How does the APS Factory Richard Mille carbon fiber RM055 Dandong one-piece movement V2 upgraded version outperform ZF Factory?

Richard Mille RM055 RM055 model is produced by ZF Factory with a 5th class titanium 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.

Let's look at the material first. APS uses imported NTPT material, so the carbon fiber pattern is extremely beautiful and shiny. It's also a very original carbon pattern. The sapphire glass is also very clear; It has a slight blue coating, which can be noticed when held up to light. Also, some of the three-dimensional prints on it are very well done; The hour markers and lume filling inside are also very smooth.

Movement and Caliber Performance

Let's look at the actual mechanism. This mechanism has been the subject of much debate in many watches; Some were caught by the color of the gear in the mainspring box, some by the brushed pattern of the frame. In fact, this mechanism also matches the original, because the gear color of the original mechanism is already like this; Some are matte, some are slightly darkened. The skeleton is sometimes polished and sometimes brushed. So, this is a mechanism compatible with the original; You don't need to worry about this.

Case and Body Workmanship

Imported NTPT casing (high cost) is used; It is stronger than a steel case, shines brightly under the sun and has a metallic shine.

Glass and Sapphire Crystal

Glass: Highly curved sapphire glass is used, the production cost is quite high. Double-sided high transmittance coating applied; clear and elegant. It uses the same split mount design as the original, making it more precise.

Machining is on point. In the old version, the two fixing legs were round ⭕️; APS uses the new heart shape 🧡, which is the same as the original.

Then let's look at all the gears inside; They can all actually move. The two upper mainspring boxes rotate during installation. This bridge wheel can also now be seen moving, and its skeleton area is larger than before. That area, as well as those openings at the bottom, now match the original quite well. You can also stop the seconds by pulling the winding and the hand feel is quite good. Previously, the hand feel of non-upgraded mechanisms was not this clear. Skeleton is also the newest version; The upper shape matches the lower one exactly, it is now heart-shaped, i.e. slightly oval. The previous one was completely round and slightly mismatched to the original. Therefore, in its current form, this mechanism is the most original mechanism. The engraving of the hour and minute hands is also quite beautiful.

Now let's look at the back. The gears here can also move. In addition, the stability of this upgraded mechanism is also much better than before, you no longer need to worry about stability. Next, let's look at the case shape of the watch, it also matches the original. Measurements: height approx. 50, width approx. 42, thickness approx. 13.05. APS has maintained a measure consistent with the original. He also made some details, such as the screws, in line with the original; These are real titanium screws. The nuts inside are titanium, moreover, they are coated in dark gray and this color matches the original. The screws on the buckle and the screw on the side are also real screws; They can be removed, they are not ornaments. So these details are pretty spot on. Although it is well made in every respect, it will of course have more or less flaws compared to the 100-odd million original. For example, the stone in this detail: while it was originally a real stone, here it is a paste piece.

Let's take a look at the back side. While there was originally a non-adjustable (without regulator) mechanism on the balance wheel at the back, there is an adjustable system and two feet here.

Now let's look at the side.

Strap, Buckle and Comfort

The sandblasted engravings look quite deep. The engraving on the buckle is also the best I have seen so far; It is a relatively deep engraving, with a very deep and very good three-dimensional feeling. In addition, the flexibility of the buckle is problem-free and the hand feeling is quite good. The strap is also a very soft rubber. It also fits relatively well with the case. The crown side is also flawless.

Strap: Made of natural fluorine rubber; It was cast from a single piece mold, just like the original, and there are no mold marks. The parts that connect the strap to the case are also made of titanium, making it stronger and lighter.

Of course, I personally think this: Everyone needs to be a little tolerant about these replica watches. If you compare a XXX watch with a 100-odd million, this version is already pretty good. It's really affordable to get this current version of XXX. A few years ago there were special editions that people had made at high prices; Some gave two or three thousand, some five or six thousand, even eight or nine thousand or tens of thousands of dollars, I am not exaggerating at all. Even that specially commissioned version back then can't come close to the current one. So this current version is really very affordable.

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