Real vs. Replica Comparison: APS Factory Jaeger-LeCoultre Rendez-Vous 898A Integrated Mechanism

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Wristwatch model is produced by APS Factory with a solid stainless steel case, standard case 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.

Mechanism Details and Features

[Mechanism] An integrated, specially produced 898A fully automatic mechanical mechanism is used. The size of the balance wheel is exactly the same as the original; The fact that it is significantly different from the large balance wheel of the 9015 eliminates the flaw that gives it away at first glance.

Hour and minute hands Details and Features

[Hour and Minute Hands] The three hands are made of steel blued by quenching at high temperatures without sparing any costs. In addition, the day-night indicator was transformed into blue steel using the same quenching technique, taking the overall texture of the watch one step further.

Case Details and Features

[Case] No blind spots were left in the case, which was carefully processed after being three-dimensionally carved with CNC; Thus, it gives a more comfortable feeling to the user and does not sting the hand. Its thickness is the same as the original, 8.5 mm; whereas the 9015 version is thicker than the original.

APS Factory uses an integrated custom-made 898A fully automatic mechanical movement, and the size of the balance wheel is exactly the same as the original. The three hands are made of steel blued by quenching at high temperatures without sparing any costs; In addition, the day-night indicator was transformed into blue steel using the quenching technique, taking the overall texture of the watch one step further.

Case and Body Workmanship

After the case was three-dimensionally carved with CNC, it was meticulously machined and finished leaving no blind spots; This gives a more comfortable feeling of use and does not sting the hand. Thickness is the same as the original, 8.5mm; The case diameter is 34 mm and is suitable for the wrist size of Chinese women.

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