Bokey TimeHello everyone, this is Bokey. In this watch review, let’s talk about the gray dial of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak series 15500 from ZF factory. This is the second watch model 15500 launched by ZF factory after the popularity of Audemars Piguet 15400. In fact, the two watches have little difference in appearance, of course, there are also small changes! In terms of color, the previous 15400 had three colors: black, white, and blue. While the 15500 has four colors: black, white, gray, and blue. There are detailed changes in watch hands, calendar, movement, and some English logos. In fact, at a glance, the difference is very small, and the changes are also some subtle parts.
Every detail of the watch case is extremely beautiful. The octagonal watch case has distinct edges and corners. The brushed and polished stainless steel is very delicate. The diameter of this Audemars Piguet 15500 watch from ZF factory is 41mm, and the thickness reaches 10.4mm. All manufacturers on the market are around 11mm. In this regard, the ZF factory has done a great job.
The entire gray dial can reflect different lusters under different lighting. It can be seen that the gray of ZF’s 15500 is relatively accurate. The bar-shaped hands on the dial are exquisitely crafted and basically all aligned with the inner scale line. Of course, not all of them will be so perfectly aligned. During my viewing of Watch Home, I found that even genuine products also have this problem. The pointer shapes are the same. However, the central axis of the pointer of ZF is hollow, while the genuine one is solid. On the calendar display window, this watch has also made detailed adjustments compared to the 15400. It is farther from the center of the dial. The width of the hour markers is increased. The minute scale is no longer printed on the checkered pattern of the dial but is moved to the outer ring of the dial. After such a wonderful adjustment, the dial looks more spacious and the visual experience has been greatly improved.
Looking from the side again, you can even more find the slender case of this ZF factory Audemars Piguet 15500. The screw-in crown in the middle is exquisitely crafted. Only the hexagonal surface of the crown is brushed. The original is frosted, and the central circle is brushed obliquely. This is the difference from the original.
Let’s take a look at the strap. The plane here has been finely brushed, delicate and smooth. However, there is a slight deficiency in the processing of the corners of the strap. The beveled cut of the genuine strap will be slightly larger, while the ZF factory’s is relatively straight. This is also one of the differences. The tightness of the “buffer zone” where the steel strap head and the watch head are connected is basically the same as the original.
At the buckle, the engraving depth of the “ap” letters is the same as the original without any difference, and it has a slight movement. This is also in line with the original. Including the brand logo engraved on both sides of the opened inner buckle, the font engraving is also very in place. The sandblasting process inside is also a very praiseworthy place and is consistent with the genuine product.
Let’s take a look at the top of the back of the strap again. There is also the coded words “1220” here, which is consistent with the original. The back cover is made of sapphire glass with a see-through back. The edge of the back cover is fixed to the watch case by eight round flat-head screws. The edge engraving is also very clear and powerful. Including the model and code, etc., are all complete.
Through the sapphire glass, we can clearly see the structure of the entire movement. The ZF factory uses the 9015 movement modified to the original Audemars Piguet CAL.4302 movement. In the red circle in the picture, the ZF factory also has a hollow design like the original. At this place of the imitation ZF factory on the market, you can see the pendulum of the 9015 movement. We can distinguish whether it is produced by the ZF factory by whether this position is hollow! The only color that is consistent with the genuine product is that the original tourbillon piece is a precious metal material, while the ZF factory’s is electroplated gold. The difference is some color differences in metals in terms of materials. Another is that the position of the balance wheel is different from the original. The original is at the 7 o’clock position, and the balance wheel of the ZF factory is at the 6 o’clock position. This is a relatively big difference. There are no major problems with other details, including the engraving on the movement is also very in place.
Summary: This watch is the second work of the ZF factory entering the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak replica watch. The first one is the previous 15400. This time, the ZF factory has produced four colors in total, namely black dial, white dial, blue dial, and gray dial. Each one can be said to be a boutique in replicas. Generally speaking, the workmanship and the quality of the movement are very good. Basically, there will be no obvious fake at a glance when the movement cannot be seen.
