Archimede Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 AP Royal Oak Off Shore, strengths and weaknesses. Impressive balance between class and sportsmanship, perfectly made, use suitable metal make this reply worthy of relief. Excellent finishing and polishing of the case, somewhat less than the quality of the bracelet, satin finish to the end than genuine. Impressive quality of the silver dial, prints perfect and precise. Time Precisius replica of a serious and considerate seller. I wanted to share with you all some pictures. At the end of the topic you will find some images that need no elaboration, they represent the aesthetic flaws of this reply. Always remember that this is the reply and for the most demanding council to purchase a genuine. However some obvious defects will be corrected in the next week. For defects of discoloration and lack of blue color of the dial I have already contacted the seller. Thank you all for your attention. Archimede Continues.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rckh Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Nice photos & Nice watch! But....Why all the Hex-Screws on your bezel seems haven't tighten? All They sit higher than then the bezel; it shouldn't like that.... Best Regards, raymond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archimede Posted July 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Nice photos & Nice watch! But....Why all the Hex-Screws on your bezel seems haven't tighten? All They sit higher than then the bezel; it shouldn't like that.... Best Regards, raymond Thanks for the appreciations. Raymond is in fact in the next photo you'll see the flaws highlighted T.Y. Archimede End. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rckh Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Archimede: You shouldn't get along with these problems.....contact your dealer & request a replacement! Best Regards, raymond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMZ Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Your Pics are fantastic. They should be sent to the dealer and used as QC guide. Good luck with the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1976 Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 I am also waiting for the Navy on SS,i hope that is off that flaws. Archimede very nice detailed pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bng123 Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Nice watch however =) How do you make / adjust the bolts to flush the bezel? Remove the screws from the caseback, remove the bezel from the front, remove the washer and adjust every bolt to flush? Is this right procedues? I am also waiting for the Navy on SS,i hope that is off that flaws. Archimede very nice detailed pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archimede Posted July 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Nice watch however =) How do you make / adjust the bolts to flush the bezel? Remove the screws from the caseback, remove the bezel from the front, remove the washer and adjust every bolt to flush? Is this right procedues? I will share all of you just fix these cosmetic imperfections. In all there is a remedy, remember, we have a very good replica. With respect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bng123 Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 thanks Archimede, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archimede Posted July 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 thanks Archimede, Thank you. Unfortunately, the surprises are not finished ..... 1) Alignment hands incorrect. 2) Insert the needle wrong hours. 3) Lack of silicone grease on the linings of the box. 4) Screw a button mice from gnawing ..... but perhaps I am investigating ... 5) Polish index compiled so clumsy. Conclusion: It 'well-constructed and designed, but poorly assembled, with greater attention and a few dollars more you could give customers a more functional clock and aesthetically better. As for the screw button chronograph, this is the fault of the technician that while looking at the screw was defective hard to leave (it was a shame to throw and put in a good?) Thanks for taking the time to my topic. Archimedes Continua....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archimede Posted July 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 More photos .... In the next episode .... Archimede Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rckh Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 My god......Why you fix it yourselve? It's NOT acceptable for paid USD600 for that! Your dealer should take good care of them.... Keep us update, my friend, hope you can fix all the problem! Best Regards, Raymond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwhitesox Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Raymond it just wouldn't be as fun sending it back to be replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sander Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Nice pics man! I would get a blue hornback for it. I always loved that combo. Question, what tool is this and where can I get it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bng123 Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Great work. May I know what screw numbers are they? Thanks =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverworn Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 whoo i cant wait to see the next pictures!! great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archimede Posted July 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 (edited) Here's a picture that shows the defect hands. I had forgotten and I apologize. The screwdriver is what you see in the picture, done by hand. Tool for the crown ... I received a gift from a friend of mine who works in AP (to see if I look at the replicas kills me) ... Edited July 13, 2009 by Archimede Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THXuk Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Utmost respect for even taking it apart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboGUATE Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Archimede I apreciate the time to take the pictures and share your knowledge and enjoyment of making something nice into something worthwhile. Keep the passion flowing. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialvat Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Great pictures, great respect for doing it yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 great photography and some amazing skills! I am looking forward to your next update... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBlack Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Thanks Archimedes, this is why I love this place. Your thread is making me appreciate my AP ROO sec's @ 12 even more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archimede Posted July 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Thank you all for the appreciation shown. The passion you can only live if you can share it with those who speak your same language, sharing of knowledge makes us important. Making pictures is not a burden to me, it is another passion, I take with one stone two birds ..... Archimede Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADRED7 Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Thank you for the cool pics....I do have the NAVY myself and I love it! Anyway, I was at my local AD and had the real deal on my wrist just for comparison....the only huge difference are the colors: GEN - the dial is really WHITE on the gen, a bright, shiny white color.....the blue parts are dark blue...royal blue, the hornback is thick, matte, dark-blue REP - the dial is silvery white with a kind of MOP effect in the light, the blue parts are navy-blue, ....a brighter blue, the hornback is thin and shiny, does not look natural. But this NAVY rep is one of the nicest I have seen so far and you won Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archimede Posted July 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Thank you for the cool pics....I do have the NAVY myself and I love it! Anyway, I was at my local AD and had the real deal on my wrist just for comparison....the only huge difference are the colors: GEN - the dial is really WHITE on the gen, a bright, shiny white color.....the blue parts are dark blue...royal blue, the hornback is thick, matte, dark-blue REP - the dial is silvery white with a kind of MOP effect in the light, the blue parts are navy-blue, ....a brighter blue, the hornback is thin and shiny, does not look natural. But this NAVY rep is one of the nicest I have seen so far and you won Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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