APS Factory Audemars Piguet 15500 V3 dial updated with glow pattern and what else?

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15500 model is produced by APS Factory with a solid stainless steel case, standard case diameter and high-precision automatic Super Clone movement architecture. It is among the most successful 1:1 super clone watch reviews on the market, with its sapphire crystal AR coating glass, original case tolerances and detailed workmanship.

Dial and Hand Details

The reflection effect of the dial is nice. The rubber strap version has white and black rubber strap options. If you want a lighter feel, I recommend the rubber strap version; If you like that texture of steel, after all, steel is the king of watches, then choose the version with steel bracelet. It's entirely up to your personal preference. It is more comfortable to wear a rubber strap in winter; Moreover, they are now compatible with each other, so they can be changed. APS Factory is currently the factory that produces the most AP models. Models such as 15500, 15400, as well as 15720 and 15710 are considered to be the best at the moment. It is also the first factory to use the 4302 integrated mechanism. Let me show you this mechanism. This is a truly integrated mechanism, a molded mechanism. All gears, including the structure, are all original; These gears are actually moving.

Movement and Caliber Performance

The mechanism of this 15500 is 4302 integrated movement; The 15400 is more stable than the 3120 movement. When I am usually asked about 15400 or 15500, I definitely recommend 15500. Among these few models, the one I recommend the most is 15500. It is considered the best version of these three, not only in terms of stability but also in terms of similarity to the original.

The dial is the highlight of this update; There is also a distinct CD pattern above the checkered pattern in the middle. The hour and minute hands and stick hour markers are also very well crafted. The brushed and polished workmanship of the case is also seamless. There is also a slight play in the crown; It doesn't play very noticeably, it has almost exactly the same play space as the original. The engraving and depth feeling on the crown is also very nice. As for the design, the corners are quite sharp. This steel king and the Nautilus steel king are made by the same designer; As most of you know, their styles are completely different. This one has sharper corners, while Nautilus has softer lines. That's why many people who wear this watch think that it feels a little bit dull in the hand. In fact, if you carefully examine these corners in the original, it gives more or less sensation, but compared to the Nautilus, it has much softer lines; This gives a harder and sharper impression in appearance. So is the strap design. Processing quality is still flawless.

After this updated dial, there is no need to change the dial anymore. In the past, many people would get a dial upgrade after purchasing and switch to the original dial; There's really no need for this anymore. At the very beginning, when APS Factory first released this model, the dial looked really bad; At that time, I wasn't suggesting you buy it, I was telling you to wait a bit. Otherwise, it would be a loss to spend money for nothing and change it later. But now it is really good, you can buy it with peace of mind.

Strap, Buckle and Comfort

The feeling of opening and closing the buckle is also good. The engravings inside were also done smoothly; The gray background color and polished typeface are all true to the original and beautiful. Now let's look at the details of the rubber strap version. This rubber strap is a very high quality strap; It feels very soft and comfortable in the hand, the quality is really good. That movable joint is also the same as the original, both sides are the same. There is a folding clasp that matches the original. The cost of this rubber belt is also quite high; XXX more expensive than steel bracelet.

Now let's set the time on the mechanism and check it out. There is also a waterproof design. The date is set by pulling the crown and moving it up one notch. The sense of history jumping is actually quite good; Moreover, this is a calendar that jumps forward quickly. While the calendar jumps slowly in the 3120 movement of the 15400, it jumps fast in this movement. This is another advantage of why I recommend 15500. Also, the failure rate of the 15400's mechanism is actually slightly higher than that. The original mechanism is the same, isn't it? It's a bit weak. Therefore, there is a lot of repair work on the mechanism removed from the mold. Once you screw it on, it's done. It's beautiful. I've told you this much about the review; You can now buy this dial, which is currently APS's V3, some say V4, that is, its newest version, with peace of mind. I hope this article will be useful to you. I will share more detailed teardowns, live footage reviews, and real-replica comparisons in the coming days.