Bokey TimeHello everyone, this is Bokey Watch Industry. Today, I’d like to share with you the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Q1218420 two-and-a-half-hand watch from APS Factory. This APS Factory Q1218420 is also modeled after the original authentic watch and is equipped with a Dandong 896 integrated movement, which has a much higher degree of restoration compared to the previous ZF Factory version. Now, let’s take a look at the craftsmanship details of this APS Factory Master Ultra Thin watch.
First of all, let’s take a look at the performance of the APS factory 1218420 compared to the original product, on the left is the original genuine Jaeger-LeCoultre Master 1218420, and on the right is the APS factory replica version, the two are the same.
The disc aspect comparison is also impeccable, except for the slight difference between the bottom plate of the small seconds at 6 o’clock and the original, everything else is in place
In terms of the case, the APS factory is made of 316L stainless steel like the original, and the whole shell is also compared with the original, including the polishing and polishing is also in place, the only fly in the ointment is that the thickness will be 1 mm thicker than the original, which is equivalent to the thickness of an A4 paper, so it is difficult to see when comparing together, and it can only be measured with calipers.
The thickness and depth of the lettering on the back are about the same, because the genuine product is bought second-hand, so the back cover lettering is covered with dirt, resulting in a look of the lettering a little deeper, the appearance of the two movements is basically the same, there will be some differences between the shock absorber and the sprocket, and it is difficult to detect the difference if it is not a careful comparison.
Compared with the movement part, we can see that the structure of the movement of the APS factory is almost exactly the same as the original, the only difference is that there is an additional fast and slow pile on the shock absorber, but in general, this degree of simulation is already very high
The workmanship of the buckle is impeccable, all of them are quick-release structural design, the strap APS factory based on cost considerations, the factory is cowhide, the original is American crocodile leather, the pursuit of texture friends can also find Bokey custom American crocodile leather.
The contrast under normal light sources is highly consistent.
If you don’t point it out, I believe few people can tell the male and female
Let’s take a look at the detailed performance of the APS Jaeger-LeCoultre Speedmaster 1218420, and look at the performance from all angles
In terms of disc details, the APS factory has the same process as the original, and the dial is covered with transparent bright oil, so you can see a unique luster when illuminated by light.
The diamond-shaped scale bar is also attached to the dial like the original, which is also the right version, if it is upturned like the old model, it is wrong, including the new yin and yang hands are also very well handled, and you can see colorful colors in different lights
The small seconds dial at 6 o’clock also has a track pattern, and there will be no fault in the font printing on it, and the second hand is just right to the scale, so there will be no length problem
The case is very well handled, the whole case shape is very smooth, and it is very comfortable to the touch
The JL embossing on the head is also very three-dimensional, and the time can be adjusted directly by pulling it apart, and there is no calendar vacancy.
In terms of size data, the weight is 65 grams, the diameter of the watch is 39 mm, and the thickness is 9.1 mm.
The movement is Dandong’s 896 movement, the structure of this one is the same as the 925 movement we are familiar with, mainly in the module, so it extends many models, and the quality is also very reliable, and there will not be much repair rate.
The strap is made of cowhide and crocodile pattern, and friends who pursue texture can find Bokey to customize American crocodile leather
In summary, we can see that the APS Factory Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Q1218420 matches the original in both dial and movement craftsmanship. Although there is a slight difference in thickness, compared to the original’s price of tens of thousands of dollars, the selling price of less than 3,000 yuan is more than enough to offset the minor shortfall in thickness. Friends who like this watch might as well start collecting it— it will definitely surprise you. At the same time, this is another masterpiece from APS Factory following their Master Moon and Rendez-Vous series!
