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

[ApIcedOutt]

if chromo, the new 26420 release with clone movement ir really good. Non chrono, I have no idea.

yeah heard good things about the new release but looking for non chrono

thanks anyway!

 

[grillbrill]

yeah heard good things about the new release but looking for non chrono

thanks anyway!

Regarding ROs (not offshores) 15450 is for small wristers. The rest is for the rest. Choose what you like and you won't be disappointed.

 

[ApIcedOutt]

Regarding ROs (not offshores) 15450 is for small wristers. The rest is for the rest. Choose what you like and you won't be disappointed.

How would you think 15450 will fit a 6.5 wrist?

Is 15450 consider a better rep than 15500 overall?

 

[HellRot]

15500 is considered a better rep. I don't know if they corrected the wrong bracelet in 15450.

 

[grillbrill]

How would you think 15450 will fit a 6.5 wrist?

Definitely. My 2 cents ofc.

 

[zoilo]

How would you think 15450 will fit a 6.5 wrist?

Is 15450 consider a better rep than 15500 overall?

I have a 6.25ish flat wrist and the 15450 fits perfect. Im sure it’ll look fine on a 6.5

 

[ApIcedOutt]

15500 is considered a better rep. I don't know if they corrected the wrong bracelet in 15450.

Is the clone movement good out of the box or requires service? A lot of mixed opinions.

Which factory would you prefer on the 15550

Was thinking asps

 

[NotSoHonestAbe]

I recently purchased a ZF 15450 in blue from chazingtime, and have had issues with bezel screws loosening. I've been fine so far just tightening the screws on my own, but if I tighten them too much, the bezel screws get visibly recessed and the black gasket gets visibly squished. If they're too loose, the screws might start rattling or fall out. Is this common? Any solutions?

 

[legend]

I recently purchased a ZF 15450 in blue from chazingtime, and have had issues with bezel screws loosening. I've been fine so far just tightening the screws on my own, but if I tighten them too much, the bezel screws get visibly recessed and the black gasket gets visibly squished. If they're too loose, the screws might start rattling or fall out. Is this common? Any solutions?

The bezel screws are not screws per se but actually bolts. So can I ask how you tightened them?

 

[NotSoHonestAbe]

the caseback screws... sorry for assuming my words were clear enough to communicate my point

 

[NotSoHonestAbe]

The bezel screws are not screws per se but actually bolts. So can I ask how you tightened them?

the caseback screws... sorry for assuming my words were clear enough to communicate my point

 

[legend]

the caseback screws... sorry for assuming my words were clear enough to communicate my point

So you have an issue with the bezel screws being loose or loosening and tightened the caseback screws to affix the bezel screws correct?

So what happens exactly, at the point where you feel that the bezel screws are tight enough? What are the issues encountered then? It sounds to me like your bezel bolts or bolt threads are a tad short if the gasket has to be compressed to ensure that the bezel screws are secure. I’ll suggest you highlight this to the TD you bought from and request for a new set of bezel screws. Get them to measure it and ensure that it’s longer than your current ones.

 

[CutePinkKitty]

So you have an issue with the bezel screws being loose or loosening and tightened the caseback screws to affix the bezel screws correct?

So what happens exactly, at the point where you feel that the bezel screws are tight enough? What are the issues encountered then? It sounds to me like your bezel bolts or bolt threads are a tad short if the gasket has to be compressed to ensure that the bezel screws are secure. I’ll suggest you highlight this to the TD you bought from and request for a new set of bezel screws. Get them to measure it and ensure that it’s longer than your current ones.

Can blue Loctite fix his issue?

 

[NotSoHonestAbe]

So you have an issue with the bezel screws being loose or loosening and tightened the caseback screws to affix the bezel screws correct?

So what happens exactly, at the point where you feel that the bezel screws are tight enough? What are the issues encountered then? It sounds to me like your bezel bolts or bolt threads are a tad short if the gasket has to be compressed to ensure that the bezel screws are secure. I’ll suggest you highlight this to the TD you bought from and request for a new set of bezel screws. Get them to measure it and ensure that it’s longer than your current ones.

After two days out of the box, one of the bezel bolts and its corresponding caseback screw fell out of the watch - luckily while it was just sitting on my desk so I didn't lose it. I emailed chazingtime about it before realizing that the bezel bolts and caseback screws were integrated, and then saw that each caseback screw was barely hand-tight. I tightened each caseback screw myself as tightly as I could, assuming that just tightening them all the way would be best to ensure that no more of the bezel bolts fall out. But after doing that, I saw that the bezel bolts were visibly recessed into the bezel, and the gasket underneath the bezel was squeezed very tightly, and was visibly bulging out from the edges of the bezel.

I loosened the caseback screws, and have tried different levels of tightness. Too tight, and the watch looks bad. Too loose, and the bolts loosen further to the point of moving up and down in the bezel or just falling out on their own. I've managed to get it seemingly stable at this point by experimenting with different levels of tightening on each caseback screw, but still I just feel like this shouldn't be happening in the first place.

 

[KSCAP]

15510 SS APSF Blue Dial V2 (SW Dial)​

Hi Guys,

I appologize if this is the wrong place to post. I'm new to RWI and reps. After doing what I thought was a pretty solid amount of research I pulled the trigger on my first watch. Everything has gone great. QC photos arrived. I approved the watch and now have my tracking info. After reading through all sorts of post on the 15500 vs 15510 the consensus was clear that the current reps of the 15510 from both ZF and APSF are still using the bracelet, second hand, and possibly thicker case from the 15500. All of that aside, based on my QC photos if anyone would care to offer any feedback on my purchase. Reason I ask is the engraving on the clasp seems way off based on the rep pics on the website and of course the gen engraving. This has me a little worried based on what others have shared and the quality I've seen from both APSF and ZF. Just hoping I recieve what I ordered is all.

Thanks in advance!

KSCAP

 

[legend]

15510 SS APSF Blue Dial V2 (SW Dial)​

Hi Guys,

I appologize if this is the wrong place to post. I'm new to RWI and reps. After doing what I thought was a pretty solid amount of research I pulled the trigger on my first watch. Everything has gone great. QC photos arrived. I approved the watch and now have my tracking info. After reading through all sorts of post on the 15500 vs 15510 the consensus was clear that the current reps of the 15510 from both ZF and APSF are still using the bracelet, second hand, and possibly thicker case from the 15500. All of that aside, based on my QC photos if anyone would care to offer any feedback on my purchase. Reason I ask is the engraving on the clasp seems way off based on the rep pics on the website and of course the gen engraving. This has me a little worried based on what others have shared and the quality I've seen from both APSF and ZF. Just hoping I recieve what I ordered is all.

Thanks in advance!

KSCAP

My apologies to you, I deleted your QC pics previously, but realized that they have been approved.
Your watch looks great, and as for little flaws here and there, remember that this isn't an actual AP but a replica costing a tiny fraction of the price.
Own it and enjoy it!

 

[KSCAP]

My apologies to you, I deleted your QC pics previously, but realized that they have been approved.
Your watch looks great, and as for little flaws here and there, remember that this isn't an actual AP but a replica costing a tiny fraction of the price.
Own it and enjoy it!

No worries at all about the pics. Thank you for getting back to me. From what I've read you're the best person to talk to about these things. Would love to get one of your modded AP's one of these days. The green dial 15510 turned out insane and the new chrono I think in black dial if I remember was also amazing. Thanks again!

 

[legend]

No worries at all about the pics. Thank you for getting back to me. From what I've read you're the best person to talk to about these things. Would love to get one of your modded AP's one of these days. The green dial 15510 turned out insane and the new chrono I think in black dial if I remember was also amazing. Thanks again!

You’re welcome. The 15510 reps still have the wrong second hand, bracelet and though it’s not so obvious, the midcase.
It’s not bad I agree. The modern AP reps are mostly very nice on the wrist in real life.

 

[KSCAP]

You’re welcome. The 15510 reps still have the wrong second hand, bracelet and though it’s not so obvious, the midcase.
It’s not bad I agree. The modern AP reps are mostly very nice on the wrist in real life.

Quick question, If I wanted to swap the 15510 dial for a 15500 dial, it would essentially become a 15550 rep since the bracelet, case and second hands still remain from the 15500 anyway correct? Would love a gen dial at somepoint and 15510 gen dials are not easy to source at least in my research.

 

[ApIcedOutt]

You’re welcome. The 15510 reps still have the wrong second hand, bracelet and though it’s not so obvious, the midcase.
It’s not bad I agree. The modern AP reps are mostly very nice on the wrist in real life.

Would you say the 15500 stil the best out of them? From APS?
I know you wrote it in the royal oak post but been awhile since and wondering if that’s stil the case.!