rolexmaniac88 Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 Fellow members, a friend of mine, who is unfortunately not part of our community, wishes to purchase a good replica of an AP Royal Oak (the 38mm version). I'm not really acquainted with this watch so cannot give him any sort of knowledgeable advice. Does anyone know what is the best version? I know MBW got one. WM9 as well. Thanks for your help and time, Rolexmaniac88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolexmaniac88 Posted December 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 no one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 A trusted dealer told me the WMK vers was the best out there - I thought it looked good (brushed steel esp!), but I don't know too much bout reps. Only reason I didn't go for it was because I don't like gold screws on the silver bezel, and they don't do silver on silver. Have never seen WM9 vers so cannot comment. Pls keep me uptodate with your findings... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolexmaniac88 Posted December 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 sorry but what is WMK? and does the gen royal oak actually comes with gold screws on steel because that is something which is bothering me aswell. I'd like to find one well copied with stainless steel all the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indyberetta Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 I would have to go with the MBW version. Very accurate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Sorry, I meant MBK. I think the 15202 (no second hand on face) may have gold screws, but the 15300 (WITH sec hand) is normally silver on silver. I could be wrong though - however, the AP site depicts the 15300 as silv on silv. Precious Time does a nice version from what I can see on the site, but I understand it is not as good as MBK (doesn't have brushed steel and other refinements). I've been told that the PT one may not actually be Swiss ETA as described... Thats not PTs fault, only what he is told/printed on the movement. Stay in touch - hopefully someone will chime in with how we can get hold of one of these beauties.... The Offshore versions are gorgeous - cannot understand why no one has released as accurate a replica for the 15300 AP RO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Indy - we are after silver screws - I understand MBK has gold screws... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indyberetta Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Gold screws are easy to mode...the most accurate is still the MBW with the swiss movement... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertieng Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Gold screws are easy to mode...the most accurate is still the MBW with the swiss movement... How to mod the gold screws? The MBK doesn't have the same constyruction as the gen. The bezel screws are glued and teh fit is pretty tight making it extremely hard to pop them off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Personally, I'm not looking to mod... Looking for silver on silver straight out of the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolexmaniac88 Posted December 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Personally, I'm not looking to mod... Looking for silver on silver straight out of the box. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgematic1 Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 check these out (WM9): royal oak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Thanks Edgematic - great site. But I'm still only seeing gold on silver. (Great Avatar though!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Psssst, ya all voted yet?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Let me see if I understand... Either we vote, or else you'll peel off your lady's stickies... How's that supposed to be an incentive to vote!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Let me see if I understand... Either we vote, or else you'll peel off your lady's stickies... How's that supposed to be an incentive to vote!?! Koz it's better left to the imagination....now go vote! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgematic1 Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Thanks Edgematic - great site. But I'm still only seeing gold on silver. (Great Avatar though!!!) I'd mail him to ask if it's possible to get the one you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 a member is working on a project royal oak here; you may be able to join in if you're interested. all the best, deltatahoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 a member is working on a project royal oak here; you may be able to join in if you're interested. all the best, deltatahoe Many thanks, Delta - great spot! I saw that thread, but I'm not looking to buy without seeing photos of the finished product. Thanks again though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 my pleasure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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