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

[ApIcedOutt]

There is a good resource here to read up :

15400 vs 15500 poll edition

With all due respect I think you're out of touch with the means of income for the average person. If you think the average person can shell out $10k as opposed to a $450 dollar rep then I don't know what to tell you. Not to mention reps are also very in demand due to the fact that even if...

forum.replica-watch.info

I have a slim 16.5cm wrist and the beefier 15500 wears better than the 15400. Got to do with the case and lug design.

not sure if you shared the resource

There is a good resource here to read up :

15400 vs 15500 poll edition

With all due respect I think you're out of touch with the means of income for the average person. If you think the average person can shell out $10k as opposed to a $450 dollar rep then I don't know what to tell you. Not to mention reps are also very in demand due to the fact that even if...

forum.replica-watch.info

I have a slim 16.5cm wrist and the beefier 15500 wears better than the 15400. Got to do with the case and lug design.

not new information.
I mean I know the differences in gen but not sure who has better REP. and which factory is the way to go.

trying to find the cons and pros but don't find so much information

 

[bluebeam]

I have a modded ZF 15400 with the extra parts added for instant date switch. I have had it serviced before but right now, it takes like 10+ shrugs for the watch to even start running. Is this normal or what should I do?

 

[Yandes]

Where is this from? I'm new to this site but it seems alot more difficult to just find out where I buy from? From research it seems that ZF and APSF are the best reps for the Royal Oak. But I don't think I can go directly to the ZF or other factory. Can you help me in this? Your watch looks good so I figured I would reach out. I'm looking for the 152202 39mm w/ blue dial. Any help will be greatly appreciated!

They really are something else. I have not had mine off my wrist, sans hex bolt and all! Have not had to adjust the time, spot on after 1 week.

 

[jonkeyman]

I have a question!

What is the best factory to buy a 37MM Royal Oak? Also very interested in the 34mm ceramic black AP. anyone knows which factory?

 

[Alliegator]

Ok! Who is this "Legend" what magic does he do (I assume it's mods but would love to know which ones) and how do you contact him! Thanks!

 

[samsoniteman]

Ok! Who is this "Legend" what magic does he do (I assume it's mods but would love to know which ones) and how do you contact him! Thanks!

Just check the person who started this thread

 

[bluebeam]

I have a modded ZF 15400 with the extra parts added for instant date switch. I have had it serviced before but right now, it takes like 10+ shrugs for the watch to even start running. Is this normal or what should I do?

does anyone know? sadge

 

[nivlek]

Hi all,

Does the ZF AP 15703 fit a JF stainless steel bracelet?

Appreciate your kind sharing!

Thank you!

Kelvin

 

[legend]

Hi all,

Does the ZF AP 15703 fit a JF stainless steel bracelet?

Appreciate your kind sharing!

Thank you!

Kelvin

Yes it does assuming you’re referring to the ROO bracelet.

 

[nivlek]

Yes it does assuming you’re referring to the ROO bracelet.

Great! Yes it is! Thanks Legend!

 

[baldocd]

If i may ask here:
I have an old version of AP Schumacher from JF which the date looked a bit small than the gen.
Is it because of the datewheel or the cyclops; or both?
I have tried to source a correct datewheel locally but it failed but someone offered me a V2 cyclops.
Is it possible to correct the datewheel just by changing the cyclops?

 

[legend]

If i may ask here:
I have an old version of AP Schumacher from JF which the date looked a bit small than the gen.
Is it because of the datewheel or the cyclops; or both?
I have tried to source a correct datewheel locally but it failed but someone offered me a V2 cyclops.
Is it possible to correct the datewheel just by changing the cyclops?

Try it out. I’m guessing that changing the cyclop alone will help you achieve the desired look of the date size.

 

[baldocd]

Try it out. I’m guessing that changing the cyclop alone will help you achieve the desired look of the date size.

Thank you!

 

[koomami]

Is there a good rep for the open worked tourbillion?

 

[grillbrill]

Is there a good rep for the open worked tourbillion?

"Good" is a subjective term, of course. Don't expect gen specs (thickness, finishing etc.) and idk if it's still in production. The last version I'm aware of is v2 and I'm not sure if there is newer. One example of v1:

https://www.reddit.com/r/RepTime/s/3Y8clIepQV

 

[legend]

“Whoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor”

 

[speedywombat]

“Whoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor”

Is the hammer gen?

 

[legend]

Is the hammer gen?

I don’t know actually because I am not worthy. I saw it at a friend’s place

 

[speedywombat]

I think if your friend is a buff scandanavian dude with glowing blue eyes, the hammer is probably gen

 

[legend]

I think if your friend is a buff scandanavian dude with glowing blue eyes, the hammer is probably gen

Ok then it’s confirmed as a rep.