Bokey TimeHello everyone, I am Bokey. Last time, I shared with you the APS factory v3 ultimate version of the 15500 black dial. Many watch friends are asking what updates are there for the APS factory 15500 gray dial? So today, Bokey brings you an issue of the APS factory Audemars Piguet Royal Oak series 15500ST.OO.1220ST.02 gray dial v3 ultimate version. This gray dial has a great upgrade in color. Compared with the V2 version, it can be said that it has a completely different appearance.
By comparing the following pictures, it can be seen that the dials of the V3 ultimate version and the V2 version are of different tones. The V2 version is biased towards black, while the V3 ultimate version is the deep gray of the original version. And the radial texture effect and the workmanship of the squares are of different textures. After comparing with the original version, Bokey thinks that the APS factory has put in effort in color adjustment for this V3 ultimate version. The gray is already very close to the original version. Under different angle changes, the color will also change, either light or dark gray. The radial texture is also truly full.
A brief introduction to the materials. The mirror surface is sapphire glass. The bezel, case and strap are all made of 316L stainless steel. The screws on the bezel have also been sunken.
APS factory Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15500st gray dial V3 ultimate version detail review.
Details of the dial. This time, an upgrade has been made on the square check pattern. It can not only present a radial pattern effect, but also have the same color change effect as the original one, which is dark gray when backlit and light gray when facing the light.
The pointer and scale are both treated with mirror polishing technology and covered with luminous coating. There is no problem with the overall workmanship. Even under macro shooting, it is difficult to find flaws.
The background color of the calendar is also corrected to gray. The font is relatively bold like the original one and fills the entire window.
The periphery of the dial also has dark gray track patterns.
The case of the watch is made of 316L fine steel. The whole is polished by drawing process. The edges and the edges of the bezel are all treated with polishing process.
The engraving of the AP logo on the crown part should also be made deeper than before. The crown, like the original, is designed with a screw-in style, which can ensure the waterproof performance of the watch. This one can also be worn for swimming and playing in the water. Just tighten the crown.
The strap of the APS factory V3 version 15500 grey dial is made of 316L fine steel. The overall finish is mainly brushed, and the effect and texture are relatively in place. Both sides of each link of the watch chain are mirror-polished and chamfered. The connecting surface is a smoothly transitioned brushed finish. The connecting buckles between the links are also not neglected. A seemingly simple small part also has an arc-shaped mirror-polished chamfer. It can be said that the polishing is done to the extreme.
Back-through design. There are engraved brand information on the back cover. The font is also relatively deep. The mirror is made of sapphire glass. In terms of the movement, it is still equipped with the 4302 integrated movement. The synchronous original structure design is adopted. It also has the instant-jump calendar like the genuine product and the same 70-hour power reserve. In general, the restoration degree of the movement is remarkable. Except that the polishing is slightly worse than that of the original, there are no problems in other aspects. In terms of timekeeping, it is accurate and durable, and the repair rate is extremely low.
Many watch enthusiasts say they don’t know how to tell if it is an APS factory 15500 all-in-one machine. In fact, it is very simple. If it is an all-in-one machine, we can see that the gear structures are all in real meshing. If it is a deck machine, its gears are patch-mounted, so naturally they will not operate. Here are a few detailed pictures of the 4302 all-in-one movement to show everyone the structural details of the movement.
For the red circle part, when manually winding, you can see it meshing and operating. For fake deck movements, there are no such gears and you cannot see it operating.
The luminous effect has also been upgraded a little. The brightness is much higher than before.
In conclusion, the APS factory’s 15500st gray dial V3 ultimate version has upgraded and fixed the problem of being obviously fake at a glance in the V2 version in details such as dial color, squares, and calendar. It has become the highest version on the market. If you are tired of the black and white Royal Oak, then you might consider this 15500st in advanced gray. Friends who like it are welcome to contact Bokey to communicate and get it.
