Replica Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 26240 APS Factory 4401 movement

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APS Factory Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 26240 Replica Watch Review

The Royal Oak 26240 is AP’s latest chronograph model.This one especially is hard to copy, with blue ceramic case of the factory, blue ceramic bracelet, white dial, and movement 4401. Such a mix requires a high level of quality control, it is so much harder to copy a chronograph than a typical three hand watch. It only takes the slightest imperfection of edges, bevels, or lines, with ceramic, to render it at once apparent as cheap.So, is this watch wearable? Is the quality reliable? Is it worth buying? Let me discuss this in detail.

How are the ceramics from APS factory?

The problem with blue ceramic is that the color is prone to deviation; a slight mismatch can result in a toy blue or plastic blue, like the kind of blue you see in watch stores for around 200 yuan. The blue ceramic of this APS Factory Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 26240 Replica Watch has a very true color; it’s not flashy or fluorescent, but a medium-deep tone that has a presence without being glaring.Another characteristic that is favorably managed is the luster of the ceramic which is more or less a mirror reflection but not as glossy as though it is oiled. Above all, the lines of the cases preserve the Royal Oak typical powerful (bright) where it needs to be, sharp where it needs to be, without any soft or unclear spots.This blue ceramic from APS Factory is definitely wearable; it’s not a toy case.

How are the details on the replica watch dial?

The most troublesome thing about Royal Oaks is the inconsistent screw angles. If the screws are not in the correct direction, the whole watch looks fake. The screw angles from the APS Factory are consistent, without any irregularities, and look perfectly fine from a wearing distance. The chamfering on the ceramic bezel is also clean, without any cracks or rough edges. The proportions, thickness, and transitions of the octagonal bezel are identical to the AP style; it hasn’t been deformed or thickened due to the change to ceramic. This detail is exactly what the Royal Oak is all about and which APS factory has managed to conserve absolutely. The dial is much more complicated than the 15500, featuring its three-register chronograph subdials, bezel, Tapisserie pattern and finned detail; which require more workmanship than the three-hand one. The dial of the APS factory looks extremely stable; only with the magnification, one can notice that it is a copy. The pattern on the white is equally spaced and the sub-dial is spaced appropriately, unlike the cheap factories that either have excessive or very small sub-dials that are crowded or dangling.The font thickness is natural, the markers are clear, and the overall style is fluid. Of course, there are some drawbacks, such as the APS factory’s pattern edges not being as three-dimensional as the genuine article, and the white sub-dial numerals appearing slightly lighter under strong light. However, these are only noticeable with a magnifying glass by serious collectors; under normal wear, they are perfectly fine, the dial is perfectly acceptable, and there are no telltale signs.

How is the ceramic bracelet?

It is rather hard to make a bracelet out of ceramic, because it can be too light, like a toy or too heavy and does not appear to be made out of ceramic. However, the APS blue ceramic bracelet never feels heavy or lightweight on the wrist, which is the right weight.The links are tightly joined, bending naturally, unlike other ceramic bracelets that easily come loose or slip off. The luster is very even, without any oiliness or roughness. APS factory’s ceramic bracelets are top-tier in the replica watch market, smoother to wear than many steel bracelets; you can wear this blue ceramic bracelet with complete confidence. The style of this watch is very obvious: spectacular, fashionable and aggressive. It matches well with the streetwear, sportswear, fashionable brands, and summer short sleeves; in any case, when wearing a dark coat, blue ceramic actually appears more prestigious and pronounced.The only unsuitable occasion is a business suit or formal attire, because the blue ceramic is too bright and will steal everyone’s attention. This is a watch that’s either amazing if you like it, or you’re just blaming yourself if you can’t pull it off.

Are there any obvious flaws in the appearance of the 4401 movement?

This original uses AP’s own 4401 movement, which has an extremely complex structure. Currently, no factory can completely replicate this structure; the APS factory uses a super-cloned version of the movement. In terms of appearance, the APS factory has done a good job. The rotor inscription is legible and the chiseling of the bridges is also a very clean one. As it is remotely, you could not guess that it was a copy. The chronograph mechanism is effective and the buttons are robust with a touch as opposed to those produced by low quality factories which are soft and mushy.The downside is that the structure cannot be completely replicated, and the position of the balance wheel is different, which is a common problem for all chronograph replica watches. However, this watch mainly relies on its appearance, not its movement, so the issue of the see-through case back is not the most important. If you like AP chronographs, ceramic materials, and a flamboyant, trendy style, then the APS factory’s blue ceramic 26240 is definitely one of the most interesting versions you can find.It fits men with a wrist size of 16-19 centimeters, trendsetters, like people who wear high profile watches, as well as those who wear their watches regularly during summer. Yet it might do inappropriately those who have a more conservative taste, those women who have very thin wrists, or are just too enamored with the niceties of bodily movements.The APS factory’s blue ceramic version is eye-catching from the moment you wear it. The case design is stunning, the chain is smooth, and the dial is solid. It’s a representative work of high-quality ceramic royal oak in the replica watch circle and is very worthy of collection.