Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 26331 APS Factory Review

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 26331 model is produced by APS Factory with an 18K thick gold-plated case, standard case diameter and 7750 automatic chronograph 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.

Case and Body Workmanship

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak series 26331 self-winding chronograph interprets the classic design with its iconic octagonal bezel and “Tapisserie” patterned dial. It carries Dandong's special integrated mechanism; It offers both a precise chronograph function and a 45-hour power reserve. It gives a sporty and elegant atmosphere with its stainless steel case and integrated bracelet, and is water resistant to 50 meters. The workmanship in the details reveals high-level watchmaking mastery; An example of a luxury watch that combines retro aesthetics with modern mechanical innovation.

1. APS 26331 is different from the 4801 modified movement in other versions. In APS's special movement, the total number of parts has been increased by more than 40, and the date system and main bridge have been redesigned; This makes the mechanism more stable and precise, and the instantaneous date jump is much smoother.

2. The total thickness of APS 26331 is the same as the original, i.e. 11mm. This makes it both more comfortable and more aesthetic when worn. It's not like the 7750, which has a thickness of up to 15 mm; With that thickness, the watch looks quite bulky on the wrist, almost like a pressure cooker.

3. The stainless steel belt of APS 26331 was produced with a special mold according to the original, and the polished and brushed process was applied alternately. The structure of the links is ergonomic, it fits the arm perfectly and is easy to grasp. The integrated design merges seamlessly with the case; It highlights the iconic aesthetics of Royal Oak, offering both durability and elegance together.

4. The dial of APS 26331 is produced with a special mold according to the original. The classic “Tapisserie” textured dial gives a strong sense of three-dimensionality and is indistinguishable from the original; It is complemented by three-eye chronograph sub-dials with rhodium-plated three-dimensional hour markers. The octagonal bezel is equipped with hexagonal screws, while the lume hour and minute hands and hour markers guarantee reading in dim conditions. It offers both function and aesthetics together with its layered structure.

5. The rotor of APS is designed as a 22K vacuum gold-plated rotor, and the AP logo is engraved on it; It provides both efficient installation and visual beauty. By optimizing edge weight, kinetic energy conversion efficiency has been increased. The real gold-plated material is in harmony with the decoration of the movement and simply reveals APS's sincere approach and craftsmanship towards the Royal Oak.

Movement and Caliber Performance

This mechanism is APS Factory's integrated mechanism and I personally recommend it very much. Completely different from the old 7750 based movements! If you don't mind the price too much and don't like the Daytona, you can consider AP's Royal Oak chronograph model with peace of mind! I hope my article will be useful to you. I will share more detailed disassembly, real shot review and real-replica comparison in the coming days.