Description
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15500ST – APS Factory V3
A top-tier Super Clone engineered with the proprietary Clone Caliber 4302 and a striking Blue Grande Tapisserie dial that captures the essence of the original.
Powered by APSF Clone Caliber 4302
This model moves far beyond earlier decorated Miyota-based builds. Inside is the APSF all-in-one Clone Caliber 4302, a true ground-up replica where every component is fully functional and laid out to mirror the genuine Audemars Piguet movement architecture.
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Power Reserve: ~70 hours (real-world performance typically 65–70h)
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Date Function: Instant date change at midnight, identical to gen behavior
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Beat Rate: 28,800 VPH (4Hz) for a smooth, consistent seconds sweep
Technical Specifications
Case Construction
316L Stainless Steel | 41mm
The case features precision brushing with crisp transitions and sharp chamfers. APS is widely respected for its attention to finishing, delivering clean lines and excellent surface contrast between brushed and polished areas.
Dial
Blue Grande Tapisserie
The iconic waffle-pattern dial showcases a deep navy blue tone with a subtle sunburst effect that reacts beautifully to light. Applied hour markers are filled with lume for excellent visibility.
Bezel
Octagonal, Screw-Down Design
Vertically brushed bezel surface with polished edges, secured by eight perfectly recessed, white gold-plated hexagonal screws—flush and aligned as they should be.
Bracelet
Integrated Stainless Steel Bracelet
Exceptional bracelet articulation with correct tapering and flow. Finished with the authentic AP-style folding clasp featuring a double-push safety mechanism and detailed engravings.
Why APS Factory Over ZF?
A common question is: “Why choose APS instead of ZF?”
The honest answer: while ZF offers a strong alternative, APS leads in movement accuracy and case finishing. APS pioneered the Clone 4302, and their movement bridge finishing—particularly the Côtes de Genève—is slightly cleaner. Case brushing on APS models is also widely regarded as sharper and more defined.
Full Transparency
The Clone 4302 rotor (both APS and ZF versions) can be faintly audible in a completely silent environment, unlike the heavier gold rotor on the genuine watch. This is normal for this movement type and can be easily reduced or eliminated by a watchmaker using Moebius oil.
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