Disclosure: What are the reasons why we do not recommend the ZF Factory Audemars Piguet Royal Oak AP15510?

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak model is produced by ZF Factory with an 18K thick gold-plated case, 41 mm diameter and Miyota 9015 high frequency 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.

In this article, I will criticize the way ZF Factory works, based on the recently released AP15510 (more and more factories work this way). 90% of this factory's models are not its own products, I have said this many times; But their channels are strong, they subcontract the work to workshops in the area, and when the job is completed, they make up a text and sell it, and the broker pockets the difference. I can't understand how some brainwashed fans follow these texts and over-comment them. Some factories that are not well-known do not highlight their own brands at all; They cooperate directly with ZF, produce goods through their channels, affix ZF's laser mark and sell them; They both reduce the risk of not being sold and make money. ZF is officially ready. Actually, there is no problem with this business model; Once there is space, there is no problem.

Movement and Caliber Performance

The problem is that ZF, for example, always sold the 9015-based plate mechanism version in the AP series; He melted down the stock of the Royal Oak with fake plate number 9015 movement, with confusing words that were said throughout the texts but did not actually say anything. When the stock ran out, it launched the integrated mechanism version, which had been sold abroad for a long time. Those who bought early had an advantage, while those who bought later found that the watch they bought suddenly became obsolete and vented all their anger on the seller. That's why I can't help but reproach this situation. I can say this: lately, we no longer share ZF's entire EP series, either in our sharing feed or in the album; The way they work is so disgusting.

They recently released another 15510, also a few hundred words of text. Looking at the mechanism, it's all fucking fake gear, it doesn't even move. What are you trying to do because it's a new model? They are again deceiving people with subcontracted goods; Since their channels are good, their texts are shared in many places such as Baidu, forums and so on. Now the newbies are wondering 'Which one of the APs is good?' he asks; I say 'if you have this budget, it's better to buy the 15400 or 500 of the APS', then 'you know when everyone was saying ZF was good?' The answer comes. Are they so brainwashed that there is no cure anymore?

Of course, recently APS Factory also released the integrated movement version of the 15510; The photo below is the real shot of APS 15510. Which one is better, let's look directly at the photos; no one is stupid. Some customers come directly and ask for such and such a factory, and we say it is not very good; But when the other party insistently argues that he is fine, he thinks that the problem is with us. You go to the trouble and do good, but you become the bad guy. They don't believe our real shots and want to believe those nonsense statements; Sometimes people get really tired.

Everyone has their own business model for making money; just like the stock market. Some people like to make valuations, some like to make short-term transactions, some like to make copies. The problem is that ZF operates this way, which leaves us, the sellers, with a lot of bullshit when it comes to marketing; Outdated plate mechanism versions are soon removed from stock at discounts, making people sick to their stomachs. Good products go abroad first, while the domestic market first destocks and then puts them on the market.

Speaking specifically about this AP, ZF does not have an integrated mechanism; For example, 15400 and 15500 have an integrated mechanism option, but 15510 has a fake plate. The product line is extremely disorganized; This is probably because it is supplied from different subcontractor workshops. The last mechanism photo is completely fake gear, and it is sold for the price of an integrated mechanism. Anyway, if you are going to buy a Royal Oak, I say sincerely and honestly: Buy APS's 15400 or 500. We have shared these many times, both in the micro store and in our posts; Gear and balance positions match the version exactly. I'm not saying that ZF Factory's products are garbage; Something that shouldn't actually be this expensive is sold at a high price. There are good models too, but definitely not AP! If you are going to buy a Tudor or Portugieser chronograph from ZF, you can enter with your eyes closed. But just looking at ZF Factory's ability to develop movements, I think it doesn't match their reputation at all.

Our real shot for AP 15400 Factory factory real-replica comparison: 'Is the workmanship of the APS Factory Audemars Piguet 15400 integrated 3120 movement near perfect?' You can look at the article titled: The workmanship of the APS Factory Audemars Piguet 15400 one-piece 3120 movement is almost perfect Those who are interested can go back and carefully examine what we said.

I also copy a text of ZF at the end. I was amazed at their level of copywriting; It's really a shame that they can write so many words without actually giving any content while talking a lot.

The brand new 41 mm 50th anniversary 15510ST comes on the scene with a brand new green dial option; At first glance, the green tone brings to mind the brand colors of Audemars Piguet. The new 15510 continues to retain its original 1972 design; but it features quite a few tweaks to the case, dial, and strap. The main change has been the enlargement of the chamfers on the top and bottom of the case; thus the overall ratio achieves better balance! On the other hand, the handcrafted satin finish of the watch has also been strengthened; The light-shadow effect reflected mutually by the glossy polish is now much more obvious. The dial surface has a unique square pattern. The 24 carat gold embossed 'Audemars Piguet' logo at 12 o'clock was produced by electroplating (similar to 3D printing) and replaces the old embossed 'AP' logo and printed Audemars Piguet text. The 22 carat pink gold special rotor of the movement also bears the inscription '50th Anniversary'; This rotor features masterful engraving, showing the 50th anniversary emblem and the Audemars Piguet emblem, and, like the case, undergoes an alternating process between satin finish and high-gloss finish! Additionally, the case back of the watch is further integrated into the case; In this way, it fits perfectly when worn, is comfortable and adapts better to the curve of the wrist.

This text is the so-called introduction of ZF; Moreover, I shortened half of it and shared it. Tell me, what did he say after all? He talked from start to finish about how amazing the look was, talked about things like 24 carat gold that no one could verify, but not a word about the mechanism. It is really easy for them to make money.
I am not saying that ZF Factory is bad; After all, it is a well-established factory and it has really good products. For example, ZF Factory Portugieser 7-day, ZF Factory Portugieser chronograph, ZF Factory Tudor. But now, most of its new products are products that other factories have affixed to the ZF Factory brand; The quality is also variable and the product line is mixed. After all, their names are big; They used to affix ZF Factory brand on many products, but when their name became known, they started to affix their own brand. Now ZF Factory almost never produces its own products, it always sticks to brands and earns the difference. We can say that their relationships are strong, but it is difficult to control the product. In short, we do not recommend the ZF Factory AP series; especially the plate mechanisms that are advertised as integrated mechanisms, such as the 15510. Isn't it possible with the APS Factory Audemars Piguet integrated movement? Why should you pay for an integrated mechanism and get a plate mechanism?

I hope this article will be useful to you. We will share more detailed disassembly, real shot review and real-replica comparison in the coming days.