Significant difference in the blue tones. The gen's rehaut/numerals have an incredible pop under sunlight. Also, an easy tell I only noticed in a side-by-side comparo .. the center pivot point of hour/minute hands are larger in diameter vs. rep.
Order a gen white strap for the summer!
Even the gen AP Montauk straps have at least 2 color variations. My original stitch color was more of a sky blue (absolutely not due to fading); whereas 2 other Montauks I've spotted were turquoise. I'm a fan of both.
For those interested, I will be listing a gen Montauk strap over the weekend. Condition is 95/100 and is standard length. If you are interested, send me a PM asap - it wont last long. Retail is $685. I would prefer to sell within CONUS.
Doubt they'd ever come close to replicating the cerulean blue.
I do like the brown .. here's a pic w/a local jeweler's panamera turbo in a full AP vinyl job.