The Best Replica AP Ever

[sybariten]

It's been 3+ years since the last post and much has happened in the rep world. Curious to hear your thoughts on the best AP reps at the moment?

For me, it would probably be (in no particular order):

ZF 15703ST (steel diver)
XF 15706AU (FC diver)
XF 15707CE (ceramic diver)
ZF 15500ST / 15400ST (steel ROs)
JF 26405CE (44mm ceramic)

I haven't held the 44mm FC in my hands, so I can't really comment on that one.

I'm considering picking up a modded Chronopassion next. I assume that JF did a better version than Noob, but I'm not sure how they actually differed?

My 42mm grail Offshore would be the 57th Street, but they're about as rare as rocking horse poo.

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[Nono92]

It's been 3+ years since the last post and much has happened in the rep world. Curious to hear your thoughts on the best AP reps at the moment?

My 42mm grail Offshore would be the 57th Street, but they're about as rare as rocking horse poo.

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I was interested in AP chrono too but it's not reliable enough. Waiting for a superclone...

ZF makes beautiful 15500, 15400 and 15202. With Miyota 9015, everything became possible ! :music:

 

[SHB]

I was interested in AP chrono too but it's not reliable enough. Waiting for a superclone...

ZF makes beautiful 15500, 15400 and 15202. With Miyota 9015, everything became possible ! :music:

Not reliable, yes, don't play with chrono and all will be fine.

I got a used chronopassion from m2m 3 years ago, never serviced, full of knock and dent, fall on the ground from 1 meter, I've even found 1 parts of the movement lying around into the case (previous owner was not the kind of guy who's taking care of his watch) and... I've worn it for 2.5 years as a daily, still keeping time perfectly and power reserve is 48h+, lol

I dream myself to see a superclone (not for reliability but more more for prevent the needs to go franken for have the correct date placement) but i doubt factory will spend time with this movement

 

[Nono92]

I got a used chronopassion

What is a chronopassion ??

But the factories made a clone for non chrono AP whereas they have now the good thickness... So I don't know why they are not working on chrono. There are many people waiting for this !

 

[SHB]

What is a chronopassion ??

But the factories made a clone for non chrono AP whereas they have now the good thickness... So I don't know why they are not working on chrono. There are many people waiting for this !

AP ROO 42mm Chronopassion

Btw ZF 15400 had good thickness with the miyota 9015

 

[Nono92]

AP ROO 42mm Chronopassion

Not too big for a chrono. It will be made one day. Who could imagine a Daytona clone 20 years ago ?

 

[diego454]

Hi,
i'm wondering if there is RO replica with ETA movement or is it only with asian ?
What is the statu quo on where to find the best replica of the RO ?
Thank you

 

[legend]

Hi,
i'm wondering if there is RO replica with ETA movement or is it only with asian ?
What is the statu quo on where to find the best replica of the RO ?
Thank you

No RO rep with ETA movement exists. As to where to buy the "best" RO replica, I will let someone else answer that, because what I have seen so far are all letdowns from my perspective.

 

[Nono92]

i'm wondering if there is RO replica with ETA movement or is it only with asian ?

Why do you want an ETA ? Miyota 9015 is as reliable as ETA 2824-2 and 0,7 mm thinner.
The best factory is depending on the watch...
Regards.

 

[legend]

Why do you want an ETA ? Miyota 9015 is as reliable as ETA 2824-2 and 0,7 mm thinner.
The best factory is depending on the watch...
Regards.

I think he was under the misconception that ETA movements are a lot more reliable than the Asian ones. This used to be true many years back but like you mentioned the Miyota 9015, and even the A2824 and A2836 for that matter, are relatively reliable these days.

 

[grillbrill]

Hi,
i'm wondering if there is RO replica with ETA movement or is it only with asian ?
What is the statu quo on where to find the best replica of the RO ?
Thank you

The best RO replica for you is what you like the best. Look around and choose.

 

[Nono92]

A big note has been written here : https://www.reddit.com/r/RepTime/
compared to RWI, it's not organized but for reading this article, it's ok...