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

[Fusible]

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.!

Fair to assume considering they've even improved their dials since then!

 

[ApIcedOutt]

So I’m about to get aps 15500 and got QC photos from my seller

Looks fine to me but one thing that made a concern for me is a instant date swap happens at 11:50

Is that normal ? I’ve seen other ones do it right at 12:00..

Any input would be grateful .

 

[ApIcedOutt]

https://imgur.com/a/vGBgGw7

 

[legend]

So I’m about to get aps 15500 and got QC photos from my seller

Looks fine to me but one thing that made a concern for me is a instant date swap happens at 11:50

Is that normal ? I’ve seen other ones do it right at 12:00..

Any input would be grateful .

Even for the gen, it typically happens between 2350 and 0010 hrs.
Also, do not expect the date to instantly flip over instantly at the exact same time each day, especially for the rep. The datewheel isn't printed that precisely, and the date mechanism is not that refined as well. Now suppose you set the time until the date changes over, and then remove the hands and reset the time at 0000, you will still see the date change happen at a different time other than 0000 over various days of the month. This is normal. Don't pick on it, that's my advice.

 

[ApIcedOutt]

Even for the gen, it typically happens between 2350 and 0010 hrs.
Also, do not expect the date to instantly flip over instantly at the exact same time each day, especially for the rep. The datewheel isn't printed that precisely, and the date mechanism is not that refined as well. Now suppose you set the time until the date changes over, and then remove the hands and reset the time at 0000, you will still see the date change happen at a different time other than 0000 over various days of the month. This is normal. Don't pick on it, that's my advice.

Thanks for the advice, was worried about that . Good to know.

Is it ok if you take a small look at the Qc images am I allowed to post here ?

Also I was wondering one of your posts stated that the blue and black dial by aps is the best, is anything changed since?

 

[legend]

Ple

Thanks for the advice, was worried about that . Good to know.

Is it ok if you take a small look at the Qc images am I allowed to post here ?

Also I was wondering one of your posts stated that the blue and black dial by aps is the best, is anything changed since?

Please do not post your QC pics unless

1. It has been approved or
2. You have a specific concern.

It is your watch, and you do not need the community to QC it for you. Also I don't think we can take a "small look". We can either look or we don't, right? Don't worry too much your $500 watch. It really is just a novelty watch worn for fun and not really a luxury watch, though it looks very much like one! Just enjoy it and wear it well, and don't fuss too much.

As for colors, pick one you like the best. At this price, you can even buy all 4 and not feel the pinch!

 

[ApIcedOutt]

Ple

Please do not post your QC pics unless

1. It has been approved or
2. You have a specific concern.

It is your watch, and you do not need the community to QC it for you. Also I don't think we can take a "small look". We can either look or we don't, right? Don't worry too much your $500 watch. It really is just a novelty watch worn for fun and not really a luxury watch, though it looks very much like one! Just enjoy it and wear it well, and don't fuss too much.

As for colors, pick one you like the best. At this price, you can even buy all 4 and not feel the pinch!

Thanks.
Really excited for this Ap a great $500 toy indeed.
Just like knowing I got the best option compare to gen out there I guess.
So was wondering what is the rate of stock dials this this compare to gen.
Someone commented
Black
Silver
Gray
Than blue. But I saw you saying otherwise so was wondering for my own knowledge.

 

[ApIcedOutt]

Is there a problem on the date wheel ? Is the date located a bit higher than it needs to be or is it just me?

 

[legend]

Thanks.
Really excited for this Ap a great $500 toy indeed.
Just like knowing I got the best option compare to gen out there I guess.
So was wondering what is the rate of stock dials this this compare to gen.
Someone commented
Black
Silver
Gray
Than blue. But I saw you saying otherwise so was wondering for my own knowledge.

Why does it matter? No matter what color you choose, it’s still not gen. So pick the color you like and enjoy the watch. As long as you like the dial color that’s good enough. No matter how accurate, you will always and constantly know it’s a replica even if nobody else can tell. So always look to please yourself and the rest won’t matter.

 

[ApIcedOutt]

Why does it matter? No matter what color you choose, it’s still not gen. So pick the color you like and enjoy the watch. As long as you like the dial color that’s good enough. No matter how accurate, you will always and constantly know it’s a replica even if nobody else can tell. So always look to please yourself and the rest won’t matter.

Thank you.
I had a concern on the date wheel seems like date wheel a bit higher than other reps I’ve seen but I’m not certain. Will wait to see what others think here

 

[geoffdragon]

@ApIcedOutt , I'd be more concerned about the bezel screw gap near the 5 marker....

This is why QC questions are frowned upon....what you see and what the world sees is very different.

 

[ApIcedOutt]

@ApIcedOutt , I'd be more concerned about the bezel screw gap near the 5 marker....

This is why QC questions are frowned upon....what you see and what the world sees is very different.

Here’s another picture, maybe it’s the angle? Still look bad? Here’s also a video .

https://imgur.com/a/vGBgGw7

 

[CptnDeadpool15]

Is there a problem on the date wheel ? Is the date located a bit higher than it needs to be or is it just me?

looks fine to me

 

[munichman]

Here’s another picture, maybe it’s the angle? Still look bad?

That looks really awful to me.
I wouldn´t want to wear this watch, always thinking people will pick on me, because I let it pass through QC with these gliches.

 

[legend]

Here’s another picture, maybe it’s the angle? Still look bad? Here’s also a video .

https://imgur.com/a/vGBgGw7

@ApIcedOutt please stop posting your QC pics or videos on this thread. You’re cluttering this thread up and let me give it to you straight:
Nobody gives a damn more than you do.

Enough is enough please. If you want to, start your own thread on this with your specific concern. That is allowed but take it from me, it becomes very tiresome usually for everyone else.
Why do you need the community to QC your watch for you?

 

[ApIcedOutt]

@ApIcedOutt please stop posting your QC pics or videos on this thread. You’re cluttering this thread up and let me give it to you straight:
Nobody gives a damn more than you do.

Enough is enough please. If you want to, start your own thread on this with your specific concern. That is allowed but take it from me, it becomes very tiresome usually for everyone else.
Why do you need the community to QC your watch for you?

I asked for a specific concern, not sure why the neee for negativity and hate.. take it easy guys lol it won’t ruin your morning having a guy asking a specific question.

 

[geoffdragon]

@ApIcedOutt - like I said, what you see and others see will be different....I mean the example you showed the hands aren't even set correctly if you actually look closely enough so who knows what lack of care and attention the rest of the watch has had...??

 

[ApIcedOutt]

@ApIcedOutt - like I said, what you see and others see will be different....I mean the example you showed the hands aren't even set correctly if you actually look closely enough so who knows what lack of care and attention the rest of the watch has had...??

So that’s why as a watch enthusiast I like to ask those questions so I will learn for myself.

Also isn’t this thread for this type of questions we are all afraid to ask? How will I learn if every answer I get is literally noting is wrong when y’all see something isn’t the right way lol…
I guess there isn’t a safe place for beginners really

 

[Rangerfan]

Here is a photo of a gen vs. your photo. I honestly don’t know what the date-wheel concern you see is, but maybe this will help you decide if you are happy with your QC.

Cheers.

 

[legend]

I asked for a specific concern, not sure why the neee for negativity and hate.. take it easy guys lol it won’t ruin your morning having a guy asking a specific question.

There is no negativity and hate. I said you can start your own thread so that the next 1000 posts on this thread or so won’t be about details on your one watch.
I also said that it’s your own watch. Don’t ask the community to QC it for you.