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

[levente97]

Yes the dive bezel and dial can be aligned unless it’s a printing flaw on the bezel and/or dial.

Thanks! I checked and tried aligning, unfortunately if the center is correct than all other markers are shifted a bit so it looks like I am stuck with this.
Also managed to brake one of the screws while reassembling any idea where can I get bezel screws that fit correcly?
I had to get watch side lug screws before and that I still haven't found anything that fits properly like the original one from the factory. So this time I thought about asking before ordering.

 

[majortom18]

anyone knows if the updated apsf dial is available to purchase from TDs already?

 

[majortom18]

i'm sorry, i can't seem to edit my post. i was talking about the dial they used in their.... *sigh* frosted 15510 model

 

[lateralraisecomputer]

Any good tourbillon or perpetual? Or just stick to the simply 15500 ?

 

[RollyAP]

Are there any rep free sprung 3120 or 4302 movements?

 

[Reaps]

Are there any rep free sprung 3120 or 4302 movements?

Not that I've seen

 

[legend]

Are there any rep free sprung 3120 or 4302 movements?

Currently beside the gen, no free sprung balance assembly for either one yet.

 

[lateralraisecomputer]

Not that I've seen

God damn Reaps

 

[lateralraisecomputer]

looks like there is no good light blue dial AP available? 15510/15550 light blue doesnt exist and the chrono/perpetual arent good either it seems

 

[hejfunder]

Apologies if asked previously but does anyone have any experience with the newer ROO 44mm Chronographs made by APF? Are they any good in terms of finish, quality, or reliable movement?

 

[gilrob]

Saw this while browsing through TrustyTimes website. I'm still awaiting information on the watch's availability from them, most likely not since it was first introduced on their site in 2012. The watch has an A2824 movement, a diameter of 38mm and thickness of 9mm according to the information provided by the TrustyTime caption. The color scheme is similar to what I am currently looking for.

Does anyone know what model this watch is supposed to replicate, no information was found on the aforementioned caption. Thanks.

 

[tokidoki]

I am curious how cut throat or competitive is it being a TD. I'm sure there are a lot of other dealers working with these factories to obtain product.

Does the factory like / favor certain dealers over others?

 

[Reaps]

I am curious how cut throat or competitive is it being a TD. I'm sure there are a lot of other dealers working with these factories to obtain product.

Does the factory like / favor certain dealers over others?

Yes just look at CTime and their close relationship with Clean

Hont I also see always promotes alot of ZF products, I also remeber a time when he had beef with Clean or something and refused to source Clean Daytonas

Look at Marv and his ability to source JKF

I'm sure theres alot more, I'm not well versed in it,

In general most TDs can get most items from most factories but the obscure models may require a ask of many different TDs

 

[pam63C]

Saw this while browsing through TrustyTimes website. I'm still awaiting information on the watch's availability from them, most likely not since it was first introduced on their site in 2012. The watch has an A2824 movement, a diameter of 38mm and thickness of 9mm according to the information provided by the TrustyTime caption. The color scheme is similar to what I am currently looking for.

Does anyone know what model this watch is supposed to replicate, no information was found on the aforementioned caption. Thanks.

This looks like a 14790 but the gen is 36mm. Probably Trusty has the size wrongly listed ?

 

[Frank Martin]

Legend has stated that it is impossible for a factory to replicate the intricacies of the blue dial, sunburst, etc.,on Patek reps. I assume this applies to the AP Royal Oak also. Other than polishing what mods can be done on these blue dials to make them more like a gen? Does anyone have an comments on which factory/model comes the closest to matching such a dial on the Royal Oak?

 

[speedywombat]

Legend has stated that it is impossible for a factory to replicate the intricacies of the blue dial, sunburst, etc.,on Patek reps. I assume this applies to the AP Royal Oak also. Other than polishing what mods can be done on these blue dials to make them more like a gen? Does anyone have an comments on which factory/model comes the closest to matching such a dial on the Royal Oak?

The construction method of the gen dial is near impossible to get absolutely right. However, it is good enough out of the box with the wearer being the biggest tell. As long as you can pull it off, people won't question it unless you go to an AP boutique or something.

With that said, you can still get the dial to be reworked by legend to get the color closer to gen.

 

[gilrob]

This looks like a 14790 but the gen is 36mm. Probably Trusty has the size wrongly listed ?

Thanks for the info. I received an e-mail from TrustyTime stating that this watch was no longer available. So the search continues.

 

[legend]

The construction method of the gen dial is near impossible to get absolutely right. However, it is good enough out of the box with the wearer being the biggest tell. As long as you can pull it off, people won't question it unless you go to an AP boutique or something.

I think this sums it up perfectly.

 

[Kailo]

new apsf v2 dial or zf v3 dial better for the blue

 

[RollyAP]

How does the SW dial compare to the now discontinued DP dial for the 15202?