Bokey TimeHello everyone, I’m Bokey. Today I will bring you a phase of APS factory V2 upgraded version of 15710 compared with the authentic evaluation, the APS factory v2 version of Audemars Piguet Royal Oak offshore 15710st The most important upgrade is the movement, using the Dandong factory new mold 3120 integrated movement, this movement was also used in the APS factory 15400 before, in the stability of the movement, accuracy of the feedback from friends is also very good, and the APS factory will apply it to the 15710. Let’s take a look at the comparison between truth and falsehood, and then make some comments later.
True and false comparison: APS factory v2 upgraded Audemars Piguet 15710st comparison genuine identification
1.Frontal comparison, the original AP15710 watch on the left, and the replica version of the APS factory on the right, at first glance, the two are exactly the same.
2.Dial comparison, LOGO and letter ink printing three-dimensional and heavy, clear and easy to read. Both are also based on the texture of biscuits, the thickness and size of APS are no different from the genuine product, and the magnifying glass is consistent with the genuine product.
3.Mirror comparison, APS factory uses imported sapphire glass, the mirror effect is perfectly synchronized with the original, and at the same time, for the inside of the mirror, there is also a colorless film to increase the ability of the watch to read time data.
4.Pointing to the ratio, the pointer grinding side is also relatively thick, the edge grinding is also very sharp, clean will not have a burr feeling, the only disadvantage is that the pointer’s luminous coating is beige white, this problem factory and reply to Bokey, will be improved later!
5.Case comparison, the case of APS factory 15710 is made of 316L stainless steel, which is brushed and polished, which is very textured. The upper left handle is also wrapped with a rubber ring, and the function of the handle is to adjust the inner shadow, and the use method is: twist it out clockwise, adjust it counterclockwise, adjust it in one direction, lock the head and tighten it counterclockwise at the same time, and the operation method is the same as the genuine product. In terms of thickness, both are 14 mm
6.Movement comparison, Audemars Piguet 15710 watch adopts a transparent design, through the back sapphire crystal can directly see the APS factory according to the genuine polished 3120 integrated movement, this movement is durable, and the stability has been verified by the market for more than a year. The deck is polished, and the delicacy of the movement construction is clearly visible. The movement is laser-engraved and foiled, and the pattern on the balance wheel is very vivid without losing the three-dimensional effect. The grain gears of the movement deck are restored as much as possible to one to one according to the original, and the ruby is bright.
7.Back cover comparison, back cover lettering layout is not bad at all, font thickness, depth consistent with the standard data, because of this can be the air combat head thickness and the genuine height consistent. For the back cover, the APS factory is also more attentive, like many small watch factories don’t care about the case back, but APS is different, even if the movement case back is not usually seen, it is still carefully polished, and finally the whole watch can be restored to get rid of cheap small factory goods.
8.Strap comparison, rubber strap with movable head, this is also the standard configuration of Audemars Piguet replica watches, there is not much process to talk about. However, in terms of the range of activity of the movable head, the APS factory is better than the highest version on the market before, not too large, and more in line with the original design. The size of the movable head and tape is the same as the original, and it can be interchangeable with the original.
9.Buckle comparison, the buckle adopts a pin-button design, the middle is engraved with AP brand letters, and the background color is also matte texture, the back is matte process, and the “ACIER INOX” lettering is consistent with the original.
APS Factory Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 15710st Upgrade v2 Version
First of all, let’s take a look at the factory packaging material of the APS factory Audemars Piguet 15710s upgraded t, which is equipped with a very simple paper shipping package, which is printed with the watch model information 15710ST.O0.A002CA.01
Take the caliper to measure the size first, and through the actual measurement, the 15710v2 version of the APS factory has a diameter of 42 mm, a thickness of 13.9 mm, and a weight of 175.6 grams.
The front appearance, APS15710 the brushing of the entire case is still relatively bright, the mirror is made of sapphire glass, and the transparency of the whole glass is also very high, including his literal scale nails are also relatively bright, and the brushing process of the entire bezel is very delicate, and it is really very good to feel his steel workmanship, which is the same as the workmanship of the 15710 of the ZF factory JF factory.
The inner shadow is a part that many people care about, its inner shadow circle can be adjusted, through the 10 o’clock position of the head rotation, for example, some people have some obsessive-compulsive disorder, and they are more concerned about whether he is aligned, if there is no alignment or not complete alignment, he will be very uncomfortable, this sample is still good, there is alignment, it is obvious to be able to see that the workmanship of this APS is very good. But if you look at it with a magnifying glass, or a ruler or something, it must be, more or less slightly off. This is all within acceptable limits, including genuine products, and he will not say that it is a complete alignment. The one on the left can be adjusted by rotating the head down and turning it directly.
What are the disadvantages and flaws of APS plant 15710st?
Inner shadow diving circle, here is a simple word, Bokey personally thinks that the APS factory is a little lacking, that is, the scale of its inner shadow circle will be slightly thinner, and it is not so three-dimensional, if you do a double inner shadow scale like ZF factory 15710 or JF factory 15710, it will be more correct. Looking forward to the improvement of the APS plant in the later stage.
The bezel screws are also sunken, of course, some factories do not tighten the screws and cannot achieve the sinking effect, which can be solved by careful checking.
In terms of hands, the APS factory’s polishing of 15710 is also relatively bright, and the central shaft part is also relatively close to the solid, unlike the jf factory 15710 that is empty to the end, of course, this solid central shaft is also the 3120 integrated movement itself!
The workmanship of the small square on the disk is also the right version, and the difference with 15703 is that the small square of the APS factory 15710 does not have a CD pattern effect, and it is directly a smooth treatment, which is also a difference from 15703. In terms of gloss and layering, the APS factory has handled it very properly, and there is also a slope treatment on the edge of each small square, which looks more three-dimensional and has a better sense of hierarchy. The three-point date window is also made with a magnifying glass, and it is also blue-coated. The calendar font also fills the window, and the shape is the same as the original.
As for the case, it is still made of 316L stainless steel, and it is also assembled through several major parts, consisting of the outer ring, the black rubber ring, the middle case and the case back from top to bottom. The left and right handlebars are also rubber-wrapped, the left handlebar is for adjusting the inner shadow circle, and the right handlebar is a relatively simple time-adjusting function, both of which are screw-in handlebars.
How about the Dandong 3120 all-in-one movement?
APS factory Audemars Piguet 15710 The back also adopts a transparent bottom design, the middle is also a sapphire glass mirror, there are also some number information of the Audemars Piguet brand on the bottom cover, and the lettering is also relatively thick and deeper, here is a simple mention, like this 15710 genuine product has different coding lettering in different years, like the old point, his lettering is a little shallower, and there will be a letter M plus a four-digit code on it, and the year is closer to the one without one more line of coding and the lettering is also a little deeper. APS15710 this time, it is also a little closer to the original vintage.
In terms of movement, like this Audemars Piguet 15710, there are other factories on the market today that are making this 15710, like ZF factory and JF factory, but they are all loaded with Japanese 9015 movement bridges, and its balance wheel position is in the direction of six o’clock, while the APS factory uses Dandong 3120 integrated movement, and the balance wheel position is in the direction of 4-5 o’clock, which is in the same direction as the original, including his entire structure is one-to-one to restore the original, and there is no longer a fake phenomenon at a glance. He can also see the gears running when he winds them, which is very different from the 9015 calibre with a plateplate. But if you take a good look at the balance spring, you can find that it is still slightly different from the genuine product, the genuine balance wheel has a counterweight weight, while the APS factory does not, which is also a little different from the genuine product. However, the polishing of the entire movement plate is also very bright, including the color of the oscillating weight, which is also the gold color of the version, and the overall degree of restoration is also relatively high.
APS Audemars Piguet 15710 strap and case link at the head can also be moved, the range of motion is also relatively moderate, personal feeling is a little better than the jf factory, like the jf factory 15710 The range of motion will be larger, and the feeling is more crotch.
The strap is made of natural rubber material, the overall texture is very good, and the softness is relatively moderate, not too stiff.
The buckle is a pin-buckle design, engraved with AP brand letters in the middle, and the background color is also matte, while the other parts are more delicate brushed process.
The back features a brushed finish and is engraved with the text “ACIER INOX.”
The glow-in-the-dark effect is also green glow-in-the-dark, and the brightness durability will be slightly inferior to the original.
To sum up, the APS factory launched the v2 upgraded version of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 15710ST, Bokey personally thinks that in terms of restoration, it is better to improve and upgrade the printing process of the inner film circle, as for other aspects, such as the 3120 integrated movement, it has also been verified by APS15400 sales for more than a year, reliable and durable! Generally speaking, the APS15710 equipped with the 3120 integrated movement can be said to be a step higher, and compared with the ZF factory or JF factory 15710, it is a qualitative leap, at least give people to play with it without worrying about the movement being recognized at a glance!
