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Ayumars Piguet Royal Oak 15400ST.OO.1220ST.03 Original price 139000
The updated version of the APS factory 15400 is also known as the V3 upgraded version, here is a brief introduction, the old version of the 15400APS factory has also been discontinued, don’t worry about buying the old version.
The left is the original and genuine, and the right is the APS factory 15400 replica and upgrade, also known as the V3 version. APS compared with the original three-needle glossy is very clear, the shape and the processing of the pointer edge are very appropriate, you can’t see the feeling of wool candy, the color of the luminous coating is the same as the original, and the pure white luminous looks very high-grade.
1.Dial comparison, the texture of the universe surface is deep and textured, the APS literal color is not different from the original, the English of the universe is the same as the original universe, the calendar is retypeset and printed the same as the original, and the filling of the luminous is consistent with the original. The pointer shaft of the APS factory has also been upgraded to a solid shaft with the original product, which is consistent with the original visual feeling, and the pointer polishing has been strengthened to make the pointer without burrs.
2.Shell comparison, the shell lines of the two are the same, and the head LOGO font APS replica version is slightly thicker than the original.
3.Thickness comparison, both are 9.7 mm, here is a few factories on the market to do 15400, but their products are all modified with 9015, the thickness is not 9.7 mm, are about 11 mm. The 9.7 mm thick gauge is thinner, with a 41 mm diameter, this APS Royal Oak 15400 uses a CA1.3120 automatic movement to solve the thickness problem, the thickness reaches 9.7mm, the same as the original, the thinnest other versions on the market are about 11mm. The case has also been upgraded and polished, as well as the application of new anti-fingerprint technology, and the four corners of the back of the case no longer change color.
4.Compared with the back cover, the 15400 of the upgraded version of the APS factory V3 has a brushed outer ring and 1ogo font that are consistent with the original, the oscillating weight is embossed as if it were the original, and the balance wheel of the movement is positioned at 7 o’clock. In terms of movement, it perfectly replicates the original 3120 movement, a true one-piece movement, no longer 9015 plus deck.
5.Comparison of the movement, the movement perfectly replicates the original 3120 movement, the real non-card integrated movement, no longer 9015 plus deck, the shock absorber is the same as the original, and the triangular shock absorber is the same as the original Rotor pivot is consistent with the original.
The polishing inside the APS movement is also meticulous, and the polishing method and calendar system are perfectly restored in line with the original.
6.Compared with the strap and buckle, APS has also made great efforts in the polishing process, as can be seen from the figure below, the total length is a little different, and the overall is basically the same. The soul of the watch is on the strap, and the chamfered corners of the entire strap have been polished to make it feel bright. Each of these sections has a cross-section polished at the junction, and the other parts pass through Brushed treatment for good resistance to minor scratches.
The letters on both sides of the clasp are corrected with the same three-dimensional relief lettering as the original, with an emphasis on the delicate lashing pattern on the font. The color on the inside of the case is also the same as the original, and the crooked mark of the buckle is clearer and more three-dimensional. The position of the head mark and the drawing pattern are consistent with the genuine product.
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The whole APS15400 the appearance of the watch, the octagonal case, the top is brushed, the side is polished, very shiny, and then here it is also brushed, the overall brushed effect is particularly delicate. Generally, small scratches are not visible at all.
The crystal is made of sapphire crystal, which is very transparent.
The scales and hands are polished very well, and there is no burr
The calendar is also the same as the genuine product, the entire digital font fills the window, the font size is also the version, the pointer axis is much finer than the previous version, and the visual effect is closer to the solid, if you don’t zoom in, you may not be able to detect the subtle upgrades made by the APS factory.
The ring screws are also sunken, and the details are consistent with the genuine product. The table is also movable.
Looking from the side, we can see that there is also a waterproof rubber ring, and the black part is that the drawing process of the shell cover is very delicate.
The AP logo on the head is very delicate.
The movement part, the APS is equipped with the Dandong 3120 integrated movement, this movement I mentioned in last year’s evaluation, this year 2021 will have AP’s integrated movement, based on the turbulence of the replication market this year, it took more than half a year before the manufacturer launched.
The energy storage of the 3120 integrated movement has been measured for about 65 hours, and the overall structural simulation degree can reach more than 98%.
Looking at the details of the steel belt, the front and back are all brushed effects, and the edge of the strap is also polished and chamfered, so it will not cut your hands, but the cousins with long hand hair may clip hand hair when wearing it, but the genuine product is also like this, the main reason is that there is a gap between the links of the strap and the hair is the same as sleeping on the mat in summer.
The AP character print LOGO on the steel buckle can be slightly moved.
The APS15400 comes in a total of 4 colorways, including white, black, gray, and blue in today’s review.
