset towards the left side of the case. I know how to center it inside the case, but I have not been able to find a way to fix the rotation issue. Is this something that can be solved? I'm pretty handy but not a watchmaker...Thanks!!!

I forgot to tag @legend, his feedback is always on point and would like to ask for his opinion.

 

[SeruZ]

Does anyone know where I can buy a bezel for the Ap 15400?

 

[freshlymint]

Somewhat new to the replica world (12-months in, 6 watches collected). I have a ZF V3 15500ST with White/Silver Dial. Other than the noisy rotor I love it and am amazed and how much watch I'm getting from it.

I have a problem sizing the bracelet and think I could benefit from a 1/2 link. Is anyone making a replica 1/2 or 1.5 link? My wrist size changes a lot so tend to use the micro-adjustment features on rolex bands a lot. Def. missing this feature on my ZF AP!

 

[legend]

Somewhat new to the replica world (12-months in, 6 watches collected). I have a ZF V3 15500ST with White/Silver Dial. Other than the noisy rotor I love it and am amazed and how much watch I'm getting from it.

I have a problem sizing the bracelet and think I could benefit from a 1/2 link. Is anyone making a replica 1/2 or 1.5 link? My wrist size changes a lot so tend to use the micro-adjustment features on rolex bands a lot. Def. missing this feature on my ZF AP!

Only the gen has the 1.5 link.

 

[freshlymint]

Only the gen has the 1.5 link.

Thanks, figured. I'm between sizes and end up changing it a lot, and never happy. As someone once said - good thing I didn't spend $50k!

 

[freshlymint]

Although I guess if I spent $50k I would have a 1.5 links

 

[legend]

Although I guess if I spent $50k I would have a 1.5 links

Even if you had spent $50k on a gen, you still need to fork out extra to purchase the 1.5 links. Such is the way the brand operates, which is pretty silly IMHO.