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

[legend]

The earlier 15400s had WG screws. But from the J series onward, the screws were silently changed to stainless steel ones apparently. I have 4 gen 15500s now and they all have stainless steel screws. The difference is distinct visually once you know what WG screws look like.

 

[Trell1114]

Given the better dial, and apparently nicer looking hands, I will. I have not had one in hand yet, so this is from pictures which I have seen.

I wonder since it's printed on the movement would it be possible to correct the "JEWEE" Now I'm conflicted if I should tell my TD to switch to the ZF

 

[legend]

I wonder since it's printed on the movement would it be possible to correct the "JEWEE" Now I'm conflicted if I should tell my TD to switch to the ZF

Give it time, I do believe that this spelling mistake will be corrected soon.

 

[g00n]

If this is a stupid question you have my permission to flame the s#%t out of me…
I’m completely infatuated with 42mm AP Offshores and Divers but think to be more well rounded I would like to have a 15500. Been reading endless threads about different versions (mainly ZF and APSF models) and would like to know the following: between ZF version 1,2 and now 3 is the fit and finish of dial, date, case the same (movement aside)? Also with the APSF models (movement aside)? I ask because just when I’m about to pull the trigger and order another model is released. I’m not to fussed about what movement is in my watch to be honest as long as it’s decent and functions somewhat normal. I have a feeling quite a few V1s and V2s will be available soon via m2m so might make more sense for me to pick up one of those instead of going through the waiting game with a TD, only to find I don’t gel with the RO series ultimately…. If you have read this far I salute you, if you haven’t I’m still typing this for no apparent reason

 

[g00n]

Found the answer I was looking for after a little research, no need to follow up thanks

 

[josh888]

Hello Everyone! I am new here and im looking for some wise advice .
Which is the very best high-end available AP Royal Oak 37mm blue dial available?
And where do you recommend to get it? Thank you very much in advance!

 

[purplehaze89]

Legend - if you've serviced one are the newer 3120 movements free sprung or have they done a better job hiding the regulator?

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whereas the first 3120 clones had the blatant regulator visible

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Just curious because adding a free sprung is a pretty good step forward for clones no?

 

[GJU]

General question: When it come to 15202, the forum often mention XF and ZF but what are you thought about BF?
I have just seen a watch with a green dial. From the pictures available it does not look too bad. Is there any specific defect or no-go to be considered?

 

[grillbrill]

Hello Everyone! I am new here and im looking for some wise advice .
Which is the very best high-end available AP Royal Oak 37mm blue dial available?
And where do you recommend to get it? Thank you very much in advance!

I'm aware of JF 15450. I've heard JF have stopped production so I'm not sure if the watch can be ordered from TDs like JTime (https://jtime.io/us/royal-oak-37mm-15450-ss-jf-1-1-best-edition-blue-dial-on-ss-bracelet-a3120.html). Another trustable source of used reps and parts can be the RWI members sales and trade area (https://forum.replica-watch.info/forums/member-sales-and-trade-area.9951834/)

 

[grillbrill]

General question: When it come to 15202, the forum often mention XF and ZF but what are you thought about BF?
I have just seen a watch with a green dial. From the pictures available it does not look too bad. Is there any specific defect or no-go to be considered?

Based on a TD's pics the bezel screws look to be too close to the bezel edge and the watch also suffers from the ZF's "pizza hand" syndrome.

 

[gilrob]

Hello Everyone! I am new here and im looking for some wise advice .
Which is the very best high-end available AP Royal Oak 37mm blue dial available?
And where do you recommend to get it? Thank you very much in advance!

Have a look at the modified JF AP 15450 offered by Alpha Modding (AMF) in the Trusted Dealer section.

 

[grillbrill]

Have a look at the modified JF AP 15450 offered by Alpha Modding (AMF) in the Trusted Dealer section.

Yep, I think @gilrob thought of this post: https://forum.replica-watch.info/threads/defying-the-case-limitations.10764499/

 

[TheReplicator]

Which one is better/more accurately repped 15500 or 15703?

 

[EggsVoL]

Which one is better/more accurately repped 15500 or 15703?

i think 15703

 

[TingelTangelTom]

Hi,

i have a question regarding the AP 15703 from JF. To be more specific about the Dials of V 10 compared to 9.5



While 9.5 looks more mate, Dial and inner Bezel on V10 is much more flashy or laquered now. Hills and Valleys are shinny. And: It looks to me like the Numbers of Circles have increased now from 13 to 16 (Number of Lines on the "Hills").

So the most asked question is: Which one looks more Gen? More = finer Circles is more towards gen but the shine? Maybe both? Or none? @legend or @QueTip maybe can tell?

Just for comparison, i added a picture of the XF AP15706.

Oh and one more thing.... to me it looks like the V10 Cyclops has more reflections and lower magnification? Which one should i prefer?

 

[legend]

Ok some facts for you @HorologyFreak

1. Gen dials come in both matte and gloss and in fact varying degrees in between depending on batch.

2. Same for the cyclop, there are slight variations in the curvature and clarity but my personal favorite is the H series one.

3. I think you can safely forget about the swirls per tapisserie. Trust me, nobody, and I mean NOBODY, will be able to call the watch out based on this in real life. If you have time to count this you really have a little more time on your hands than you should sir.

 

[TingelTangelTom]

Ok some facts for you @HorologyFreak

1. Gen dials come in both matte and gloss and in fact varying degrees in between depending on batch.

2. Same for the cyclop, there are slight variations in the curvature and clarity but my personal favorite is the H series one.

3. I think you can safely forget about the swirls per tapisserie. Trust me, nobody, and I mean NOBODY, will be able to call the watch out based on this in real life. If you have time to count this you really have a little more time on your hands than you should sir.

And if id ask you for your personal taste, which one would you prefer?

 

[legend]

I personally prefer the ZF diver over the JF v10. It’s a matter of preference. I do not claim that the ZF is 1:1.

 

[EggsVoL]

I personally prefer the ZF diver over the JF v10. It’s a matter of preference. I do not claim that the ZF is 1:1.

I made ZF order already XD hope it fun

 

[QueTip]

Hi,

i have a question regarding the AP 15703 from JF. To be more specific about the Dials of V 10 compared to 9.5



While 9.5 looks more mate, Dial and inner Bezel on V10 is much more flashy or laquered now. Hills and Valleys are shinny. And: It looks to me like the Numbers of Circles have increased now from 13 to 16 (Number of Lines on the "Hills").

So the most asked question is: Which one looks more Gen? More = finer Circles is more towards gen but the shine? Maybe both? Or none? @legend or @QueTip maybe can tell?

Just for comparison, i added a picture of the XF AP15706.

Oh and one more thing.... to me it looks like the V10 Cyclops has more reflections and lower magnification? Which one should i prefer?

Both are in some way correct for the corresponding reference. It comes down to personal taste. I personally prefer the ZF over the JF.